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How to Lead Effectively When You’re Not in Charge

Leadership is not always about holding a formal position of power. In fact, some of the most effective leaders are those who are able to influence and inspire others even when they don’t hold a traditional leadership role. If you want to lead effectively when you’re not in charge, here are four ways to doContinueContinue reading “How to Lead Effectively When You’re Not in Charge”

Out of Context: Preparing for the Unexpected

PRACTICING one drill over and over is like playing computerized brain-training games. Performance on that one drill or computer games will improve over time but it won’t transfer to the real world, where an infinite combination of patterns exists. By overloading the cognitive circuits during training, a player’s neural network is better prepared to computeContinueContinue reading “Out of Context: Preparing for the Unexpected”

Texas Is Still Underperforming As A Startup Hub

While Texas isn’t exactly a slouch on the startup front, there’s long been a perception that venture investment levels don’t reflect the state’s entrepreneurial potential. Over the past 10 years, only about 4% of all U.S. startup investment has gone to Texas companies, per Crunchbase data. That’s despite the fact that roughly 9% of AmericansContinueContinue reading “Texas Is Still Underperforming As A Startup Hub”

Freelancer Marketing Tips from Online Marketplaces

If you’re a freelancer, one of the best strategies is to hit online marketplaces like Upwork or Fiverr to launch your business. I love this strategy because it’s not just a fast way to launch your business, it’s a virtual masterclass in marketing. By the end of this piece, you’ll be armed with practical freelancerContinueContinue reading “Freelancer Marketing Tips from Online Marketplaces”

Citi Double Cash Card | 2% Cash Back on Everything

The Citi® Double Cash Card is a no annual fee cash back credit card that earns 2% cash back on every purchase. Citi® Double Cash CardLearn how to apply on our partner’s secure site Earn 2% on every purchase with unlimited 1% cash back when you buy, plus an additional 1% as you pay forContinueContinue reading “Citi Double Cash Card | 2% Cash Back on Everything”