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Noted: Here’s Why Everyone Should Think Of Themselves As Their Own Boss via Business Insider

Here’s Why Everyone Should Think Of Themselves As Their Own Boss via Business Insider In 2011, Canadian tech analyst Chris Umiastowski had a well-paying job at TD Securities.But he decided he needed to leave. He writes on his blog: By … Continue reading

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Noted: 6 Ways Your Brain Tries To Kill Your Ideas And How To Fight Them via Fast Company

6 Ways Your Brain Tries To Kill Your Ideas And How To Fight Them via Fast Company I have a lot of ideas in my head. And for the most part, that’s where they used to stay. In my head. … Continue reading

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There are those that don’t listen, some who can’t listen and others who, simply won’t listen. — from the Career Opportunities Podcast

“One frustrating aspect of a consulting career is clients who ask for your advice and guidance, but, for whatever reason, never seem to heed it. In these cases, I have found 3 distinct classifications. There are those that don’t listen, … Continue reading

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Too often, we neglect ourselves and our own needs…from the Career Opportunities Podcast

“Too often, we neglect ourselves and our own needs. There is a very special gift you can give yourself that costs absolutely nothing — the gift of self-knowledge. Taking time to reflect today can bring great benefits tomorrow.” From The … Continue reading

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Noted: 15 Best Brainstorming And Mind-Mapping Tech Tools For Every Creative Mind via Lifehack

15 Best Brainstorming And Mind-Mapping Tech Tools For Every Creative Mind via Lifehack In order to be able to see a relationship between various ideas and information, we use mind mapping. This includes gathering thoughts, coming up with new ideas, … Continue reading

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Noted: Why You Need To Speak Up At Work (And Why You Don’t) via Career Realism

Why You Need To Speak Up At Work (And Why You Don’t) via Career Realism However, over the past 10 years I’ve become less worried about speaking out about issues or decisions that don’t appear to make sense, and I … Continue reading

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Noted: LinkedIn Has Quietly Rolled Out A “Follow” Button To Millions Of Members via ReadWrite

LinkedIn Has Quietly Rolled Out A “Follow” Button To Millions Of Members via ReadWrite A gigantic change is quietly sweeping through LinkedIn. Millions of members now have a “Follow” button, a feature that promises to transform how we think about … Continue reading

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Noted: How To Start A Networking Group That Will Actually Work via Fast Company

How To Start A Networking Group That Will Actually Work via Fast Company Networking can help you meet new people and advance your career. But what if you’re not sure you’ll find a group that fits your needs? Starting your … Continue reading

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Noted: Brainstorming Doesn’t Work; Try This Technique Instead via Fast Company

Brainstorming Doesn’t Work; Try This Technique Instead via Fast Company I found that brainstorming within a Google Doc when people are dispersed geographically can yield some similar results to this tip, probably for the same reasons. It is certainly worth … Continue reading

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Don’t deny your own uniqueness… from Career Compass: Finding Your Career North

“Our businesses want replaceable cogs that they can insert into their industrial machines. Schools want students that sit down and stay silent. It rewards those that “fit in” and often punishes those that don’t. In such jobs, that  drive towards … Continue reading

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