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In November 1992, the renowned political consultant James Carville shared a profound thought with his campaign team:
"Outside of a person's love, the most sacred thing a person can give is their labor… Anytime you combine your labor with love, you've made a merger."
As we celebrate...
I challenge myself before every presentation I give. The challenge is, “How do I make this presentation my best?”
I answer the question by enhancing my body language, trying out a new joke, and adding an original story to the performance.
I share the same goal with the...
When I managed Abbott's business across Latin America and Canada, I had a habit of sending emails to my teams over the weekend.
One day, the General Manager of Latin America pulled me aside and said:
"Andy, could you hold off sending emails during the weekend? In Latin America, weekends are...
When presenting, the power of visuals cannot be overstated. Visual content enhances engagement and helps comprehension, retention, and engagement. I share stories when I present. To bring the stories to life, I use images to connect to the audience.
My presentation slide rule is simple,...
Talented business professionals are hard to find. They can be even harder to retain.
My corporate career started in 2002 at Guidant, a medical device company. There, I experienced just how far companies in medical device had to go to retain top talent, so let me set the scene.
In 2002, Cardiac...
When the Abbott Vascular team launched the XIENCE V drug-eluting coronary stent in 2008 in the United States, our plan was simple...
Break-In: Access the U.S. market with FDA approval and a great launch campaign.
Break-Out: Take market share with compelling clinical data and incredible product...
Overcome the Expectation to Skills Gap
You're expected to perform at a high-level, but aren't trained with all the skills needed to thrive. Let's change that together.
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