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“There is always a cost to doing business; It may not always be transparent” with Donna Heidkamp and Tyler Gallagher

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In 2004, she started a branch of RJO Futures and before that worked in all facets of the business, including as an order clerk, trading desk manager and broker for RJO Futures. In 1995, she completed the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Agricultural Broker Training Program. In 2011, MF Global went out of business practically overnight.

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“It is complicated!” With Tyler Gallagher & Jacqueline Coyle-Shapiro

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Because organizations still value long inflexible hours, women bear the brunt of this as they tend to take responsibility for the bulk of childcare which reduces their ability to match the working hours of men. I had the pleasure to interview Jacqueline Coyle-Shapiro.

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KD Hurlbutt: “Self-compassion is the act of not judging yourself as you learn how to set boundaries”

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Self-compassion is the act of not judging yourself as you learn how to set boundaries, own them through courageous communication, and ask for support. The easiest way to work on this is to bring awareness to when you’re beating yourself up in your head. This often sounds like, “Why did I just do that?” “I I sound so stupid.” “I’m

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Tamara Sanderson On How We Need To Adjust To The Future Of Work

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Hands-down, the semester I studied abroad in London in 2004. Geographical Equity. You’ve probably heard the phrase, “the future is here, it is just not evenly distributed,” or “the lottery birth.” Remote work can level the playing field and give more people access to opportunities, regardless of their zip code or passport stamp.

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The Day the Skies Parted and the Heavens Sung

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My ego would not allow me to work for the local radio station for minimum wage! I began researching hypnosis trainings near me and found several 2-day certifications. I expanded my search to New York and found Melissa Tiers, who offered an extensive 100 hour course. I even had a website – again, in late 2004 ,cutting edge!

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The Power Is the Sound Of Her Music

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Perhaps there is no better time than now as the country and world recover from the pandemic to celebrate with Arsenijevic, a global musical pioneer in equity, inclusion and diversity in music and entertainment, as she headlines the virtual Women’s Equality Day Concert August 26 benefiting Take The Lead. . and the world is grim.

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Valentine’s Day at Work: Cupid as Career Killer

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Caught in a bad romance… Is love in the air at your workplace on and around Valentine’s Day? If so, remember this: It makes good career sense and common sense to proceed with caution when engaging in workplace romance. Employees should recall the age-old adage about the perils of mixing business with pleasure. see “Worrisome Workplaces” below).