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Will More Money Make You Happy?

By Nicki Sanders | Jan 30, 2015 | Comments Off on Will More Money Make You Happy?

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 […]

Get Promoted With Stretch Assignments

By Nicki Sanders | Jan 28, 2015 | Comments Off on Get Promoted With Stretch Assignments

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 […]

5 Qualities Of An Effective Supervisor

By Nicki Sanders | Jan 26, 2015 | Comments Off on 5 Qualities Of An Effective Supervisor

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]