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Feedback: Take It or Leave It, but Don’t Defend Yourself Against It

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No matter what role I’ve been in—direct report, manager, external consultant, mentor or mentee—I’ve found the ability to receive and act on feedback appropriately has been fundamentally important to my success. It is a mark of emotional maturity and professional confidence to be able to accept critiques graciously.

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5 Realistic Tips to Be More Positive

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Because when you feel confident in your abilities, you’re able to think creatively and solve problems. Try seeking out a trusted colleague or mentor to take this challenge with you. This article was published in June 2015 and has been updated. Why is that? Use that momentum to your advantage. Press pause on frustration.

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Stressed? 5 Simple Ways to Prevent Burnout

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My mentor used to call me a “blender without a top” back when I was heading up my first tea company, Zhena’s Gypsy Tea, and not meditating. The mindfulness activity increased my ability to discern opportunities, delegate more wisely and be more confident. This article was published in May 2015 and has been updated.

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Making the Transition From Military Service to Building Businesses

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I got my wings in 2015,” Dziwulski says. When carving your own path, Dziwulski says mentors can be helpful, but they can’t solve every problem you’ll come across. The biggest gift my 10-year Naval aviator career gave me was confidence,” she says. Then, she enrolled in flight school. “I

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22 Self-Improvement Gift Ideas for Personal Development Junkies

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Self-improvement gifts to boost self-confidence While looks should by no means be a top priority in self-improvement, there’s no denying that feeling confident can have a big impact on all aspects of life. Through SUCCESS+ , members get access to some of the best lessons, mentors and community of like-minded people in the industry.

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A sneaky peek at the Future Assistant programme

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In 2015, she gave cameras unrivalled behind-the-scenes access to some of her events, the Taylor Lynn Corporation’s (TLC) exclusive clients and her team of hand-picked suppliers, who deliver private and corporate events right across the UK and Europe.

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Shaping Sara Blakely: Meet the Billionaire Founder of Spanx

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Sara had a vision for what Spanx could become that very few people shared,” says Gillian Zoe Segal, who interviewed Blakely for her book Getting There: A Book of Mentors , in which she profiles luminaries such as Warren Buffett, Ian Schrager and Anderson Cooper.

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