Author: Amanda Surowitz
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Why Do I Hate Annoying Follow for Follow Requests?
4–6 minutesThe point is to invite people to be part of your community. A good invitation uses good manners. A bad invitation comes in the form of the people at kiosks in the mall who chase after you with their questions and free samples.
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How to Make Changes Easy for Your Team
4–5 minutesAs your business grows and adapts to industry changes, you’ll probably implement some internal changes along the way to help your team keep up their amazing work. Whether it’s a new workflow, software, or policy, there’s bound to be some growing pains. Part of being a good manager is preparing for the challenges of growth…
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Newly Published Articles: Summer 2022
1–2 minutesAs a writer, few things compare to the sheer joy of seeing your name alongside your work in print. Even though I’m now a transplant to the Midwest, I remain a proud contributor to South Magazine. The summer 2022 issue marks the most pieces I’ve contributed to a single issue to date (six pieces!).
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3 Common Mental Health Challenges in the Workplace
2–3 minutesUnderstanding the probable causes behind mental health distress in the workplace presents an opportunity to learn how to avoid them and protect yourself. It would help to adopt work-life balance techniques to help you through any mental health challenges.
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How to Set Yourself Apart From the Competition in Your Industry
2–3 minutesThere’s no question that to be successful, you need to find ways to set yourself apart from the competition. Establishing yourself as an industry leader is one of the best ways to do this. But that’s often easier said than done. Luckily, there are three simple things you can do to encourage people to find…
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My 5 Lessons on Getting Organized After Losing a Job
4–6 minutesThis wasn’t the way I wanted to leave–certainly not without another job lined up and right after I’d just signed on for another year at my apartment. But I got out. I tried to focus on that and move on.
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