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25 Self-Help Books You (Probably) Haven’t Read

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The solution to every problem you’ve ever had is written in a self-improvement book somewhere. Here’s an alternative list of self-improvement books that you may have missed. Many are not shelved in the self-help section, but each will open up new roads into your wide-open future. Self-Improvement Books About Overcoming the Odds.

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What Is The Promotion Paradox? A Critical Issue For Today’s Managers

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But, if a better paycheck or a fancy new title to put on business cards, a Linkedin profile, and digital resume, isn’t enough, then what is? Integrate Meaningful Work Practices: Research cited by McKinsey & Company reveals that when employees are able to find meaning in their work it can boost individual performance by up to 33%.

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Productive Networking: 22 Ideas to Organize Business Cards for Effective Followup

Stephanie LH Calahan

" That is what a recent client told me when I opened a drawer in her office and found it filled with business cards. The cards had been collected over a year or so of miscellaneous networking events and trade shows.    Over time, she had forgotten who many of the people were or even why she had kept the card. . 

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How to Make Networking Less Painful

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I quickly realized I needed to reframe how I introduced myself and my book editing company. For instance: I own a book editing business because I worked in book publishing, so it’s an industry I’m well versed in. For networking to be truly valuable, after all, you need to turn an introduction into a follow-up meeting.

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At a Loss for Words? 25 Ways to Master the Art of Small Talk

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If you spend the week anticipating and worrying because you know you will feel uncomfortable, you’ve set yourself up for failure. This might be someone who knows a mutual friend, a fellow baseball fan or a business owner living your dream. Ask thoughtful questions, and then follow up. Get your mind right. Read a lot.

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3 Smart Money Moves to Make Before Starting a Business

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Adopting this simple mentality will help: The more planning you do upfront, the better off your new business venture will be. You likely knock out all the logistical tasks first, such as reserving a rental car and booking your hotel. Why Financial Planning for Business Owners Is Key Before Opening. So, where to start?

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10 Apps for Administrative Productivity and Organization

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Chat by phone or video conferencing, record meetings, and share screens to keep each other up to date, even if you’re continents apart! Cloud-Based File Storage: Tired of attaching documents to emails and relying on track changes to keep up with multiple people editing the same files? Need to access your work from any device, anywhere?