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The importance of confidence and the four keys to getting it

Jeff Hilimire

Anxious about a networking event coming up? At UNC-Charlotte, our coach Jim Boykin used to have us practice what he called “patterns&# over and over. Speak at dozens of events. And then practice some more. Worried about a big presentation you’re going to give? Rehearse in front of a mirror.

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Is social media good or bad for us? Yes.

Reid Hoffman

For example, in the past few years since Brexit, the US election, and other world-shaping events, people have argued that tech platforms like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube contribute to political turmoil throughout the world. There will be some new challenges in scale companies with network effects.