Bobbie Carlton

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Having an intern can help you knock some items off your to-do list, but it’s also a big management responsibility. You’re helping a new professional who is still in school or early in their career gain the skills (and potential connections) they need to succeed in the “real world.” A good internship experience equally benefits the intern, the supervisor and the company, so as the supervisor, you’ll want to do everything you can to provide a positive experience. To help your intern get the most out of their time with your company, try these tips from the members of Forbes Business Council.

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With so many event managers moving their live events online, you need to make your virtual events stand out. You don’t want to deliver just another ho-hum webinar where participants just sit there and watch. But what to do?

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After the excitement of the holiday season wears off, the winter season can feel near endless. Even if you don’t live somewhere with snow and below-freezing temperatures, the colder winter months often lead to a decrease in morale. Making the extra effort to keep everyone’s spirits up in the winter can have profound effects on your team’s productivity and overall satisfaction. That's why we asked Forbes Business Councilmembers to share how they boost their employee’s morale during the coldest months. Their best responses are below.

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Today, if you want to attract and retain customers, you’ll have to offer them something valuable. For instance, easily digestible content like podcasts and livestreams are great ways to raise awareness about your brand. However, you don’t want to be too salesy or promotional -- otherwise, you risk turning consumers off to your company altogether. If you want to start experimenting with these different types of marketing channels, you should make sure you’re following best brand practices. To help you, a panel of Forbes Business Council members shared the most effective ways to use podcasts, livestreams and similar media.

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Women and other underrepresented groups need access to the stage to advance their careers and their businesses. When this happens, world economies grow and we all benefit.

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The next time you consider an invitation to speak, don’t stop at the size of the room when you think about your potential audience. The potential scope and influence of your speech is infinitely broad and isn’t limited to those who hear your speech in person.

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While we spend a lot of time focusing on what speakers need to do to get onstage, this article is focused on what event managers need to do to deliver truly diverse and inclusive events.

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Most women don’t turn down speaking opportunities because they are shy or reluctant to self-promote. They turn down speaking engagements in larger percentages than men for some very valid reasons.