“It’s not the destination, it’s the journey.” Ralph Waldo Emerson Why Are Goals Important It sounds simple, but goals help you achieve things. They give you a focus, a direction, a vision of how you want your life to be. They can be larger, like finding a job you’re passionate about. Or they can be […]
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My business partner, Foram, and I started ALV with a modest investment of $8k each. Six years, a pandemic and many pivots later, we are still going strong, and bootstrapping our way to success. As I’ve reflected on what’s gotten us here and what will enable us to get to the next level, I keep […]
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When we begin anything new, it can be scary. Question after question may swarm in our minds until we find ourselves doubting if we can actually do it. This is definitely the case when we become a manager for the first time. By intentionally leading with purpose, you can be a successful leader and gain […]
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Now that you are in charge, the staff is looking to you to make great things happen, and yet as a new manager, you are just trying to remember to turn right for the breakroom and left for the restroom! There is so much to do. Even the first staff meeting is overwhelming because you […]
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(Spoiler alert: Take ONE STEP forward today, even if you don’t feel ready) Recently, I’ve been fascinated with the work of James Clear, in Atomic Habits. There is one quote, which I love (and I’m paraphrasing), but he tells Brene Brown in a podcast: “We are an Ironman nation… not content with just walking or […]
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4 Tips to Effectively Receiving Feedback How to Effectively Receive Feedback: One of the biggest challenges leaders face is that they aren’t equipped with the tools to effectively deliver feedback. Therefore, when feedback comes our way, we don’t always know how to receive it. This misstep creates a loop that negatively impacts team development. Leaders […]
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5 Things To Do Now Instead of Quitting Your Job By now, you’ve probably heard of The Great Resignation – 33 million Americans quit their job since the spring of 2021. However, this doesn’t mean everyone quit their jobs to go live off the grid and never work again. The reality is, most of us […]
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We are proud to be a Chicago-based company. We believe in our city and we love to support and partner with local businesses as they embark on their journeys of growth. Which is why we’re thrilled to see one of our partners, project44 raising capital to continue expanding their reach! They have been recognized as […]
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I am a voracious reader. Yet, this past year has left me drained of energy to tackle a larger book with lots of “meat”. I found myself gravitating toward fluffy, feel-good stories. This left me with a hole in my learning cycle , as I am typically a large consumer of professional and personal skill […]
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2020 showed us that remote work is no longer a future fantasy, but a legitimate work style. 2021 is being referred to as “The Great Resignation” as more and more workers are looking to leave their current employment, looking for something different. As we approach Fall 2021, many workers are being asked to participate in […]
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