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1. Asking for advice.

I hired a businesscoachseven years ago, and it helped me propel my company forward. As an entrepreneur, running a business feels like something you should be able to figure out on your own, but investing in a coach helped me raise the bar in every way. Not only was I able to shift my behaviors to identify andovercomeself-imposed roadblocks, but it allowed me to be more engaged and hold myselfaccountable." --Katie Conovitz, founder and CEO,TwelveNYC

2.Hiring for keeps.

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