#John Sage Entrepreneur

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You can trust John Sage with your investment because he has years of experience in #realestate and helps people to buy homes. John Sage suggests some tips to avoid mistake before Buying a home.

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In Author John L. Sullivan’s article, The Platforms of Podcasting: Past and Present, Sullivan talks about the rise of podcasting in the era of 2014-2019(Sullivan, 2019, p. 2). I thought this article was interesting because what was initially an amateurish hobby/activity rose to prominence with media conglomerates vying for new content and channel takeovers from young entrepreneurs (Sullivan, 2019, p. 3). I remember a clear example of this when Jeff Gerstmann created the Giant Bomb podcast, a podcast about video games, like his role at Game Spot as a video game reviewer, but with more of a looser, “friends hanging out” type of tone. For about a couple of years both Gerstmann and his fellow cohort, Ryan Davis owned Giant Bomb, as a small independent podcast for about two years, before CBS bought out the podcast as part of their CBS Interactive division. Just a few years ago, what was once his podcast, Gerstmann is now no longer an employee, or a contributor to Giant Bomb, but has set out on his own, yet again, to create the Jeff Gerstmann Podcast. I think it is interesting how initially Gerstmann made Giant Bomb to have free reign of format, opinion, etc. over his work and content, only to have to yet, once again do the same thing later in his career. However, it seems some savvy entrepreneurs want to create podcasts, that could eventually be bought by big media conglomerates for financial gains.

For this article, I think it would help in my project, in that it will show the background of podcasting, and how it has gained traction as a legitimate media outlet. This article poses, which once was perhaps considered a new novelty, is now considered a power player in today's media landscape, and a new space ripe for profit. The article shows that my idea of hosting a podcast is just as valid as creating a documentary on a particular subject and that this medium is only continuing to grow in size and stature within an ever-changing marketplace.

For my project this week, I talked to Professor Fernback about nailing down the right direction for the project and the subject of said project. This past week I read articles about podcasting, the production of podcasting, etc. to help me gain background of when I eventually go into production of the podcast. I also emailed Joe Kraus and others about securing a space for live performances and podcasting. I talked to the potential crew and collaborators on ideas for the project, as well as certain roles needed to be fulfilled for this project to take place. I also read articles about the subjects of both shoegaze music and jazz music to re-acquaint myself with the possible topics at hand. I talked to a local venue about using them as a space, along with bands that play there, as a source for research.

                                                           Works Cited

Sullivan, J. L. (2019). The Platforms of Podcasting: Past and Present. In Social Media + Society (Vol. 5, Issue 4, p. 205630511988000). SAGE Publications. https://doi.org/10.1177/2056305119880002

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Entrepreneurs Who Are Changing Healthcare

Entrepreneurs Who Are Changing Healthcare https://drgeorgeshapiro.net/entrepreneurs-who-are-changing-healthcare/ Entrepreneurship has always been about creating innovative solutions to meet the needs of people. In recent years, the healthcare industry has become popular for entrepreneurs looking to impact people’s lives. Here are some entrepreneurs changing healthcare: Elizabeth Holmes Founder and CEO of Theranos, a blood testing company that aimed to make blood testing more accessible and affordable. Although the company faced legal troubles and ultimately shut down, her efforts showed the potential for healthcare disruption. Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong Founder and CEO of NantHealth, a company that develops and provides advanced medical technologies. He has also founded the Cancer MoonShot 2020 program to accelerate cancer research. Jessica Greenwalt Founder of CrowdMed, an online platform that connects patients with a network of medical professionals to help diagnose and treat rare medical conditions. Dr. Rushika Fernandopulle Founder of Iora Health, a primary care health services company focusing on preventative care and building strong doctor-patient relationships. Tatyana Kanzaveli Founder of Open Health Network, a platform that uses artificial intelligence and natural language processing to provide personalized health recommendations and treatment options. John Wilbanks Founder of Sage Bionetworks, a non-profit organization that aims to use big data to revolutionize medical research and treatment. Anne Wojcicki Founder and CEO of 23andMe, a personal genomics and biotechnology company that provides consumers with genetic testing and personalized health reports. Dr. Zubin Damania Founder of Turntable Health, a healthcare provider focusing on preventive care and patient education. He is also known for his popular YouTube channel, ZDoggMD, where he creates videos about health and healthcare issues. These entrepreneurs are just a few examples of the many people making a difference in the healthcare industry through their innovative ideas and solutions. Their efforts are changing how we think about healthcare and making it more accessible, affordable, and effective for everyone. Healthcare entrepreneurship is an exciting area attracting some of the best and brightest minds. From blood testing to genomics, these entrepreneurs are using their skills and expertise to improve the lives of patients around the world. As the healthcare industry continues to evolve, we expect to see even more groundbreaking innovations from these and other healthcare entrepreneurs. The post Entrepreneurs Who Are Changing Healthcare first appeared on Dr. George Shapiro | Business. via Dr. George Shapiro | Business https://drgeorgeshapiro.net July 19, 2023 at 06:01AM

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Find the Right Property Deal Maker for Your Needs

John Sage is a lifelong property Investor, entrepreneur and dealmaker in Brisbane, Australia. He has built million-dollar businesses up from scratch through mentoring teams of talented professionals to deliver consistently outstanding results to hundreds of clients.

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Witchy Podcasts

WitchWave- with Pam Grossman, who is a writer, curator, and teacher of magic and its history. She is the author of What Is A Witch and her writings have been featured in Sabat, Huffington Post, MSN, and Abraxas Journal. Her art shows have been featured in The New York Times and Art in America. She also launched a WitchEmoji sticker pack for iMessage. She currently lives in Brooklyn. Each episode is an interview with someone who is a leading visionary in art, culture, or the occult and they discuss witchcraft. Recommended episodes: Judika Illes (author of 5,000 Spells and other essential witchcraft books), Jessyka Winston (of Haus of Hoodoo), and Gabriela Herstik (author of Craft: How to Be a Modern Witch).

Hippie Witch- with Joanna Devoe, who is a writer, an artist, and a front-woman of the band Obedient Waves. She’s a very peppy, high-energy host with episodes that talk about Harry Potter philosophy in witchcraft, Stephen King book club, and discusses modern-day topics in a fun, newsie way. Recommended episodes: Rethinking Toxic Terms + Black Panther Magick, The Life of a Psycho-Spiritual Witch, and Spiritual Rewiliding.

