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My first “job” was in the 1960s as a part-time waitress in my hometown while I was in high school. I earned one dollar an hour and thought I had it made! Since then, I have worked in government, private...
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Success in the Work World
Retirement Thoughts
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Business Pros and Cons
The Family Operation
Return to Work
Three Key Concepts
I Want to Do What You Do
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Lessons I Learned As a Business Owner
It's A Different World
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November 26, 2020 Dr. Linda HancockRetirement Thoughts
Read nowI am way beyond the magic number that is generally considered retirement age. Often people ask me why I continue to work. There isn’t just one answer to that question. You may want to consider the following ideas when you...
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**March 7, 2020 Dr. Linda HancockBreaking Promises Can Hurt Your Business
Read nowYour reputation is based on the things that you say and the things that you do. Granted, there might be other people who say negative things about you, but, in time, the truth always comes out. Sometimes people hurt their...
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**February 4, 2018 Dr. Linda HancockBusiness Pros and Cons
Read nowSo many people have a dream of having their own business. They focus on benefits that they could enjoy including freedom to choose schedule, pride of ownership and hopefully large profits. Unfortunately, according to Innovation, Science and Economic Development in...
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June 12, 2017 Dr. Linda HancockThe Family Operation
Read nowI have a lot of clients who come to see me because of problems arise when family members work together in businesses or farming operations. This is an area that I can relate to as I have three children, all...
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May 29, 2016 Dr. Linda HancockReturn to Work
Read nowResearch indicates that the longer someone is off work, the harder it is to go back to it. There are very good reasons why people might have to take a leave of absence but when it comes right down to...
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February 1, 2016 Dr. Linda HancockThree Key Concepts
Read nowIt was several years ago that I had a wonderful conversation with my friend's husband. He had taken a number of training courses through his employer and was willing to share some of the things that he had learned. I...
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**February 1, 2016 Dr. Linda HancockI Want to Do What You Do
Read nowOften, I hear from students or community members who state that they want to become a psychologist. They are usually quite surprised to find out what they would need to do in order to obtain a license to practice. February...
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**July 12, 2015 Dr. Linda HancockDouble Double
Read nowTim Horton was a Canadian Hockey player who was looking for a second income in the 1960s. He needed enough flexibility to allow him to continue his hockey career. As a result, he tried selling cars and then, when encouraged...
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**August 3, 2014 Dr. Linda HancockLessons I Learned As a Business Owner
Read nowMany people believe that all it takes to be successful is to get a degree. Not true! If you are going to operate a private practice as a professional you need to learn some basic business principles. Following are some...
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August 3, 2014 Dr. Linda HancockIt's A Different World
Read nowIt can be very annoying for people who have a good work ethic to find themselves in an environment where the rules seem to have changed. Each week I hear people complain about the differences between the way that they...
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July 2, 2014 Dr. Linda HancockThe Psychology of Marketing
Read nowMy daughter and I are leaving for England in early September. We have therefore been preparing an itinerary and booking accommodations for the trip. Because of the distance, we are using the internet to do much of the research. Some...
