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Airbnb’s Marisa Moret: “Why you should never be afraid or ashamed to advocate for yourself”

Thrive Global

She is recognized for her extensive network and her ability to connect people and build profitable relationships with diverse constituencies, including community groups, government officials and business leaders. If you aren’t advocating for yourself no one will know about your accomplishments. Thank you so much for doing this with us!

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Lexie Sims of The Good Board: “Provide health, including mental health and wellbeing programmes”

Thrive Global

As a part of our series about “How Diversity Can Increase a Company’s Bottom Line”, I had the pleasure of interviewing Lexie Sims. Lexie is Director of Executive Search and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Consulting at The Good Board. I was scheduled to attend a panel interview for a role with a Search firm.

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The Glass Ceiling

Thrive Global

The first time I was asked to deliver an address at a women’s network, it was on the topic of Glass Ceilings and the issues I had faced throughout my career in competing with men. Glass Ceiling: – noun: an unacknowledged barrier to advancement in a profession, especially affecting women and members of minorities.

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A Dedication to Kelly Buchanan Dunham

Thrive Global

Once upon a time, in the autumn of 1991, I was a young woman who was full of aspirations, vigour and lofty ambitions. Many had been taught by Kelly, and/or coached by her on the basketball courts. The other two programs I had also been accepted into were two year diploma programs.

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3 Reasons Physical Offices & Face-to-Face Meetings Are Not Going Away

Workplace Psychology

The traditional, physical office is not going away any time soon despite advances in technology allowing people to work remotely , either at a home office, coworking space, virtual office, or another remote location (such as a coffee shop, library, or bookstore). It is not enough to simply provide the necessary infrastructure and tools.

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“Make sure you are true to yourself”, With Douglas Brown and Carolynn Johnson of DiversityInc Media

Thrive Global

While working on my undergraduate degree, I worked with her full-time. He and his wife, of 30 plus years, attended the wedding. That I should include not only people who are subject matter experts and execute with precision in their chosen area of expertise, but to also include people I have long-term relationships with too.

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“The loudest marketer receives the most attention” with Tracy Cousineau

Thrive Global

Tracy Cousineau is co-founder of the #1 real estate team in the Atlanta metro area, ranked as the #12 fastest growing company, in Georgia by INC Magazine and a coach of real estate agents across the country. It literally was the sign I was seeking that maybe it was time for a change. The loudest marketer receives the most attention.