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About Leslie Juvin

Born in Manilla, Philippines, Leslie Juvin has lived all over the world. She calls Annecy, France her home and has dedicated her life's work to helping people find passion and purpose in their work. She loves walking her two mutts, cooking enough food for left overs, collecting and sending postcards, reading 5 books at a time, stealing good pens, and writing notes in a bazillion notebooks. She's married to an athlete while her idea of outdoorsy is drinking champagne in the backyard.

Asking For A Raise: Give Me More Money Now!

You’re ready for a raise, but are you ready to ask for one? Find out how you can effectively ask for a raise. How Is Company Performance If your company managed to survive and thrive through the recession, then you … Continue reading

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What To Do When Work Makes You Sick And Depressed

Irregardless of our best intentions and no matter what we do to make our work relationships and product better, it just seems nothing is changing for the better. Sometimes, clients feel physically ill because of the abuse they experience at … Continue reading

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How To Keep Grounded

My mom, Marissa, is one of the most humble people I know. Maybe it’s because she lived in third world poverty in the Philippines until her 20s. Maybe it was because she raised four children with a disconnected husband. Maybe … Continue reading

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Give Your Tips: Making Tough Work Decisions

How do you make tough work decisions? Do you sleep on them? Do you need a few days? Are you the spur of a moment kind of person? Do you consult your spouse or mentor? Do you seek advice first? … Continue reading

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3 Ways To Stop Being A Control Freak

Everyone has had a control freak in the office. These people suck energy dry, deplete creatives of their creativity, and grate on every last nerve. Perhaps you’ve been called a control freak. 1) You Don’t Have To Have All The … Continue reading

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Netflix Solves Vacation Problem: Vacation Whenever You Want

Daniel Pink wrote for the Telegraph.cu.uk Netflix’s solution to tricky company vacation policy by creating a no-policy, policy. Pink writes that Netflix had a traditional vacation policy, but it was too tricky to manage. Employees countered that they spent nights … Continue reading

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Easy To Assemble Television Series – Good For Business?

I love Ikea. When I moved to France and got settled in our home, we took a big truck rental, drove to Grenoble, and bought an entire home’s worth of furniture and home accessories all in one stop for less … Continue reading

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Creative Self Promotion: Ecological Business Cards

Check out this nothing new but a creative, affordable, and simple method of getting yourself remembered. Agency: Fischer Portugal, Lisbon Creative Director: Diogo Mello Art Director: Marco Martins Copywriter: Rafael Pitanguy Image Source Source:

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Job Search Humor: Truth About Resume Writing

Just one more reason to hire me to do your resume. Photo Source

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When Expectations Get You Down

Planning your career isn’t easy. Walking into an interview or networking meeting nervous about the outcome brings all sorts of negative emotions. Facing rejection or unexpected circumstances that take you two steps backward can also get you down. What is … Continue reading

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