by dankeelan | Aug 1, 2023 | Remote Work, Stories
In 2013 I moved from Portland, Oregon, to Aitutaki in the Cook Islands after college for four months to teach English. It’s a tiny island of about 2,000 people. Being alone without my friends or family gave me anxiety bad enough to turn to medication. However, I...
by dankeelan | Aug 1, 2023 | Finance, Tips
Are you a freelance designer looking to boost your savings? As an independent contractor, it’s important to take advantage of every opportunity to maximize your income and reduce your tax burden. While many freelancers are aware of common deductions such as office...
by dankeelan | Aug 1, 2023 | Featured, Tips
If you’re thinking of quitting a salaried position and going freelance instead, you’ll be in good company. More than 70 million Americans worked in a freelance capacity in 2022, according to Zippia, and it’s estimated that 36% of the U.S....
by dankeelan | Aug 1, 2023 | Featured, Remote Work
Remote work became possible long before the pandemic. Many employers resisted it on a hunch that employees working from home might spend too much of their workday watching Oprah and shopping on eBay. Then came COVID-19, which launched a vast, forced experiment in...
by dankeelan | Aug 1, 2023 | Coaching, Featured, Leadership
It’s not uncommon for managers to take a prescriptive approach to leadership by providing team members with specific instructions on how to accomplish tasks. Unfortunately, this can stifle creativity, limit growth and lead employees to grow dependent on their leader....
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