Great social workers are leaving the profession, and some seasoned social workers are deterring potential great social workers from joining the profession. Many social workers regret their decision to enter this career. Is a social work degree worth it? I’ve been asked this question on more than one occasion. My Answer: YES, YES, and
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Question: Is Social Media Essential for Professionals? I have built a personal brand and gained many clients and connections and taken many courses on social media, but the truth is that I am on social media because I am an entrepreneur. I’m unsure if I would have given in to social media if that
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Organizational Development Consultant: Empowering leaders to cultivate workplaces that prioritize overall wellness, psychological safety, innovation, and leadership development. YouTube Playlist: Successful Multi-Generational Workplaces 3 Leadership Lessons from a Gen X Social Worker – Multiple Generations in the Workplace 3 Career and Leadership Tips for Gen Z from a Gen X Social Worker – Multi-Generational
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October is Self-Promotion Month. Self-promotion is: Merriam Webster Dictionary online – the act of furthering one’s own growth, advancement, or prosperity: the promotion of oneself Iresearch.net Psychology – the practice of purposefully trying to present oneself as highly competent to other people Fiveable – the deliberate and strategic actions individuals take to enhance their visibility,
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I recognize that Women of Color in social work leadership struggle with doubt and visibility in the workplace because I am a Black woman in social work leadership who previously dimmed her light. I am a Black woman who experienced professional burnout and compassion fatigue. Just like my previous clients, staff, students, and interns,
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Goodbye September, Hello October! October Is: Emotional Wellness Month National Self-Promotion Month Emotional Intelligence Awareness Month Welcome to Q4! Are you ready for a strong 2024 finish? Transformation Tip Tuesday with Nicki Sanders, 10/1/24 Transformation Tip: Revisit Your Vision It’s not too late: If you can’t stop thinking about it, it’s time to recommit
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September is Self-Care Awareness Month If you don’t want to, you don’t have to! You don’t have to: Follow someone else’s career path Say yes to every request for your assistance Participate on every committee or board Commit to overworking Monetize every hobby or interest Post every achievement, celebration, or challenge in the name of
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Transformation Tip: Choose Your Challenge (video) Choose your challenge to expand personally and professionally. Decide the area or areas in your life where you want to increase and improve then challenge yourself to do it. Choose your challenge to add fun and excitement into your life. You can’t grow or develop when you’re sitting
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I’m Nicki Sanders, a master’s level social worker and nonprofit leader who specializes in career development, professional development, and organizational development. There’s also a bit of personal development thrown into the mix. I have many amazing things happening right now (I live in answered prayers) which has resulted in a bit more self-reflection and
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STRATEGIC CAREER MANAGEMENT is the lifelong process of investing resources into your career to maintain or increase your value in the workplace, undertake work that is personally satisfying, strive for work/life balance, and achieve financial security. The three pillars in my Strategic Career Management framework are Clarity, Credibility, and Congruency. “You are a brand, and
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