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10 Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get Things Done

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Seek out and converse with a successful role model and mentor. Learning from others’ successes and setbacks will inevitably improve production of any kind. This article was published in February 2016 and has been updated. Immediate action on unpleasant projects reduces stress and tension.

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Advancing Women in Tech: Executive Nancy Wang’s Forward-Thinking Nonprofit

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She also founded, in 2016, a nonprofit membership organization , Advancing Women in Tech, which “accelerates careers and addresses diversity gaps in leadership.” The organization, for which she now serves as board chair, has helped more than 40,000 people to date via mentoring and training materials delivered via Coursera.

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Representation Matters: 5 Tips for Creating a Business Worth Supporting

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When Robert Hartwell first launched The Broadway Collective , a musical theater academy, in 2016, he worked at the kitchen table with his assistant. Part of the The Broadway Collective’s training is to establish routine and structure, providing a framework for students to learn discipline and the power of hard work. Attend conferences.

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What Kind of Leader Are You: A Fixer, Fighter or Friend?

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Individuals tend not to get the kind of firm and clear boundaries they need to learn about themselves. And crucially for all leaders who are learning about themselves, Friends must take 100% ownership for the dynamic they’ve created up to this point. Fun is great, but it has to be a byproduct of doing great work. The Fighter’s journey.

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How to Improve Your Client Relationships

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This involves having meaningful, one-on-one conversations ; asking about their past experiences with other professionals in your field; and learning about their definitions of success. I quickly learned how to connect with people who are different from me by listening first, then asking questions. We measure everything we do.

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Change Is Hard—Here’s How to Influence People to Get on the Same Page

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I just learned that she still hasn’t made even one call!” “I The answer might be training or online tutorials, or a mentor or coach working alongside them for a few weeks. Those who joyfully compete and win think that they have learned the key to motivation. This article was published in March 2016 and has been updated.

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5 Steps to Turn Your Passion Into Your Profession

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Find mentors and friends who are honest with you and who can draw out the best in you as you pursue turning your dream into reality. Failure is the stepping stone to learning , growth, refinement of your thinking and eventually (with a bit of luck) success. This article was published in August 2016 and has been updated.

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