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Becoming a Student of Leadership – Making Leadership a Practice, by Jeffrey Page

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If EVER there was a book excerpt MADE for our blog, THIS IS IT! AND Jeff mentions CLUCKSTERS and CHICKENS!! What could be MORE scrappy??!! Enjoy scrappy gal pals! – Kimberly

About the Book

Becoming a Student of Leadership – Making Leadership a Practice is a book about leadership in the broadest sense of the word. It asserts that we all serve as leaders in some way, and we need to become students of leadership to learn how best to lead from our various positions within an organization. As students, we must practice with a drive to continually improve and with the humility to know that we’ll never be finished learning. The most effective leaders spend less time trying to prove what they know and more time creating opportunities for everyone to learn.

The book is written as a series of stories, meditations, and essays about various aspects of leadership including the influence of ego, the importance of humility, the power of radical candor, and the ability to address adversity with generosity and an assumption of positive intent. Many of the pieces present stories about Jeff’s work and life experiences — and often about his mistakes and shortcomings — that led him to revelations about how to become a better leader.

Book Excerpt

Jeff felt the following excerpt of “Becoming a Student of Leadership” might resonate with readers of the “Scrappy Women” blog – and not only because of the word “scrappy” is in the title. As you will see in the excerpt below, Jeff and his wife Lisa admire and applaud the scrappiness of daughter Nicole…

Get Scrappy

When my wife Lisa and I think of our daughter Nicole, there’s one word that usually comes to mind: “Scrappy.”

Describing Nicole as scrappy is an expression of our fondness and admiration for her bold and determined, go-getter attitude. We don’t think of the word’s more quarrelsome connotations. If anything, Nicole is conflict-averse.Continue reading→

Residential IPs Help You to Ensure Unbiased Data and to Stay Competitive

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Contributed article in our business series. Enjoy! – Kimberly

An IP address can be compared to your regular address, but it is a virtual one. Each time you send a request to a web resource, it receives your IP. Do you know what information can be extracted from an IP? First of all, it is possible to extract your phone number and email. And from those one can extract name, country, birthdate, addresses that are in association etc.

There are different kinds of IPs: data center, mobile, residential, shared, rotated etc. They are called proxies. They act as an intermediate between you and your destination site and were created to mask your real IP. If you go with a residential IP as your proxy when surfing the Web in your residence, your real address will be hidden halfway to the destination site. The destination resource will see a completely new residential address.

Residential Proxies. Peculiarities

Residential accommodation reassigns requests that enter the Web from your device to a pool of residential addresses around the world. Thankfully to this it is possible to target not only up to the country, but even up to the city (if the service you have chosen is a quality service). The best services allow targeting even up to the mobile operator.Continue reading→

5 Tech Innovations That Could Influence Job Availability

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Contributed article in our business series. Enjoy! – Kimberly

Are you currently looking for a job in the emerging tech industry? There are many new positions that are opening up as you read this. Many of these have only become available in the course of the past decade due to massive tech upgrades. Here are the 5 biggest tech innovations that will influence the type of jobs you can apply for.

LBO Crystals

It’s a good idea to look for places that offer you the chance to buy lithium tri-borate (LBO) crystals. These crystals are being used in a wide variety of applications all over the world. Having access to a fresh source of them could be your ticket to employment in a large number of future settings. The time to familiarize yourself with their usage is now.

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Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) tech is being used at every level of the industry. You can make use of it to broaden your own employment potential. This includes everything from delivery drones to automated vehicles. You can get ahead of the curve by getting familiar with AI and its various uses. Doing so will be the key to long employment.

AI is a sector of the tech industry that is slated to become a permanent fixture. It refers to the automation of tasks that were formerly performed by human workers. But because it requires planning, design, and supervision, AI will always be a lucrative field to work in. Becoming an AI expert will give you a long and lucrative career.

5G Technology

One of the biggest boosts to the industry has come in the form of 5G technology. This is a major innovation that has seen a massive expansion in wireless capacity. Being able to download data at top speed has changed the face of the world wide web. It has also created a massive potential for new employment in a wide variety of positions.

Driverless Vehicles

One of the most welcome innovations is one that has been in the public imagination almost as long as the automobile itself. This is the potential to finally create a vehicle that will be fully autonomous.

The potential for driverless vehicles is coming to fruition in the 21st century. This is a field that is sure to create employment. With the right set of qualifications, you can easily find a place in this industry. You can earn a great living while evolving this project.

