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Applying “Extreme Ownership” to Your Professional Growth
Recommended Reading: Extreme Ownership Recommended Listening: (Yes, I know it’s an army version of the cadence, but just swap in “Navy” where it says “Army” – most of the good ones have been ‘aggressively borrowed’ by each branch anyway) In a world where blame-shifting and buck-passing have become all too common, two former Navy SEALs, Read more
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Decoding Data Storage: A Beginner’s Guide to Tabular, Relational, No-SQL, and Beyond
Recommended Listening: In today’s data-driven world, the terms “tabular,” “relational,” “No-SQL,” “JSON,” “Data Lake,” “blob,” and “cloud” have become common parlance. But what do they mean, and why are there so many different ways to store data? These concepts can seem daunting, but understanding them is essential to navigating the complex landscape of modern business Read more
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Shades of Success: The Psychology of Color in Marketing and Data Presentation
Recommended Listening: In a world filled with visual stimuli, the subtle art of using color can be a powerful tool for marketers and data scientists alike. The shades and hues that capture our eyes can evoke emotions, guide our understanding, and influence our decisions. From the vibrant red that encourages urgency to the calming blue Read more
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Taming the Tension: A Primer on Understanding and Managing Stress
Recommended Listening: Stress. It’s a five-letter word that holds an immense amount of weight in our lives. From looming deadlines at work to balancing responsibilities at home, stress has become a relentless companion for many of us. But what if we could understand stress in a way that allows us to master it? What if Read more
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Unpacking Procedural Thinking & Pattern Recognition for the Modern Business Maverick
Recommended Listening: Ever found yourself stuck in a maze of spreadsheets, tangled in a web of processes, or running into walls in a labyrinth of strategic decisions? Fear not, dear reader, for the solutions to these modern business challenges might just lie in the toolbox of a programmer. That’s right, thinking like a coder isn’t Read more
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Strategizing in the Data Age: Lessons from Sun Tzu’s Art of War
Recommended Listening: In the fast-paced, ever-changing world of business, leaders must constantly adapt, innovate, and strategize to stay ahead. As we enter an era where data-driven decisions have become a key competitive advantage, we can find unexpected insights by looking to the ancient wisdom of Sun Tzu, author of “The Art of War.” A military Read more
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