Category: Success

Success Interviews & Success focused blog posts from Chris Dessi

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Happiness
Health & Wellness
Life
Success
The Ten-Year Rule: A Decade-by-Decade Guide to Reevaluating Your Life

I’m back with something a little different but incredibly impactful. I recently read this eye-opening piece on Psychology Today about the concept of reevaluating your life every ten years—aptly dubbed as the “Ten-Year Rule.” It got me thinking. In a world where we’re often hyper-focused on the immediate goals, how often do we stop and […]

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Business
Career
Company Culture
Entrepreneurship
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Success
Why Executives from Large Companies Fail at Startups: Lessons Learned from the Trenches

You may assume that an executive with years of experience leading a large corporation will thrive in the startup world. Well, not always. Despite their past achievements, executives from large companies often face unexpected challenges when transitioning to startups. Executives from large companies may struggle in the startup environment and share valuable lessons learned from […]

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Career
Company Culture
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Leadership
Success
7 Surefire Ways to Stop Small Problems from Killing Your Business

I’m 5 weeks into an MIT Sloan School of Management Certificate course called Leading Organizations for High-Velocity Performance. This week’s module addressed how small problems can easily become big ones if left unaddressed. But with the right mindset and approach, you can effectively prevent them from escalating.

Here are a few strategies I learned about, and that you can use to stop small problems from becoming big ones:

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Remarkable
Success
7 Powerful Benefits of Having A Growth Mindset

Having a growth mindset can help individuals to set more ambitious goals for themselves and to pursue more challenging opportunities. It can also help to develop the skills and knowledge needed for career and professional advancement.

In summary, having a growth mindset can help individuals and organizations to improve their performance, achieve greater success, and foster a positive and productive environment

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Happiness
Success
The Most Powerful Way to Break A Bad Habit

Breaking a habit can be a difficult and frustrating process. Whether it’s smoking, overeating, or procrastinating, old habits die hard. However, what if I told you that breaking a habit isn’t the solution? Instead, the key is to replace the habit.

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Career
Leadership
Success
10 Remarkable Ways An Executive Coach Will Positively Impact Your Career Today

Hiring an executive coach can be a wise investment in your personal and professional growth. By working with a coach, you can develop the skills you need to advance in your career, achieve your goals, and find greater satisfaction in your work. If you’re looking to take your career to the next level, consider working with an executive coach today.

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Leadership
Success
An Astonishing Harvard Study Exposes Why Some People Are More Productive Than Others

If you’re looking to boost your productivity and accomplish more each day, you’re not alone. According to a recent survey conducted by Harvard Business Review (HBR), nearly 20,000 professionals from six continents are interested in improving their productivity habits. For me, I can easily say that productive days are the most fulfilling days.

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4 Simple Ways To Be More Confident In Yourself

Confidence is an important quality that can help you achieve your goals and live a happier, more fulfilling life. By setting realistic goals, practicing self-care, surrounding yourself with positive people, accepting compliments, and focusing on the positive, you can boost your confidence and feel good about yourself.

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