Types of Islamic Veils
A retiring consultant’s advice on consultants | The Economist
Dear robin, I was delighted when you commissioned me to prepare this report for you after our discussion at the club. As a newly appointed chief executive at a Fortune 500 company, a thrilling yet perilous adventure awaits you. I commend your wisdom in choosing to hire a management consultant to guide you on your way.
I, naturally, would have been ideally positioned, given my many years of experience serving your company’s principal rival. Alas, the time comes in every man’s life when he must hang up his hat and retire to his home in the Bahamas. As my swan song, I have thrown together, as requested, a few thoughts on how to handle my kind. I hope you find the attached 120-page PowerPoint presentation useful. Below you will find a brief summary.
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Sur les épaules de Darwin | Marie Curie
Episode 1 – À la découverte de la radioactivité
Episode 2 – Marie Curie
Episode 3 – Pierre et Marie Curie
Bernard Madoff / The Ponzi scheme fraud scandal
Bernard Lawrence “Bernie” Madoff was an American financier who executed the largest Ponzi scheme in history, defrauding 4’800 known investors of $64.8 billions (due to clients at the date of his arrest, from $19 billions clients’ deposits) between 1990 (maybe before) and his arrest on the 11th december 2008.
50 Life Lessons From An 80 Year Old Man
- Have a Firm Handshake : a firm handshake is necessary in life for making an incredible impression on everyone you meet. Nobody takes anyone seriously when their handshake isn’t solid.
- Look People in the Eye : just like having a great handshake, looking people in the eye establishes a great connection with the person on the other end. It shows you’re serious, enthusiast, listening, and actually want to have the conversation.
- Sing in the Shower : what’s life when you can’t relax and have a good sing in the shower. Let out all that tension whilst you have the time.
- Own a Great Stereo System : music makes the world turn. It lifts your spirits, motivates you and contributes to your overall mood and happiness. Make sure you’re playing your music on a stereo that won’t let you down.