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“A goal without a plan is a wish.” – Antoine de Saint-Exupéry A goal is a purpose toward which an endeavor is directed. Setting goals helps you clarify what you want and what you need to do to achieve it. SMART Goals are: (1) Specific (2) Measurable (3) Attainable (4) Relevant (5) Tim-Bound […]
I want to start the new year with a re-introduction and a rebrand. One of my 2018 business goals is to share more of me with you – my goals, preferences, experiences, and expectations and not just my technical knowledge and skills. As we enter 2018, I want to share 18 things you should know […]
It’s AVAILABLE To ME Happy New Year!! Welcome to 2018!! At the end of every year I reflect on my desires and fears, goals and accomplishments, and ideas and plans. I am both very practical and also a dreamer. These two characteristics – my brain and my heart – are often at odds […]
Thanks to the generosity and compassion of all the donors, sponsors, ambassadors and volunteers of our 11th Annual Pack A Purse™ Drive, we collected and distributed 1,051 purses with toiletries and 58 cosmetic bags and wallets. to 24 youth serving organizations. Our amazing team of volunteers sorted, filled, and packed hundreds of these purses […]
I dedicate the end of the year to giving, resting and reflection. Christmas is my favorite holiday and favorite time of year. Our annual Pack A Purse™ Drive is a significant undertaking that spans all of the month of November and the majority of December. Serving foster youth in this way is an […]
Have A Very Merry Christmas! Question 1: What is your favorite way to celebrate Christmas? Nicki’s Answer: At home with family and a good Christmas movie to end the night. Question 2: What is your favorite Christmas song? Nicki’s Answer: Christmas All Over The World by New Edition Question 3: What […]
Strong internship programs are a practical solution to combat career uncertainty, the skills gap, unemployment, underemployment, and ageism. Check out these books for additional research and support for internship programs. Internship Tip: Help your intern develop transferable skills that can be used in diverse professional environments. Roadmap: The Get-It-Together Guide for Figuring Out […]
Nicki’s Nuggets – Sharing My Wisdom With You A nugget is a a valuable idea or fact – something we all possess. We all have a story to tell or an experience to share that can help another person remain motivated, avoid mistakes, or reach their goals quicker. I share my wisdom through my […]
Our 2017 Purse Packing Party Was A Huge Success! Purses packed up from storage unit to Uhaul truck to the Laurel Boys and Girls Club for our Purse Packing Party! We were working so hard we didn’t remember to take pictures of the tables overflowing. There were also quite a few boxes underneath […]