Balance Archive
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Comparing yourself to others? Be sure to stay positive
Posted 1 week agoTheodore Roosevelt once said, “Comparison is the thief of joy.” Yet we live in a world where competition reigns in the workplace. Who raised the most money for the gala?... -
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College grads: What to do when your first job isn’t the one you had planned
Posted 2 weeks agoby Brittney Sheffield When I graduated from the University of Florida in April 2011, I was nervous. I had been job hunting since December without much luck, but by mid-May... -
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Are you afraid of being successful?
Posted 3 weeks agoWe often talk about getting over the fear of failure in order to move forward, but is the fear of success holding you back? What does it mean to be... -
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Wearing too many hats? Here’s how to tackle multiple priorities at work
Posted 4 weeks agoDespite our titles, very rarely do we have just one role. You aren't just a program manager; you're a teacher/hiring manager/fundraiser. You aren't just a founder; you're a marketer/accountant/data analyst. -
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The impact of keeping a career journal [Video]
Posted on May 15, 2013I’m an on-again-off-again journaler; it’s one of those things that could be beneficial but is so easy to forget about. However, this video from the 99U conference on creativity, researcher... -
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Are you standing up for yourself at work?
Posted on May 6, 2013The office environment requires a delicate balance of working with others and watching out for yourself. Last month, Rosetta Thurman wrote about how nonprofit employees may be willing to speak... -
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For a successful job search, deepen your self knowledge
Posted on May 2, 2013Self knowledge can be a job seeker’s North Star. The better your know yourself, the more accurately you can determine how to invest your time and energy during the job... -
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How to get ahead by giving
Posted on May 1, 2013We recently introduced you to Adam Grant, the Wharton professor who promotes a spirit of giving in all he does. University of California Berkeley’s Greater Good has an excerpt from... -
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Could your family hold a clue that will help you discover your purpose?
Posted on April 30, 2013Dan Blakemore spent 20 years researching his family’s history. He discovered that his great-great-great-great grandparents came over from Spain as brick masons, that a distant cousin was one of the first black members of the Ohio House of Representatives, and that one common theme stood out among almost all of his ancestors—a longstanding commitment to giving. -
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What’s your best career mistake?
Posted on April 29, 2013Last week, contributors and influencers on LinkedIn discussed their “best mistakes” or cringe-worthy moments that changed their careers. Naturally, several people wrote about how getting fired was their best mistake,...