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APRIL 12, 2022
Women are taught at a young age, through either words or example, that by speaking up for themselves they are being “difficult.” Therefore, we learn not to speak up unless we are certain we are right and/or safe. I spoke to a mentor about how I was feeling, and his words of wisdom have remained with me ever since.
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OCTOBER 27, 2023
For example, improving your communication and listening skills can improve your relationships with romantic partners, family and friends. You could even ask someone with the skills you seek to mentor you and provide regular feedback and advice. Honing your soft skills isn’t just beneficial for professional development , however.
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MARCH 16, 2023
But learning to manage and respond appropriately to the negative emotions that can accompany our workdays isn’t just a means to avoiding hushed conversations and looks of confusion. Financier Warren Buffet shared a valuable piece of advice from a mentor concerning handling emotions in Gillian Zoe Segal’s book Getting There: A Book of Mentors.
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FEBRUARY 16, 2023
I learned a couple of great lessons there with Michael Ovitz,” Johnson says. The second thing I learned is that if you want someone to be your mentor , you better be ready to listen and be humbled,” Johnson says. I had to learn that I was not my customer. We learned that African Americans are the No.
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APRIL 9, 2024
Examples of empowering beliefs include “I deserve to make money” or “I will use the money I make to create a positive impact on the world.” The story of Johnson serves as a powerful example, challenging the conventional belief that significant income is a prerequisite for financial success. Ultimately, if he can do it, so can you.
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AUGUST 31, 2023
In TV news, for example, a station might justify noncompete clauses for on-air talent because it heavily promotes the TV lineup in advertising to appeal to viewers, Davenport says. As Davenport learned, while TV stations might negotiate on other terms of a contract, noncompetes were an “absolute non-negotiable.”
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MARCH 24, 2022
From an early age, we learned to recoil at the word. I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The best thing you can do when you’re afraid is to take a chance, be bold and tell a friend or mentor exactly what your biggest fears are. I understand why. You can’t have the cookie.” “No!
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