Serpent Cast- a weekly podcast about sex and spirituality by VICE/Broadly astrologer Annabel Gat and GQ/Allure sex writer Sophie Saint Thomas. Featuring expert interviews, magical product reviews, esoteric books, and musings on aliens, herbs, feminism, queerness, and the occult. Recommended episodes: The Fitness Witch, Ammo O’Day, Bri Luna, Hoodwitch, Chelsea Selby, Witch Baby Soap, and Khi Armand: Shaman, Root Doctor, and Houngan.

Living Open- is a podcast for mystics and seekers hosted by Tarot reader, Reiki practitioner, and yoga teacher Eryn Johnson. Explore these topics along with crystals, meditation, travel, entrepreneurship, activism, and more. Recommended episodes: Folk Tarot Reader and Witch Tess Giberson on Magic as Your Birthright, Crystal Resonance Therapists Christel Alberez and Nerissa Alberts on Intuitive Crystal Healing, 11-Minute Chakra Opening Meditation, and Yoga Teacher Kassandra Reignhardet on Lunar Yoga and Yin Yoga as Shadow Work.

Self Service- with Jerico Mandybur, who is an LA-based writer and editor of Girlboss Radio. This is your cosmic comfort zone, an “inner-beauty school” where self-care is celebrated, where getting real with emotions is a treat, and an interest in thoughtful, funny conversations, weird wellness and astrology is unabashed. Episodes have astrology reports with Jessica Lanyadoo. Recommended episodes: How to Be a Spiritual Activist, Crystals 101 and What to Do with Crushes in Astrology, What About Women of Color in Wellness?, A Sober-Curious Guide to Sobriety with Ruby Warrington.

The Fat Feminist Witch- Paige, the self-acclaimed fat, feminist witch. It’s a podcast with ranting, raving, and wand-waving! Paige examines witchcraft and paganism from a modern perspective featuring topics such as author interviews, magical ethics, social justice, law, and witchcraft from around the world. Recommended episodes: Chakras Plain & Simple, #WitchNBitch-Witch, Ya Basic!, Glamour Magic with Deborah Castellano.

Your Own Magic- hosted by Allie Michelle & Raquelle Mantra. This podcast connects you with inspiring artists, wellness experts, humanitarians, spiritual leaders, entrepreneurs, and other influential visionaries who are living magic and making an impact. Recommended episodes: Energy Muse: the Crystal Episode, Koi Fresco, Enlightenment, Soulmates, and Astral Projection, Jill Wintersteen: Astrology, Dreamcatchers, and Strengthening Intuition, Shaman Durek: The Spirit Hacker, Sahara Rose: Doshas, Dharma, Kriya, and Karma.

WitchCraftsy- with Amy Lynn. This podcast is a place for any Dreamweaver looking for healing, inspiration, and conversation about all things occult and taboo. Topics include healing heartbreak, spirit guides, astral planes, sex magick, death, community, and breaking patriarchy. Recommended episodes: Craft of Conjure: How do you Hoo Doo? With Loretta “Loo” Ledesma, Spiritual Factors of Illness & Health with Herbalist Raven Rose, Queer Hip-Hop with Kitty Crimes, Witchy Spiritual Lessons- Where the People Are.

Sovereign Society- hosted by Sabrina Riccio, a medicine priestess, soulistic alchemist, and speaker from Joshua Tree ,California. This is a detailed, extensive podcast on topics such as kundalini yoga, astrology, psychedelics, shamanic breathwork, Reiki, sound medicine, chakra system, spiritual leadership, business design, metaphysics, self-love, and conscious health living. Recommended episodes: Upleveling to Your Authentic Radness with Luke Storey, Connecting With Loved Ones on the Other Side and Radiating Your Holiness with Arielle Ford, Spiritual Bypassing + Upleveling with Kundalini Yoga with Krisa Reierson, Aligning and Activating Your Sacred Business with Brianna Rose.

Priestess Podcast- with Julie Parker, founder of The Beautiful You Coaching Academy where she trains people to become life coaches, and is the Editor-in-Chief of COACH magazine. She is a published author and speaker. She is a priestess that focuses on Celtic, Balkan, Iberian, and Greek lineage. This podcast has interviews and intimate conversations about the divine feminine, goddess culture, women’s spirituality, and spiritual business. Recommended Episodes: Mariah McCarthy on the Divine Feminine & Being Non-Binary, Gala Darling on the Modern Witch, Jessica Reid on Clairvoyancy and Channeling, Sarah Magdalena Love on Queer Magic, and Hibiscus Moon on Crystal Power.

Almost 30- with Krista Williams, creator of The Hundred Blog and has been featured in Women’s Health, Self Magazine, and Refinery 29; and Lindsey Simsick, actress, singer, model, and SoulCycle instructor. This podcast focuses on wellness, entrepreneurship, spirituality & self-development. Recommended podcasts: How to Expand Your Consciousness + Align Your Chakras with Reiki Healer Milana Snow, Modern Mystic + Sexuality Goddess Alexandra Roxo, Relationship Coach + Teacher John Wineland Parts 1 & 2, and Jill Willard on Becoming Intuitive.

Highest Self with Sahara Rose- she is the best-selling author of the Idiot’s Guide to Ayurveda, which is critically acclaimed by Deepak Chopra. She discusses how to tune into your life, find your purpose (or Dharma) and how to be the best person you can be. She goes into detail on Ayurveda and other similar practices that can transform your life. Recommended podcasts: How to Balance Your Chakras Through Dance, Activating Your Shamanic Roots with Shaman Durek, Who is Your Highest Self?, and How to Spiritually Grow Through Ease.

That’s So Retrograde- Elizabeth Kott and Stephanie Simbari have been coined “the Ab Fab of the new age.” Merging pop culture, wellness, and spirituality together in one podcast, these women deliver conscious conversations with realness and humor, all while providing tips and expert insight to guide listeners to their most enlightened path. Recommended episodes: Magical Sabbatical with Sage Goddess, Fairy Godguru with Guru Jagat, The Genius Life with Max Lugavere, and Full Circle Moment with Andrea Bendawald.

