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Build A Career, Don’t Just Accept A Job

By Nicki Sanders | Jan 23, 2015 | Comments Off on Build A Career, Don’t Just Accept A Job

  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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Where Is My Mentor?

By Nicki Sanders | Jan 21, 2015 | Comments Off on Where Is My Mentor?

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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Celebrating Dr. King This Weekend

By Nicki Sanders | Jan 19, 2015 | Comments Off on Celebrating Dr. King This Weekend

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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Ask Nicki How to Get Promoted

By Nicki Sanders | Jan 16, 2015 | Comments Off on Ask Nicki How to Get Promoted

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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Ready to Think and Grow Rich

By Nicki Sanders | Jan 14, 2015 | Comments Off on Ready to Think and Grow Rich

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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It’s Time For My Next Level

By Nicki Sanders | Jan 12, 2015 | Comments Off on It’s Time For My Next Level

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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5 Tips for a Successful Mentor Relationship

By Nicki Sanders | Jan 9, 2015 | Comments Off on 5 Tips for a Successful Mentor Relationship

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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5 Biggest Lessons I Learned Last Year

By Nicki Sanders | Jan 7, 2015 | Comments Off on 5 Biggest Lessons I Learned Last Year

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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2015 Mantra: Be More Specific

By Nicki Sanders | Jan 5, 2015 | Comments Off on 2015 Mantra: Be More Specific

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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