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How To Say No & Feel Good About It!

Learning to say no is an important part of making sure you don’t spread yourself too thin. However, setting boundaries can be difficult if you are afraid you will hurt business or personal relationships. So here are some ways to say no that won’t leave you...

How Good Managers Keep Their Projects Moving & On Track!

Like any good plan in business, in order to keep projects on track, good managers have to think ahead. If you have action plans in place, keep communication open and assess progress regularly, you can keep projects running smoothly and on schedule. Here’s how:...

Get to know your Chicago, Illinois & Grand Rapids, Michigan City Forums Chair – Chris Scherer!

Looking back really helps to gain perspective. In writing this, it occurred to me that my unique experiences prepared me for where I am today: helping leaders (1st and 2nd in command) get control of their business and, ultimately, life. Once upon a time, I was one of...

Get to know your Reston, Virginia & Washington DC City Forums Chair – Gabe Muller!

Hey Hey, My name is Gabriel Joseph Muller, but that’s what my mom called me when I was in trouble as a kid. You can call me Gabe! Most coffee shop baristas call me “Gab” though. So, it’s really your call. I currently find myself living and...

Get to know one of your San Francisco City Forums Chair – John Hittler!

My Educational Journey I met my first wife on the first day of orientation at a liberal arts college in Southwest Michigan. We both felt completely out of place, so we decided to get medically excused from school with fake medical excuses from a local clinic. We got...