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The Trend of Conscious Unbossing

“What’s the toughest part about being a manager?” he asked.

"Being a manager," I replied.

Anyone who’s led people knows: managing isn’t just a job. It’s an emotional, time-consuming second career layered on top of your 9-to-5.

And while I’ll forever love my brilliant, capable gals (shoutout to SNAC—I see you!), I can say with confidence: I don’t ever want to be a manager again. It’s a hard no for me, Dawg.

Turns out, I’m not alone, and it’s reshaping what leadership and the modern workplace really look like. 👀

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The Art of Cold Pitching

Wanna know the secret to bypassing the black hole that is the applicant tracking system?

🔥 Hot tip: It's part relationship building, part storytelling, and part courage.

When you stop relying on Easy Apply and start creating real connections, you're able to connect to opportunities that may not exist on a careers page.

Learn how below. 👇🏽

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The Great Lock-in

Is October the new January? This trend says yes, and honestly, I’m here for it. So, I’m taking that energy and locking into the world of LinkedIn posting (again)… but doing it in my favorite medium: video! Debs will be thrilled to know my degree from 20,000 years ago is finally earning its keep.

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