Balanced Blonde- with Jordan Younger, an entrepreneurial and wellness blogger. She discusses everything from branding and writing to friendships and things that set your soul on fire. Recommended episodes: Jasmine Hemsley-Ayurveda Meets the West, Nicole Cogan-Girl Talk with NOBREAD: Numerology, Trevor Hall- The Spiritual Power of Writing Music, Psychic Medium Mayhem! With MaryAnn DiMarco, and Biet Simkin-WHO ARE YOU?

Elevator- with hosts Britt and Tara of Elevate the Globe, the spiritual lifestyle movement. Their mission: elevating the vibration of the planet, one person at a time. They discuss ancient and modern spiritual principles, practices, and tools to elevate the vibration of your own energy. Many episodes are interviews with guests who talk about their favorite way to elevate themselves and what their journeys are like. Recommended episodes: Elevate Your Intuition with Jill Willard, Helping Others Get Stronger + Heal by Taryn Toomey, Bringing Mysticism + Yogic Practice into the Arts with Jamie Wollrab, Britt + Tara on All Things Kundalini, Everyday Rituals to Tune into the Real You with Energy Muse, and RISE UP: Everything You Need to Know About Your Chakras + Allowing Yourself to Live a High-Vibrational Life.

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CREATIVE CONVERSATIONS

Who are you: Silvana de Soissons

What is your work: I am the founder and product maker at Farm Soap Co.

Where can we find you:

Website: www.farmsoapco.com

Twitter: @silvanades

Instagram: @farmsoapco

Facebook: Farm Soap Co.

Describe your work in 5 words: Handmade, small-batch, botanical skincare.

Can you tell us a little about what you do? I grow and produce botanical skincare products - I have just recently launched my business with eight different plant-based soaps, and will be launching bath salts, body oils, toners, mists and creams soon. I aim to grow the botanicals which are distilled and turned into the hydrosols, macerations and essential oils that go into the products. I am working on a section of the walled garden at Deans Court in Wimborne - hopefully we will be able to harvest the first plants in the autumn of this year.

Can you tell us about your career journey and how you got to where you are today? Well, I have certainly had a circuitous career, starting with a degree in Economics from the University of Bath and then moving to London. I have worked in finance, sales, marketing and retailing and have also owned my own food and lifestyle business in Bath. For a long time I have been a buyer of artisan toiletries and skincare products – both as a consumer and also as a retailer. I believe in the healing, nourishing and medicinal power of plants, and in putting the very best ingredients on my skin in the same way I would only put the best, seasonal, local ingredients on my plate. I wanted to create a skincare brand that was completely plant based, vegan, zero chemical and zero plastic, with trustworthy and transparent sourcing, and production with a sense of place. That’s how Farm Soap Co. was born.

Where is your office/studio, and what is the view out of your window? I am very fortunate, especially since the Coronavirus lock-down was announced, that my workshop is in the back of my home, so I have no commute. I live on a Dorset dairy farm and my workshop used to be a cheese room - the right temperature and size to create a soap making workshop. My view out of the window is the garden.

What is the first thing you do when you get to work? I come down to my kitchen at around 6.30am to let my Fox Terrier dog Gumdrop out. I then make coffee, listen to the news on BBC Radio 4, and then I make my ‘To Do’ list for the day - amount of soaps that need to be produced, check on the cured soaps, answer emails, send out samples to potential stockists, order new supplies etc.

What are the tools of your trade? There are so many! The soaps are made from olive oil, coconut oil, shea butter, almond oil, essential oils, lye and in some cases sea salt and seaweed from Dorset’s Jurassic coast. I use weighing scales, pouring jugs, bowls, spoons, knives, thermometers, pots, spatulas, moulds, trays, steel racks, the list goes on!

What can’t you work without? My Roberts radio – I have it on for most of the day, a bit of Radio 3, a bit of Radio 4. Always accompanied by Italian coffee or British tea, with a cheeky biscuit or two.

Why do you love what you do? I love working for myself; I love the artisan, handmade process; I love creating a product that is pure, natural and simple; I love growing and producing; I love not having to manage people (is it OK to say that?!).

Who or what inspires you? There are so many excellent independent, small-batch botanical skincare producers all over the world, and I am inspired and informed by them every day. It is fascinating to see how producers and formulators from many different countries use their culture, heritage, flora and customs to create skincare, toiletries and well-being products with a sense of place and pride. I love to follow the work of: Bamford, L.A Bruket, Sphaera Soap, Seed to Skin, Primally Pure, Rawbatch Soap, Pai Skincare, Votary, Vintner’s Daughter, Wild Sage, Wildsmith Skin, Wilder Botanics, A.S. Apothecary, Enchanted Plants, Yellow Gorse, Saint Iris Adriatica, Honest Skincare, Haeckels, so many!

What is the best advice you have received? This is a quote by Benjamin Franklin, so obviously it’s not advice received but it’s the advice I always give to those who want to be cheap, do sloppy work and cut corners: “The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.” The best advice always comes from my husband John-Paul, and my 24 year old daughter Mariella. Whenever I have had problems dealing with certain people in my career, managing difficult members of staff, or handling a supplier who wasn’t behaving in a professional manner, I tell them the whole issue and they talk me through sensible solutions bit-by-bit. They really should set up an “Agony Aunt Advice” column, they’re so good at getting to the heart of the matter and nailing the solution on the head. Sometimes when the going gets tough in business (and when is the going not tough in business?!), you need to be strong and detach yourself from situations - you can’t see the solution clearly if you’re too close.

One moment in your career you will always remember? Err, launching Farm Soap Co. at the time of the Coronavirus epidemic has got to be right up there as memorable. I have never launched a lock-down business before – any helpful hints and tips?! Still, soap saves lives! We will always need soap, remember that.

What is the best part of your job? The best part of my job is working with fantastic botanical ingredients – coconut oil, shea butter, essential oils, herbs and flowers.

And the worst? The washing up! You would not believe the amount of washing up there is after you have made a batch of soap. Endless washing, drying, putting away and repeat!

What’s your proudest career achievement? Still being in the world of business and making and selling products thirty two years after graduating - I love making, creating, learning and developing and I think that it’s an achievement in life to never lose the gift of wonder, the thirst for knowledge and the drive to explore and invent. I am proud to be a dinosaur and still alive - that’s an achievement.

What are you working on at the moment? Formulations for botanical bath salts, body oils, toners, tonics and creams.

What single thing would improve the quality of your life? Please can someone find a vaccine for Coronavirus. Please could someone come and help me do the washing up. Also, please could someone come on a daily basis and tire Gumdrop out!

