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How to Make Reading Part of Your Daily Routine

Success

How to make time for reading We asked members of the Young Entrepreneur Council—busy people by definition—how they make time for reading. I like to take an hour a day on the treadmill while reading and learning something. Put e-books on your phone. Learn to say no to make time for reading. Either way, you’re not alone.

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8 Things Good Leaders Never Say

Success

If you are in the middle of something, schedule a definitive time to address their question ASAP. Employees make mistakes, and it’s important to allow them to learn from those mistakes rather than blame them. If an employee is constantly told “Now is not a good time” or “Come back later,” they will stop asking questions.

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This Is My Key to a Successful Business Partnership

Success

But a more serious answer is that we learned who we were early on, accepted who we are and made the most of it. He also learned he was determined, that he could stick it out and finish what he started. He learned to deal with fear and not let it fester into failure. How did we discover important truths about ourselves?

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How Michael J. Fox Finds Ways Around Life’s Obstacles

Success

There’s a definite hitch in his gait and some slight shaking in his head and arms. Keaton on Family Ties , he didn’t even have a phone. The number was for a phone booth. The producers called, and Fox used the pay phone to seal the deal. They have learned resiliency ,” Fox says.

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How to Improve Your Client Relationships

Success

This involves having meaningful, one-on-one conversations ; asking about their past experiences with other professionals in your field; and learning about their definitions of success. I quickly learned how to connect with people who are different from me by listening first, then asking questions. But I also draw a line.

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Why You Need a Work Journal

Eat Your Career

You can definitely go far beyond that—and when you do, the work journal becomes even more powerful. If the idea of a “work journal” is new for you, here’s a quick summary: A work journal is simply a place where you capture your daily workplace activities. Of course, that’s just the beginning. Think of it as the flipside of a planner.

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5 Good Lessons from Bad Bosses

Success

We share war stories over happy hours, at backyard barbecues and sometimes via an international phone call if need be. I worked very well with one of my first managers, but I was definitely one of her favorites. Teachable moment: Some supervisors have no interest in managing, and you have to learn to manage yourself.

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