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The Customer Isn’t Always Right But How Do You Know Where to Draw the Line?

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In emails and phone calls, Lynch explained that “it’s easier for our clients to see everything, then pare back” as desired, and that deleting is easier than mocking up additional pages. She also offered to rework the demo exactly as the client wished, but nothing short of a full refund would do. She said she would sue me….

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Looking Good, Feeling Good, Doing Good? How to Dress for Work in 2023

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If your school’s career center counseled you to play up your professionalism to the hilt, it might have been the first time you bought and wore a suit. I recently did a demo for executive leadership and wore a suit jacket over a blouse, wanting to look like how I would if I was presenting in an office.

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How to Use Video Marketing on LinkedIn to Help Land Your Next Clients

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When making videos, it can be helpful to outline your key talking points ahead of time so you come across as professional and confident. The newsfeed is a great place to share short videos to break up the monotony and attract your connections to your posts.

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Black History Month Interview Series: Kyala Johnson

Executive Leadership Support Blog

I’ve made it a point to empower those who feel voiceless to speak up and voice their concerns, opinions, and ideas. Inspiring others to be confident and walk in their confidence is what I love about my role. This advice was given to me at an early age by my father, Dr. Duane G.

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Attitude Self-Assessment Test

Ian's Messy Desk

I am confident in myself and my abilities. Add up the total points and check scoring after the jump: 38 – 45 High self-esteem. You are confident about yourself and your abilities. You are generally confident about yourself and your abilities. You have little or no confidence in your abilities. I can say “no”.

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Overcome Fear of Public Speaking

Ian's Messy Desk

If you really want your confidence to sky rocket, be totally and thoroughly prepared. The more prepared you are to give a talk, the more confident you become. That will make you more confident that the material you are presenting is appropriate and useful to the audience. You can’t buy confidence on eBay.

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8 Simple Ways to Encourage Others

Ian's Messy Desk

I find the act of talking and thinking can fire up the engines (roar!). The affirmation and validation is like nitro for their confidence and self-esteem. These magical Words of Encouragement at the right time can make all the difference between “keep going” and “give up”. Ask for advice or confide in them. Good manners.