Can you share a favourite websites or Instagram feed? I love The Shopkeepers @the_shopkeepers https://www.theshopkeepers.com/ - they are such a wonderful resource for learning about and celebrating small, independent shops all over the world

I love The Botanical Candle Company in Shaftesbury - @thebotanicalcandleco https://www.thebotanicalcandleco.co.uk/ – such a beautiful shop selling wonderful homewares, lifestyle goods and the world’s best smelling scented candles made of soy wax. The owner Amalia Pothecary (what a wonderful name!) and her husband James, also have a lovely home and pets and her personal account @_apothecary_ is a hilarious peek at her life at home.

One of the most beautiful feeds on Instagram belongs to No 56 Penzance @no.56penzance and the artisan makers account @no.56makers https://no-56.com/ - I want to buy every single thing in that shop. The owner Carole has exquisite taste.

As does @thehambledon and @objectsofuse and @gonzalezygonzalezstore and @march.sf and @levestiairedejeanne and @rennes._ and @bontucson and @cinq.kyoko and @cloveandcreek and @avidaportuguesa and @veritecoeur_shop and @veritecoeur_atelier and @plaingoods and @tiinathestore...I could go on and on!

What have you learned the hard way? It takes a great deal of patience and commitment to formulate a good soap, or any skincare product. There are no shortcuts - you need to commit the time, resources, focus and energy. There are lots of failed attempts. You will end up using A LOT of soap yourself.

If you could do another job what would you like to do and why? I am a fair weather person - during the Summer I would like to work in a herb garden and look after plants all day long - being surrounded by nature, with a straw hat on my head, a Thermos flask of tea and a picnic lunch in my basket. Then in Winter you would find me in front of the fire - looking through all the seed catalogues and gardening books, planning the fair weather days.

What advice would you give to someone wanting to do what you are doing? You will need to learn a great deal, go on workshops and courses, follow all the professional makers, buy good books on the subject, practice, practice, practice, and develop your own distinctive products. The toiletries and skincare market is very crowded - you will need your own USP (unique selling proposition) and good branding and packaging too. I would say, go and work for others for a few years first and watch and learn all the sides of the business - from finance to sourcing, origination, production, sales, distribution etc. With every job comes an apprenticeship period that will stand you in good stead for the future.

If you could be someone for a day who would it be? I would like to be Jo Malone - she has such a wonderful sense of smell, ability to create new fragrances and market them in an extremely overcrowded market. She sold her eponymous business to Estée Lauder and then created Jo Loves. She has overcome huge personal adversity without losing her enthusiasm and smile - what a brilliant entrepreneur and positive, engaging role model to all who follow.

Do you have a secret ambition still to achieve? So many - I would love for Farm Soap Co. to grow as a business and be stocked in my favourite lifestyle stores and boutique hotels and B&Bs. My ambition is to keep learning and developing, producing really good botanical skincare products and toiletries for all my customers to enjoy.

What is your personal motto? Keep your head and hopes high.

If you had an extra hour each day what would you do with it? Enjoy a really long, hot bath with essential oils and bath salts, a glass of cold Prosecco in hand, woody, scented candles flickering, a warm, white fluffy towel on the radiator and clean flannel pyjamas. I am totally rock & roll!

How would you like to be remembered? She came. She saw. She made it happen. Then she had a bath.

Thank you Silvana for talking to The Lifestyle Editor.

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What Sylvester Stallone Has Taught Me About Business

June 2, 2020 5 min read

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.

First of all, a disclaimer: I don’t know Sylvester Stallone. I’ve never met him. But I admire him. To me, he embodies the values, foibles and determination that make people fundamentally admirable and make entrepreneurs successful. I’ve learned a lot from Stallone, both from the man himself and from the iconic characters he’s created over his remarkable career.

Related: 7 Movies on Netflix All Entrepreneurs Should Watch

1. Create your own niche

Stallone’s biography is a classic rags-to-riches tale. A struggling, briefly homeless, wannabe-actor, Stallone bounced from bit part to bit part, roles that are only notable now because the actor did indeed achieve greatness. How did he do it?  He stopped waiting for a great role to land in his lap. He wrote the damn movie himself in 1975, the iconic film that would go on to be nominated for ten Academy Awards: Rocky. The sometimes gritty, working class hero of the film, Rocky Balboa, understood that he had to find success on his own terms. As Rocky said, “I stopped thinking the way other people think a long time ago. You gotta think like you think.” In business, you’ve got to find and develop your points of difference – those things that make you unique and valuable.

Related: Giannis Antetokounmpo Has Put His Money Where His Message Is

2. Early trauma doesn’t have to limit future success

When Stallone was born, forceps were used during the delivery. He suffered nerve damage as a result, leaving him with a partially paralyzed face. Rather than letting a challenge intimidate him, Stallone instead created characters for whom a distinctive sneer and slightly slurred speech were plausible distinguishing qualities.

3. Fitness forever 

Stallone is currently 73 years old, and he looks more fit than most men half his age. He’s made staying healthy a priority his entire life. Though he may not have the 2.8 percent body fat he attained while training for Rocky III, his 2005 book, Sly Moves: My Proven Program to Lose Weight, Build Strength, Gain Will Power, and Live your Dream, details how important fitness is to both mental and physical health. That’s inspiring.

Related: The Big Lesson Business Owners Can Learn From Rocky Balboa

4. Stay humble

Stallone isn’t an angel. He’s a real person with real faults and weaknesses. After he found fame and success, he also found himself seduced by the trappings of wealth. A 1982 article in Rolling Stone explains: “Sylvester Stallone remembers the exact moment when he realized that he was a self-aggrandizing asshole. He was purring along in his Clénet, which is a car priced above $80,000, and he had owned it for two weeks and thought it was a beautiful machine right up until he glanced out and saw the image of that extraordinary vehicle reflected in a store window, and he said to himself: ‘What self-aggrandizing asshole would drive a car like that?’” He sold that car the next day. Flashy cars don’t make us good, successful people, and I learned that lesson from Stallone. Likewise, running a successful business isn’t just about the money and status. It’s about creating jobs and making our communities better.

