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My Journey as a Diverse Member of a Junior League

Austin Startup

Audrey Ring and Terri enjoying dinner during the December AJLI Board Meeting in Charlotte. It’s rare that I see people like me- that’s to say, black men and women- in leadership positions, and when I do, it’s exhilarating. Sandy was the most amazing sustaining advisor to me when I was the 80th Anniversary Event Chair.

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The importance of confidence and the four keys to getting it

Jeff Hilimire

Confidence can make the difference between a startup getting off the ground, getting that big promotion, or even meeting someone at a party. 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.

Georgia 63
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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. What these flames of outrage generally accomplish is setting our own house on fire.