Recently, I read a tweet by Chris Knight (of EzineArticles) that humble confidence is very attractive. I agree. It got me thinking about what exactly confidence is and what makes it attractive. I also got curious about what other notable people have said on the topic of confidence. To my delight, plenty has been said [...]
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I thought I’d start this week on a lighter note – on a serious topic. Billing.
Many independent professionals handle the process of estimating project fees almost effortlessly. Many agonize over practically over every element of the process. In my experience, there is no one size that fits all projects. However, developing a framework, which clearly itemizes [...]
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Know how to listen, and you will profit even from those who talk badly.
– Plutarch, Greek biographer and moralist.
Experts may differ in their definition of business essentials. I doubt many will dispute the importance of good listening skills to business success. We live in an era of talkers, among people who love the sound of [...]
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Busy schedule getting you down?
Do you sometimes feel like there is too little time to get it all done?
Well, you are not alone. This is why I like to periodically read the following piece – I don’t know the author, but I can certainly relate to the sentiment. More importantly, I find it helps me take [...]
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