5. Winning isn’t everything

It’s funny. If you ask most people (okay, most normal people who aren’t Stallone-obsessed) what happens at the end of Rocky, they’ll tell you he wins the big fight. And they’re wrong. The first movie in the Rocky series doesn’t end in victory, at least not a victory in the ring. Rocky Balboa’s triumph in the film isn’t a knockout, and it’s not even the judges’ decision. Spoiler alert: Rocky’s opponent, Apollo Creed wins in a split decision. Rocky is victorious because he worked hard, labored against incredible odds and went the 15 rounds with the world’s best. And, of course, he did it with dignity, humility and tons of  heart. My professional goal reflects a similar ethos: I want to work hard, deliver excellent results and be proud of my work, just as Rocky Balboa found victory on his own terms.

Related: Famous Failures Who Will Inspire You

6. It’s okay to be silly 

Sylvester Stallone made a career playing tough guys, from Rocky Balboa to John Rambo. But what did he do when his young son, Sage wanted to see his dad on The Muppet Show? Stallone donned a gladiator costume, engaged in ridiculous “combat” with a life-sized, floppy lion in front of an audience of Muppet and sang a bizarre version of “Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off.” That’s right, Sylvester Stallone appeared on episode 320 in 1979. It’s campy, it’s silly and I love it. Prioritizing fun and family over image is heroic in my book.

7. There’s value in struggle

Success that comes easily is never as cherished as the success that’s achieved as a result of hard work and dedication. And Stallone has a deep understanding of the value of struggle: “If you don’t have a mountain, build one and then climb it. And after you climb it, build another one; otherwise you start to flatline in your life.” 

If anyone earned the right to rest on his laurels, Sylvester Stallone has. But he doesn’t. With new projects in development and production, he’s not stopping. Why do I love Stallone? Because he embodies the nobility of hard work. He is the entrepreneurial sprit, personified. He faced difficulties, literally from day one, and he’s created his own success.

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[ad_1] Scott Morrison has not yet (at the time of writing) updated his LinkedIn profile to reflect the fact that he is no longer the Prime Minister of Australia. This is actually a common area of neglect for all of us, sparking the question: how long is too long (to leave your old job up on your LinkedIn profile)?Scott Morrison (or whoever is responsible for managing Scott Morrison’s LinkedIn account) appears to have forgotten to update his profile so as to indicate he is no longer Australia’s Prime Minister. His profile currently states that he was the Prime Minister from 2018 “until present.”Scott Morrison’s LinkedIn profile, as of Tuesday the 24th May, 4:15pm.The new Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, was sworn in yesterday. Anthony Albanese does not appear to have a LinkedIn profile. On Twitter, people were quick to point out Scott Morrison’s neglect to speedily update his status, not just on LinkedIn but also on Facebook and Instagram. It still says he’s the prime minister of Australia on his Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn…— The Sage (@SarkySage) May 24, 2022 Malcolm Turnbull, for one point of comparison, shows how an ex-Prime Minister’s (updated) profile looks, (for reference see the image below). Turnbull’s profile reads: “29th Prime Minister of Australia.”Malcolm Turnbull’s LinkedIn profile, also as of Tuesday the 24th of May.It remains to be seen when Scott Morrison will update his. Morrison did, however, take to LinkedIn two days ago to wish Mr Albanese and his government luck, thank his supporters (and Australia) and say: “I am now looking forward to returning to the Shire, my family and continuing to serve my local community.” Morrison is far from alone in forgetting to keep his LinkedIn profile up to date. It’s a common ‘oopsie’ many people have, seeing as most social media users log into LinkedIn sporadically, as opposed to daily (or in some cases hourly, or more) as they do with such platforms as Facebook, Instagram; TikTok. There is also a debate over what the statute of limitations for not changing your profile is. One hour seems a bit harsh. Maybe one day is a bit harsh, even, too. But where’s the line? One week? One month? One year? Executive Director of the Philadelphia Area Great Careers Group, Lynne Williams says you might actually want to wait 90 days. Writing for VistaToday, she said: “If you don’t have another job lined up, you don’t want to leave your current position shown as still employed by the company for too long. I have heard that anything more than three months is pushing it.” “However, if you don’t have a job, it may be more challenging to get a job,” she added. “If you do have another job to go to, you have a couple of choices. You can announce it right away or wait to see if you are still there after the first 90 days.” Media Bistrot also urges you to hold your trigger fingers steady when it comes to updating your LinkedIn profile. Speaking to Randy Ksar, VP of Digital at Voce Communications, journalist John Lombard writes: “Sure, after you land a new job, the first thing you want to do is update your LinkedIn profile. But it might be better to wait, and maybe even check in with the new boss first. RELATED: Successful Entrepreneurs Share The Best Holiday Locations To Conceive A Million-Dollar Business Idea Ksar told Lombard: “My recommendation is to chat with your manager before you update your LinkedIn profile, especially if your role is public facing.” “While Ksar says a good amount of time to wait is generally a week or so ‘as long as you’ve got your personal brand story and your role in the company defined,’ it’s smart to consider what happens next,” Media Bistrot reports. “Remember, think about what will happen when you update your job title/description: one, your network will congratulate; two, your network will ask you questions about your job; three, you’ll start getting recruiters and potential partners emailing/connecting with you.”Randy KsarThere you have it – maybe it wasn’t an oopsie after all… Read Next [ad_2] Source link

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John Sage is an entrepreneur with years of experience in real estate. In this video, Stanley share important things to remember before buying a home.

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S04:E75 The PHILLIP Show feat. YS Kids Playhouse - It’s a Wrap!

