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Stop worrying about being liked

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Don’t forget the soft skills

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Becoming the best boss

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Make decisions in the present

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Be vulnerable

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Don’t mess with the bear: Stop with the sexism

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Christianity Today

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Christmas Memories

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Be vulnerable

Today I cried in front of my staff. Me, Kim Bode...queen of abrasive, broke down. Be vulnerable. The reason why isn't important, most of you will put the pieces together

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Don’t mess with the bear: Stop with the sexism

I've been running a business for around 13 years, if there is one thing I hate above all else it is the questions women are asked that no one would

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Christianity Today

I don't talk about my faith. I shouldn't be ashamed, but I am. I'm a progressive Christian, something that apparently goes against everything organized religion stands for and I openly

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Christmas Memories

I get such a f**king kick out of the holidays, it is nauseating. I don't know when this love of Christmas took over my life, as a little kid my

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Hi, I'm Kim!
Writer of musings.

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I own 8THIRTYFOUR Integrated Communications.

Located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We are an award-winning Communication Strategy, Digital, Social Media, Public Relations and Creative firm that is redefining how agencies do business.