Tag: career
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6 common leadership mistakes new managers make
A “new leader” may be someone new to management or an entrepreneur with a new staff. If you’re a new leader (or used to be) avoid these common mistakes that many new managers make.
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“So what do you think about George Floyd?” and other awkward workplace questions
America is experiencing a moment. One in which racial equality is being discussed more openly than ever across all demographics. Having these conversations in the workplace can be tough. Here are a few tips to consider.
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Back to business
Whether you’re a corporate executive or entrepreneur, almost all businesses were impacted by the covid-19 epidemic that swept across the United States in 2020. Unless your industry is healthcare, grocery/essential retail or online shipping, it is very likely that your business slowed significantly during the first half of the year. In some cases, local or…
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Trailblazer or token: How to excel when you’re an “only” in the workplace
Many of us have been there. You get the education, you put in the work and you finally get that executive role. It’s been part of your career plan for years. You start the job and it’s everything you thought it would be–almost. But you quickly realize you have very few colleagues who look like…
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Stop worrying about it and just prepare for it.
Many of us have worked hard and smart. Hard enough and smart enough that we have all the trappings and we pay for our children’s braces and we pay for their college tuition and we plan on that not too far off period where we can just deep sea fish or hop a plane across…
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Building and managing your personal brand
If you’ve built a professional reputation that has fueled your career and your lifestyle, then you likely have created a personal brand that’s served you well. The question is, was it intentional or happenstance? And are you managing your personal brand for the next level? Okay, that’s two questions, but equally important. A personal brand…
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10 Resources: Building your personal brand
Whether you’re in senior management or you just got your first promotion, building your personal brand is an ongoing endeavor and is definitely worth a more in-depth examination when you have time. For now, we’ve curated a list of 10 useful links to help keep your personal brand on track. 10 Keys to a Memorable…
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Career podcasts you should know
For busy career professionals, balancing work, family and other commitments is a constant juggling act. If you’ve been able to master this mix of competing priorities, good for you! You clearly know what it takes to keep all the plates spinning while maintaining a harmonious homelife and a successful career. But with your busy schedule…