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Chance the Rapper on Achieving Goals as an Independent Artist & Paying It Forward

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I was new to the school, didn’t know anyone, and I organized a show with all the rappers and comedians and singers from the school. Only in his 20s, Chance had already accomplished major goals he’d set for himself, including hosting and performing on Saturday Night Live and winning Grammys. And I closed out the show. It was cool.

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Why Talking about Money at Work is Dangerous

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I understand the goal and broadly agree with the sentiment. When we talk about specific numbers, it immediately causes comparison and presumption. The same is true when you compare two people with the same title in different organizations, industries, or locations. I’ve seen a lot of discussion lately about pay transparency.

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Taking the DiSC Assessment Can Make Teams More Effective

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His 1920s book Emotions of Normal People laid the groundwork for the DiSC assessment and personality model, which today, after a bit of evolution in the hands of University of Minnesota researchers, creates better connection and understanding in the workplace among teams and organizations. The goal is simplicity.

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Workplace Roles: Knowing When to Manage vs. When to Lead

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More concretely, the managing role involves directing and controlling groups of people to reach clear, specific goals. In comparison to leadership, management involves accomplishing the broad goals set by leaders. Leadership means inspiring people to do their best and accomplish goals that seem out of reach.

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3 Keys to Earning and Increasing Capital as a Black Woman in Business

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Then, reevaluate: If something isn’t adding enough value (or cost) for its role in your company and won’t help you reach future goals, cut or outsource it altogether. Instead of dwelling on what has been done wrong before, turn those comparisons into opportunities for self-reflection. Set a goal and go after it.

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Gigi Gorgeous: How to Stay Grounded When Social Media Is Your Full-Time Job

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You might cross paths with bullies, fall victim to the comparison trap or struggle to log off. Gigi’s end goal, for example, is to make the world a better place for transgender people. I work with charity organizations like The Trevor Project , It Gets Better and GLAAD , who literally save the lives of trans youth….

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Choosing the Best Administrative Assistant or Executive Assistant Conference

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What is your goal or goals for going to an administrative conference? Make a comparison spreadsheet, if necessary Topics to be covered – do they align with your goals? Normally for these individuals or organizations, they are hosting an administrative conference just to make money. You should choose wisely.

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