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I quit these 3 bad habits and it doubled my productivity

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Article by Ramit Sethi | Found on CNBC Let's start off with an uncomfortable truth: You don't need yet another New Year's resolution. If we're honest, didn't we do the same thing last year? What happened with "writing a blog post every…

25 Inspiring Entrepreneurs to Watch in 2017

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Article by Drew Hendricks | Found on INC.COM Every year I like to look for those amazing stories of entrepreneurs and companies that everyone should be watching. These are entrepreneurs that are changing the world for the better. Keep…

8 Steps to Building a Powerful Personal Brand That Will Change Your Life

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Article by John White | Featured on INC.COM Before I invested in my personal brand, I was in a field I no longer liked and working for a company that didn't listen to a single one of my ideas, EVER. I was in a major career slump, and I…

Year-end tax tips for charitable giving this holiday season

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Article by Jeff Brown | Featured on CNBC.com For most people, giving to charity is simply a matter of goodwill and generosity. But there are tax benefits, and they can be significant. Knowing how to get a tax deduction can allow you to give…
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4 Ways to Improve Your Strategic Thinking Skills

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Article by Nina Bowman | Featured on Harvard Business Review If you’ve ever received feedback that you “need to be more strategic,” you know how frustrating it can feel. To add insult to injury, the feedback rarely comes with any…

Donations To Randall Children's Hospital

For our annual toy drive Isler NW has donated $1,000 worth of toys to Randall Children's Hospital. This wish list consists of toys and supplies which can be enjoyed by hospitalized patients throughout the year. These items are used to stock…
The Evolving Independent Economy
6 Reasons to Get Better at Leading Meetings

6 Reasons to Get Better at Leading Meetings

By Paul Axtell | Article Featured on HBR.org Most people see meetings as a burden, a waste of time, or a general annoyance. But meetings aren’t going away. The good news is that leaders have the opportunity to significantly improve how…
A Simple Concept: Lead with a Vision

A Simple Concept: Lead with a Vision

Article by George E.L. Barbee | Featured on S + B When it comes to making lasting change in the world through business innovation, the simplest concepts are often the best. I have come to that conclusion after 45 years of work: on the client…
The Evolving Independent Economy

The Evolving Independent Economy

Article By Laura Tyson & Jacques Bughin | Featured on Project Syndicate Working full-time for a single employer is no longer the norm in advanced economies. Instead, millions of “independent workers” – self-employed, freelance, or…