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Have You Read 2020's Best Business Books Yet?
The acclaimed Financial Times and McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award recently released the long list of 2020 finalists. What makes a book a winner?
Its likelihood "to stand the test of time." Here are the the top 15. (Via FT.com)
Despite conventional advice to confine resumes to a single page, some career coaches say a two-pager makes sense — especially under specific circumstances. Read about five such circumstances. (Via theladders.com)
My wife and I spotted this display on one of our recent (and almost) daily walks.
Like practically everything else, the 31st annual University of Wisconsin-Madison Writers' Institute was canceled this year. I was scheduled to present a session titled "Six Strategies for Launching a Successful Freelance Writing Gig."
The event will now take place April 8-11, 2021. Get updates here.
Words from Two Lakes Media Group Clients
"Michael Popke has transformed our business — which is based on intangible concepts — into a sophisticated, clear, and engaging model. Working with Michael is a sheer pleasure, as he grasps our vision and intentions very quickly and guides us through ideas and suggestions that always get us one step further than we anticipated. Michael is also extremely respectful of his clients' time, budget, and objectives. I am grateful that our paths crossed."
— Valérie Berset-Price, Founder/Managing Director Professional Passport(Portland, Ore.)
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