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How to Balance Tech and Humanity To Cultivate Connections in Business

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Interacting with coworkers and industry peers through social gatherings, mentorship programs, or online communities can also help you develop relationships that will benefit you professionally and personally. So, how can we minimize the impact of technology to promote more interpersonal connections?

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Why self-care is important for entrepreneurs

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Negative attitudes to coworkers or family. Negative attitudes to coworkers or family. By exercising, practicing mindfulness, taking regular breaks and vacations, focusing on your sleep and developing your support network, you are taking steps to be more productive and excited about your periods of hard work. By Jewelle Saunders.

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Sustainable Work: ESHIP Goal 7

Ecosystem Builder Hub

In this void, they must often rely on their instincts, personal support systems, and ad hoc revenue streams. In this void, they must often rely on their instincts, personal support systems, and ad hoc revenue streams. The vast majority of the people we support cannot afford services. Voices from the field. Metro Area.

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Introducing CO.STARTERS in New Kensington, PA

Forward Cities

Across the country, community-led revitalization is gaining momentum; residents are helping to turn declining downtowns into models of growth and opportunity by supporting their home-grown microbusinesses. Known as the “Aluminium City” during New Kensington’s post-WWI economic heydays , the aluminum-giant Alcoa was the major local employer.

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7 Resources to Help You Find a Mentor Today

Smart Hustle Magazine

Maybe you have a coworker, or someone higher up in your organization, who you admire professionally that you can approach. . According to Forbes, Mogul “Leverages technology to connect women and [encourages] them to learn from each other as well as support themselves.” But, where you do you start? . Ask Someone You Know.

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How VC Fundraising Favors White Men

This is going to be BIG.

Last week, on Martin Luther King Day, I decided that instead of saying something in my weekly newsletter , I would do the opposite--I would listen. I asked, "What is your experience of being be black in tech today and what can allies do to improve it?" I will not, however, tolerate hate in anyone's direction. Ducks head.] Ok, let's dive in.

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Software Engineer Turned Youtuber – Jarvis Johnson

Y Combinator

00:00 – Jarvis’ intro. 00:30 – Where his videos first got traction. 1:10 – Being part of the software industry while critiquing it. 3:45 – How he got into programming. 6:10 – Moving to California. 7:30 – Interning at Google then Yelp. 9:00 – Interviewing multiple times at the same company. Google Play.