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Public Speaking With Confidence What is it about public speaking that robs people of their confidence? They stand up in front of a group and all of a sudden their shoulders drop, they fidget, and it’s blatantly obvious to everyone that they don’t want to be there.

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In recent years I’ve learned a lot about the importance culture plays in an overall business. Throughout a 20+ year career in business leadership, I’ve had the opportunity to experience firsthand varying cultures and observe those cultures’ impact on the business as a whole.  As a result of those experiences, I now believe that culture…

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the potential lifetime earnings of an individual with a bachelor’s degree versus someone without is over $1M higher. If we break that down over a 40-year career, that $1M translates to an annual income difference of $25,000 or an extra $12.00 per hour (based on a 40-hour workweek). For…

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LinkedIn now commands a staggering 800+ million users in more than 200 countries. It is arguably the top destination for professionals worldwide to network with other professionals for multiple different business needs. LinkedIn also offers a wide range of additional services that come with paid subscriptions, such as LinkedIn Learning, Job Seeker, Sales Navigator, and…

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I feel anxiety building deep within my gut. Matzie is talking again. She repeats herself as an unrelenting barrage of words flows from her mouth. Glancing at Aaron, he appears to be checking his notes. My eyes shift to Josey, and she looks bored. The one-hour meeting is half over. It should be a 30-minute…

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Far too often, we do not “filter” what we say, and in turn, what we mean can get jumbled. This can sometimes be a sign that we need to work on our Emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence refers to the ability of someone to identify and manage their own emotions, as well as the emotions of…

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