✅ S04:E75 The PHILLIP Show feat. YS Kids Playhouse - It’s a Wrap! 🙏🙏 Do not forget to like, comment, subscribe, and share 🧡 💠 YSKP (Yellow Springs Kids Playhouse) -under the direction of John Fleming, is a one of a kind experience putting youth on the ground floor of an artistic endeavor with big themes and big ideas. The ineffable effect of creating all original work includes the ownership and excitement of doing something-playing a part-that none have before. It’s a step into the unknown, the future, and it engenders the ability and the confidence to creatively reach a goal as a team and a community. The plays seek to achieve an aesthetic understanding of the complex times in which we live. Whether focusing on social behavior, historical events, teen culture, the environment, or small town life, YSKP productions metaphorically explore the question: How do we live? ✅ YSPK It’s a Wrap! Gala - October 1, 2022 Join the YSKP for a final celebration of 27 years of original theatre. It will be an evening of refreshments, music, storytelling, anecdotes, and surprise guests. You are invited to share memories and meaningful moments of your YSKP experience. This event will also be a fundraiser for the YS Kids Playhouse Legacy Scholarship, which will be provided annually to a YSHS graduate pursuing innovation in higher education or training. GET SOCIAL 👉 YSKP It’s a Wrap! Gala: https://fb.me/e/3Q4UEaqPj 👉 Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/theYSKP ______________________________________________ 💠 The PHILLIP Show is a platform that celebrates YOU!!! From personal stories, shared ideas & inspiration, the goal of the show is to inspire by celebrating the uniqueness of individuals, brands, and businesses. Remember: You’re the best YOU in the world! #beyourself 🔶 About this more video: ✅ S04:E81 Iden Crockett on Art & Life - Being Authentic 👉 This Video Link: https://youtu.be/uK1R2OOyQH8 ✅S04:E80 The PHILLIP Show Feat. Darryl Demure of Harper's Bazaar World 👉 This Video Link: https://youtu.be/l9cLZ_VPfS0 ✅ S04:E79 Time to Shine-Growing from the Inside Out with Jonathan Alicea 👉  This Video Link: https://youtu.be/64SZJ9QVs00 ✅ S04:E78 The PHILLIP Show feat. Caleab & Erica of Yikes A Band with New Music 👉 This Video Link: https://youtu.be/55SQripGSdo ✅ S04:E77 The PHILLIP Show feat. Mixed Media Artist Dylan Sage 👉 This Video Link: https://youtu.be/WafZYlS0w64 ......................................................................... 🌟 LET'S STAY CONNECTED... 🔶 https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillip-o-rourke-38b19267/ 🔶 https://www.instagram.com/philliporourke/ 🔶 https://web.facebook.com/philliporourke 🔶 https://www.tiktok.com/@philliporourke 🔶 https://twitter.com/philliporourke 🔶 https://philliporourke.com/ 🔶 SHOP: https://www.shopphilliporourke.online #Yellow #Springs #Yellow_Springs #beyou #entrepreneur #podcast #business #businessowner #founder #phillip #ceo #beyourself #thephillipshow #philliporourke #purpose #passion #BeYou #ThePHILLIPShow #motivation #motivational #motivationalvideo #motivationalquotes #motivationalspeaker #Phillip_O'Rourke

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May, 5 Famous Birthdays List with celebrities Age, Networth and more

This Article features the List of all popular celebrities born on May, 5. This list contains 36 number of famous people who have their birthdays on May, 5.

Please Click on Each famous person card to know more about their lives, family and bio. All Data has been verified and checked by Flickthinkers Team.These Celebrities belong to the sun-sign Taurus.

Famous Birthdays on May, 5

Adele Pop Singer 32 years old Net-worth: $190 Million

Bart Baker YouTube Star 34 years old Net-worth: $3 Million

Bill Ward Drummer 72 years old Net-worth: $65 Million

Brian Souter Entrepreneur 66 years old Net-worth: $328 Million

Brian Williams Journalist 61 years old Net-worth: $50 Million

Brooke Hogan Reality Star 32 years old Net-worth: $6 Million

Chris Brown Pop Singer 31 years old Net-worth: $50 Million

Chris Howard Football Player 45 years old Net-worth: $6 Million

Clark Duke Movie Actor 35 years old Net-worth: $4 Million

Craig David Pop Singer 39 years old Net-worth: $18 Million

Danielle Fishel TV Actress 39 years old Net-worth: $4 Million

Devin Townsend Guitarist 48 years old Net-worth: $2 Million

Hank Green YouTube Star 40 years old Net-worth: $12 Million

Hannah Jeter Model 30 years old Net-worth: $3 Million

Henry Cavill Movie Actor 37 years old Net-worth: $40 Million

James Cracknell Rower 48 years old Net-worth: $3 Million

James Labrie Metal Singer 57 years old Net-worth: $20 Million

John Rhys-Davies Movie Actor 76 years old Net-worth: $5 Million

Kurt Loder Journalist 75 years old Net-worth: $5 Million

Kurt Sutter TV Producer 60 years old Net-worth: $30 Million

Kyan Douglas TV Show Host 50 years old Net-worth: $4 Million

Lance Henriksen TV Actor 80 years old Net-worth: $26 Million

Manny Pérez TV Actor 51 years old Net-worth: $8 Million

Michael Palin Comedian 77 years old Net-worth: $25 Million

Muhsin Muhammad Football Player 47 years old Net-worth: $8 Million

Sage Stallone Movie Actor NA Net-worth: $200 Thousand

Shawn Drover Drummer 54 years old Net-worth: $10 Million

Steve Stevens Guitarist 61 years old Net-worth: $45 Million

Tammy Wynette Country Singer NA Net-worth: $900 Thousand

Tina Yothers TV Actress 47 years old Net-worth: $2 Million

Vincent Kartheiser TV Actor 41 years old Net-worth: $6 Million

Will Hutchins TV Actor 90 years old Net-worth: $5 Million

Nick Gordon Reality Star NA Net-worth: $2 Million

Scott Tucker Race Car Driver 58 years old Net-worth: $100 Thousand

Tahiry Jose Reality Star 41 years old Net-worth: $200 Thousand

Vanessa Bryant Model 38 years old Net-worth: $600 Million

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Amazing Management Podcast

It could be your stroll in the morning or your daily commute. In a number of contexts, listening to podcasts will happen and encourage you to develop awareness and increase your leadership skills when practicing your daily routine. There are practically thousands of podcasts ofleadership skills podcast and management out there to pick from; for you to peruse, we have chosen what we consider are the ten best ones. You can also get more information about climate podcast and best climate podcasts at explorethespacehow.

 Beyond the To-Do List

Many careers enable you to build a sort of To-Do List, but it's more fascinating what's beyond that. In some cases, a lot of leadership and strategy podcasts explore target building. This podcast is all about learning how to choose the best job and life assignments, jobs, and priorities. With talks with the people behind productivity,

this show will help you achieve that.

 What Great Bosses Know

The host created and led the leadership and management initiatives of the Poynter Institute and now continues to educate and mentor leaders worldwide. She shares realistic leadership tips in these podcasts with administrators who aspire to be better bosses. This was released in February 2016 and expands on the What Great Bosses Know" series by Jill, with each episode focusing on one topic in today's workplaces that challenge leaders and managers. Mostly it gives special focus on these three topics: leadership, communication, and trust.

