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Lessons From Self Made Billionaires

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Get your hands dirty

Doing the unexpected feeds the idea that you understand what real work looks like, creates a healthy culture, and established your role as a leader.

Taking on tasks and responsibilities that are "below your pay grade" builds trust and goodwill with your teams. It also squashes the ego.

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Learn from all types of leaders

Keep in mind that there's no such thing as a perfect leader. It often means recognizing and learning from the strengths and weaknesses of whoever your leaders are and translating it into skills you can use in the future.

In truth, no one is good at everything. Some people ...

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Approaching difficult conversations head-on

Don't pretend that you don't have obligations outside of the office. Instead, set expectations at work and home to achieve enough balance to thrive in each environment.

Keeping a work-life balance is essential. Women, In particular, should force themselves to have uncomfor...

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Don’t let anxieties own you

By acknowledging your anxiety and moving through the discomfort, you learn how to manage it instead of letting it control you.

For some people, the anxiety that comes with navigating a career can be unpleasant, but it can be debilitating for others.

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The road less traveled

The road less traveled

Choosing a nontraditional career path isn't the easiest approach, but it's one that makes job candidates more appealing to a smart recruiter.

It is natural to experience anxiety when choosing the road less traveled. This anxiety can be used as an opportunity to learn and grow personally an...

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Don’t target just the big companies

A lesser-known company will most likely have more learning opportunities where you can challenge yourself and broaden your scope.

Big companies can be very good for professionals at the beginning of their careers as they have the resources to train people well. But large ...

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