Idea Stealers
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Category Archives: Self Improvement
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No Turning Back Now!
I’ve thought about it over the years and for some unexplainable reason I just couldn’t seem to set aside the time to do it and then today it happened. BOOM! Just like that, it dawned on me. Why not now? Why wait until later to pursue that which I know will take me to the next […]
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Best/Worst Times to Post on Social Media
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.
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Great Things Happen When: You Decide to Win
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 […]
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Response To That Dreaded Interview Question: What Differentiates You From Other Candidates?
Often my interview prep clients have trouble answering this question because it requires we think: “Why am I so special?” Look, it is evident you are unique and valuable, but how can you articulate this with confidence while in an interview? I’ve developed a starting point and I hope it helps! Question: “So, John/Jane, Why do you […]
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The Time Will Never Be Just Right
I’ve learned a lot in my lifetime, but the one thing that has resonated with me the most is accepting that time is no respecter of persons and it is certainly no more loyal to us than we are to it. When I decided to get a Master’s Degree I was a mom of two, married, working a […]
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Why You Should Let Your Kids Fall
“Don’t run, you’re going to fall!” Shouts one dad at the park to his daughter. “No, don’t do that, it’ll make you fall.” Says another. As I sat at the park watching my son and niece happily run around the playground I began to wonder – why do we interfere when life is attempting to […]
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Ego or Legacy: Choose One
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 […]
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Four Reasons Why Honesty is a Good Business Decision
No one is void of error. So you would think it would be more acceptable when we make mistakes right? It seems logical, but it’s certainly not that easy in real life. I bet you can turn on the television this very second and find one political party bashing the other for what they consider […]
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Make 2015 Your Best Year Yet!
Often we think of New Year’s Resolutions and strive to meet goals and accomplish things we’ve yet to accomplish the year prior. This year and next, I challenge you to take a deep look within yourself and determine how you are contributing to your success or lack thereof. This is a reality check, your reality […]
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5 Things Your Future Employer Won’t Tell You During An Interview
I bet you can remember nailing your interview. After you left, you felt great. Birds were singing, violins were playing and you…..smiling. Soon after, you received that phone call: “you’re hired!” I bet you were jumping around with joy, calling all your friends and family running around screaming Yes! Yes! Yes! (well, maybe that part […]
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Leadership: Can you Really Handle the Truth?
As leaders we often tell our staff and colleagues to “be open” “tell me how you are really feeling”, but what if they actually did? What if you didn’t like or agree with what they had to say about you? Would you be able to handle it? It’s easy to look at others and form […]