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Bibliotherapy: Boost Well-being and Find Community With a Therapeutic Book Club

Success

Launched in San Francisco in 2012, this movement especially appeals to introverts. It’s about creating a sense of belonging and providing a space where people can feel comfortable being themselves, without the pressure of small talk or networking.” It is about more than just reading.

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How to Create Strategic Partnerships

Success

Principal Company: Jennifer Schaus & Associates, a government contract consulting network Strategic partnership philosophy: Align consultants with different specialties to better serve clients and boost everyone’s bottom line. Proof it works: Schaus’s profits grew by 15% from 2011 to 2012 as a result of her partnerships.

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Top Ten Small Business Trends for 2012

Small Business Labs

  2012 will see more small businesses recognize and take advantage of this key competitive advantage.   This growing ability to network, collaborate and socialize is making independent work more attractive, and 2012 will see the trend towards independent work continue to grow.    Technology Trends.

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Ep 122: Stephanie Slagle – Executive Operations Director at MountainSeed

Go Burrows

She joined MountainSeed in 2012 and has held various positions within the growing organization before transitioning into her current role in 2017. In this episode, Stephanie walks through a game-changing process she and her team use to lead productive and efficient meetings with the c-suite and leadership teams at her company.

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From Cubicles To Community Hubs: Reimagining Work As An Activity, Not A Place

Allwork

On the most recent Future of Work podcast episode, we were joined by Dave Cairns, who has transitioned from a successful career as a professional poker player to join CBRE in 2012 where he is now a Senior Vice President. Instead, they continue to thrive, serving as meeting places for networking, brainstorming, or simply unwinding.

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

Stephanie LH Calahan

    Starting January 18, 2012 and running through February 29, 2012 You can Fire Up Your Business! Where you say "YES" to getting the right systems and processes in place so that your business can thrive.  LET'S FIRE IT UP IN 2012Networking for Success (Heather Townsend).

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What Improvements Can Your Small Business Make in 2012?

Small Business CEO

With 2012 right around the corner, your small business is likely hoping the New Year allows you and your employees a fresh start, especially if the return on investment (ROI) for 2011 has been less than stellar. If you have been in business for a short time, did you meet your goals for this year or are you still in the growing process?

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