One of the most important things to remember when you want to get promoted on your job is that we are all in the people business. (Actually you need to keep this at the forefront of your mind everyday) Whether you are working in a car dealership, retail store, classroom, restaurant, manufacturing plant, or hospital […]
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Two of my new favorite television shows are ‘You Live In What’ where visionaries turn diverse nonresidential buildings into amazing abodes and ‘Tiny House Nation’ where families abandon regular residences for homes that are less than 500 square feet. The homeowners have ditched conventional living to reside in the homes of their dreams and live a
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Mentor = an experienced, trusted adviser; someone who teaches or gives help and advice to a less experienced person I have never had a formal mentor. I’ve spent many years doing academic and professional research. I have had jobs that provided amazing professional development opportunities. I have attended many, many business events and specialized
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Today we commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. One way that I have chosen to honor his work this weekend is to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson on August 6, 1965. Four generations of my family viewed the movie
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I have 3 important questions for you today! 1. Are you a college intern hoping to land a full-time position with your current internship agency? Let me help you get hired. 2. Have you outgrown your current position and want to advance in your company? Let me help you get promoted. 3. Did
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I learned about Napoleon Hill’s Think and Grow Rich many years ago. I tried to read it numerous times and could never get through it. Think and Grow Rich A Black Choice with Dennis Kimbro but never completed it. My next strategy was to listen to the audio book (which I did) but still couldn’t
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I am in WORK mode right now. No long blog post today just a note based on my weekend introspection and leadership training. It’s a brand new year and I am doing the inner work that results in outward manifestation – implementing proven strategies and (re)packaging myself for success. Success is intentional and I am
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A mentor is a resource to help you avoid obstacles, shorten your learning curve and/or simply reach your goals faster than you would on your own. A mentor can serve as a sounding board or introduce you to your next boss or client. January is National Mentoring Month. Do you have a mentor? Do you
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The year 2014 was a year of learning, excitement, and revelation. Here are the 5 biggest lessons I learned last year: 1. I really have been hiding my awesomeness. I am a true introvert. I am not a shy person and not a quiet person either but I do shy away from photos…and videos…and audio
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Christmas is a big deal in my family. Everyone receives Christmas gifts – even if you say you don’t want any gifts. This past Christmas I decided to go back to my childhood days and make a Christmas list. Yep, since I knew I would be getting gifts anyway I decided to make it known
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