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The Seven Principles of Persuasion: How to Get What You Want and Avoid Getting Taken Advantage Of

The Seven Principles of Persuasion: How to Get What You Want and Avoid Getting Taken Advantage Of

The Seven Principles of Persuasion: How to Get What You Want and Avoid Getting Taken Advantage Of

Kenneth Flakes, PE

Apr 21, 20235 min read

A Look Back at the 2023 Women's NCAA Final Four

A Look Back at the 2023 Women's NCAA Final Four

A Look Back at the 2023 Women's NCAA Final Four

Kenneth Flakes, PE

Apr 11, 20238 min read

Six Thoughts on Stephen A. Smith's Comments About Rihanna and Beyoncé

Six Thoughts on Stephen A. Smith's Comments About Rihanna and Beyoncé

Six Thoughts on Stephen A. Smith's Comments About Rihanna and Beyoncé

Kenneth Flakes, PE

Jan 22, 20235 min read

12 Inspiring Quotes from Martin Luther King, Jr. That Can Help in Your Career

12 Inspiring Quotes from Martin Luther King, Jr. That Can Help in Your Career

12 Inspiring Quotes from Martin Luther King, Jr. That Can Help in Your Career

Kenneth Flakes, PE

Jan 16, 20237 min read

11 Takeaways from "The Best Man: The Final Chapters"

11 Takeaways from "The Best Man: The Final Chapters"

11 Takeaways from "The Best Man: The Final Chapters"

Kenneth Flakes, PE

Dec 31, 20226 min read

20 Memorable Things That Occurred in 2002, the Year That I Graduated College

20 Memorable Things That Occurred in 2002, the Year That I Graduated College

20 Memorable Things That Occurred in 2002, the Year That I Graduated College

Kenneth Flakes, PE

Dec 17, 20229 min read

Aaron Judge Bet on Himself and Gained $150M. You Too Can Win Big Like Judge with These 4 Tips.

Aaron Judge Bet on Himself and Gained $150M. You Too Can Win Big Like Judge with These 4 Tips.

Aaron Judge Bet on Himself and Gained $150M. You Too Can Win Big Like Judge with These 4 Tips.

Kenneth Flakes, PE

Dec 11, 20223 min read

Deion Sanders Was Never the Savior of HBCUs, nor Should He Have Ever Been Expected to Save Them

Deion Sanders Was Never the Savior of HBCUs, nor Should He Have Ever Been Expected to Save Them

Deion Sanders Was Never the Savior of HBCUs, nor Should He Have Ever Been Expected to Save Them

Kenneth Flakes, PE

Dec 4, 20225 min read

Houston Astros Manager Dusty Baker is an Excellent Example of Longevity and Perseverance

Houston Astros Manager Dusty Baker is an Excellent Example of Longevity and Perseverance

Houston Astros Manager Dusty Baker is an Excellent Example of Longevity and Perseverance

Kenneth Flakes, PE

Nov 26, 20222 min read

Seven Traits That Make Tom Brady a Champion and Can Apply to Every Working Professional

Seven Traits That Make Tom Brady a Champion and Can Apply to Every Working Professional

Seven Traits That Make Tom Brady a Champion and Can Apply to Every Working Professional

Kenneth Flakes, PE

Nov 14, 20228 min read

13 Steps High School Students Can Follow to Prepare for Careers in STEM

13 Steps High School Students Can Follow to Prepare for Careers in STEM

13 Steps High School Students Can Follow to Prepare for Careers in STEM

Kenneth Flakes, PE

Sep 5, 202215 min read

Why The Black News Channel Closure is Such a Disappointment

Why The Black News Channel Closure is Such a Disappointment

Why The Black News Channel Closure is Such a Disappointment

Kenneth Flakes, PE

Jun 5, 20226 min read

The Standard is the Standard: Why Mike Tomlin is an Example of Great Leadership

The Standard is the Standard: Why Mike Tomlin is an Example of Great Leadership

The Standard is the Standard: Why Mike Tomlin is an Example of Great Leadership

Kenneth Flakes, PE

Mar 21, 20229 min read

Do You Struggle to Achieve Your SMART Goals? Try These Professional Goals Instead.

Do You Struggle to Achieve Your SMART Goals? Try These Professional Goals Instead.

Do You Struggle to Achieve Your SMART Goals? Try These Professional Goals Instead.

Kenneth Flakes, PE

Jan 2, 20225 min read

Five Takeaways After Reading Brené Brown’s Dare to Lead

Five Takeaways After Reading Brené Brown’s Dare to Lead

Five Takeaways After Reading Brené Brown’s Dare to Lead

Kenneth Flakes, PE

Nov 14, 20217 min read

Take Advantage of These Opportunities During College to Prepare Yourself for Future Career Success

Take Advantage of These Opportunities During College to Prepare Yourself for Future Career Success

Take Advantage of These Opportunities During College to Prepare Yourself for Future Career Success

Kenneth Flakes, PE

Sep 6, 20218 min read

Four Lessons to Be Learned from Naomi Osaka’s 2021 French Open Experience

Four Lessons to Be Learned from Naomi Osaka’s 2021 French Open Experience

Four Lessons to Be Learned from Naomi Osaka’s 2021 French Open Experience

Kenneth Flakes, PE

Aug 2, 20217 min read

Six Essential Skills Professionals Need to Communicate Better and Build Stronger Work Relationships

Six Essential Skills Professionals Need to Communicate Better and Build Stronger Work Relationships

Six Essential Skills Professionals Need to Communicate Better and Build Stronger Work Relationships

Kenneth Flakes, PE

Jun 6, 20213 min read

Four Life Lessons to be Learned from DK Metcalf's Attempt to Qualify for the US Olympics Trials

Four Life Lessons to be Learned from DK Metcalf's Attempt to Qualify for the US Olympics Trials

Four Life Lessons to be Learned from DK Metcalf's Attempt to Qualify for the US Olympics Trials

Kenneth Flakes, PE

May 18, 20214 min read

7 Ways to Build Your Personal Brand and Elevate Your Career

Kenneth Flakes, PE

Feb 19, 20214 min read

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