It’s not easy to sit down and write a column about entrepreneurship the night of an unspeakable national tragedy in Las Vegas. What could I possibly say that would be relevant or useful tonight? All I can suggest and hope is that some entrepreneurs might be able to take the shock of the Las Vegas […]
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As someone in a leadership position, motivating your team is one of your most important tasks. After all, motivation boosts productivity, workplace morale, and reduces turnover. That’s a win-win-win if you ask. One of the most overlooked ways to motivate your team is through communication. Through effective communication your employees feel more empowered. It also
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In life, you win some and you lose some. The same goes for work. As much as you will have successes, you will experience failures. The important thing is that you don’t let these little events define you in your career, but that they are just that, events, and that rejection is an amazing catalyst
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On Monday of this week, Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, announced the arrival of their second daughter, August. Perhaps even more significant is the announcement Zuckerberg made nearly two weeks before: that he would be taking two months of paid paternity leave. As a company, Facebook offers four months of paid paternity and
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Since I’m something of an expert on sales messaging (and make not mistake, finding a job is a sales process), friends and colleagues frequently ask for my help with their resumes and job hunting efforts. Based on my experience, here are the top FAQ: 1. What’s the most common resume mistake? Thinking that a one-size-fits-all
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As much as you might have it together, you might think that you don’t have much in common with actress-turned-humanitarian Angelina Jolie. The Hollywood It Girl and frankly, my all-time girl crush, has won an Oscar, has been married to Brad Pitt and has tackled some meaty roles, after all. But as it turns out,
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As I mentioned in my most recent column, I had a “cardiac incident” while camping with my 12-year-old son. It started as a burning in the center of my chest and a drenching cold sweat. At first, I told myself it was a panic attack or severe indigestion, but as it continued, I realized that
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As a Millennial, I have been keeping a close eye on the evolution of America’s healthcare system, and what its changes may mean for my future. Chronic medical diseases impact more than 133 million individuals in the US–roughly 40 percent of the population and half of all adults. Unfortunately, medical experts predict that these numbers
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By Sujan Patel Set SMART goals…. Work according to your circadian rhythm…. Learn to prioritize your top three to-do items and tackle them before anything else … The web is full of productivity advice for entrepreneurs. And while these tips, when implemented appropriately, can be incredibly helpful, there’s a corollary that’s missing. What about the
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At this point, everyone knows about Silicon Valley’s crazy housing prices. I grew up in Cupertino, California, and my childhood home must have gone up in value 40 times in the past 40 years. That’s not unusual around the Bay Area, and it seems like homes are only growing further and further out of reach
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