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As I Enter My 60s, Here’s the Advice I Would Give to My Younger Self

Success

Stand up for yourself more Assertiveness was never my strong suit, especially when I was younger. I’ve discovered that assertiveness—without compromising kindness, respect or professionalism—is empowering. We consciously prioritized our professional aspirations and relished the freedom of our child-free lifestyle.

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How to Stand Up for Yourself

Success

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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Professional vs Personal Development: What’s the Difference?

Success

One of the cornerstones of this approach is the belief that entrepreneurship is an extension of our aspirations, making entrepreneurship a lifestyle. To navigate these dynamic landscapes with confidence, one must recognize the need for ongoing skill enhancement and adaptability.

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Why educate women – isn't it a waste of resources? | THE SMALL.

The Small Business Blog

Often the conversation includes the so called “skill shortage&# , felt especially hard in Australia these days. When I question this alleged shortage, I’m always surprised about how little consideration is given to well skilled and educated parents – mainly women – sitting at home looking after the family.

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The Death Of The Deadline As We Know It

Brilliantly Better

If you’re a blogger, your audience is revolving around productivity or lifestyle design and you feel like reviewing the ebook, you can have a chance to get a copy of it for free, as long as you commit to review it on your blog. Nadia Ballas-Ruta ~ Happy Lotus Lifestyles´s last blog. Not even about flowers as a genre.

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