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How I Lost $3 Million in 24 Hours and Bounced Back

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It all started in 2001 when I launched a service business based on just an idea. Over the years, I’d developed contacts, partners and skills, and I had the industry reputation necessary to put together a contract this big. But the tickets never showed up. When you lose everything, you are forced to change. That $3 million?

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If You Think You’re Unbiased, You’re Wrong

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Or how, according to a 2020 study published by AnitaB.org, women make up just under 29% of the tech workforce. Reach out to groups that cater to Black engineers, LGBTQ professionals, Hispanic programmers—whatever skill set you might need. Once you bring new talent in the door, you can’t let up. Progress, however, has been slow.

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How Badly Do You Want the Life You Dream About?

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From dealing with the challenges I never would have chosen (experiencing an armed robbery and numerous family tragedies) to those I’ve willingly taken on (having four children in five years while moving around the world), I’ve discovered that courage is a skill. And, like all skills, it can be learned and mastered. But at what cost?

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SUCCESS’ 2024 Women of Influence

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She’s passionate about enabling teams of creatives, technology leaders and innovators with the skills, mindset and network to tackle the complex and evolving challenges of tomorrow. How Will You Show Up? , She was born in Chengdu but grew up everywhere. She believes the best teams have fun, laughter and optimism for the future.

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How to Protect Your Personal Brand When Your Company's Reputation Sucks

On The Job

“Even if you quit your job and interview at another company, that corporate brand will stick to you like glue.” employees, who saw their own company go through a similar reputation nightmare in 2001 when the company filed for bankruptcy and some executives ended up in jail for financial misdeeds. Schawbel agrees.

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Will This Tough Job Market Change Generation Y?

On The Job

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Tuesday, December 1, 2009 Will This Tough Job Market Change Generation Y? Like the rest of job hunters, Generation Y has found jobs can be tough to come by, even with their skills.

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On the Job by Anita Bruzzese: Do Online Classes Make Sense for.

On The Job

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Monday, July 20, 2009 Do Online Classes Make Sense for Your Career? Those interviewed for this story agree that online courses are better suited to the “older” student. Consider your age.

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