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Mindfulness and Focusing on What Matters

Lead Change Blog

The intricacies of their questions or proposals will become far clearer and, as a result, they’ll immediately spot that you’re fully engaged. It’s part and parcel of the job, and something you’ll simply have to accept when you follow this particular career path. You’ll begin to listen to people properly. You’ll let go of stress.

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How to Improve Your Managerial Skills

Strategy Driven

A professional career as a business manager, regardless of size, scope, or industry, demands a certain set of skills, unlike many other job roles. Competent managers are able to keep the metaphorical ship afloat, but if you aim to become a successful, well-liked, and impactful leader, there is more to be done.

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How to Improve Your Sales Skills, Even If You’re Not a Salesperson

Harvard Business Review

At some point in your career, even if you’re not a salesperson, you’re going to have to sell something — whether it’s your idea , your team, or yourself. “Many of them tell me that sales is something they never want to do in their careers.” And that is part and parcel of professional life.

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