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How to make networking less transactional and more genuine

As events season starts to ramp up again, guest columnist Nancy Marshall offers handy networking tips from first impressions to follow up.

How to navigate change in every industry

AI is valuable but there's still a place for old-school phone calls and in-person meetings. The best connections — professional and personal — are created and cultivated face-to-face.

How to get stuff done without running yourself ragged

Long hours and 24/7 availability are draining employees. Research shows that productivity drops after 50 hours per week, and “falls off a cliff” after 55 hours.

How to turn virtual sales calls into real opportunities

No matter what platform you're using, here a few practical tips for getting a sales call right from our guest columnist.
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Why your email list is your ‘golden asset’ — if you use it right

Building an email list takes time and care, but the payoff is worth it. Our guest columnist shares a few tips on how to grow and use yours.

Back to the grind: How to power through dull work when summer’s calling

Sometimes the best productivity booster isn’t a longer workday, it’s a shorter one with a sweet reward at the end.

How to take a vacation (and actually take a vacation)

Here are some guidelines for those who are still working full-time about how to truly recharge.  

How to help your employees find their superpower — even if it means letting go

Just because someone trained for one career doesn’t mean they can’t — or shouldn’t — reinvent themselves.
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How to make it easier for new business contacts to find you

If you want to grow your business, you can’t just hope people will remember you. You must give them reasons to do so.

The high cost of distraction: Why businesses must protect time for, um, work

It’s about setting clear boundaries between focused, uninterrupted work and designated times for checking messages, email, and social media, writes guest columnist Nancy Marshall.
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