Building your brand has its challenges but networking shouldn’t be one of them. I know firsthand how valuable it is to meet new people while networking but I also know how scary and intimidating it may be when you’re just starting out or faced with a new environment. My first networking event, I didn’t know […]
Interviews should be conducted with the intention of determining whether an applicant is a good fit for the culture of your organization and whether they possess the same values your organization requires. Considering Millennials are the future of our workforce and a typical 9 to 5 job doesn’t motivate them to give their best work, […]
As a former graduate of the school of intense procrastinator university, I can tell you that I know all too well about the consequences of being a procrastinator. While in college I often found myself leaning on good ole Mr. Procrastination as my crutch to send in last minute assignments (11:59:59pm), studying and more. Here’s […]
You don’t have to quit your job to get paid what you’re worth!
If you want to be successful, one of the best things you can do is watch and learn how successful people behave. If you were to read their books, follow them on social media and watch their interviews you’d be sure to pick up on a lot of commonalities among successful people. But there are […]
Years ago one of my managers said to me: “Mary, you are an overachiever. You’re overqualified for this position and we’re not used to that around here.” I was a little thrown off by that because she said it in a tone that made it appear as a bad thing! I thought, well aren’t we […]
A former professor of mine once asked a question: “Who is the most important person in your life?” Naturally the class responded with a list of family members, children, spouses…etc. My professor responded: “Wrong. The most important person in your life should be you. Because if you are not happy and do not do the things […]
Like a lot of people reading this post, I’ve spent a great deal of time thinking about how to unlock the best of employees. But the workplace can be very demanding, right? And before you know it, your intentions of making your employees happy can quickly fall to the waist side due to high demands and strict […]
Today I was listening to my mentors’ periscope and she spoke a lot about how we sometimes can become distracted by investing time in people who are not ready for what we have to offer. People who are not ready to put the work in behind the talk. Here’s what I took from her message […]
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 […]
Your awesomeness is attractive, yes I know! And on your journey many things will look attractive to you but all too often we find those very things are merely distractions used to knock your focus off your goals. Things may look glamorous on the outside but when you get to the core of it, it […]
Every day I make a point to encourage someone in my life. It could be a close friend, colleage or a complete stranger. I do this because of my faith and years in leadership having proven a little word of encouragement goes a long way. A simple “Thank you for …….” can change someone’s entire day, […]