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The 4 Most Common Excuses for Not Delegating

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Outsourcing isn’t always easy for leaders and entrepreneurs to wrap their minds around, says mentor Harry Hecht of Orlando, Florida-based SCORE. This article was published in January 2015 and has been updated. Are you taking on too much because you’re afraid of letting anything go? And that’s one of their downfalls.”

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Feedback: Take It or Leave It, but Don’t Defend Yourself Against It

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No matter what role I’ve been in—direct report, manager, external consultant, mentor or mentee—I’ve found the ability to receive and act on feedback appropriately has been fundamentally important to my success. This article was published in April 2015 and has been updated.

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Stressed? 5 Simple Ways to Prevent Burnout

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My mentor used to call me a “blender without a top” back when I was heading up my first tea company, Zhena’s Gypsy Tea, and not meditating. This article was published in May 2015 and has been updated. Then sit comfortably and inhale deeply through your nose for a five count and exhale for another five count.

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5 Qualities of People Who Use Time Wisely

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They pour themselves into the lives of others and watch the ripple effect of their leadership spread through those they have taught and mentored. This article was published in June 2015 and has been updated. As much as we would like to, we can’t find more time—it’s a finite and constantly diminishing resource.

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5 Realistic Tips to Be More Positive

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Try seeking out a trusted colleague or mentor to take this challenge with you. This article was published in June 2015 and has been updated. Over time, accentuating the positive becomes a habit , not just an overly sunny expression. You will be able to easily identify when you feel the strongest and most effective.

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My 6 Stages of Grief When Dealing With Mean Emails

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Like this one, from Sarah, the Harvard-educated scientist I’ve written about a lot (she has become an important mentor for me when it comes to what it means to be both ambitious and sensitive). This article was published in November 2015 and has been updated. I keep reaching out , connecting, working, growing and trying.

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The What, Who and How of Outsourcing… So You Can Let Go

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When Harry Hecht, an Orlando, Florida-based mentor with SCORE—originally named the Service Corps of Retired Executives—encounters business owners who are reluctant to outsource, he has them track their time. “I Whenever we have an idea for a blog post or see an article we like, we add it to Evernote. Bring it on.

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