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How Women Are Rising in Business

Success

Women of color-owned firms saw a growth of 43% between 2014 and 2019, while firms owned by African American women saw both the highest growth rate (50%) and the highest number of “net new women-owned businesses” (42%). You cannot tell a 2-year-old you’re going to fire him if he doesn’t get potty trained.” of women-owned businesses.

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A Manual for Dealing with Rejection

Success

Another story often told in motivational training exercises is of Michael Jordan being cut from his high school’s varsity basketball team. through which he produced seminars, books, and audio and video training programs. My goal is to try to convince them that, hey, selling is not bad,” he says. million copies.

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29 Beautiful Stories That Will Restore Your Faith in Humanity

Success

When a GoFundMe account was set up to raise funds for rebuilding the uninsured structure, it surpassed the goal of $850,000 within days. The surprises began with dinner at the swankiest restaurant from their hometown in Brussels and progressed to skydiving, matching tattoos and a “bachelor’s” weekend in Ireland. Relationship Goals.

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SUCCESS’ 2024 Women of Influence

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Business owners, executives, sales teams and rev ops teams hire her when they want to boost mental stamina and increase sales through neuroscience-based mindset training. Her Rise Up: Book of Proof journal and VPM Method combines manifestation techniques rooted in neuroscience with actionable goals. Karwanna D.

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The Mel Robbins Guide to Screwing Up

Success

In a 2014 LinkedIn article, Steli Efti, CEO of Close.io, described his experience in helping an employee overcome his fear of cold-calling—which was, more specifically, a fear of rejection. Request an item at a restaurant that’s not on the menu. Baby steps: Don’t start with the big stuff, you are in training.

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Living The BIG Life Principles

Office Dynamics

I am celebrating finishing a year of Monday Motivators which focused on a 12-month theme of “ 2014-The Year of BIG. ” Or they choose to pay attention to their kids while dining at a restaurant rather than being on their phones. Well, dear Monday Motivators, it is time for me to come to a close with my thoughts for 2014.

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My 2015 Year in Review (and How a Journal Made It Easy to Do)

Productivityist

I had a great birthday lunch with Anne at a restaurant in our inner harbour. We talked about our plans, goals, and aspirations for our ventures. I also began mapping out a training program for those who want to come on board as coaches. The Night Owl Platform is actually my Monthly Theme for February.). I turned 41.

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