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Rising Above Rejection: How to Achieve a Dream That Looks and Feels Impossible

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It typically requires three skills: removing mental limitations, believing in oneself and embracing uncertainty. If you’re pursuing a dream that feels impossible, make these statements a daily manta: “My dreams are non-negotiable.” Uncertainty can feel like a sneaky form of rejection; learn to adapt.

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The Art of Persuasion: 4 Tips to Master Influence

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Harris learned this lesson after building his first company by himself. The first is skill-hunting, a term Harris uses to represent curious people. Skill-hunters want to learn as much as they can, whether that’s marketing, negotiating or foreign languages. Skill-hunters explore whatever nourishes their soul.

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The role of emotional intelligence in effective sales leadership

Workplace Insight

The sales industry has long esteemed the virtues of sharp negotiation skills and strategic thinking. Emotional intelligence forms the basis of interpersonal interactions, essential in sales leadership. A crucial component of EI is social skills.

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A Manual for Dealing with Rejection

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These instances are often painful, but many moments of rejection are opportunities for learning, notes Susan Heathfield, an organizational development consultant since 1987. You can only accomplish these two tasks: learning and responding to the intended message. A no can come in different forms, he explains. “‘I

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Tips for Being a Successful Negotiator

On The Job

I'll be the first to admit I've not always been a great negotiator. Growing up with two sisters, negotiation wasn't in our vocabulary. You wanted something, you took it by force or by stealth, but there was no negotiating involved. Negotiation -- no. They believe negotiations are a win-lose proposition.

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How to Maintain Your Company Culture Past the Startup Stage

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What skills does it take, and how can you instill the company’s philosophy and ideals in new hires? Benjamin Kittle, co-CEO and founder of the growing debt-relief company Century Services, is working with an executive coach to strengthen his leadership skills. Creating systemic and regular channels for communication is non-negotiable.

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Ready or Not: My Experience Launching a Side Hustle in 121 Days

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The 50s were a hook to celebrate my 50th birthday and just happened to form a great marketing shtick for an adventure trip. Maybe you can learn from my journey. 121 Days to Launch: An idea starts to form. Relationships like that can be formed in any number of ways; it could be over books or wine or musicals.