Edge Computing

Another huge innovation is one that is closing the gap between data storage and the average length of computing. Edge computing is speeding things up to the point where you are through with a basic task almost as soon as you start. The convenience that edge computing brings gives business owners a whole new level of efficiency.

As a potential employee in the tech industry, you’ll want to jump on this trend. You can soon be designing new programs that bring edge computing to an even greater level of efficiency. You can also work on enhancing the security features that keep edge computing safe. This will guarantee a career that is long, enjoyable, and profitable.

Tech Trends Open Up the Job Market

These and many other new tech trends are opening up whole new areas of potential employment all around the world. The job market is changing at a rapid rate due to these major innovations. As a job seeker, it will be up to you to do all in your power to spot these trends. They will be the ones that can pave your own road to success.

Author: Victoria Smith. Victoria is a freelance writer who specialized in business and finance, with a passion for cooking and wellness. She lives in Austin, TX where she is currently working towards her MBA. Online Writing Services

Essential Services for Non Profit Associations [A Guide]

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You’ve most likely heard the terms “charity”, “non-profit”, and even “not-for-profit” used for associations and organizations that support social, environmental, and sometimes, political causes. But all three terms refer to different kinds of entities.

However, the focus of this article is to explain what non-profit associations do, their essential services and how they differ from charities.

What is a Non-Profit Organisation?

A non-profit or not-for-profit organization is a tax-exempt entity that is organized to achieve mutual or public benefits that do not include generating profits for members of the board, owners, or investors.Continue reading→

8 Benefits of Having a Kredittkort in Norge

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Have you ever considered getting a credit card? Even though many finance experts advise individuals against using such cards, these payment options can provide endless benefits as long as people use them responsibly. 

Credit cards offer bonus opportunities, reward points, fraud protection, price protection, grace periods, purchase protection, etc. Cardholders are allowed to make purchases even when having no money. Therefore, one should be responsible when spending in order not to end up in debts. 

Grace periods and protection programs vary across card issuers but most of them aim to protect cardholders.

Learn more about the remarkable benefits of using such a payment option in Norway.

Bonus opportunities

Many individuals prefer credit over debit cards because of the bonus opportunities the former provide. Applicants who have recently opened an account are capable of earning one-time bonuses in the course of the first couple of months. Nevertheless, these bonuses aren’t given to all applicants; only to those whose scores are solid. Continue reading→

Reasons Why Water Coolers for The Office Are the Best Idea

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Dehydration is a common symptom for people who are working in offices. Without enough of this liquid the body can’t function the way it should and the chances of making mistakes will increase dramatically. Water is very healthy and beneficial to your body. Read more about why water is so important to a human’s health here: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/7-health-benefits-of-water. 

Why Should a Person Drink This Natural Fluid at Work?

There are several reasons why staying hydrated at work is incredibly important. Here are a few of the main reasons why: 

AN INCREASE IN ENERGY

As you start drinking more of this natural liquid the nutrients in the brain can move to the rest of the body faster. This causes the body to get more energy and get the job done faster and more effectively. Continue reading→

3 Ways to Inspire and Engage Your Audience

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Contributed article in our business series. Enjoy! – KimberlyYou can market your business all day, but if you’re sending your audience to snoozy town, then nobody will be going anywhere fast. 

Let’s face it: business can be boring! Say it aloud and remove its power over you! There is a lot about corporations and jobs that are just truly mind-numbingly dull, and it’s to be expected to a degree here and there. 

What’s not okay, though, is this consensus leaking through to your target audience. They need to be inspired, engaged, and ready to purchase, thinking you’re the best thing since sliced bread wherever possible. 

Therefore, here are 3 ways to inspire and engage your audience. Continue reading→

What to Know About Working Overseas for the Long-Term

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Contributed article in our business series. Enjoy! – Kimberly

There are few life events more exciting, stressful and potentially rewarding than starting a new career in a different part of the world. The thrill of exploring new locales, meeting different people and finding out about the unique elements of different cultures, cuisines and continents is very alluring.

However, leaving your home and starting over elsewhere can be quite challenging, both mentally and logistically. From relocating your possessions and securing a residence to making new friends and juggling legal concerns, there is much to consider when moving internationally.

Here are some key points you need to know about how daily life will change when working overseas for the long-term.Continue reading→