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Creative Class

The Mayans were right, the world as we know it is ending.  But before I really delve further into any Meloncholia type references let me clarify.  The world that operates as we know it is ending.  Whether your career is

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Career Change Game

We tend to take ourselves quite seriously – and with regard to our careers often even more so. But what happens when the wind is literally knocked out of your socks, when your HR administrator of 10 years sits you

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Confidence, Courage & Creative Leadership

“Leadership at its most fundamental level comes from within”.   Sun Tzu Creativity is the fingerprint you were born with. Great leaders harness their belief and courage to shape their vision of the world for the generations of creative leaders to

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Passion, Push-Ups & Start-Ups

Do what you know. Pursue your passion. Do you detect a difference between these two perspectives?  Does one make you feel more energized or nervous than the other? Ask yourself why, because it might in fact point to how ready

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Traits Successful Parents Share w/Successful Entrepreneurs

It’s not uncommon for people to ask me how I found the courage to start and continue my own business while raising 3 young children with any sort of life/work balance.  The answer I give is similar to the guidance

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The Healthy Breakup: Top 3 Loser Clients

A great client base is the heart of all successful businesses. Without people who want your goods, you are only a venture shooting in the dark.  But let’s face it, we all get impatient sometimes, including with those who we

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Measuring up to the Boss When You’re the Boss

Thinking of stepping out on your own?  No matter what the economic conditions, working for yourself beats the hell out of unemployment and is certainly preferable to working for someone who neither respects nor values your contribution.  The ultimate expression of creative

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Best of the Best: Being the Coveted Employee

Often times I get asked for career advice, or tips on how to merchandise an array of skills to maximize their value and entice employers. Truth be told, high ranks from a name-brand education may get you a face to face meeting

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Sweeten the Deal: Creative Leadership & Increasing Sales

Sweeten the deal It’s no secret that keeping a growing list of clients is often easier than reaching out for new ones.  But as you keep that existing book, the one thing you absolutely need to address on a regular

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Top 6 Mistakes When Increasing Prices & How to Avoid Them

Relaying your prices can be a tough issue to confront in any business situation.   Although I would never recommend sharing the  specifics of how you determine your rates in any industry, establishing your pricing structure with clients at the beginning

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