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Hey, small business owners: Did you know that intellectual property could be your next big asset? How does it compare to more traditional assets, and what unique benefits does it offer? We spoke with Luis Báez, an entrepreneur and sales executive who helps others build great businesses. He guides us through what IP is and why it’s so vital to …
A lot of our success in life comes down to our own confidence and outlook. In many ways, we make our own luck by believing in ourselves and looking at things as opportunities rather than obstacles. But confidence doesn’t come easily to all of us. How can you get out of your own way and stop holding yourself back with …
Have you ever heard about the Law of Attraction? Essentially, it’s the idea that you get what you expect to get in life. If you see things as glass-half-empty, that’s how you’ll continue to see things. But if we put positive energy out there, good things will come our way. You may be skeptical now, but there’s a lot to …
How do you get noticed by hiring managers? In this virtual world of anonymity, it may seem hard to make your application stand out. However, you can create interest and be noticed. Here are some basic tips to get you started and land that job. 1. LinkedIn & Resumes If you apply via LinkedIn or online, attach a resume. Although …
Do you have an exciting business idea you’d like to build into a thriving company? If you’re moving towards becoming an entrepreneur, know that there are several things you should do before starting a business. But the most important item on that to-do list? Ask “why”! In our new podcast, we spoke with Thom King, a serial entrepreneur and the …
One of the greatest things about a community of people – and society overall – is the rich diversity we see in personalities and working styles. Whether you’re an introvert or an extrovert, whether you’re a creative thinker or someone who is logical and methodological, we all bring unique perspectives and strengths. The same is true of Highly Sensitive People, …
We all live in a busy world, from our stressful jobs to our generally hectic schedules. How can professionals – from entrepreneurs and CEOs to interns and entry-level workers – stay focused even when amidst the chaos of work? We spoke with Pragito Dove about how meditation can unlock that focus. From relieving us of stress to inspiring a sense …
Millions of people have a chronic illness, and yet despite how pervasive they are, many don’t know much about chronic and invisible illnesses. In our new podcast, we spoke with Wendy Bjork, who was diagnosed with MS in the 1990s. We discuss her diagnosis and life with MS, but also Wendy’s commitment to helping others with chronic and invisible illnesses. …
When we were young, most of us were told to dream big, pursue our passions, and that we could become anything we wanted to be. We had dreams of becoming astronauts or marine biologists or movie stars. But somehow, as we move into adulthood, many of us don’t end up in our dream jobs, or even in the right field. …
Trauma and burnout are serious matters, yet it can be so easy for people to push through them and ignore them, instead focusing on moving forward. But what happens when they go unchecked for too long? We spoke with Natasha C. Dewhirst, a woman who developed chronic fatigue and ended up in a wheelchair due to the burnout she’d incurred. …
Most of us are well aware that women face bigger hurdles in their path to career success. From discriminatory hiring practices to the gender wage gap to that glass ceiling in our way, there are systemic challenges blocking our way. How can women overcome these barriers, both individually and as a whole? For our new podcast, we spoke with our …
The sales career path has been historically dominated by men, but women are catching up within the field. Despite seemingly requiring “masculine” characteristics to do well, how can women see sales success on their own terms? Lynn spoke with Laura Stewart, the Director of Sales and Marketing at REC, about how ladies can “woman up” to attain sales wins and …
We all know that money plays a major role in our lives, and yet so many us, especially women, don’t have a good relationship with it. In a society that often discourages financial discussions, many of us struggle with our own money and don’t know how to make the best financial choices. And that doesn’t just impact us as individuals; …
Have you ever noticed the tendency that women have of tearing down other women? Perhaps it’s a colleague competing with you at work, or maybe a friend who tries to one you up. Whatever the situation, it can sting. Why do women do this to each other? And moreover, how we can overcome this bad habit and start being kinder …
For many of us, from the time we’re in high school, we’re taught the value of making a career plan. Whether it’s a five-year plan or a 10-year plan, we learn that looking to and preparing for the future will help us in getting there. As we move into adulthood and start developing our careers, though, career planning continues to …
For many of us, it’s hard to carve out me-time away from work. But no matter how busy you are at your job — including if you’re an entrepreneur — you still can and should make time for yourself. That may be easier said than done. Luckily, our special guest Breanna Gunn shared her top tips to excel in your …
For the last several years – and especially since the pandemic hit in early 2020 – businesses have been trending towards a digital workforce. But for your digital business to be successful, you’ll need to know what does and doesn’t work for the online setting. How do you manage a fully digital business, with employees who telecommute from around the …
Welcome to a new year full of possibilities — both for yourself and for your sales. You can start 2021 right by giving your LinkedIn page a refresh! In our new podcast, Lynn Whitbeck and our returning guest Patrick Carter share tips on how to improve your LinkedIn profile, what and how often to post in your feed, and how …
Burnout has been a major topic in recent years, and no wonder: A growing percentage of people – notably millennial women – are experiencing burnout. In this hard-working, always-on society, how can we overcome burnout, gain more energy, and get a little balance into our lives? In our new podcast, we spoke with Sabrina Runbeck on ways to solve burnout …
It’s been said that we currently live in an extroverted society, and from this introvert’s perspective, that seems pretty accurate! But although it may feel like you need to be (or act like) an extrovert to excel in school, work, and life generally, introverts are actually powerful and valuable. Indeed, introverts have unique skills that set them up to succeed …