More Women Are Pursuing Entrepreneurship Than Ever. Let's Work to Keep It That Way

March 29 , 2022

By Elizabeth Gore

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Each year, when the calendar turns to March and we all celebrate Women's History Month, I take a moment to remember that I'm part of a special and growing class of small- business owners. It's easy to forget that had I been born just a few years...

Filed Under: entrepreneur, entrepreneurial, Growth, Professional Women, Women Leaders

Do These 3 Things the Next Time You Get Criticism That Stings

October 13 , 2021

By Art Markman

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The football coach Vince Lombardi is quoted as saying, “Practice doesn’t make perfect. Perfect practice makes perfect.” If you engage repeatedly in a behavior that is flawed, then you’re going to get really good at doing the wrong thing.

Filed Under: Feedback, Growth, constructive criticism

Get Outside Your Comfort Zone, You'll Learn More

August 04 , 2016

You need to speak in public, but your knees buckle even before you reach the podium. You want to expand your network, but you’d rather swallow nails than make small talk with strangers. Speaking up in meetings would further your reputation at work, but you’re afraid of saying the wrong thing....

Filed Under: Comfort zone, Growth, learning, Professional Development, Risk, Self Reflection, Success, Your Career