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How one woman went from making furniture to making bank
Ibukun Awosika had never worked in finance a day in her life but somehow managed to become a financial success. In fact, she has a degree in Chemistry and used to manufacture furniture for a living. So, how did a furniture maker land the position as first chairwoman in the history of Nigeria’s largest bank? It all…
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Dress For The Job You Want: Why the devil is in the details
“Dress for the job you want, instead of the job you have.” [lead_text] “The clothes make the man!” [/lead_text] We hear these and similar sentiments often, and seem to associate dressing better with doing better and achieving more in the workforce. But is there actually evidence that “dressing for success” works? How? Do certain clothes…
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Formula for Success: Myth or Reality?
The question of what allows a person to be successful is a question that has been asked of many people, who have sought the answer that would allow them a long, prosperous life. The answer is rarely simple, since what defines success is difficult to measure. Whether one talks about financial success or popularity or…