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Bringing a Date to the Company Holiday Party
Q. Should I invite my new boyfriend to the holiday party at my new job? The invitation reads “and guest.” A. You use the word “new” twice when asking your question, which suggests both your boyfriend...
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“It’s good, but…” Reflections on Rejection
Rejection. Even the word itself conjures up images of arms pushing you out and away. Lips curling in distaste. Eyes averting to avoid meeting. Backs. It’s a nasty word. A cold word. A word we...
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Turn a Setback Into a Comeback
We all experience setbacks—bad decisions, job loss, divorce, health problems. The good news is that a comeback is possible for anyone. No matter what kind of setbacks today’s women are facing, it’s...
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Every Dream Starts with One Decision
Career Research Papers rolled around again for my sophomores and juniors. I was teaching high school English and both loved and dreaded this time of year. I loved it because it was fun seeing some...
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Tough Truths: The Ten Leadership Lessons We Don’t Talk About
What is great leadership? Is it impeccable time management? Fair delegation? Hard work? Absolutely. But while these elements are important, formidable CEOs know that some things matter more. They are...
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Creating a Successful Home Based Business
Starting a new, successful home based business is probably not at the top of your list with a new baby in the house, particularly if you are a single mom. But finding family-friendly income might be....
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Single-Minded Entrepreneurs: 2 Hopeful Spinsters
A long time ago (well, not THAT long ago – you know, the 1970s), in a galaxy far, far away (Jamestown, North Carolina and Dayton, Ohio to be exact), there were two little girls (Dellany Towne Peace...
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Lessons for Surviving in This Economy
Leaders can inspire and engage, or they can disappoint and disillusion employees. Survival of the Hive: 7 Leadership Lessons from a Beehive takes the lid off a beehive and provides a fun look at...
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Family in Food: The Tessemae’s Story
As the mother of three athletic boys, Tesse had to figure out a way to get them to eat their veggies while staying healthy. Fast forward some years later and Tesse’s simple salad dressing has turned...
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Get It Girl: Birchbox Founder Hayley Barna
Birchbox founder Hayley Barna really understood the beauty lover’s dilemma. How could you possibly know what you wanted to buy without trying first? And there is only so many pumps those sample...
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