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How I Lost $3 Million in 24 Hours and Bounced Back

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It all started in 2001 when I launched a service business based on just an idea. Over the years, I’d developed contacts, partners and skills, and I had the industry reputation necessary to put together a contract this big. But I know now I would never be where I am today without this traumatic experience. And I did change that day.

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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. Wambua has honed her skills in crafting consumer-centric applications and software development kits for developers.

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

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For example, Kaplan University started online classes with just 34 students in 2001, and now has 54,000 students participating in its online programs. Also, the university should be responsive to the demands of a profession, keeping current on what is needed to give students the skills and knowledge they need to compete.

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How to Protect Your Personal Brand When Your Company's Reputation Sucks

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employees, who saw their own company go through a similar reputation nightmare in 2001 when the company filed for bankruptcy and some executives ended up in jail for financial misdeeds. Oxford says that she noticed some former Enron employees “almost had PTSD” (post-traumatic stress disorder).” Schawbel agrees.

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