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How to Win Meetings + Influence People

March 8, 2019 by Launch Youniversity Leave a Comment

Have you ever been in a meeting that could have been an email? How about a post-lunch, Friday afternoon meeting where it was clear that nobody felt like being there? What about a meeting where one person dominated the conversation with negativity?

Check, check, check.

Challenging meetings are a part of business. They’ve always been around; and until the day when Amazon robots start running the show (joking, kind of), they always will be. But what if we told you there’s one way you could make any meeting a productive one? Yes, any meeting! [Read more…] about How to Win Meetings + Influence People

Filed Under: Learning Tagged With: meetings, solutions-focused conversations

Why Your StartUp Should Have a Board of Advisors

March 5, 2019 by Launch Youniversity Leave a Comment

Your friends, family, and possibly peers or coworkers are a sounding board when you have important decisions to make. They are your people — they’re the ones who give you an outside perspective.

A board of advisors is the same thing for a business or organization. Simply put, an advisory board is an informal group of professionals who help you run your business better. [Read more…] about Why Your StartUp Should Have a Board of Advisors

Filed Under: Entrepreneurship, Learning Tagged With: advisors, board of advisors

30 Powerful Things You Can Do Right Now

February 8, 2019 by Launch Youniversity Leave a Comment

Sometimes goals, projects, and plans are so big and lofty that it’s hard to feel like we’re moving the needle on anything. Get your mind unstuck and refreshed with these 30 powerful things you can start and finish all in a few minutes. [Read more…] about 30 Powerful Things You Can Do Right Now

Filed Under: Learning Tagged With: powerful to dos, rituals

4 Ways to Prove You’re Ready for Advancement

February 5, 2019 by Launch Youniversity Leave a Comment

Ah, the fresh start of a new year. Whether or not you believe in resolutions, it’s hard not to dream and plan for all the things you want to accomplish over the next 12 months. According to Inc., in 2019, 16% of people want to find a new job this year, 32% of people want to earn more money, and 26% of people want to grow their skill set.

What does this mean for you? [Read more…] about 4 Ways to Prove You’re Ready for Advancement

Filed Under: Intrapreneurship, Learning Tagged With: advancement, killing it, personal brand, promotion, skill sets, value

3 Tips for Navigating Conflict

January 18, 2019 by Launch Youniversity Leave a Comment

Meaningful things in life require collaboration, and with collaboration comes a variety of people. When you have a diverse group of people, there will be different thoughts and opinions… and the perfect formula for conflict.

Conflict is nothing to fear if handled appropriately. As a matter of fact, no conflict is more concerning than disagreements here and there. So how do you use conflict to your advantage, deal with it effectively, and not undermine your position or progress? [Read more…] about 3 Tips for Navigating Conflict

Filed Under: Being a Leader, Learning Tagged With: conflict, different opinions, leadership, navigating conflict

How to Handle Feedback

January 15, 2019 by Launch Youniversity Leave a Comment

The word “no” has a negative connotation in every area of our lives. When we are told no, it offsets a series of emotions.

That emotional reaction is triggered by the amygdala part of our brain. This is the area of our brain that protects us from a perceived threat — our fight or flight response. Oddly enough, this is the same part of the brain that is triggered when we receive feedback. [Read more…] about How to Handle Feedback

Filed Under: Learning Tagged With: advice, feedback, providing feedback, receiving feedback

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