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The Genealogy of Success

by Tamsen McMahon View Comments

Each one of us has gotten ourselves wherever we are. Yes, you’re responsible for every action you take. Yes, you’re responsible for every reaction you have. And yes, your success (or lack thereof) is yours.
But you may ask yourself, well, how did I get here?
I know one thing: you didn’t do it alone.
You are the [...]

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Laugh At Yourself, But Take It Easy

by Amber Naslund View Comments

Making a few jokes at your own expense can be fun. It can break the ice with new acquaintances, get a chuckle from the crowd, show that you don’t take yourself too seriously, all of which can be good things.
Except when they’re not.
There’s a point where self-deprecating humor goes too far, and starts feeling [...]

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How To Be An Expert Without Being An Ass

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I know many of you hate the term “expert”. But we all strive to excel at something, and be perceived as doing so. The trick is how you demonstrate expertise and accomplishment without being christened with titles like “douchebag”. If you’re good at what you do, there are ways to communicate and exemplify your good [...]

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Amber Naslund

Amber Naslund is a communications and business strategist and the Director of Community for Radian6. She's a writer, professional speaker, community and social media strategist, and has worked with businesses of all sizes to solve business problems through better communication.

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Tamsen S. McMahon

Tamsen McMahon is a communications and branding strategist who consults, writes, and speaks in service of helping people and organizations make change happen. She’s the Director of Digital and Strategic Initiatives at Sametz Blackstone Associates, and (somewhat randomly) a Weight Watchers leader.

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