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MichaelSunnarborg / November 25, 2019
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It was another busy afternoon at my favorite local Panera Bread, where a handful of other fellow entrepreneurs, side-giggers, and I hold our “office hours” during the week. Then while glancing at the front door, I spotted the former...
MichaelSunnarborg / October 30, 2019
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“I should’ve jumped at the chance when I had it.” “I can’t believe I messed the whole thing up.” “It should’ve never happened. I wish I would’ve known better.” Ever say these to yourself? So have I. In the...
MichaelSunnarborg / September 17, 2019
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Networking: Some love it; some hate it. Personally, I think it’s the word “networking” that turns people off, but either way, don’t underestimate the importance of intentionally meeting new people on a regular basis. In fact, networking is an...
MichaelSunnarborg / August 19, 2019
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It’s Tuesday, you’ve just arrived at your local Panera Bread, and you’re excited to finally meet face-to-face with a new connection from LinkedIn. “Hello!” “Hello! Nice to finally meet you.” “You, too! So let me tell you a little...
MichaelSunnarborg / July 23, 2019
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Distracted enough? I thought so. Seriously. With the onslaught of information, links, videos, emails, text messages, and everyone competing for our attention, we’re lucky if we can get through our to-do lists each day. Maybe it’s just me, but...
MichaelSunnarborg / July 01, 2019
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There’s a negative misconception that focusing on oneself is selfish. But being selfish is not only good—it’s essential. For the record, the suffix “ish” means “belonging to.” The word “selfish” literally means “belonging to self”; there is no negative...
MichaelSunnarborg / June 28, 2019
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As I was organizing my desk the other day, I heard the words of my Dad telling me, “Keep a clean work area.” And even though I still see my Father on a regular basis, many of his words...
MichaelSunnarborg / May 28, 2019
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The #MeToo campaign has brought the darkness of sexual harassment and assault into the light of society. It has allowed long-held secrets to be revealed and has created a platform for people to be heard, acknowledged, and healed. It...
MichaelSunnarborg / April 22, 2019
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You know you’ve made it big when your name becomes a verb. Taking after other bodacious brands like Google, Photoshop, and Uber, Marie Kondo—the best-selling master of tidying up your life—has now officially achieved verb status. The water cooler...
MichaelSunnarborg / March 26, 2019
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“I really thought I was over it. I mean, it’s been six months already—so why am I still so angry?” This was how our conversation started last week. My client had been laid off from her job of 15...