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Do you approach projects like this? I have a client who calls herself “Yosemite Sam” when it comes to planning her projects. She’s a project gunslinger. Or maybe when it comes to doing ALL OF THE THINGS. What that means is she’s just shooting her message, her energy, and her focus in about a million …
Sarah Olivieri Blew My Mind with Her Business and Nonprofit Insights Jen McFarland, MPA( Founder, Women Conquer Business )In addition to solving hairy marketing operations problems, I host one of the best business podcasts for women, the Women Conquer Business podcast, which provides actionable strategies, business how-to’s, and real-world advice from subject matter experts and …
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I’ve heard a lot of common themes in my conversations lately. Almost all of it comes down to capacity and impact. Jen McFarland, MPA( Founder, Women Conquer Business )In addition to solving hairy marketing operations problems, I host one of the best business podcasts for women, the Women Conquer Business podcast, which provides actionable strategies, …
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What I’ve found in working with teams or with even solopreneurs, is there are a few different approaches that people take when they’re starting something new — but it always needs to start with clarity. Just Get It Done: Clarity without Feedback Some people say, “I just want this done. You’re going to do it …
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Have you ever gone full force into a new business plan or groundbreaking projects? I don’t mean full force like you’re a little excited and work late a couple of nights. I’m talking full force like you are a three-year-old on Christmas morning that just saw the presents under the tree for the first time. …
Sometimes being a freelance worker or entrepreneur is a lot like going to the buffet. There are so many tasty options at your fingertips, and all of them look good. But, before you know it your plate is piled high, your belly is stuffed full, and you didn’t even enjoy any of it. Sound familiar? …
The 1997 Chumbawamba song “Tubthumping” is my anthem when it comes to getting through business challenges. If you don’t recognize the song by its name, you will certainly recognize it by its lyrics. The most famous line of the song (the one we all scream at the top of our lungs) is: “I get knocked …
It’s a little bit early for Christmas (for some people), but as it turns out Santa Claus has some stellar ideas — especially when it comes to his methods of choosing who gets presents! You know what I’m talking about… He’s making a list. He’s checking it twice. Checking the list twice might sound excessive, …
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I’m sure you’ve heard the parable about the man who built his house on the sand vs. the man who built his house on the rocks. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out that the house built on the stones outlasted the house that was built on sand. Sand isn’t sturdy, it shifts …
The origin of the term “Up a creek without a paddle” is widely unknown, but many people believe it came from England. Luckily, you don’t have to understand the origin of the term to understand the meaning. To put it simply, “Up a creek without a paddle” means that you are STUCK. As in, can’t …
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