Author: Kevin Anselmo
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Episode #16 – Learning through Content Creation: An Interview with Mitch Joel
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A brilliant report from McKinsey notes we need to foster intentional learning by feeding our curiosity. The report states that “inspiration is strongly correlated with an intrinsic desire to learn. Curiosity sparks inspiration. You learn more and more frequently because you are curious. Second, curiosity marks the beginning of a virtuous cycle that feeds your…
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Episode #15: An Interview with Naguib Attia on How IBM Helps Universities Prepare Students for the Workforce
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It was January 2014 and Naguib Attia, Chief Technology Officer at IBM, was facing a difficult task related to a project in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). There was a lack of talent in the region to deliver on a particular project’s objectives. To address this challenge, he considered the following question: how can…
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Naguib Attia of IBM on Preparing Students for the Workforce
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IBM executive Naguib Attia was facing a difficult task. It was January 2014 and in his role as Chief Technology Officer, Naguib was involved in a project in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). There was a lack of talent in the region to deliver on a particular project’s objectives. To address this challenge, he considered…
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Career Pivots and Communications: An Interview with Deirdre Breakenridge
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Is there a deep question you’ve encountered that can’t be answered through a Google search alone? Do you believe the insights from speaking to others about this question would benefit not only you, but others? Could you imagine that the experience of exploring this question could lead to a career pivot or, in the case…
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Students: Craft Your Unique Story to Be More Marketable
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Everybody, regardless of your background, has a unique story to communicate to future employers. Career development professionals needs to help students craft this story, according to Jonathan Stoll, Director of Career Education at Oregon State University. “It is very spiritual – it is reflection, awareness, having faith in yourself and recognizing your values,” Jonathan said…
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How to Gain Clarity around Career Goals – An Interview with Beka Layton of UNC
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How do we gain clarity about our career direction and life decisions? Dr. Beka Layton, Director of Professional Development Programs at the University of North Carolina, encourages the individuals she works with to approach career decisions by visualizing a triangle consisting of three related points: career, personal, and professional. She delved into this triangle and shared…