 Accelerate

This podcast targets sales executives specifically, but it focuses on topics ranging from teamwork to lead generation.

Hosted by Andy Paul, a distribution sage and author of best-sellers. Build a stronger plan for the clients to add value and outsell the market. This is a perfect entry into our favorite podcasts for leadership and strategy, with recent subjects like sales and marketing coordination, decision-making neuroscience, and how to warm up cold calls.

 Entrepreneurs On Fire

Time for your entrepreneurial journey to launch! As they offer motivation and plans you need to launch your own exciting company and create the life you've always dreamed of, host John Lee Dumas takes you in for a trip. Guests share their greatest personal mistakes during each of these interviews, their biggest ah-ha moment, and their best tips to support you on your own journey.

 Engaging Leader

The engaging leader podcast is an audio program in which host Jesse Lahey and his guests share the concepts of communication and leadership and relate stories that explain bringing those principles into effect. With over 20 years of experience in leadership and workforce relations, Jesse is a speaker, blogger, and consultant.

His expertise also includes working with a major management consultancy company as a marketing consultant and as the HR communication boss at a Fortune 500 manufacturer with over 20,000 employees worldwide.

 Podcast Project Management for the Masses

Having project management in a list of podcasts for leadership and management may sound odd, but this podcast is not just about projects. The PM for the Masses Podcast focuses on helping to push life and profession to new heights for the project manager or potential project manager.

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Billionaire Advice Every Biz Kid Should Hear

There’s no doubt about it: being a young entrepreneur requires the DNA of a pioneer. But groundbreaking doesn’t require that one go it alone. Many of today’s most wildly successful entrepreneurs started out as Biz Kids. In this week’s post, we dig through magazine articles, biographies, and newspapers to uncover 11 pieces of sage advice from some of the most brilliant entrepreneurs of our time. 

Warren Buffett

Name: Warren Buffett

First Income: Door-to-door egg sales

Advice: “It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you’ll do things differently.”

Oprah Winfrey

Name: Oprah Winfrey

First Income: Grocery Store Clerk

Advice: “You are where you are in life because of what you believe is possible for yourself.”

Name: Jeff Bezos

First Income: McDonalds Short-Order Cook

“One of the only ways to get out of a tight box is to invent your way out.”

Sarah Blakely

Name: Sarah Blakely

First Income: Walt Disney World Cast Member 

Advice: “Don’t be intimidated by what you don’t know.” 

Sean Combs

Name: Sean Combs a.k.a. P Diddy

First Income: Record Company Intern

Advice: “It always seems impossible until it’s done.”

Thomas Edison

Name: Thomas Edison

First Income: Selling candy on the train

Advice: “Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.”

Beyonce

Name: Beyonce Knowles-Carter

First Income: Star Search television appearance fee

Advice: “Embrace mistakes. They make you who you are.” 

Elon Musk

Name: Elon Musk

First Income: Video game code

Advice: “I think it is possible for ordinary people to choose to be extraordinary.” 

Melinda Gates

Name: Melinda Gates

First Income: Math tutoring

Advice: “If you are successful, it is because somewhere, sometime, someone gave you a life or an idea that started you in the right direction.”

Steve Jobs

Name: Steve Jobs

First Income: Part-time employee for Hewlett-Packard

Advice: “Sometimes when you innovate, you make mistakes. It is best to admit them quickly, and get on with improving your other innovations.”

Daymond John

Name: Daymond John

First Income: Flyer distribution

Advice: “Don’t focus on you, focus on what you can give others.”

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7 Books to Help You Move Past Your Entrepreneurial Fears

Good entrepreneurs need to have courage to thrive, but courage is becoming increasingly difficult to come by. Between a global recession and an accelerating pandemic, the deck can seem more stacked against you than ever.

There’s no easy way to overcome your fears as an entrepreneur, but reading is one of the best places to start. Countless innovators before you have faced down challenges of their own, and hearing their stories is a great way to start forming your own. Here are some of my favorites:

Create and Orchestrate: The Path to Claiming Your Creative Power from an Unlikely Entrepreneur by Marcus Whitney

If Marcus Whitney can go from a college dropout without a place to call home to one of Nashville’s most exciting entrepreneurs in just two decades, there’s nothing stopping you from forging a path entirely your own. Create and Orchestrate tells Whitney’s incredible story and offers some of his invaluable insights, ensuring that everyone who reads it walks away with a deeper understanding of how to make their dreams a reality.

2. Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead by Brené Brown

As a businessperson, being risk-averse can seem like an asset. Daring Greatly not only proves this wrong, but it also shows how leaning into your vulnerabilities can make you a greater entrepreneur along the way. Brené Brown’s research has shown the power that vulnerability can have in a professional environment, and this book can help you see how to turn your anxieties into assets

3. Fireproof: A Five-Step Model to Take Your Law Firm from Unpredictable to Wildly Profitable by Mike Morse with John Nachazel

Lawyers are intelligent, accomplished and highly educated, but few are trained in how to run an actual business. When Mike Morse decided to open his own law firm, he quickly learned that there’s much more to running a company than he had imagined. Fireproof is an account of everything Morse learned during his journey, a fantastic showcase of how taking that leap may not be easy, but the results are almost always worth it.

4. Invisible Marketing: A Hidden Tool for Connecting with Consumers through Licensing by Jeff Lotman

For business leaders, nothing is scarier than the idea of handing off the brand you’ve created to someone else, but Jeff Lotman shows in his new book that doing so might just be the secret to growth. Invisible Marketing is dedicated to exploring the art of brand licensing and how letting others spread word about your company can be as liberating as it is terrifying.

5. Breaking the Code: Five Steps to a Life-Changing Software Development Job by Bobby Davis Jr.

More people than ever are leaving their old sectors behind and starting anew in the world of tech. While doing so can offer the possibility of big returns down the line, it’s never easy to carve out a niche in a new market. Breaking the Code is Bobby Davis Jr.’s how-to guide for landing big professional opportunities once you’ve decided that tech is for you. Having the skills is one thing, but being able to do something with them is another, and this book ensures you’ll be able to break into your chosen market more easily.

6. Broken, Bankrupt, and Dying: How to Solve the Great American Healthcare Rip-off by Brad Spellberg

Healthcare is consistently a top issue for all Americans, yet no one can seem to agree on what the fix is. Brad Spellberg’s book is one of the most lucid and comprehensive looks yet at what’s gone wrong with our country’s healthcare and what our next steps should be. Broken, Bankrupt, and Dying is far from an easy read, but it’s a powerful marker of just how much courage it’s going to take to fix a system so dilapidated.

