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James Dyson: The Ever-Tinkering Engineer

Success

What I realized,” he told SUCCESS , “is companies weren’t interested in investing in new technology. I learned I would have to introduce the technology myself.” Ask him whether he considers himself a businessman, after leading his company to financial success, and Dyson responds with an emphatic, “No, not at all.

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The Truth About Impostor Syndrome and How to Overcome It

Stephanie LH Calahan

You believe you should be able to learn something on the first try. You dislike the idea of having a coach/mentor because you can (and should) handle things on your own. One day soon, the jig would be up … ” — Lean In* , March 2013. Then, as you learn things, you can make modifications. Permit Yourself to Learn as You Go.

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

Stephanie LH Calahan

Introducing Product/Program Promotion: Problems and Profits -- Launching Lessons Learned.  She is an inspirational speaker, business mentor for black women, and marketing strategist.    Thank you for your willingness to share some of your mistakes and lessons learned so that others could benefit! Now you can!

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Invest in Interpersonal Skills Development is Important but Few Plan to Invest in Them

Office Dynamics

June 19, 2013 / PRNewswire / -- Executives say it takes strong soft skills to move up the corporate ladder, but few firms provide training in this area, a new Accountemps survey finds. CFOs were asked, " In your opinion, which one of the following is the most common reason for an employee''s failure to advance at your company?

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Episode 241: What Sports Can Teach Us About Greatness with Don Yaeger

Productivityist

As a speaker, he has worked with audiences as diverse as Fortune 500 companies and cancer survivor groups, where he shares his personal story. Founded in 2013, if you are ready to transform your team’s productivity with efficient email, you’ve got to give Front a try for only $9/month. This episode is brought to you by TextExpander.

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The Practically Perfect PA Advisory Panel

Practically Perfect PA

Lorraine is an Executive Assistant with almost 20 years’ experience working with high-achieving “24/7” senior executives in large, international companies. A former trainer, Lorraine’s role as an EA has grown into one of champion and mentor. Here is her blog post on meeting venues. Lorraine Stone. Claudia Ferreres .

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A Heartfelt Holiday Message

Office Dynamics

I look forward to being of service in 2013. We become role models and mentors. Career – As you wrap up 2012, make sure you have identified areas for your professional development in 2013. To accomplish this, you need the learning tools to guide you. Thank you very much. We become that ray of hope for others.

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