Influence, as defined is the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something, or the effect itself. Maybe you remember as a child being asked the question: “What do you want to be when you grow up?”. I wanted to be a teacher while my friends chose careers […]
I recently asked one of my LinkedIn connections how I can help him achieve his career goals…he told me to keep writing. So, Greg, this one is for you. Have you ever started a job and said to yourself those notorious words: “I’ll start here, and just work my way up.” Sounds good, Right? …Until […]
When I begin my leadership coaching sessions, I always ask my clients….”What do you want your legacy to be?” 💫 I’ve found that when we have not made it our life’s work to have understanding and appreciation of our inheritance, we are doing the world a disservice. We must be WILLING to plant seeds back […]
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Today’s tip: G – Go and find someone in need I – Inspire others V – Volunteer your time & advice E – Educate & Empower people So today on my periscope, I shared my thoughts on careers and how to build your brand. If you haven’t already, head on over and catch it while […]
*This article was also posted on LinkedInPulse. You can find it here. Today.com released an article today on the benefits of a 32-hour work week in an interview with Ryan Carson, CEO of Treehouse. According to Carson who has implemented a shorter week within his company, “….the decrease in time spent in the office has actually led to an […]
“If you wanted it badly enough, you’d do it.” That’s what I keep telling myself when I purposefully get distracted and allow things that do not propel me to grow to interfere with my success. You see, the very thing we say we want and/or need to position ourselves for greatness is the very thing that scares us […]
Thanks to this infographic from online payroll company SurePayroll’s blog, we know the best and worst times to post. Courtesy of: SurePayroll Mary V. Davids is Principal Consultant at D&M Consulting Services, LLC, a consultancy specializing in employee engagement, leadership coaching, career development and personal branding. Follow Mary on twitter @MVDavids.
Defeat doesn’t finish a man, quit does. A man is not finished when he’s defeated. He’s finished when he quits. –Richard M. Nixon Defeat – a six letter word that has interfered with so many dreams coming true. Experiencing defeat can not only discourage you, it can cause you to question your faith and distract you from […]
Often legacy is a word used when remembering a long life; but the truth is no one really knows the longevity of others and we must realize that our legacy is built every day we go about our routine. It’s created through our words, our affirmations, our kindness or lack thereof and each day, we ultimately decide how we will impact the world. In moments […]
We all have dealt with people on the job we do not like. Many of you are working with someone you may absolutely despise event right now. Yes, you know exactly who I’m speaking of.
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Here are some ways you can prepare to leave your job without losing power over your career.