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Managing yourself|Stop Relying on Others for Validation at Work
Managing yourself

Stop Relying on Others for Validation at Work

by Dina Denham Smith

January 15, 2025
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When you’re racking up wins, getting recognized, and growing professionally, work can boost confidence and well-being. But our workplaces can also be hotbeds for generating insecurity:

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