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How To Get Rid Of The Thoughts That Are Clogging Your Brain

By Nicki Sanders | Dec 28, 2018 | Comments Off on How To Get Rid Of The Thoughts That Are Clogging Your Brain

  How To Get Rid Of The Thoughts That Are Clogging Your Brain By Darius Foroux   I want to ask you a question. How many hours per day do you think? “I never thought about that.” So let me get this straight. You’re thinking all the time, and yet, you never think about how […]

These 3 Words Motivation 2018

By Nicki Sanders | Dec 26, 2018 | Comments Off on These 3 Words Motivation 2018

  These 3 Words Motivation 2018   Motivation – the general desire or willingness of someone to do something; stimulus; influence   January – Apply The Knowledge   February – Shine Your Light   March – Authentic Relationships Matter   April – Explore Your World   Inspiration – the process of being mentally stimulated to […]

12th Annual Pack A Purse™ Drive Thank You and 2018 Total

By Nicki Sanders | Dec 24, 2018 | Comments Off on 12th Annual Pack A Purse™ Drive Thank You and 2018 Total

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! Thanks to the generosity and compassion of all the donors, sponsors, ambassadors and volunteers of our 12th Annual Pack A Purse™ Drive, we collected and distributed 972 purses filled with toiletries and 117 cosmetic bags and wallets to 22 youth serving organizations. Our amazing team of volunteers sorted, filled, and packed hundreds of […]

The gift of you: 7 self-care tips

By Nicki Sanders | Dec 21, 2018 | Comments Off on The gift of you: 7 self-care tips

‘Tis the season of giving — from buying presents to making home-cooked meals to spending quality time with loved ones. But this time of year can also be stressful — and stress can take a toll on your health. That’s why self-care is essential. Without proper self-care, you’re more likely to experience burnout, fatigue, and […]

Millennials aren’t entitled. It’s employers that need to change.

By Nicki Sanders | Dec 19, 2018 | Comments Off on Millennials aren’t entitled. It’s employers that need to change.

  Millennials aren’t entitled. It’s employers that need to change. By Rachel Thompson   You’ve seen the headlines. Millennials are “entitled” at work. We’re the “Me Me Me Generation,” and, apparently, we want “success on a plate.” But, maybe it’s time for employers to take a cold, hard look in the mirror and ask themselves […]

Nine Book Recommendations for Marvelous Managers

By Nicki Sanders | Dec 17, 2018 | Comments Off on Nine Book Recommendations for Marvelous Managers

  Management Tip: Never neglect your own professional development. “Reading a book about management isn’t going to make you a good manager any more than a book about guitar will make you a good guitarist, but it can get you thinking about the most important concepts.” – Drew Houston Aspiring Managers The 7 Habits of […]

December 15th is National Cupcake Day

By Nicki Sanders | Dec 14, 2018 | Comments Off on December 15th is National Cupcake Day

  Everyone who knows me knows that I love cupcakes!   December 15th is National Cupcake Day which celebrates my favorite dessert – the single serving cake baked in a paper or aluminum cup and topped with icing or other cake decorations. FYI: Chocolate Cupcake Day which falls on October 18th Fun Fact: Cupcakes used […]

Five Ways To Take Charge Of Your Professional Development In 2018

By Nicki Sanders | Dec 12, 2018 | Comments Off on Five Ways To Take Charge Of Your Professional Development In 2018

  Five Ways To Take Charge Of Your Professional Development In 2018 By Natasha Bowman   Zig Ziglar once said, “The only thing worse than training employees and losing them is not training them and keeping them.” The takeaway is clear: The potential loss of dollars invested in employee development pales in comparison to the […]

Purse Packing Party 2018 Highlights

By Nicki Sanders | Dec 10, 2018 | Comments Off on Purse Packing Party 2018 Highlights

I am so grateful to all of our donors and volunteers who made the 2018 Pack A Purse Drive Purse Packing Party a HUGE success!! We had fun. We made a difference. We are full of gratitude. Thank you to Roll Up N Dye for gifting us the space for the party. Here are a […]