ARE YOU PROACTIVELY MANAGING YOUR CAREER?  Have you assumed responsibility for your career?  Are you letting your employment situation dictate your focus?  Or do you simply tell yourself you’re too busy to add anything more to your schedule?  If you’re not proactively managing your career don’t be surprised when you’re not promoted or considered for […]

Customer Service is Everyone’s Job   In these times of heightened competition, incredible workloads, and increasing levels of stress, some individuals fail to consistently put the customer first even though customer service is everyone’s job.  Who has the time to reflect upon the basics that can help when delivering customer service?  Serving others is why […]

Managing Stress and Work   If you are not one, you most likely know overworked professionals who are trying to do too much and manage stress and work.  If this is you, my advice is to keep going but only after you stop to assess your goals and recommit to what’s important and what you […]

Your Career Success   Many of us have been taught to believe it’s best for us to simply work hard, go to school, get a good job and raise a family. And for many, this is a most rewarding path to follow. Throughout our lives we may meet people who are quite passionate about what […]

Improved Communication   Improved communication can be the determining factor between success and failure.  Given the hectic pace at which we communicate and the tools we use, it’s no wonder busy professionals must make an effort take stay current with communication trends and balance them with professional expectations.  Your environment, culture, demographic, and a host […]

Training and Development without Spending a Dime   Regardless of your circumstances you can decide to “own” your development.  Training and development doesn’t have to be costly.  Employer supported training and development is great but you can take action to supplement the developmental opportunities provided by your employer. To get started, reflect upon your goals […]

Adult Continuing Education Online Changes Lives   Having completed various adult continuing education programs online that enabled me to continue to work full-time while completing degree programs, I’ve come to appreciate the value of life-long learning and of appreciating my story.  Through my experience I’ve learned how powerful stories can be.  Stories connect and motivate […]

Begin Improving as a Leader Today   Personal Branding for Leaders:  Perspective Taking Can Improve Your Effectiveness Communication, productivity, or morale problems can be indicators that you may need to improve your leadership abilities.  So how do you determine the root of the problem and begin improving?  It depends but you can begin with understanding […]

Personal Branding Can Work When You Sustain Yourself   Many of us allow ourselves to feel pressure to constantly do more and more.  When we accept these pressures eventually they manifest into action or stress (or a combination of both), affecting us and our personal brand.  Sometimes the best thing to do is stop – […]

What’s in a Job Title Anyway?    Throughout the years I’ve cherished the wisdom and support of my mentors and the challenges and opportunities I’ve experienced have afforded me both learning and growth, and at times, great joy.  When you know who you are your job title begins to matter less.  Yes, they matter to […]