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Chance the Rapper on Achieving Goals as an Independent Artist & Paying It Forward

Success

Since 2012, when Chance released his first mixtape after graduating from Jones College Prep in 2011, his promise has attracted attention from established artists eager to collaborate. In 2016, he co-created the Warmest Winter project, which created coats that doubled as sleeping bags for the homeless. Chance the Rapper never had a Plan B.

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Shaping Sara Blakely: Meet the Billionaire Founder of Spanx

Success

To reach that level, to be named the youngest self-made woman on Forbes ’ “World’s Billionaires” list in 2012 and No. She is wearing simple jeans and a plain white T-shirt—the antithesis of the power suit you might expect to see on a big-time business owner—but Blakely looks polished and professional. In fact, she was used to it.

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Introducing the SUCCESS 125

Success

And for the sixth time, we have done the research to find the 25 most influential leaders in this space: the coaches, speakers, authors, mentors and thought leaders to know in 2022. He is a teacher, a mentor, a coach, a convener, and a doer. Coach, mentor, creator. But this year, there’s more. Jean Accius. Senior Vice President.

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A Heartfelt Holiday Message

Office Dynamics

Don’t ever take it for granted. This comes from a theme that has resonated at Office Dynamics all year, was a part of our 2012 conference, and is emphasized in my new book for women, Give Yourself Permission to Live a BIG Life : they are the 5 Pillars. We become role models and mentors. Ok, enough sentimental stuff.

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Top 10 Signs Coworking is Growing Up

Small Business Labs

 Only 27% do not plan to expand in 2012. venture accelerators , most of which offer coworking space in addition to capital and mentoring. venture accelerators , most of which offer coworking space in addition to capital and mentoring.  Also, according to Xconomy there are over 60 U.S.   10.   .

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Living the 5 Pillars of a BIG Life

Office Dynamics

If you are not familiar with the 5 Pillars yet, these were a key element of our Be BOLD: Mastering Exceptional Leadership Skills One BOLD Step At a Time 2012 conference theme. But I was so happy with myself after I made these special cookies as I didn’t think I could do it; I was so out of touch with baking.

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Product/Program Promotion: Problems & Profits - Launching Lessons Learned Interview Dr. Venus Opal Reese Live Event Launch

Stephanie LH Calahan

  I met Venus back in 2012 and she is a wonderful combination of powerhouse and heart-centerd all rolled into one.  She is an inspirational speaker, business mentor for black women, and marketing strategist.  All of my mentors had been white.   She is high energy and laser focused.   Whew! 

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