7. Don’t Be a Stranger: Create Your Own Luck in Business through Strategic Relationship Building by Lawrence R. Perkins

As frustrating as it can be, the old adage is as true as ever: In business, it’s not what you know; it’s who you know. Creating a powerful network is the first step to forging your own path in business, and Don’t Be a Stranger can help you know how. Lawrence R. Perkins has compressed a whole career’s worth of wisdom into a single book, and entrepreneurs looking to take the next step can’t afford to ignore it.

Entrepreneurs who are ready to make big leaps in their careers need to be fully prepared before they do so. Preparation is a key part of courage. Reading a few of these books may not guarantee success, but they’ll show you exactly what it looks like.

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By Jesse Lyn Stoner

Anyone can be a collaborative leader — no matter whether you are the president, a mid-level manager or a front-line supervisor…. no matter whether you are in government, a large corporation, a small business, or a non-profit.

On the other hand, just because you’ve been elected or assigned the role of leader, does not mean you are providing leadership. You can force people to do what you say through coercion, power and authoritarianism, but that’s not leadership.

Leadership only occurs if you influence the direction people are going and unite them in accomplishing a common goal. Leadership is the result of a social contract, an understood agreement between those who attempt to influence (lead) and those who follow.

The principles of collaborative leadership center on sharing leadership. Leadership is not a role assigned to a specific individual. The person who is best prepared to advance the mission at any given moment is the one who steps forward to provide leadership. Each moment holds a leadership opportunity.

Organizations and communities are best served when each member is prepared to provide leadership when they are able and is committed to be a responsible follower at other times. Being a responsible follower does not mean being a “sheep.” When those providing leadership are creating divisiveness and harming the community, it is the responsibility of the followers to call it out.

Collaborative leadership is the most effective way to move collectively toward a positive future. But it requires a willingness to set aside one’s desire for power and control.

Unfortunately there are too many people in leadership positions that are only concerned with their own needs, driven by the desire for power and control. They create divisiveness, not collaboration, pitting groups of people against each other. The result of this divisive leadership is polarization – an “us versus them” mentality, with winners and losers. The end result is personal gain for those in authority positions, and unfortunately as history shows us, in the long run, the organization or community suffers from the poor decision-making and lack of concern for the greater good.

If you are interested in becoming a collaborative leader, these principles of collaborative leadership will set a strong foundation.

1. An inclusive vision is the glue.

When your team or organization has a shared vision or clear purpose that benefits all stakeholders, it can serve as the guiding force and the glue and you can give up the idea of being in control. According to John Chambers, CEO of Cisco, “You cannot create collaboration if you think leadership is about control.” He says making the shift from a “command and control” mindset is not easy, but is crucial to creating engaged workplaces.

2. Create networks, not boundaries.

Collaborative leaders understand that one of their more important roles is to create communities – but not communities with closed boundaries. When you consider all your stakeholders, their myriad of relationships and interdependencies, it becomes pointless to act as if your team or organization is a closed system. What happens in one area affects other areas you could never anticipate. Distributing power and pushing decision-making authority to those as close to the customer as possible makes your organization smarter, more flexible, and more resilient.

3. Focus more on asking good questions than giving the right answers.

Crucial information is held in too many different places for you to be able to have all the answers. Instead of seeing your role as providing answers, learn to ask really good questions. A good question can be worth a lot more than a quick answer because it opens up possibilities for creative new ideas and solutions. When you learn to tolerate ambiguity, great solutions arise from unexpected sources.

4. Open the flow of information.

Technology has changed the landscape. Information is accessible, whether you want to share it or not. But that’s good news because organizations benefits when information is freely shared. People can do their job better when they have easy access to the information they need. And it becomes possible to create productive partnerships with other organizations, changing a competitive advantage to what Rosabeth Moss Kanter calls a collaborative advantage.

5. Involve people in decisions that affect them. People want their organizations to be successful, and when given an opportunity to participate in decisions affecting them, they bring their best thinking and contribute fully. Through involvement, people develop deeper understanding of the issues and goals and become more committed to implementing decisions. Inviting them to actually participate in decision-making creates stronger buy-in, builds their leadership capabilities for the future, and increases their level of trust in each other and in leadership.

Creating opportunities for involvement does not mean decisions need to be made by “group think.” When people feel their viewpoint has been considered and they understand the rationale for a decision, they will support it because respect and trust are byproducts of dialogue.

6. Seek and utilize diversity.

Diversity is the bedrock of innovation. When diverse perspectives are combined, discussions are richer, more robust, and more relevant and we find better solutions. Conflict and creative disagreement, when focused on issues and not personalities, serve as the “grain of sand in the oyster” to produce creative new ideas, approaches and solutions.

7. Align your personal and public behavior.

Who you are as an person is not different from who you are as a leader. Act as if everything you do will become public knowledge, because it can and it will. Values-driven leadership is essential. You can’t hide your morals behind closed doors. It might once have been possible to get away with questionable ethics, but there’s nowhere to hide anymore.

8. Treat people like human beings, not human resources.

People are not assets. They are human beings. Without them, there is no organization. The health and well-being of your team or organization is dependent on the health and well-being of its members.

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At  Creative Sage™, we often coach and mentor individual clients, as well as work teams, in the areas of change management, building resilience, making personal, career or organizational transitions — including to retirement, or an “encore career” — and facilitating development of leadership, creativity and collaboration capabilities. We also work with clients on work/life balance, focus and productivity issues.

We guide and mentor executives, entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, artists, and creative professionals of all generations, to help them more effectively implement transition processes, and to become more resilient in adjusting to rapid changes in the workplace — including learning effective coping techniques for handling failure, as well as success. We work with on-site and virtual teams.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you would like to discuss your situation. You can also call us at 1-510-845-5510 in San Francisco / Silicon Valley. Let’s talk! An initial exploratory phone conversation is free. When you talk with me, I promise that I’ll always LISTEN to you with open ears, mind and heart, to help you clarify your own unique path to a higher vista of success.

              ~Cathryn Hrudicka, Founder, CEO and Chief Imagination Officer of Creative Sage™, Executive Coach, Consultant, and Mentor.

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