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Nail It! A weekly note from Ted.

Business, Creative, Fast Company, Nail It Weekly 5 minute read

If you’re searching for your next gig, pull out your resume and check how it answers this question: When did your passion for what you do really begin? A Trip Down Your Resume’s Memory Lane If your resume is like just about every one I’ve seen, you’ve got your career trajectory laid out from your…

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Nail It! A weekly note from Ted.

Emotions, Fast Company, Nail It Weekly, Salary 5 minute read

Job search stressing you out? Follow these steps to change your approach, reduce your anxiety, and get the most from your next opportunity.

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Nail It! A weekly note from Ted.

Fast Company, Nail It Weekly 6 minute read

When you’re a small business, losing one client can mean losing half your income or more. It’s terrifying, but you can come out ahead with these tips.

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Nail It! A weekly note from Ted.

Creative, Emotions, Fast Company, Nail It Weekly 4 minute read

In this time of change and deepening divides, understanding and accepting others as they are is vital to our success. Spotting our own arrogance is key.

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How to use empathy

Business, Creative, Emotions, Fast Company, Negotiation 4 minute read

Creative professionals sometimes get written off as too soft to negotiate. But they often have one powerful tool: empathy.

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reconsidering a job offer

Fast Company, Negotiation, Salary 7 minute read

Having second thoughts? Here are three scenarios when you can and should renegotiate a job offer, and plus tips to keep your reputation intact.

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Business, Fast Company, Virtuous Cycle 5 minute read

If you let business development fall to the side, follow these steps to jump start your recovery and win back lost business.

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