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Why Travel Is So Important For Employees (And How To Make It Easier To Offer)

By Nicki Sanders | Apr 25, 2018 | Comments Off on Why Travel Is So Important For Employees (And How To Make It Easier To Offer)

  Why Travel Is So Important For Employees (And How To Make It Easier To Offer) Larry Alton, Forbes Contributor   For the modern employee, a decent salary and an appropriate set of responsibilities aren’t necessarily enough to make a job worth pursuing. Thanks in part to the changing values of the American workplace, and […]

Why we go on international retreats 3 times a year with our startup

By Nicki Sanders | Apr 23, 2018 | Comments Off on Why we go on international retreats 3 times a year with our startup

  Why we go on international retreats 3 times a year with our startup Joel Gascoigne, co-founder and CEO at Buffer (March 2014) One of the most exciting parts of the culture we’ve developed at Buffer for me is our international retreats. It’s also potentially something we’ve not shared that much about and can be […]

How To Write A Great Letter of Recommendation

By Nicki Sanders | Apr 20, 2018 | Comments Off on How To Write A Great Letter of Recommendation

  What I love second most about managing interns and employees as well as teaching college students is being able to make a positive impact on someone’s life by sharing my wisdom and experience with the person who is willing and ready to learn.  What I love most about managing interns and employees is providing […]

18 Ways to Recognize and Reward Your Intern’s Good Work

By Nicki Sanders | Apr 18, 2018 | Comments Off on 18 Ways to Recognize and Reward Your Intern’s Good Work

  Every intern wants to feel valued and appreciated. To keep your interns (and employees) engaged and motivated, it is in your best business interest to find ways to recognize and reward their valuable contributions. One of my favorite television movie series is called “Signed, Sealed, Delivered” on Hallmark Movies and Mysteries channel.  This team […]

Nicki Loves These 18 Movies

By Nicki Sanders | Apr 16, 2018 | Comments Off on Nicki Loves These 18 Movies

  Do you go to the movies often?  I don’t.  I love music and cupcakes, but I am very selective about the movies I watch both in the theater and at home. I’m usually very excited or not excited at all.  Usually if I don’t make it to the theater to see a movie in […]

Nicki Loves Music

By Nicki Sanders | Apr 13, 2018 | Comments Off on Nicki Loves Music

  Nicki Loves Music! Music is a form of self-care for me. As I continue to celebrate my 45th birthday I am feeling quite nostalgic so I have decided to share my 45 favorite songs of all times with you. My current musical preference is gospel and ‘You Are The Living Word’ by Fred Hammond […]

45 Things I Want to Do in the Next 45 Years

By Nicki Sanders | Apr 11, 2018 | Comments Off on 45 Things I Want to Do in the Next 45 Years

  I am still celebrating my 45th birthday. As I enjoy the present I am also looking forward to my future. What’s on your life list? Check out these 45 Things I Want to Do in the Next 45 Years: Purchase a farm in Chester County, Pennsylvania Spend my 46th birthday in Australia Vacation in […]

18 Reasons I’m Filled With Gratitude

By Nicki Sanders | Apr 9, 2018 | Comments Off on 18 Reasons I’m Filled With Gratitude

  As she ushered in her 45th birthday, Megan McArdle, Bloomberg View Columnist, shared her wisdom with the world through an article, “After 45 Birthdays, Here Are ‘12 Rules for Life’”.  I read the article with a combination of agreement and confusion.   One thing I agreed with almost immediately is the notion that “Forty-five […]

The Power Of Entrepreneurial Retreats For Women

By Nicki Sanders | Apr 6, 2018 | Comments Off on The Power Of Entrepreneurial Retreats For Women

  The Power Of Entrepreneurial Retreats For Women Andrea Loubier, Forbes Contributor   “Do your goals make you feel guilty anytime you aren’t productive?” It’s a problem I have faced, and other entrepreneurs face on a daily basis. It’s why so few of us take vacations or schedule in enough down time to simply relax. […]