Musings from the CU Suite

Compiled by Anthony Demangone

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OK. That's enough shameless plugs for a Friday. Let's get on to the reads, shall we?

• So, why do we call them the dog day of summer anyway? (National Geographic)
• Need some good news? Check out these favorable trends. (Motley Fool)
• Hotels have never been this full. (Calculated Risk)
• Ever lose focus? Here's how the Army trained a sniper to stay focused. It surprised me, and it is something we can all do. (Business Insider)
• 10 things we want from our leaders. (Leadership Freak)
• WD-40 is booming. Why is that? Here's a nice Q and A with its CEO. (LA Times)
• Adding a zero. (Godin)
• So, you're standing on a beach. As you look across the waives, you wonder...just what is on the other side of this big body of water. This map will help. (Washington Post)
• You've never had an expense report as cool as this one. (Quartz)
• There may be a reason why women often feel cold at work. (NYT)
• Photos from the winners of the National Geographic travel photography contest. Wonderful! (The Atlantic)
• The real work of leaders. (Freak)
• The illusion of control. (Godin)