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SUCCESS’ 2024 Women of Influence

Success

When she was a junior in high school, Arrington founded the nonprofit ScholarCHIPS, an organization that provides college scholarships, mentoring, mental health support and a peer support network to children of incarcerated parents. Network for her community work with ScholarCHIPS.

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4 Lessons Ultra-Athletes Can Teach Us About Grit—In Life and Business

Success

In a 2018 study on the psychology of ultra-marathon runners, researchers found that mental toughness helps overcome the perception of physical, psychological, emotional and environmental obstacles. Call it maturity or experience, but we start to listen more—internally and externally—and learn to course correct to stay consistent.

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The Secrets Behind Portugal’s Booming Coworking Industry

Allwork

The most rapid expansion in the number of coworking spaces occurred mainly in 2018/2019 (and at the start of the pandemic). I had been losing clients due to the global crisis, and I realized that my skills alone could not respond to multiple challenges in the field. The promotional campaigns have produced positive results.

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A review of the Assist Conference 2017

Practically Perfect PA

During the sessions we looked at how we could enhance the unique skills and qualities each assistant needs to further their role and career. The speakers presented on different topics, but we made sure they touched on our key themes: Identify your strengths and weaknesses : Your tool kit is packed full of unique skills and competencies.

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To boost productivity in the UK, we need to think big and different

Workplace Insight

The direct cost of avoidable error in the construction industry, for example, is around 5 percent of project value according to international studies highlighted by construction industry experts GIRI (Get It Right Initiative). In addition, operational managers are often faced with variations of international, national, and regional standards.

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

Success

Reach out to groups that cater to Black engineers, LGBTQ professionals, Hispanic programmers—whatever skill set you might need. It’s not only about what happens internally, how to build good teams , but also about how you relate with clients.” And if you keep up your skill set, you’re always in demand.” It’s flexible.

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Want to expand your horizons? 35 new books from TED speakers that will enlarge your world

Ideas.Ted

Hard to believe, but in 2018, only roughly 3 percent of US employees worked from home, reports management researcher David Burkus. When we tap into what Paul calls “extra neural pathways” — which include our senses — we can increase our creativity and problem-solving skills. .

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