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Gino Wickman and Rob Dube Gino Wickman and Rob Dube
Updated on April 03, 2024

Scrap the 5-Year Plan. Start Thinking 10 Years Ahead Instead.

Entrepreneurs, want to reach your goals faster? Here’s how to shift your mind from short-term thinking to thinking in 10-year time frames to do just that.

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Anton Skornyakov Anton Skornyakov
Updated on April 02, 2024

Micromanaging? Try Self Organization Instead.

Self organization makes managing easier and increases productivity. Here’s how to move toward self organization and away from micromanagement.

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Brennan Nevada Johnson Brennan Nevada Johnson
Updated on April 02, 2024

Black Women, Here’s What You Must Do to Get to the Top

Our expert talked to five successful Black women to get their advice on careers. Here’s what they said.

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Jeff Rumage Jeff Rumage
Updated on April 01, 2024

What Is Job Hopping? (Pros, Cons and Considerations)

The once-taboo practice has become more accepted in recent years.

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Vanessa Gennarelli Vanessa Gennarelli
Updated on April 01, 2024

What to Do If the Company You Work For Is Acquired

View it as an opportunity and prepare for some degree of change.

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Jeff Link Jeff Link
Updated on April 01, 2024

12 Graphic Design Portfolio Tips (and Examples) to Help You Stand Out

Here’s what experts and hiring managers look for in your graphic design portfolio.

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Terri L. Sjodin Terri L. Sjodin
Updated on March 27, 2024

Which of These 4 Formats Is Right for Your Presentation?

It’s time to stop winging it and start doing your homework — every time.

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Nguyen Le Nguyen Le
Updated on March 25, 2024

10 Essentials for Your Professional Social Media Profile

Revving up your profile helps you showcase your skills and stand out to recruiters.

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Anessa Fike Anessa Fike
Updated on March 19, 2024

Let’s Stop Stereotyping Women Bosses

Bosses are bosses, no matter what their gender. It’s Women’s History Month and the 21st century — high time to put these stereotypes to rest.

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Ellen Taaffe Ellen Taaffe
Updated on March 12, 2024

How to Be the Ultimate Girl’s Girl at the Office

It'’s time to celebrate and cultivate the unique bond among women in the workplace.

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