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should I wear a Halloween costume my first week on the job, losing a best friend over a job, and more

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If you want a compromise, though, you could go with a small prop or accessory, and save the full outfit for next year. Should I wear a Halloween costume my first week at a new job? I start a new job the week of Halloween and would love to wear a costume to work on Halloween, which I could not do at my old job.

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Les Strech of Thrive Senior Living: “That “never quit” mindset has paid off over and over again as the risks”

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I think the responsible way to approach the tension around the risk of winning or failing is to make sure that you’ve done everything possible to measure the risk, fully knowing that any risk worth taking will not offer you all of the facts. As a part of our series about business leaders who are shaking things up in their industry Les Strech.

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Ryan Novak of Chocolate Pizza Company: “Succeed first, expand later”

Thrive Global

What were your early inspirations that set you off on your particular journey? Succeed first, expand later. As your company changes, so do the supporting players. The view from the summit is impressive; so are the storms. Enjoy more sunsets?—?find find your balance. Can you tell us a bit about your ‘backstory’ and how you grew up?

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“In this industry women actually have a big advantage” With Jason Hartman & Vicky Schiff

Thrive Global

Learn and move on. Frankly, I think women have it easier. I was just at a conference where 100–200 people were standing around in an open area and everyone was in dark or blue suits or blazers except the dozen women in the room, who really stood out. The man I was talking to was making fun of himself and how he just blended in. Be objective.

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Sondra Radcliffe: “Become so confident in who you are that no one’s opinion, rejection, or behavior can rock you”

Thrive Global

I am naturally curious, passionate about continuously learning and don’t shy away from hard things so I’ve generally been able to position myself to take advantage of opportunities when they come along and it’s been a great ride so far. …The work environment will likely change as well. Sondra is also a busy mom of four children.

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Gail Trauco: “Learn to tell “your” story”

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Learn to tell “your” story and how it impacts what you do today. I learned to “feel the heal” from childhood trauma and developed a “survival” skillset. Her Medical Bill 911 online course and book are helping American consumers around the country get out of spiraling medical debt. We grew our own food and raised our own animals.

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Gail Trauco: “Sleep 8 hours daily”

Thrive Global

Her Medical Bill 911 online course and book are helping American consumers around the country get out of spiraling medical debt. When I first started my business, I would sit at the back of the room in meetings. It was when I moved to the “front of the room” and started “speaking” up that it started to flourish.