“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 […]
We spend most of our lives trying to identify our purpose. We try a few things and take on new responsibilities that have nothing to do with our innate desire to make an impact on the world. The result is time lost that we cannot get back. There is one quality which one must possess […]
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 […]
I recently heard the term “People Manager” used and it made me think: What exactly does a “People Manager” do? I had to wonder, can one intellectual being effectively manage another? You see, my quarrel with this term is that I’m certain we are all comprised of our own thoughts and our own unique characteristics; […]
This post was inspired by @BenefitsMyke Today I was reminded of how important it is to keep up with the times. It seems as though technology is moving faster than we can process change. One moment we are all using pagers and pay phones, Dewey Decimal Systems, memorizing addresses and phone numbers and the next […]
Everything you say either helps your brand or hurts it. When you post comments or thoughts on various social networking sites your connections get an idea of who you are. Through such communication people form an opinion about you and make a mental decision whether they want to further engage with you or distance themselves. Your exposure doesn’t […]
Here’s how answering four simple questions can help you create a short-bio in a matter of minutes! Professional Bio’s are your chance to share all your achievements and notable career accomplishments with your audience in a small paragraph or summary format. Bio’s can be as short as one paragraph or as long as a whole […]
What does honesty really mean? Here’s the real truth. Being honest is a learned behavior. How it begins: It’s a natural instinct to be untruthful. It starts when we are young, we make a mistake, break something, go against our parents’ rules and then we lie about it. We don’t want to be punished or […]
I found this to be a great read. What do you guys think about objective statements? Is the Objective Statement Dead? By Rich Grant Early in my career, my resume had an objective statement, “seeking a financial-related career with a company looking for a hard-working, well-organized person with a strong math and accounting background.” That […]
Interviewing can make or break your opportunity to get ahead in your career. It creates a first impression and a lasting impression at the same time. Be aware of your facial expressions, your posture, and articulation. Read my blog post on Interviewing 101. Mary V. Davids is the Founder and Managing Member of D&M Consulting […]