6 Rules for Communicating With Executives

Lea McLeod | The Muse | 8/31/2023

The first time I made a presentation to an executive team, I quickly realized it wasn’t business as usual. There was a different energy in the room. It was intense, efficient, and expectant. No one …

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How to Boost Your Optimism

Jordan Stark | Next Step Partners

Let’s face it, the last several years have been difficult. Covid, and all of its knock-on effects, the climate crisis, culture wars, and concerns around AI have all made it difficult for many of us …

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10 Most Common Leadership Styles and Their Pros and Cons in 2023

Kat Boogaard | The Muse | 9/11/2023

When we think about different types of leaders, it’s tempting to group them into just two categories: good and bad. Maybe there was that former boss who made you feel supported and inspired. And maybe …

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Fall 2023 MIT Sandbox Innovation Fund Program – Application Open From Sept. 1 to Sept. 11

Did you know that MIT Sandbox provides funding and mentorship to help you explore your innovative idea as an entrepreneur?  Join us for the information session where you will learn more about the program and how Sandbox provides up to …

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Upcoming Event – Genesis Masterclass: Accelerate Your Organization’s Success

Are you making “big bets” on your most valuable leadership talent? Are you doing everything you can to ensure the people you place in critical roles and hire into senior positions are set up for success? Are you helping them …

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3 Steps to a Perfect Informational Interview

Lily Zhang | The Muse | 6/19/2020

Let’s say you managed the tricky process of asking for an informational interview (and yes, we’ve got tips for that, too) and have succeeded in arranging a meeting with an amazing contact.

What now? How …

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How to Ask for an Informational Interview (and Get a “Yes”)

Elliott Bell | The Muse | 12/31/2022

The informational interview is the secret tool everyone should have in their back pocket. A hybrid of an amazing networking opportunity, an info session, and a job interview, it can give anyone looking for a …

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What to Do When You Know You’re Smart, But Don’t Trust Yourself

Jordan Stark | Next Step Partners

Jane (not her real name) was a talented and high-achieving senior executive from a top business school. She was greatly respected by her peers and did excellent work. However, she constantly felt the need to …

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How To Use ChatGPT in Your Job Search

Greg Castro | Indeed | May 18, 2023

Technology changes how job seekers search, prepare and find jobs—and advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) will accelerate those changes. One of the latest advances in AI is ChatGPT, a large-language model from OpenAI, an …

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40+ Smart Questions to Ask at the End of Any Job Interview

Pamela Skillings | Big Interview

Asking smart questions at the end of an interview can really make it or break it for you — it will show you’re eager, engaged, and genuinely curious.

So, before you go with your initial impulse and …

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