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10 Key Lessons for Entrepreneurs from the House that Cheese Built

Leading Blog

A fulfilling career is never about the money, in the end, but about realizing your true passions. This means demonstrating consistent reliability in your ethics and consistency in how you show up.” Develop an Exit Strategy. Happiness and Success Are Never Permanent and Are Not Tied to Wealth or Ambition.

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Walking Away from the Big Bucks in the Pursuit of True Balance.

Women on Business

– Martha Beck Not long ago, my career had been dedicated to sales, mentoring, coaching and leading an exceptional sales force. This awareness helped cement my corporate world exit strategy. Toward the end of 2005, I started preparing my exit strategy. Don’t get me wrong, big bucks rock!

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When Fighting with Your Boss, Protect Yourself First

Harvard Business Review

They derail careers and blow up teams. So, if you must fight, be sure you have a strategy to protect yourself from the fallout. You also probably want an “exit strategy” to get out of the conflict. Don’t compromise your ethics. These dissonant leaders are dangerous. Second, focus on yourself.