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My Black Woman Response to the 2024 Election

By Nicki Sanders | Nov 6, 2024 | 0 Comments

  I’ve been a Black woman in the United States of America for 51 years. Here is my honest response to Kamal Harris losing the Presidential Election last night: Surprised/Shocked? Absolutely NOT!! Sad/Disappointed? Not Really Angry/Disgusted? A Little Scared/Fearful? No, studying the playbook. They gave us their blueprint. Our ancestors have been here before and […]

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Is a Social Work Degree Worth It?

By Nicki Sanders | Nov 6, 2024 | 0 Comments

  Great social workers are leaving the profession, and some seasoned social workers are deterring potential great social workers from joining the profession. Many social workers regret their decision to enter this career. Is a social work degree worth it? I’ve been asked this question on more than one occasion. My Answer: YES, YES, and […]

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Is Social Media Essential for Professionals?

By Nicki Sanders | Oct 30, 2024 | 0 Comments

  Question: Is Social Media Essential for Professionals? I have built a personal brand and gained many clients and connections and taken many courses on social media, but the truth is that I am on social media because I am an entrepreneur. I’m unsure if I would have given in to social media if that […]

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YouTube Playlist: Successful Multi-Generational Workplaces

By Nicki Sanders | Oct 23, 2024 | 0 Comments

  Organizational Development Consultant: Empowering leaders to cultivate workplaces that prioritize overall wellness, psychological safety, innovation, and leadership development. YouTube Playlist: Successful Multi-Generational Workplaces 3 Leadership Lessons from a Gen X Social Worker – Multiple Generations in the Workplace 3 Career and Leadership Tips for Gen Z from a Gen X Social Worker – Multi-Generational […]

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Self-Promotion is Essential for Social Work Career Fulfillment Video

By Nicki Sanders | Oct 16, 2024 | 0 Comments

  October is Self-Promotion Month. Self-promotion is: Merriam Webster Dictionary online – the act of furthering one’s own growth, advancement, or prosperity: the promotion of oneself Iresearch.net Psychology – the practice of purposefully trying to present oneself as highly competent to other people Fiveable – the deliberate and strategic actions individuals take to enhance their visibility, […]

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Social Work Career Fulfillment Mantras from Nicki Sanders

By Nicki Sanders | Oct 9, 2024 | 0 Comments

  I recognize that Women of Color in social work leadership struggle with doubt and visibility in the workplace because I am a Black woman in social work leadership who previously dimmed her light. I am a Black woman who experienced professional burnout and compassion fatigue. Just like my previous clients, staff, students, and interns, […]

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Welcome to October 2024

By Nicki Sanders | Oct 2, 2024 | 0 Comments

  Goodbye September, Hello October! October Is: Emotional Wellness Month National Self-Promotion Month Emotional Intelligence Awareness Month Welcome to Q4! Are you ready for a strong 2024 finish? Transformation Tip Tuesday with Nicki Sanders, 10/1/24 Transformation Tip: Revisit Your Vision It’s not too late: If you can’t stop thinking about it, it’s time to recommit […]

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Self-Care Includes Taking Trips

By Nicki Sanders | Sep 25, 2024 | 0 Comments

  September is Self-Care Awareness Month If you don’t want to, you don’t have to! You don’t have to: Follow someone else’s career path Say yes to every request for your assistance Participate on every committee or board Commit to overworking Monetize every hobby or interest Post every achievement, celebration, or challenge in the name of […]

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What’s Your Next Challenge?

By Nicki Sanders | Sep 18, 2024 | 0 Comments

  Transformation Tip: Choose Your Challenge (video) Choose your challenge to expand personally and professionally. Decide the area or areas in your life where you want to increase and improve then challenge yourself to do it. Choose your challenge to add fun and excitement into your life. You can’t grow or develop when you’re sitting […]

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