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During a recent speaking engagement, I posed the question, “Among the following factors, which do you believe plays the most pivotal role in achieving career or business success?” I presented the usual contenders: Intelligence, Creativity, Hard work, Networking, Talent, Perseverance, Leadership, and Execution. The resounding consensus from the audience was in favor of networking, with […]

The CEO of American Express, Steve Squeri, maintains grueling 17-hour workdays, which encompass tasks such as enjoying a Chopt salad for lunch at his desk each afternoon and dedicating three hours each night to respond to customer emails. Squeri’s day commences with him leaving home just 15 minutes after waking up at 5:45 a.m., as

Melba Mebane never envisioned retiring from the beloved department store where she dedicated 74 years of her life, but it all changed when her daily commute became an insurmountable ordeal. “When I entered the building, I placed my car keys on the table, glanced at my son, and simply declared, ‘I’m calling it quits,’” Mebane