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Successful People Are Decisive

By Nicki Sanders | Oct 24, 2022 | Comments Off on Successful People Are Decisive

  To decide is to make up one’s mind on a given topic or issue, come to a decision, make a choice, make up your mind, or reach a conclusion. Successful people are decisive. Let’s clarify here that decisive and impulsive are not the same. Impulsivity is characterized by taking poorly conceived actions without foresight […]

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Yes, Many Federal Government Agencies Hire Social Workers

By Nicki Sanders | Oct 21, 2022 | Comments Off on Yes, Many Federal Government Agencies Hire Social Workers

  What I know for sure is that social work students and new social workers are not the only professionals who are confused or feel stuck or unprepared in advancing their social work degrees. It can be easy for seasoned social workers to fall into the trap of doing the same old job search things […]

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I Feel Stuck In Social Work, Now What?

By Nicki Sanders | Oct 19, 2022 | Comments Off on I Feel Stuck In Social Work, Now What?

What did you learn in social work school about career opportunities? Career advancement strategies? Leadership? How is that working out for you? I’ve encountered so many social workers, including students, who feel stuck in social work. They don’t see a way up or a way out. Why is this so prevalent? It’s prevalent because of […]

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It’s Time to Elevate…Again

By Nicki Sanders | Oct 17, 2022 | Comments Off on It’s Time to Elevate…Again

  You’re a leader. You’re a boss. You’re the woman that makes the magic happen! And it’s time to elevate again! You ARE ready for your next level…even if you don’t think that you are. And do you know what? I’m here to help you believe it and achieve it. Let’s work together to get […]

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My Heart Is Full…Again!

By Nicki Sanders | Oct 14, 2022 | Comments Off on My Heart Is Full…Again!

  When I say that you deserve a job that fills your heart, mind, and wallet, I speak from experience. There was a time in my best/worst job when I would regularly say to myself “my heart is full” and mean it with every fiber of my being! There was a time in my best/worst […]

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Professional Development is Elevation

By Nicki Sanders | Oct 12, 2022 | Comments Off on Professional Development is Elevation

  Our word for 2022 is elevation. One way to be sure to elevate in your career is to elevate your career skills, knowledge, and resources through professional development. NEWSFLASH: It’s your responsibility to take complete ownership of your career! Stop waiting for your employer to pay for your professional development and stop waiting until […]

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Lead Like a Social Worker: Balance, Brilliance, Boldness Workshop Announcement

By Nicki Sanders | Oct 10, 2022 | Comments Off on Lead Like a Social Worker: Balance, Brilliance, Boldness Workshop Announcement

  My calendar is open for SCHEDULING professional development workshops for social work leaders. Introducing Lead Like a Social Worker: Balance, Brilliance, Boldness workshop. Workshop Description: Management and supervision trainings are plentiful in the social work profession. Best practices for high-quality and competent social work supervision often begin with an explanation of the purpose, role, and function […]

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Introducing Social Work Your Social Work Career Workshop

By Nicki Sanders | Oct 7, 2022 | Comments Off on Introducing Social Work Your Social Work Career Workshop

  I know social work! I know leadership! I know career success! I also know that many high-performing Women of Color in social work leadership are struggling to elevate their careers. Sometimes unsure what is holding them back or what opportunities are available to them I also know that there may be beliefs and behaviors […]

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Did You Miss the You Can’t Pour from An Empty Cup: Self-Love, Self-Care and Self-Preservation for Working Women Virtual Workshop Last Month?

By Nicki Sanders | Oct 5, 2022 | Comments Off on Did You Miss the You Can’t Pour from An Empty Cup: Self-Love, Self-Care and Self-Preservation for Working Women Virtual Workshop Last Month?

  I closed out September which was Self-Improvement Month and Self-Care Awareness Month with the first You Can’t Pour from An Empty Cup: Self-Love, Self-Care and Self-Preservation for Working Women virtual workshop. It was amazing! Did you miss it? If you missed it, no worries, because I am setting the date for the next virtual […]

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