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The 4 Most Common Excuses for Not Delegating

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Outsourcing isn’t always easy for leaders and entrepreneurs to wrap their minds around, says mentor Harry Hecht of Orlando, Florida-based SCORE. This article was published in January 2015 and has been updated. Are you taking on too much because you’re afraid of letting anything go? Are you trying to do it all and not delegating tasks?

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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. This article was published in April 2015 and has been updated.

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UFC’s Francis Ngannou’s Keys to Overcoming Obstacles and Visualizing Success

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Eventually, though, he would be taken under the wing of mentors, who convinced him to take up MMA over boxing. He had some important help from mentors. It wasn’t until coming into contact with some powerful mentors—like trainer and coach Fernand Lopez—that he considered pursuing MMA over boxing, his original sport of choice.

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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. This article was published in May 2015 and has been updated. Then sit comfortably and inhale deeply through your nose for a five count and exhale for another five count. Increase as you are able.

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5 Qualities of People Who Use Time Wisely

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They pour themselves into the lives of others and watch the ripple effect of their leadership spread through those they have taught and mentored. This article was published in June 2015 and has been updated. Equippers seek significance over the long term, which causes them to have a vested interest in the success of their successors.

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5 Realistic Tips to Be More Positive

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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. Over time, accentuating the positive becomes a habit , not just an overly sunny expression. You will be able to easily identify when you feel the strongest and most effective. You never know!

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My 6 Stages of Grief When Dealing With Mean Emails

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Like this one, from Sarah, the Harvard-educated scientist I’ve written about a lot (she has become an important mentor for me when it comes to what it means to be both ambitious and sensitive). This article was published in November 2015 and has been updated. Luckily, though, at least literally, the nice emails take up even more.

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