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How a refugee created 3,500 jobs in Britain
Rodney Steele Rodney Steele

How a refugee created 3,500 jobs in Britain

"I could never forget the kindness and the goodhearted spirit of the British," Ahluwalia said. "In times of crisis they come together and they want to help ... they don't care about themselves."

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What Is Bitcoin, and How Does it Work?
Rodney Steele Rodney Steele

What Is Bitcoin, and How Does it Work?

Imagine you’re buying a Coke at the supermarket with a debit card. The transaction has three elements: your card, corresponding to your bank account and your money, the bank itself that verifies the transaction and the transfer of money, and the store that accepts the money from the bank and finalizes the sale. A Bitcoin transaction has, broadly speaking, the same three components

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Empathy to be a Better Communicator
Rodney Steele Rodney Steele

Empathy to be a Better Communicator

The ability to recognize emotions in others and understand the lens with which they view the world is empathy.  The best communicators are genuinely empathetic in their interactions with others and this builds a level of trust and connection with the other person

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5 Simple Tips to Create More Engaging Presentations
Rodney Steele Rodney Steele

5 Simple Tips to Create More Engaging Presentations

Preparing a great presentation can be very time-consuming and not everyone relishes the opportunity to get in front of an audience. However, presentations are a great opportunity for you to showcase your work and ideas, and get exposure to people outside of your day-to-day.

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