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Working a Side Gig? Here’s How to Prep for Your Second Shift

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My goal is to create as much parity as possible between my roles.”. Because Long can’t neglect his other work entirely, he allows himself an hour in the middle of each day to respond to emails and phone calls. Learn to say no. Learning to turn down work was huge for me,” she says. “I

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How to Improve Your Client Relationships

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Instead of focusing on income, race, gender and age, drill down into customers’ loves, hates, habits and goals—all before you even think about selling to them. This involves having meaningful, one-on-one conversations ; asking about their past experiences with other professionals in your field; and learning about their definitions of success.

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This Is My Key to a Successful Business Partnership

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But a more serious answer is that we learned who we were early on, accepted who we are and made the most of it. He also learned he was determined, that he could stick it out and finish what he started. He learned to deal with fear and not let it fester into failure. This article was published in August 2016 and has been updated.

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What Kind of Leader Are You: A Fixer, Fighter or Friend?

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Individuals tend not to get the kind of firm and clear boundaries they need to learn about themselves. To reset the accountability dynamic internally, Friends should have a level-setting conversation with each member of their team to clarify goals, roles and responsibilities. Fighters see ideas—i.e., The Fighter’s journey.

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Best of the Best: How to Create a Personal Brand Like DJ Khaled

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Was it actually a phone notification plugged into a loudspeaker? Khaled was about 16 and DJing a party in Orlando, Florida where he spent his formative years, when his phone rang. It was from the phone line inside his little makeshift studio in his parents’ house. I’d be lying if I told you it didn’t startle me. I love the man.

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The Power of Hope: How I Qualified for the Paralympic Games

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Making this team is a goal for years in the making. I reached into my pocket and grabbed my phone to call my dad. They placed me in a group with people learning how to jog. I emailed the head coach, Kevin Reid, letting him know my goals and dreams and that I was interested in transferring from Boulder. They wanted me.

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5 Challenges and Mistakes Faced by Every Solopreneur

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One of the questions I seem to get asked a lot when I present on Telesummits is to talk about some of the biggest challenges and/or mistakes I’ve faced during my business journey, and how my experiences and learnings can help other business owners. © 2016 Tracey Lawton Training & Consulting LLC.

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