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7 Ways to Build the Muscle of Persistence

Posted on May 28, 2020 by Cyndi Lee

When we think about what traits are common among successful people, a lot of words might come to mind. But the one that we might overlook — which is actually a crucial element — is persistence. Great ideas aren’t always seen as great ideas from the get-go. And they certainly never begin as fully formed…

Leading Authentically

Posted on October 8, 2019October 8, 2019 by Jenn Nagy

It seems like being yourself should be the easiest thing in the world to do, but it is often the most difficult for people, especially in leadership. Pretending to be someone different than yourself often feels safe, it protects you from being exposed, from the possibility that people will not like you, but it can…