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

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Each piece of jewelry is handcrafted by its female artisans who are building new lives for themselves and their families—and 100% of the Penh Lenh’s net sales are reinvested into the brand’s social mission to provide fair and dignified employment, skill training and educational opportunities for its artisans. Photo courtesy of Richer Poorer.

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Experts Say You Probably Don’t Really Know How to Brainstorm

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“The wording of the challenge will be critical in defining the direction the group moves,” adds Leon Segal, a psychologist and founder of Innovationship , a Silicon Valley firm that teaches and trains people in the process of design thinking and innovation. This article was published in October 2014 and has been updated.

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Love Your Career

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And then in my later teens, I worked at a women’s clothing store. Since 1990, I have had a wonderful career in training, writing, coaching and professional speaking. 2014 Conference On Demand ­– 2. After I graduated high school, I went right to work in an office. I achieved that by the time I was 25.

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How Can Executive Assistants Be Like Zappos?

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Zappos sells online shoes and clothing for men, women, and children. Starting in 2014, Zappos went from a traditional organization structure to Holacracy, a self-governing operating system where there are no job titles and no managers. Tony Hsieh , 41-year old CEO, is a simple man.

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Tips for Female Travelers (Safety and Bonus Travel Tips)

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Be sure to pack some comfy, lay-around clothes. If travel planning is a part of your job or you just want to know more about traveling and travel planning for your own personal knowledge, be sure to register for the upcoming webinar I am hosting with Lucy Brazier (Lucy traveled to more than 170 events in more than 20 countries in 2014 alone!

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Would You Risk Your Life to Save a Stranger?

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The 22-year-old engineering student, who describes himself as “quiet and private,” was working as a building monitor at Seattle Pacific University on June 5, 2014, when a gunman began firing at random. However, these groups have been trained to deal with physical danger and high-risk situations, and camaraderie is an inherent part of the job.

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Introducing the SUCCESS 125

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In the hopes of healing her own life, she sought training in coaching, nutrition, fitness and mindfulness, and her goal became to teach others how to balance a thriving career, body and mind. With his StreetLevel Leadership website and mindset training, Davis has been able to mold professionals. Elena Cardone. Anaida Deti. Dany Garcia.

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