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What Leslie Jordan’s Legacy Can Teach Us About Pivoting to a Third Act

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Leslie Jordan: Repurposing Your Gifts. A friend called from California and said, ‘You’ve gone viral,’” Jordan told Tulsa World in 2021. It’s also a great example of how someone can take their gifts— in Jordan’s case, stage presence, comedic timing and storytelling—and repurpose them, like he did from on-screen to online.

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16 planet-friendly gift ideas, recommended by TED speakers

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And then there are the environmental harms caused by the gifts themselves, which could include polluting fast fashion items , plastic toys made from fossil fuels, or sweet treats that are driving deforestation. . Editor’s note: One of the greatest gifts you can give is the gift of lifelong learning. A parks pass.

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How You Can Promote Social Responsibility in the Workplace

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For instance, a study conducted by Simon, Kucher & Partners in 2021 found that 85% of people globally have shifted their purchasing decisions toward brands with socially responsible, sustainable models. Involve them in charitable causes such as food and clothing drives. Even corporate parties and gift-giving makes a difference.

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Paying Candidates for Interviews: What Should Be Covered and Why?

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In a 2021 LinkedIn article , author Sue Ellson writes, “ the interview preparation , selection criteria answers, mini-project or portfolio requests, travel, attendance, self-reflection, rumination and chats with friends, family, mentor or coach—that could be anywhere from two hours to 20-plus hours.

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

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And although for some 2021 may finally feel like business as usual, the truth is many (if not most) small businesses still need our help. According to a September 2021 Small Business Pulse Survey (SBPS) by the U.S. Census, 67.5% Photo courtesy of Nuzzie. Number of employees: 5 Based in: Boston. Photo courtesy of Richer Poorer.

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The Founder of Black Girl Ventures Gets Things Done

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She and her mom hustled at events all over selling the clothing items and eventually made it into Essence magazine’s Holiday Gift Guide for a line of infant bodysuits. This article originally appeared in the September/October 2021 issue of SUCCESS magazine. Orders from Google and Amazon quickly followed.

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Rebecca Minkoff: ‘I Never Set Out to Be a Rule Breaker’

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My clothing and accessories have been spotted on the most stylish women around the world and across social media. Should you be an accountant and crunch numbers all day because it will pay your bills, or should you look for a customer service job that will put your gift of gab front and center? Copyright © 2021 by Rebecca Minkoff.