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- Jan 25, 2019
Irreplaceable you
There’s a job security angle in that, but it runs even deeper — it’s a shot to the ego to know that things would run just fine without...
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- Jan 11, 2019
Innovative ways to network — that you might not hate
We network. You hear it all the time and you know it’s important, but it can be hard to find the right niche for meeting and networking...
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- Dec 28, 2018
This is the year we start moving the mountain
For the introspective among us, these last few days grant a nice opportunity to reflect on the year that was. You might want to ask...
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- Dec 14, 2018
The power of stepping out of your comfort zone
Chances are, it was the result of accomplishing something new, trying something different, or pushing yourself outside of the boundaries...
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- Nov 23, 2018
More people should know about you
That’s the whole purpose of the industry, right? Marketing can feel a little daunting for a startup or small business taking its first...
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- Nov 9, 2018
Five ways to be a job-promotion candidate
Take initiative. If you’re thinking, “I’m great at my job — I deserve a promotion,” you may be a step behind. Take initiative. When was...
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- Oct 16, 2018
The strike of success: What to do when things are looking up
We embrace failure, we champion its virtues, we even write articles about how it helps us do better. So we’ve established that it’s...
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- Oct 12, 2018
6 simple words to boost your career
Say yes. Most everyone loves a go-getter. The one that works late for another co-worker; the one that volunteers to do the menial tasks;...
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- Sep 20, 2018
We want to hear from you
At any given moment, we’re all just a message away, a whole world connected by digital lines. Of course, this all seems a lot more...
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- Sep 14, 2018
The science of being more efficient at work
Focus on one thing at a time. You may think that multi-tasking will make you more productive, but it rarely does. Studies show that...
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- Aug 10, 2018
Three great ways to deal with stress at work
Take one thing at a time. Oftentimes we get stressed out when we have a lot on our to-do list. So we try doing multiple things at one...
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- Jul 27, 2018
Focus is power. Don’t let yours slip
You probably learned that in school, when book reports, math problems and history lessons called on you to sit still for a minute and...
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- Jul 13, 2018
Simple (yet effective!) ways to endear yourself to your boss
Watch and learn. Some bosses love constant feedback; others detest it. Some bosses love face-time with their employees and some would be...
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- Jun 22, 2018
Disruptive trends: These startup patterns could be illuminating
Some of these might sound a little odd. For one, startups with unique names seem to attract more early funding than those with more sober...
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- Jun 11, 2018
These off-beat startup fails have a lesson for us
As we’ve written before, we can learn a lot from failure, so maybe there’s something to be said for Juicero.
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- Jun 8, 2018
What is holding you back?
It’s not always easy to ask for guidance, honest feedback or for a promotion. But those who don’t ask for what they want — and push for what
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- May 25, 2018
How to cultivate likability
But what if that collective wisdom is wrong? Understanding the social skills that go into likability can have a substantial impact on your..
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- May 11, 2018
Your reputation is what you make it
Are you there already? Just don’t forget the maintenance of your personal brand. Whenever you’re in public, no matter how trying the day or
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- Apr 27, 2018
Failing upward? How to master the art of non-success
Failing upward? How to master the art of non-success
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Charting Your Path to Success with Prepare 4 VC: Essential Strategies for Startups
The journey of a startup is a path of innovation and discovery.
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