22 May 2013
Getting paid for what you do is important. Let’s face it, no amount of thank yous will pay the rent or feed your family. Your company hired you based on a specific set of skills that you already have. As your career progresses, on-the-job training opportunities will present themselves and broaden those skills. Under certain(…)
18 May 2013
When I was 15, I thought I wanted to be a decorator. In my head, I knew that being an interior decorator would allow me to fulfill my dreams. I took a job at 17 at the local Sears in the bedding department. I asked to work with the interior designer as a helper. She(…)
7 May 2013
Whether you are a new hire, just accepted an internal promotion, or are simply changing roles, getting hired for a new job is exciting. There is so much to think about. Am I getting paid enough money? Is this the right fit? Am I passing up other opportunities? Will my new co-workers/team like me? Can(…)
30 Apr 2013
Change is a constant in the business world. Organizations constantly have to make changes to their go-to-market strategy, products, and personnel. Speaking on behalf of nearly every person who has had to deal with change in the workplace, no one likes it. A trend I’ve noticed in business today is that employees seem to think their leaders want(…)
25 Apr 2013
A respected mentor of mine revealed to me, “I knew I could help you drive your success because you are humble, driven, and goal-oriented.” Humble wasn’t a word I had associated with myself. I had always known I was driven and to have any measurable success you must have some goals. But I hadn’t ever thought(…)
18 Apr 2013
Let’s face it, we have all over-shared at some point. Things comes out. We are imperfect humans. When there is stuff on our minds, personal or professional, it is difficult to contain it. However, when you choose to share, you open yourself up to a vast array of responses and potential views. Sharing anything personal(…)
12 Apr 2013
If you aim for nothing, you’ll hit it every time! - Zig Ziglar I’m sure you’ve heard the expression, “You can’t manage what you can’t measure.” Most of the time this expression is used in a business perspective. You should be applying it to your personal success as well. Business plans are traditionally used for(…)
6 Apr 2013
Social media today has certainly changed the way that we share information, ideas, and keep in touch. I would say it definitely has mixed results. These days people announce huge life events via social media, such as expecting a baby, getting divorced, and even when someone passes away. I am starting to see this trend bleed over into(…)
30 Mar 2013
In the office or your selected safe work area, you are often able to speak up and correct new employees. Give them advice on how to do things and let them know what to avoid. Companies usually select the seasoned professionals to represent them in public. On occasion though, a rookie needs to travel or(…)
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