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Where You’d Least Expect Them

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ACM International Collegiate Programming Contest World Finals 2017. ICPC World Finals 2017, held in Rapid City. In 2016, the renowned international university programming tournament — attended by student competitors, coaches, and parents — took place in Phuket, Thailand. In 2017, it was in Rapid City, South Dakota.

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Smart Entrepreneurs Favor People-Centric Leadership

Startup Professionals Musings

Customers demand more engagement and flexibility. Priority is placed on employee mentoring and coaching. Mentoring and coaching tend to improve commitment, motivation, decision making, and creative talents, which are required for a competitive business and career. Taking care of people generates a quid pro quo.

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8 Key Ingredients to a Profitable Consulting Business

Startup Professionals Musings

Yet, according to statistics from the Small Business Association (SBA), over half of new businesses offer something else - personal professional services, including consulting, business coaching, and advisory services. Announcing that you are a consultant, and hoping demand will set your focus, is not a good strategy.

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Romances Are Common At Work, But The Risks Are Great

Startup Professionals Musings

Yet the 2017 Office Romance Survey by Vault, Inc. in sociology, and is a coach and speaker on work issues and friendship. Can be a competitive advantage. Competition over salary, promotions, and position. This can cause feelings of unfairness, and initiate emotionally competitive efforts.

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10 Behavioral Tips To Raise Your Cool Factor At Work

Startup Professionals Musings

Set aside time to seek out experts in your field for ideas, as well as mentoring and coaching. This space must be associated only with rest and recovery, to offset the stress and demands of the office. The stakes are higher than ever in this competitive and rapidly changing world. Make this a priority in your private life also.

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