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What MLB Pitcher Jon Lester and 4 Other Professional Athletes Teach Us About Overcoming Obstacles

Success

It wasn’t just any form of the disease, but a rare form of blood cancer known as anaplastic large-cell lymphoma. His rigorous and dedicated practice habits were no longer just about honing a skill—they were about reclaiming a part of himself. Lester went to see doctors and heard words he never expected: He had cancer.

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If You Think You’re Unbiased, You’re Wrong

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Among the initiatives that emerged from the exercise was a group formed to “[identify] and [support] sales and marketing strategies” that could be utilized to reach women- and minority-owned businesses. Reach out to groups that cater to Black engineers, LGBTQ professionals, Hispanic programmers—whatever skill set you might need.

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How to Get Ahead at Work Without a College Degree

Eat Your Career

There are many forms of education in this world; a college degree is only one—and it’s not even necessarily the best one in every circumstance. Because a college degree is a form of stagnant education. You have to keep your skills up-to-date in order to keep that certification valid. Get Professional Certifications.

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SUCCESS’ 2024 Women of Influence

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She’s passionate about enabling teams of creatives, technology leaders and innovators with the skills, mindset and network to tackle the complex and evolving challenges of tomorrow. Thomas offers vetted, executable solutions that are formed from real-life experiences.

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On the Job by Anita Bruzzese: Do Online Classes Make Sense for.

On The Job

There was no chance to articulate ideas and help form ideas.” For example, Kaplan University started online classes with just 34 students in 2001, and now has 54,000 students participating in its online programs. “People just did the work and never challenged anything that was said. The numbers are staggering.”

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Could telecommuting be a career mistake?

On The Job

He also relies on various forms of communication, ranging from phone conversations to using social media such as Twitter or Facebook. When he feared he was going to lose his job a couple of years ago, he launched a blog to showcase his communication skills and industry knowledge. October 18, 2009 8:49 PM mike3k said.

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Will This Tough Job Market Change Generation Y?

On The Job

With their technology skills and great social networking abilities, GenY ( born roughly between 1980-2003) previously have found employers willing to meet their expectations. Like the rest of job hunters, Generation Y has found jobs can be tough to come by, even with their skills. Then the 2001 recession hit the Telecom and IT sector.

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