Category Archives: Reading

Embrace a Four-Day Workweek?

Our goal is to respond to every client inquiry in four hours or less. And we’ve been able to fulfill all of that while taking the Fridays off. So I would give it a definite yes. I think of when … Continue reading →

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Soothe the Pain

I found out about my miscarriage in an email, the morning after my ultrasound. Spontaneous abortion. I was told that a heating pad, aspirin, and rest would help soothe the pain. When I spoke to a friend, she asked, “What … Continue reading →

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In Case of Emergency…

The last thing you want to do is spend precious time searching the house for important documents. If you already have your important papers in a fireproof safe or safe-deposit box, good for you! If not, consider putting together an … Continue reading →

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Workplace Discrimination

When Tanya Warrants* got a plant supervisor job in Pittsburgh in the early 1980s, she was the first black female manager in her company. I experienced sexism and racism all the time, says the 59 year-old, who still works there. … Continue reading →

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The Rebuild

“If I were starting my business today from scratch, what business would I build?” Write down how your business has evolved since launch. In retrospect, the biggest upside that materialized within your operation was probably never on your radar — and … Continue reading →

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