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Effectively Harnessing the Power of Fear

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I was lucky enough to have a mentor, someone who is arguably one of the best public speakers in the industry, in the world. The advice my mentor gave to me is the advice that I extend to you on how to harness fear. We all have fears that feel like massive obstacles we might not ever get over. Acknowledge the fear.

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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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7 Questions to Answer Before Starting a New Business

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Now that I’ve been an entrepreneur for 19 years, I get lots of calls for advice and tips on how to start a new business successfully. In 2012 I wrote about the need for a blend of advisers —your “dream team”—especially when starting a new business. Some may be paid advisers, but others should be mentors who offer you guidance.

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10 Favors You Can Do for Yourself Every Day

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In 2012 I wrote about my mother-in-law, Helen Johnson, and I think this question defined her life. A mentor once told me to spend 30 minutes every day staying in touch with my network and business friends. I hope you’ll do these favors for yourself, for they are reminders of how to start the change in your life and work.

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Paying Candidates for Interviews: What Should Be Covered and Why?

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In a 2021 LinkedIn article , author Sue Ellson writes, “ the interview preparation , selection criteria answers, mini-project or portfolio requests, travel, attendance, self-reflection, rumination and chats with friends, family, mentor or coach—that could be anywhere from two hours to 20-plus hours.

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

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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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You are Invited: 3 Keys to Consistent Follow-Up=>Getting MORE out of LESS

Stephanie LH Calahan

Join me for a Special Webinar on Monday, May 14, 2012 at 1:00 PM CST - click here: Save Your Seat. We'll show you how to generate more leads and sales from your web presence. We'll show you how to generate more leads and sales from your web presence. Stephanie Calahan Personal Productivity Mentor.

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