Let’s start with a bold statement: Money talks. And in business, it yells, waves its arms, and occasionally flips a table. While it’s true that great company culture, career growth, and unlimited PTO matter, let’s not kid ourselves—compensation is the foundation of any job offer. Try paying your rent with "good vibes" and see how far that gets you.

The holiday season might bring visions of sugar plums and gingerbread lattes, but for leaders, it’s also the perfect time to rev up networking and business development. Here’s why you should send your team out to network even if it’s cold outside

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