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What Leslie Jordan’s Legacy Can Teach Us About Pivoting to a Third Act

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Leslie Jordan: Repurposing Your Gifts. Jordan had a social media presence prior to the pandemic, having joined Instagram in September 2018. It’s also a great example of how someone can take their gifts— in Jordan’s case, stage presence, comedic timing and storytelling—and repurpose them, like he did from on-screen to online.

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How to Make Networking Less Painful

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For instance: I own a book editing business because I worked in book publishing, so it’s an industry I’m well versed in. Now, when I’m networking with people who aren’t in my industry and I’m asked what I do, I say, “I help authors craft books that earn a special place in the hearts and minds of their readers.” First, it’s unexpected.

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3 Steps to Unveil Your Full Human Power Through ‘Unfocus’

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And productivity mavens of the Industrial Revolution were likewise arduously devoted to the hypnotic trance of line-worker thinking: the easy-to-imagine trudge that underscores the appealing simplicity of grit. In fact, humankind has a long history of valuing grit, beginning with the ancient Greeks.

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How the Holiday Season Can Help Your Career

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That's right -- it's time to give yourself the gift of new connections, better communications and making nice with teammates. But if you do a few things now for your career as you are wrapping gifts and plotting leftover casseroles, you will find that it is a gift that gives for a long time.

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Why Supporting Small Businesses This Holiday Season Is More Urgent Than Ever

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Founded in February 2020 by Monica Fullerton, who herself is a military spouse, Spouse-ly is based in Las Vegas and supports more than 300 vendors (aka families) selling items ranging from apparel to home decor, gifts, arts and crafts, jewelry and more. Courtesy of Orangewood Guitars. Orangewood Guitars. Photo courtesy of MOTSI.

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Meet the 2022 Women of Influence

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An esteemed panel of judges —women of influence in their own right—narrowed the nominees to a list of 50 award recipients, an inaugural class that spans myriad industries and backgrounds. Graham has worked in numerous areas of the fashion industry including editorial, catalog, runway, commercial, television and film. The Inspiration.

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SUCCESS’ 2024 Women of Influence

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Every year, the SUCCESS Women of Influence awards shine an exciting spotlight on remarkable women who transcend boundaries, inspiring and transforming lives across diverse industries and communities. It acknowledges that women’s contributions are indispensable, spanning not only specific roles but all facets of life and industry.

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