Any suggestions on resources to improve communication, specifically verbal? Books, podcasts, YouTube channels, etc. Got some feedback that I need to improve my ability to 'speak to my audience'.

Hey 🐠, what are your recommendations of books, articles, or practice tips to improve communication, both verbal and written? Want to be stronger at running meetings, pitching ideas, writing (cont’d)

In 2023 I'm wanting to help make my management more effective. So, I'm looking for a book or a couple of books to gift my team this holiday season. I would like books that focus on communication and taking ownership. Any recommendations?

Beside toastmasters, what are other ways to improve communication and public speaking skills? Books, podcasts...?

Any agencies hiring? (Planning on staying away from Rogers and pharma)

How do you manage your own expectations while staying motivated to hit the gym? As a smaller guy, I’m struggling to reconcile the things I can and can’t change about my body and not get discouraged.

Ok, my favorite singer comes THIS WEEK for an interview ❗❗❗
I'm excited about the opportunity of proving my capabilities, but I also don't want to miss the chance of getting a picture or maybe an autograph.
Is it ok if I ask for it? Or is it too invasive?

I hope everybody received 2k Amazon voucher as Xmas gift

Hi ,
Can anyone share your IBM bench experience.
How many months you are on bench and got project ?

Voyager just filed Ch 11 bankruptcy. Rest in pieces.

Hi ,

Currently how is the bench situation in cognizant ? does it have project openings for Java+ Spring Boot + Microservices . Any new Joiners with similar skill set please share you experiences like how many days does it take to get assigned to the project with this skillset.

I have joining in Cognizant this month end, Please help me with the info.

What exits are available for IT Strategy & Planning? Is this a good career path?

6/14 Check-In! Feeeling excited today cuz I got a new badge 🤩 What are you all up to today?

153 unique agencies in this bowl. Wonder how many individuals? Feeling pretty genius given that I created it. 🙌. Now, anyone hiring strategists?

Partners - what was the most stressful year of your career? The year before you made partner? Your first year of partnership? The year(s) you or your partner gave birth?

Is there anybody here? I just want somebody to chat with 🥺😭

Are we all small training sets waiting to experience and learn it all and eventually be part of the master AI aka God?

Turnip price is 515!

Has anyone attended HackerX events? I'm wondering how the experience was and if you felt you built a brand with good candidates.

Hi M&A professionals, please recommend between Deloitte M&A M vs Aon M&A AD. Both in London.

How many times can we work in Big 4 especially EY in India ??

P.S. i have already worked in EY Once. ☺️

What’s a topic you know a surprising amount about?

My wife wants to move out of state. I'm in my 6th year...500 clients and finally starting to make some money. How bad of an idea is it to sell my book and buy a book in a new state?

How do you decide how much notice to give when you're leaving a firm to go to a competitor? I know that no matter how much notice I give, they'll walk me out the day I give it. I don't want to be in limbo for 2-4 weeks while my licenses are still held by the former firm before I can start at the new one. But I also don't want to burn a bridge by resigning effective immediately. Would appreciate some insight from other W2 advisors who have moved firms before.

Anyone here currently at EdwardJones but previously with Prudential? Are you happy with the move?

What’s a historical event that fascinates you? I want to pick a event to deep dive into and learn more about it. Sourcing topics 😁

Long drive tomorrow. Does anyone know of any on demand CFP continue education courses out there? I’d love to knock out 15 hrs of CE on this drive, if able. 🤦‍♂️🔫🤢

Does anyone know if the 10% penalty and if taxes are waived on a death of a beneficiary? A friend of mine’s 17 year old pass away. I was wondering due to the circumstance, is there any way he can get around paying extra money by doing a 1035 exchange, rollover, withdrawal. Anything out there? Suggestion are welcome.

Anyone worked for State Farm? A recruiter contacted me abt taking over a book of business in my area. I am wondering if I could do that and also be RIA?

Do your executives and ownership teams care about culture? Do they care about innovating?

My top executive is very “stuck in their ways” and refuses to accept that he is creating disconnects with his team.

What does everyone is for their average growth rate in projections for clients? Aggressive, mod aggressive, etc.

Can some of you experienced folk recommend some good books for rookies? What are your favorites for investment strategies, marketing, selling, etc.?

Do you ever find this industry to be superficial? I mean, I've made some great connections along the way, but a lot of the culture is just not for me. People seem to care about the wrong things

Is there any way to have multiple locations on my individual linked in profile? We have offices in 2 cities and I hate that I can only put one under my name.

Currently looking at a sales manager role for a national firm here in Canada. Essentially the recruiting advisors to the firm and then helping them succeed. Recruiting experienced and new.

Pros and cons of this role

Should people be fired for lack of people skills?

CFP thinking of taking a few month career break to search for a new position. Need a recharge and to reevaluate, not to mention time to search. Would this be a mistake? Thanks

If you could live anywhere in the US with a young family, where would you live? $, family, friends aside

Has anyone set up a template follow-up email?

My Week in Emoji: ⏰☎️🧹🚽☕️📥🧾💤 Hbu?

Anyone affiliated with Kestra? Thoughts? Experiences?