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Chad Strickland

Chad Strickland

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4 Ways To Look For Culture Fit During Your Job Interview

There is no worse feeling than starting a new job and realizing almost immediately that it was a mistake. Accepting a role that isn't exactly what you expected is one thing, but even worse is realizing there's a poor culture fit, resulting from the company “faking

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Culture Milestones and How To Address Them

Building culture is often a matter of timing — that is, when to make certain decisions around people. When should you hire a full-time recruiter, purchase an HR system, and write down the critical components of your culture (your core values)? All of these decisions will significantly affect your current

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Fake It 'Til You Make It In Startup World, Until Somebody Gets Hurt

An interesting phenomenon in the startup world, and one that very few acknowledge, is the practice of “faking it until you make it (click for an unofficial definition)." This concept comes in varying levels— from modest “fake it” behavior, to outright blatant “fake it” swagger, and everything in between.

6 Advantages of Having a Mentor to Guide You Through Startup Life

6 Advantages of Having a Mentor to Guide You Through Startup Life

Having a mentor (or a whole bunch!) while building a company is essential. Surveys have shown that 70 percent of small businesses that receive mentorship survive past the first five years and 88 percent of those receiving mentorship say that mentorship is invaluable. A mentor can encompass several things in

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Why Failure Is NBD In Startup World

In nature, when you fail it has pretty bad consequences — you end up getting eaten by a tiger or some other predator. In the corporate world, “failure” is also typically associated with bad things — like losing your job. Especially as you rise higher and higher up the ranks, screw up

These Couples Power Atlanta's Tech Scene

These Couples Power Atlanta's Tech Scene

"Love what you do," may be the most commonly-offered piece of career advice the world over — and it's particularly critical in the startup or tech scene where long nights, weekend hours, and multiple rejections are the norm. But there's an added element when