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

Success

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

Success

As of 2021, for example, the number of physicians who reported dealing with burnout increased to 47%. 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. Increase as you are able.

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5 Qualities of People Who Use Time Wisely

Success

Ask the news reporter who has just received a breaking story from the AP wire. 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. Time management is an oxymoron.

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The Quest for My Best Sales Month Ever

Success

The most lucrative month of my solopreneur career was September 2015. I call Pat, a salesman friend who has been an invaluable mentor to me. I’m aggressive as a reporter, and I should be at least as aggressive trying to sell stories as I am reporting them. I made $14,772. The only way to $14,772.01

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Creating More Profits: 3 Essential Areas to Focus On

Office Organization Success

One of the ways I do this (in fact it plays a major role in my business) is to produce a monthly Cash Flow Projection report that gives me the big picture for the year. It is an annual report and, if set up correctly, will show you how cash will flow through your business throughout the current financial year. c) 2015 Tracey Lawton.

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A Conversation with Joan

Office Dynamics

How better to share the conference experience than a conversation with the creator herself – The professional, personable, and mentor to many, Joan Burge! A: Believe it or not, most of my mentoring came from executives; not peers. I do remember one time when an executive assistant mentored me.

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22 Self-Improvement Gift Ideas for Personal Development Junkies

Success

Even better, Original Grain partners with Trees for the Future and has planted one tree for every watch sold since 2015 to foster sustainability and combat deforestation. Many entrepreneurs and busy go-getters report that light therapy helps with natural morning alertness and mood stability throughout the day. It also takes a village.

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