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Things Successful Women Don’t Do
Being a successful woman is a hard ask for women in today's society. The world is structured in such a way that only the strong and fittest have the chance to succeed. Many countries have been trying to make it easier for women to succeed by funding special scholarships and educational opportunities for women. However, these attempts are sometimes hindered by the stereotypical nature of cultural settings that treats women as weak and second to men. This attitude leaves no room for women to exercise their rights and show their skills. It is very difficult for women to succeed in such cultural settings. Women must work hard and do much more than men for them to succeed in any society. However, it is important to note that there are as many things that successful women don't do as things they must do to succeed.
Leila ParkerPublished 7 years ago in JournalTips for Creating the Optimal Work Space
Your surrounding can be a great source of motivation to increase your creative skills. Working in an optimal work space enables you to channel your energy while working efficiently.
Richard OwensPublished 7 years ago in JournalSteps to Take Before Accepting a Job Offer
Receiving a job offer doesn’t mean you should accept it without taking some time for serious consideration. Even if you had a grueling interview process to get the job, there are many things to remember before committing to a position. After all, not every opportunity that arises is actually worth taking. You might think that all you need to do is agree, but you could face dire consequences if you do not think twice. If you suddenly regret your quick decision, you could end up in a difficult situation. Here are some essential steps to take before accepting a job offer.
Patty RamsenPublished 7 years ago in JournalWords Sales People Use to Close the Deal
The words that sales people use to close a deal can be simple solutions to boosting sales, whether you are dealing in physical goods or rendering services. This is the secret those marketing gurus will never tell you. Sales people who know this secret are gaining an edge over their competitors and taking home thousands of dollars in profit, while their business counterparts are struggling and crawling on the ground. We want your business to rise and shine.
Leila ParkerPublished 7 years ago in JournalBeginner's Guide to Investing
You have to start from somewhere to build your riches. While some are born rich and stay rich, and some win the lottery, for the most part you have to make a smart decision somewhere along the way to become rich. If you have been able to save some money and you want to invest, it can be hard to know where to start. While $1,000 is a meager amount to most big-time investors, you have to start somewhere, so let's look at a beginner's guide to investing your first $1,000 to create a lifelong profitable endeavor.
Patty RamsenPublished 7 years ago in JournalIt's Harassment, Not a Friendship
I was a teenager, just finished working 3 years at a local fast food joint, and wanted to get my foot in the door at a place that would benefit my future. After an interview that went great, I scored the job of a lifetime; at 19 years old! I like to think of myself as an attractive woman. Then, and now. I was at a stage in my life where I wanted to be accepted by everyone. I wanted to be liked. My flirtatious personality is what got me in trouble... I didn't take a lot of things seriously at this point in my life, but my job was another story... I was hired as part time, yet I worked 40 plus hours a week. I worked HARD. I stayed late, came in early, whatever they needed.
Brooke RosePublished 7 years ago in JournalHabits of Mentally Strong People
There are some people who just seem to have it all together. Even if they falter, they know exactly how to pick up the pieces. We may find ourselves admiring these resilient people in our lives, but it is important to remember that we can all strive to be more like them by developing some of these habits of mentally strong people.
Richard OwensPublished 7 years ago in JournalA Generation Out at Sea
I stood there in café in my milk stained shoes and apron, staring down at the milky-brown waves of the recently stirred soy-pumpkin spice latte when a thought came to me: That was it! It’s a boat. This job is only a vessel.
Alexandria RodriguezPublished 7 years ago in JournalDumbest Things to Do with Your Money
Congratulations, you made it to your thirties, now you just have to make sure to avoid the dumbest things you can do with your money. Many people in their thirties have finally gotten to a point where they have enough cash to be stable, have a reliable job, and are starting to make longer term financial decisions. While you should celebrate your new place in life, you also need to make sure to that you are planning to have an even more successful future. In order to keep the good times rolling, be sure to avoid these dumbest things to do with your money.
Patty RamsenPublished 7 years ago in JournalQualities of a Great Company
"Leadership is the art of giving people a platform for spreading ideas that work." While there are many key elements that define a great company, such as hierarchy and setting defined goals, leadership is also an important installment in the things that set the foundation of a successful business. Like many things in life, there are great companies, and there are many more not so great companies. Opinions vary on what the key elements of building and maintaining a great corporate culture are. The truth is that there are thousands upon thousands of contributing factors to the achievement of a strong institution. Many of these are both technical and subject to the time and demographic they are part of. The following key elements are more than just mechanical or subjective. They are the timeless and classic aspects to a great company. True success is the realization of all of them, as no one particular aspect can overwhelm the collective process achieved through these things that define a great company.
Leila ParkerPublished 7 years ago in JournalHow to Effectively Give Constructive Criticism
Honey is bound to catch more employees than vinegar. A person who feels appreciated will always do more than what is expected. This saying has a level of truth when it comes to the business world. Unfortunately, there are hundreds of examples of corporations that don't follow this belief. Let's call her Joan. She's a secretary at a Los Angeles digital media company and, frankly, she's a problem. "My workers are complaining to me," relates Kim, Joan's boss and the content manager of the company. "They don't want to ask her to do their typing, but that's Joan's job—distributing important documents and sending emails in and out of the office. Even paperwork is backlogged. The department is in chaos."
Richard OwensPublished 7 years ago in JournalWriting and Onion Peels
A majority of writers, of any genre, continually tell interviewers that they consistently struggle with their craft. They are always looking for new ideas, new takes on old ones, and struggling to keep their message within the context of their audience. This problem is neither old nor new. Rather, it is a continual dilemma that affects the novice and professional, and in teaching college composition classes I have often used the analogy of a yellow onion to convey the writing process and purpose of a target audience. The onion represents the writing process because its layers and outer skin are symbolic to steps used to achieve clarity and consistency within an author’s text. These techniques and analogies are plausible for the new freelancer, as well as the advanced and professional writer, because everyone gets “stuck” or can not see past the surface of their subject matter. Accordingly, an onion analogy proves most poignant to the writer’s craft because its potency, pungent odor, sensual pull, and strong flavor conjure images and mental sensations that pull the mind and senses toward the central subject. Hence, the onion acts much like the words of a refined writer.
Annessa BabicPublished 7 years ago in Journal