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How to Stand Up for Yourself

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The woman stepped back, said, “Well, I guess now we have a director,” meaning that Fanning had finally shown she had the assertiveness necessary for the job, and walked out. She had discovered the power of asserting herself and, in doing so, freed herself from being bullied, backstabbed or stepped on. It’s not an easy rut to escape.

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The Enneagram Gift Guide: Personalized Christmas Gifts for Every Enneagram Type

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Armoire Fashion Subscription Box The Armoire Fashion Subscription Box brings curated fashion directly to the Threes in your life, allowing them to maintain a fashionable image without the added stress of shopping. Eights are assertive, strong-willed and often display protective tendencies.

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Getting the Most Out of Your Next Performance Evaluation

Office Dynamics

Scheduling a performance evaluation meeting and setting measurable goals can be stressful or even seem unproductive to some. I have personally experienced stress in the past too! There are ways to decrease the stress levels and frustration though! Getting the Most Out of Your Next Performance Evaluation.

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Have You Reached A Career Plateau? How to Regain Control

Office Dynamics

Other times, we’re simply drained after being tapped for a major undertaking or high stress project. Assess the barriers: are they your employer’s (limited jobs or budget) or your own (lack of credentials or experience)? We may feel under-appreciated, wish our job was more challenging, or have lost out on a promotion.

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How to Protect Your Time and Energy by Creating Boundaries

Jen Lawrence

Like many people, I didn’t feel the stress until I was so far down the rabbit hole that the only way out was to reach the bottom. Maybe you need to balance your budget once a week and would like to have dinner with friends at least twice a month. But the burnout hit me hard. Shoot for progress – not perfection.

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How to Protect Your Time and Energy by Creating Boundaries

Jen Lawrence

Like many people, I didn’t feel the stress until I was so far down the rabbit hole that the only way out was to reach the bottom. Maybe you need to balance your budget once a week and would like to have dinner with friends at least twice a month. But the burnout hit me hard. Shoot for progress – not perfection.

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The embarrassing truth about sales – Confession from an Ogilvy CEO

The Shrink for Entrepreneurs

Brian and his team figured this one out because they operate in the industry where this shocking assertion is perhaps the most true… but don’t let that stop you reading. And it’s because they know the humbling – perhaps even embarrassing – truth. . No one cares about what you’re selling. That means knowing what they really care about.