I love to learn. I have always loved to learn whether I’m finding out new information from books, television, conversations, classes, field trips, or events. I started paying for professional development in my early twenties. I became a regular attendee at an adult learning center in Washington, DC that offered courses ranging from soap making […]
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My name is Nicki Sanders. I am an experienced Social Worker, Manager and Trainer with over 15 years of community outreach experience. I possess nearly a decade of direct experience hiring, training, and supervising staff, interns and volunteers with various professional degrees and credentials. I am also the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Packaged
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There are job duties and business endeavors that I know I will never accept. I have served as an Assistant Director and a Director of Programs but I am 100% sure that I will never become an Executive Director. I won’t accept the position because I am unable to take on the responsibility but because
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One strategy regularly recommended for people seeking a promotion is to take on stretch assignments. Stretch assignments are tasks, projects, or assignments that are (1) outside of your regular job duties; and/or (2) outside of your current knowledge or skill set. These assignments stretch you into new professional territory. Stretch assignments are a great
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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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