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Cross The Finish Line

For those of you who played sports growing up, you know that the sting of a coaches disappointment is arguably worse than a parents — it’s almost unbearable. Read how my 6th grade track & field coach changed my mindset forever…

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Check This Out!

Trendsetter to Know: Mary Hagen, Entrepreneur & CEO of Colossal. A typical day in my life includes… Coffee, feeding animals (lots of animals), commute accompanied by a MasterClass, Podcast, or early morning conference calls, meetings (lots of meetings)…

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Why I Encourage Side Hustles.

The true value in this way of thinking as a leader is that you will finally have the motivated, financially stable, entrepreneurial minded staff you’ve always dreamt of.

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The Importance of Having Personal Heroes

I watched “The Unit” throw a 100mph fastball… and I was hooked. It was instantly clear to me that the pitcher controlled the fate of the game. Throw good, and you might win! Throw bad, and the opposing team ends up on base and you risk taking a loss.

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Brand Identity & Why it Matters

Your next great business idea is always right around the corner. In order to capitalize on your great ideas, it’s key to market them correctly, or you might end up with a flop.

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Work/Life Balance

I'm going to let you in on a little secret... I don't believe in work / life balance. And I'm not alone - plenty of other people have written about why this way of thinking can actually be harmful to your personal and professional success, and I'm here to add my voice to the chorus.

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Be Your Own Boss

Being a boss is a mindset - more than it is a position or title at work. It's about confidence and trusting yourself. Your instincts. Your skills. Your Gut. And it's also about taking responsibility for the decisions you make whether the outcome is favorable, or not.

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Being the "Everything" Person

Let’s begin by posing a question. Would you rather work for someone, or with someone? I’d be willing to bet that most, if not all of you would prefer with. You would prefer to feel like a colleague, be treated like a partner, be respected as the expert in your particular field or position, and have the authority to make or contribute to major decisions.

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Marketing Yourself

Are you one of those people who hates talking about yourself? You struggle to fill out a resume or write a short biography about yourself to put on your LinkedIn profile. It makes you feel awkward, and uncharacteristically vain…

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Time Blocking for Leaders

As a busy entrepreneur managing 100 different projects, all of course on a tight deadline, involving 10 other people on 3 different time zones and each with 2 or more decision makers who are never quite on the same page... how do you get a project across the finish line?

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CEO Tips: How to Stay Motivated and Grow With Your Company

As a CEO, you need to ensure your company’s growth, but you also need to maintain your own motivation and energy level. This can be difficult, especially when things get tough. In this blog post, I’ll discuss some tips on how to stay motivated and grow your company.

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