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Bobby Powers

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Ascent Publication

Use This Simple Technique to Get More Out of Every Book You Read

I’ve read 700+ books in the last 10 years. This is how I remember the key takeaways.

Jul 19, 2020

Use This Simple Technique to Get More Out of Every Book You Read

Jul 19, 2020

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Being > Doing

Who we are matters more than what we do.

Mar 27, 2019

Being > Doing

Mar 27, 2019

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Career Paths

3 Secrets Every New Manager Needs to Know

Every manager faces the same challenges. Here’s how you can jump in ahead of the curve

5d ago

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5d ago

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Career Paths

The Complete Guide to Delegating Work Like a Pro

Use the 7 levels of delegation to develop your team while avoiding unnecessary work

6d ago

The Complete Guide to Delegating Work Like a Pro

6d ago

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Career Paths

Trying to Manage Your Manager? Use the “BOSS” Acronym

A brief guide to managing up

Mar 20

A businesswoman and businessman are high-fiving across a table from each other, both with smiles on their faces

Mar 20

Published in
Management Matters

What to Cover in Your First One–on-Ones as a New Manager

Here are 5 tips for your first individual meetings with your team

Mar 18

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Mar 18

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Books Are Our Superpower

The 15 Best Books to Read for Starting a Business

Split into four categories: founder memoirs, company profiles, tactical advice, and “the tough stuff”

Feb 19

Several employees gathered around a rocket ship that’s taking off

Feb 19

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The Writing Cooperative

1,000 True Haters

Negative comments can be positive indicators for creators

Feb 7

A red heart graffitied on a wall with a big black “X” through it. The X says, “I can’t believe somone could write something so stupid.”

Feb 7

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Management Matters

Revolutionize Your Meetings with Edward de Bono’s ‘Six Thinking Hats’

I’ve read 1,000+ books in the past 17 years. This leadership book is one of the most practical books I’ve ever read.

Jan 22

Edward de Bono’s book “Six Thinking Hats” next to a bunch of handwritten notes about the book

Jan 22

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Career Paths

We Lost a Massive Client. And It Was My Fault

When you’re a leader, everything is your responsibility

Jan 19

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Jan 19

Bobby Powers

Bobby Powers

he/him

12.2K Followers

1M+ views | Bylines in Fast Company, The Startup, etc. | Read 70+ books/year & write about Leadership, Books, & Productivity | Visit me at BobbyPowers.com

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