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4 Lessons Ultra-Athletes Can Teach Us About Grit—In Life and Business

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In a 2018 study on the psychology of ultra-marathon runners, researchers found that mental toughness helps overcome the perception of physical, psychological, emotional and environmental obstacles. Call it maturity or experience, but we start to listen more—internally and externally—and learn to course correct to stay consistent.

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They’re Back: Boomerang Employees on the Rise for Good or Bad

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Stripling worked at 84.51° as an intern and then as a lead data scientist for about five years. He left the company in 2018, then returned in 2022. “I I gained new experience and skills , but I was eager to return to 84.51°.”

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If You Think You’re Unbiased, You’re Wrong

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Reach out to groups that cater to Black engineers, LGBTQ professionals, Hispanic programmers—whatever skill set you might need. It’s not only about what happens internally, how to build good teams , but also about how you relate with clients.” And if you keep up your skill set, you’re always in demand.” It’s flexible.

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Want More Charisma? It All Starts with Your Mind

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A 2018 study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology even created a General Charisma Inventory with points that varied from leadership skills to general approachability. Could your listening skills use a polish ? This article appears in the December 2015 issue of SUCCESS magazine.

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A review of the Assist Conference 2017

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Back in 2015 we had just over 50 assistants attend and this year we sold out (for the second year in a row) with 125 attendees! During the sessions we looked at how we could enhance the unique skills and qualities each assistant needs to further their role and career. The theme of this year’s conference was The Assistant Toolkit.

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Why Traveling the World Is the Best Investment in Yourself

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And those skills translate directly into the office or boardroom. A 2015 article in The Atlantic titled “For a More Creative Brain, Travel” argued that traveling and soaking up foreign experiences increases cognitive flexibility, an important part of creativity. Good communication is important regardless of the setting or language.

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