The Weekly Independent: June 28, 2021

Being a successful independent contractor or a Client of Choice isn’t just about doing the best work or having the best perks. It also means staying one step ahead of the curve. That’s why each week we bring you The Weekly Independent, a quick-hit digest of news of note from around the web.
- Impostor syndrome has the potential to damage your leadership brand. Jennifer Lemmert discusses this syndrome in detail and shares five ways on how to deal with it.
- The World Economic Forum shares insight on how automation and robots are changing the future of the workplace and explains why leaders should prepare for automation to maximize its benefits.
- The pandemic has brought the growth and acceptance of remote work for some organizations. Here are five tips on how to effectively manage remote independent professionals.
- Jack Kelley explores digital nomads, the fast-emerging trend of workers taking residence in other countries, and how a company has capitalized on this new trend.
- Laura Briggs shares four tips on how to run a freelancing business as a digital nomad.
- Word-of-mouth can be a powerful marketing tool for independent contractors. Follow these five tactics to get more client referrals and recommendations.
- Low employee engagement often leads to higher costs due to increased turnover or lack of productivity. Daniel Newman argues that employee engagement should be a priority for organizations in the future of work.
- There is always room for growth for any entrepreneur. Ashira Prossack gives out eight ways on how entrepreneurs can build their own successful businesses.
- Shama Hyder discusses how entrepreneurs should find ideal mentors as mentorship can serve as a great foundation for any business.
- Keep in mind these three tips on how to leverage your network and land new working opportunities.
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