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How to Assert Your Power in Difficult Situations

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How to become powerful in any situation. That could be knowledge, a social network, proximity to moral goodness—anything. Knowingly or unknowingly, you’re asserting your power through the act of helping others. Once you understand what power is, the next challenge is learning how to wield it.

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The Past, Present, and Hybrid Future of Networking

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Business networking has been around for centuries, and building connections remains a crucial part of modern business. . Networking practices continue to change and evolve, and the Covid-19 pandemic rapidly changed the way businesses promote their services and build connections. . Networking Prior to 2020 .

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Gratitude Affirmations: Why They Work and 25 Affirmations to Try

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How to create a useful self-affirmation Not all self-affirmations are created equally. Rather than reminding yourself that you were an interesting speaker or will be more assertive, say “I am.…” I appreciate this opportunity to nurture my professional network with strength and clarity.” Focus on the present. Make them specific.

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The Pandemic Sabotaged Our Decision-Making Abilities—Here’s How to Start Regaining That Self-Confidence

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Making a list of facts vs. feelings is more effective than pros and cons to empower your assertiveness and avoid your next sticky scenario. When we find ourselves insecure about our intuition, uncertain how to proceed, it’s in these moments we need to cape up. The next time you’re spiraling from dread, objectively look at your reasons.

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As I Enter My 60s, Here’s the Advice I Would Give to My Younger Self

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Stand up for yourself more Assertiveness was never my strong suit, especially when I was younger. I’ve discovered that assertiveness—without compromising kindness, respect or professionalism—is empowering. Here’s my advice for my younger self. Back then, I meekly answered this highly inappropriate question.

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How to Survive in the Digital Age

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That’s because the traditional focus doesn’t take into account the new way that value now is being created – through networks of customers, employees and business partners. That’s the assertion of a new book, “The Network Imperative: How to Survive and Grow in the Age of Digital Business Models.”

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24 Do’s and Don’ts to Improve Your Emotional Intelligence

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How you handle high levels of stress can mean the difference between being assertive and poised or being negative and disgruntled. Emotionally intelligent people are unwilling to be bogged down unnecessarily by others’ mistakes, so they let them go quickly and are assertive in protecting themselves from future harm.

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