Many of us lock ourselves into one role: “I am a businessperson,” “I am a parent,” “I am a runner.” But in reality, we each have many roles in life. We are all citizens and humans. We have additional roles in our families, careers, schools, and communities. The truth is that we are happiest and […]
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As I introduced in my first column, my dad taught me how to play chess when I was 10 years old. By the time I was 11, I was running a local chess club and by 12 years old I was competing in USCF tournaments, sometimes winning hundreds or thousands of dollars in prize money.
Checkmate: What My 6th Grade Chess Club Taught Me About Community Read More »
Success doesn’t happen in a vacuum. American folklore is thick with the lone hero motif; that misunderstood visionary who follows his heart and bootstraps his way to success. Even now, the mythology endures, as if Steve Jobs built the iPhone all by himself or Martha Stewart bakes all the cakes. As much as some would like you
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Most of my clients come to me because they feel stuck. As a coach, one of the first questions I ask when working with any client is “What’s your story?” Essentially, I’m looking for clues to understand my client’s motivations and potential obstacles to achieving their goals. I’m curious as to what about their life
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The be-your-best industry has exploded in recent years, and options abound for goal support. It’s helpful to understand the different types of support available. As in all things, do your research and comparison shop: what are the options, what do you get for the investment, and what are your advisor’s qualifications? No one will ever
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How do you know whether it’s time to start your own business, and what do you need to know before you begin? Ciara Pressler breaks down four essential factors to consider before you decide to go out on your own. The Audience w/ Ciara Pressler is a webseries about moving you forward with strategy and style, whether
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True or false: to be a successful brand, you must always strive to be bigger and better. You have to tack on all the bells and whistles your competition offers. You have to sell to the Fortune 500 to be noticed. False. The most important thing you need to be successful is to pump your company
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