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How Women Are Rising in Business

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from 2012—while the growth of male-owned employer businesses during the same time period was only 5.2%. million workers in 2019 and grew their workforce by 28%… between 2012 and 2019.” She moved on in 2012 and founded Mina Shah Enterprises the following year, self-funding with income from consulting. trillion.”

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4 Important Truths of Lasting Professional Relationships

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If you can connect with others at every level—one-on-one, in groups and with an audience—your relationships are stronger, your sense of community improves, your ability to work in a team increases, your influence strengthens and your productivity skyrockets. Am I moving comfortably and confidently through the space? Am I smiling?

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Can Dopamine Dressing Make You Better At Your Job?

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Have you ever noticed how some outfits make you feel like you can conquer the world, or have you oozing confidence at a party? A 2012 study published by the University of Hertfordshire Press links “how clothing and mood don’t just influence others, it reflects and influences the wearer’s mood, too.”

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Shaping Sara Blakely: Meet the Billionaire Founder of Spanx

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Spanx’s line of slimming, toning and other garments is expansive, including jeans, leggings, dresses and even swimwear, alongside a line of products for men and the shapewear the company is known for. To reach that level, to be named the youngest self-made woman on Forbes ’ “World’s Billionaires” list in 2012 and No. It didn’t need it.

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I Invite You to Make 2012 Different - Take a stand and say YES with me.

Stephanie LH Calahan

The truth is every performance gap, every little inefficiency, every lack of organization or productivity, not only reduces the effectiveness of your business, it also steals time from your personal life! As business owner you need to confidently take your business to the next level… if you’re not, you may be going nowhere fast. 

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5 Ways to Thrill Your Customers (Because a Thank You Email Just Doesn’t Cut It Anymore)

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In face-to-face situations, it’s best to wear professional attire and work on projecting good posture , a positive attitude , friendly eye contact, a firm handshake, a smile and a look of confidence. According to the Echo 2012 Global Customer Service Barometer , only 7 percent of U.S.

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

Stephanie LH Calahan

Anyone that has ever launched a program or product knows that the entire process is kind of like running a race. How you respond to that hurdle can make or break your race and your product launch. Introducing Product/Program Promotion: Problems and Profits -- Launching Lessons Learned.  Get Confident. Now you can!

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