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About this Series
Take a deep dive into how to launch your career by unpacking the often overlooked and under-taught soft skills critical to the success of every entrepreneur.The Latest
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Lauren Ottinger,
Intercom
Tania Abedian Coke,
TellUs
Meant to Be: Mentor & Mentee
Seek mentors who are a few steps ahead of you in their career. Build authentic relationships by exhibiting gratitude and curiosity about your mentor’s work.
Tina Seelig,
Stanford University
Never Miss an Opportunity to be Fabulous
Take every opportunity to be 1% better at something every day.
Juliet Rothenberg,
Google
Steve Garrity,
Hearsay Systems
Finding Your Superpower (Live)
Discover your superpower to unlock your potential in the workplace. Knowing what you excel at helps you develop your skills.
Tina Seelig,
Stanford University
Tip Your Hat to Your Team
Practice bringing unique perspectives to the table. A difference of opinion is often the key to successful teams.
Justin Rosenstein,
Asana
Elizabeth Weil,
137 Ventures
Hire Values: It Takes All Kinds
To build and support diverse teams, create a culture of open communication.
Tina Seelig,
Stanford University
The Dance of Negotiation
Negotiation can be learned through practice. Look for small ways to use your negotiating skills every day.
Andrew Scheuermann,
Arch Systems
Jessica Verrilli,
GV
It’s All Negotiable
In negotiations, knowledge is powerful. Do your research and prepare carefully.
Tina Seelig,
Stanford University
Seven Secrets for Successful Interviews
Own your story. Practice articulating how you've learned from the past.
Tess Hatch,
Bessemer Venture Partners
Joshua Reeves,
Gusto
The Art of the Interview
Arrive at job interviews early, prepared, and present. Make sure your questions convey sincere curiosity about the role and the person you’re talking to.
Kit Rodgers,
Rambus
Lauryn Isford,
Facebook
Playing the Power Game
Navigate office politics by learning what motivates your colleagues. Find opportunities to let each individual shine.
John Melas-Kyriazi,
Spark Capital
Konstantine Buhler,
Meritech Capital
The Upside of Endings
Avoid overcommitment. If you start feeling overwhelmed, learn to gracefully say “no.”
Tina Seelig,
Stanford University
The Upside of Quitting
Challenge your perspective. Reframe dead ends as data points.
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