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Connections are Worth the Risk Oct 06, 2023

Extraordinary means something that is out of the ordinary. An extraordinary leader is one who does something others typically don’t. Extraordinary leaders purposefully look for ways to expand their connections because they know deep connections are what make life interesting. Risky? Of course. But w...

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The One Thing Missing From Most Conflict Resolution Training Apr 08, 2022

One of the things that we don't do enough of when we're hurt or angry is this: Give the other person some grace.

Think about it.

How often has someone been mad at you, or assumed the worst of you, and you wish they would just give you the benefit of the doubt?

If you’ve ever wished they would give YO...

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How To Lead Your Staff Positively In High Stress Situations Mar 18, 2022

Every leader faces high stress situations regardless of title, profession, gender, or experience. Stress is a constant in our lives, like death and taxes. Because high levels of stress will negatively affect your mental, emotional, and physical health - you must learn to lead well under pressure. 

Wh...

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15 Networking Ideas Sep 13, 2021

Let’s talk about networking. Everyone needs to network more, and many people get intimidated by it. Including, sometimes, yours truly.

Yes. It’s true. When I over think it, I get totally intimidated by the networking idea.

Which is so silly! Because, after chatting with my husband the other nigh

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A Message to Coaches and Leaders Who Help People Improve Their Lives Jun 03, 2020

By: Mandy B. Anderson

My heart is heavy with the weight of what is happening in the world around me right now. Rather than try to write an amazing blog post with the right amount of words and keywords and catchy phrases that will help the Google find it, I want to speak from the heart. So here goes...

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The Ultimate Blog Post Checklist May 28, 2020

By Raychel Perman

If you are just starting out with blogging, a checklist can be a lifesaver! There are so many steps you need to accomplish before and after you push publish! It is easy to forget. Even the most seasoned bloggers among us still use simple tools like checklists. So, without further...

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10 Ways to Pivot During Uncertain Times Mar 16, 2020

Pivot.

In basketball it means to keep one foot in place while holding the ball and moving the other foot one step in any direction. The purpose of a pivot is to gain a positional advantage.

Right now, as of March 16, 2020, the United States is pivoting. Everywhere you look online, we see teams big...

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4 Types of Value We All Offer Mar 03, 2020

We all bring some sort of value to the table, no matter where we are. When you don’t know that you have value to offer, you don’t use it intentionally. Let’s quickly dive in to 4 Kinds of Value that we all have to offer.

Value 1: Functional Value

This is the solution that you offer. It can be a produ...

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