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10 Phrases to Drop from Your Vocabulary

Success

I’ve been too busy” or “I started writing an email and forgot to send it.”. Tentative language waters down your presence as a confident communicator. This article was originally published in June 2015 and has been updated. The word “like” is an unsophisticated setup that gets in the way of your clarity and credibility.

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‘Nice to Meet You’: The Art of Being Introduced

Success

Nothing, not even a great email back-and-forth, replaces an in-person conversation. You’ll not only look prepared, but with a better idea of what to say and the extra confidence that comes with knowing who you’re talking to, you’ll have a much more productive and meaningful discussion. Aim for an in-person intro. This is how it’s done.

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5 Things to Do Before Your Next Job Interview

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Do your homework before the day and you will be more confident , because you’ll be prepared for your job interview. This article was published in April 2015 and has been updated. The more insight you have into your position and the company you’re interviewing for, the more poised you’ll be during your talk with the hiring manager.

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Why Human Connections Are A Business Advantage In A Remote World

Allwork

I’m confident anyone reading this has had experience a friend or employee leave for these very reasons. The McKinsey study summarizes that, “Employees want stronger relationships, a sense of connection and to be seen.” 46% of this group cited their desire to quit as wanting to work with people who trust and care for each other.

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Not All Stories Have Happy Endings—For This Entrepreneur, It Was Still Worth It

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Rejection is naturally something an entrepreneur has to go through , but my confidence in this completely unique style was high enough that I chose to take the risk.”. All bodies, races, genders, sexualities and a variety of abilities are present and revolving through our website, ads, emails and social media.”.

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This Digital Nomad Couple Sold Everything to Travel the World in a Sailboat—Here’s What They’ve Learned About Life, Goal Setting and Relationships

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They met on Tinder in 2015 while living in Sweden as expats: Ellison, an aviation sales director from Des Moines, Iowa, and Darsy, a human resources systems specialist from Paris. We take the time to answer emails or meet people who want to do what we’re doing, to give information, help, advise or support in some way,” she says. “I

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Inside the Edinburgh PA Network

Practically Perfect PA

I recently spoke at the Assist Conference in September 2015, and at Skyscanner’s Company Presentation in December to around 300 people. Sherien : The advice I would give my younger self would be to have more confidence and self-belief. The main challenge these days is still lack of confidence. We try to meet regularly too.