Whitney Kippes
A Letter to My Future Self
Whitney from December 2020 here! I'm writing this post right before I go on my holiday break and thought it would be fun to schedule this...
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SJ Baublitz
- Oct 19, 2021
- 5 min
Burnout-Reducing Practices to Introduce to Your Whole Team
To advance our Bid Boss mission to avoid burnout, I try to keep current on reading, podcasts, and training on sustainable work practices...
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Whitney Kippes
- Sep 14, 2021
- 3 min
To Mentor or To Mentee?
Take a moment to think back in your career. Are you ready to become a mentor for others entering global development?
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Whitney Kippes
- Jul 13, 2021
- 4 min
Managing from the Middle
Middle management - or the "messy middle" puts you into a position of constantly shape shifting, managing upstream relationships...
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Whitney Kippes
- Jun 8, 2021
- 2 min
Advocating for Your Professional Goals
When you find yourself needing professional development, a lot of folks' inclination is just to sign up for a course and pay out of pocket
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Whitney Kippes
- May 25, 2021
- 4 min
Visualize A Boundary
We're all entitled to set boundaries. Whether it's protecting what is important to you, or keeping stresses at bay
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Whitney Kippes
- May 11, 2021
- 2 min
Working Smarter, Not Harder
We've all heard the saying right? "Work smarter, not harder." But what does it really mean? And how can we really work smarter without...
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Whitney Kippes
- Apr 13, 2021
- 2 min
Navigating boundaries (while traveling)
For a lot of us, part of the draw of a career in international development may have been the chance to see the world. But how do you...
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Whitney Kippes
- Mar 9, 2021
- 2 min
5 Great Reads on Managing Up
No one is going to get through a year of work in business development without hearing the phrase "managing up." But what does that mean?...
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Whitney Kippes
- Feb 9, 2021
- 5 min
Seven common issues draining your efficiency
Especially this past year, work is both physically and emotionally draining. There's too much to do and not enough time to do it. Many...
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Whitney Kippes
- Jan 26, 2021
- 3 min
Sharing My 2021 Goals
Ready to know what my goals are for this year??? Considering I set my 2020 goals before we knew what a complete chaos machine the year...
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Whitney Kippes
- Jan 12, 2021
- 4 min
Reaching Your 2021 Goals
If there was anything 2020 taught us, it's that goals can stand to be changed. With a whole year of flux and change and moderate chaos...
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Whitney Kippes
- Jul 14, 2020
- 4 min
Pushing a proposal from good to great
I love writing proposals. Like true, true love it. I really have a hard time expressing just how much I love crafting the perfect...
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SJ Baublitz
- May 13, 2020
- 4 min
Taking a More Mindful Break
Quarantining might have reduced our commute times, but despite this, and despite the increased family care hours many workers are putting...
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Whitney Kippes
- Mar 17, 2020
- 2 min
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There’s no time like the present to start investing in yourself. Take your first step with the Bid Boss Emerging Leaders Program. The Bid...
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Whitney Kippes
- Mar 3, 2020
- 3 min
Managing with No Power
The role of business development is continuously one of trying to manage people who don’t report to you. Whether you are a proposal...
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Whitney Kippes
- Feb 18, 2020
- 3 min
Girl. Double It. Now.
By the end of this post you're either going to think I'm very smart or a horrible business person. Maybe both. Regardless of your...
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SJ Baublitz
- Jan 7, 2020
- 2 min
5 Disasters Your Go/No Go Process Should be Helping You Avoid
We’ve all been there. Working on the proposal you know you should not be spending time on. Organizations waste hours of staff time and...
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Whitney Kippes
- Dec 3, 2019
- 5 min
Scheduling time off
As we get into this holiday season, I’m here to remind you that scheduling time off (and self care) is your easiest path toward a...
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SJ Baublitz
- Nov 27, 2019
- 1 min
Cultivating Thankfulness
Proposal timelines don't always bow to the U.S. holiday calendar and this year appears to be no exception. Friends and clients I spoke to...
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