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“Self-care means taking care of yourself so that you can be healthy, you can be well, you can do your job, you can help and care for others, and you can do all the things you need to and want to accomplish in a day.” (Everyday Health) Self-care isn’t selfish Self-care isn’t an occasional […]
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Happy Labor Day! Labor Day is a federal holiday in the United States celebrated on the first Monday in September to honor and recognize the American labor movement and the work and contributions of laborers to the development and achievements of the US. During the height of the coronavirus pandemic, we experienced The Great […]
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Welcome to September! It’s back to school time! Labor Day is the unofficial end of summer although the first day of fall is September 22, 2022. I’ve been operating on a school schedule for over two decades, so September really is the start of my new year. Yes, I celebrate January 1st like everyone […]
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Is there a risk of appearing biased or exclusionary because I specify that I work with high-performing Women of Color in social work leadership? Yes, it is. Am I concerned about losing potential clients or business partners? No, I’m not. It’s a risk I’m willing to take for three reasons. (1) I don’t want to […]
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What do you wish you had known about the social work profession before graduating with your social work degree? Before going into social work leadership? I hear and see many social workers express how they have struggled to navigate or advance in their careers, and I am guilty of looking up and realizing that […]
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Flashback Friday: Social Work Blog Article Edition Do you remember these social work articles? Social Work Career Coach: What Makes Me A Social Worker? I AM Nicki Sanders, MSW Social Work Is Diverse Work: Why Do We Continue to Push This Limited View of Social Work? Frustrated By Fellow Social Workers Sharing Our […]
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The Career Tip for this week comes from my amazing daughter! Career Tip Tuesday with Nicki Sanders 8/23/22 Career Tip: Celebrate Every Day Like It’s Your Birthday! Stop waiting for the perfect occasion or opportunity. There isn’t one. Celebrate your accomplishments now. Don’t wait until you reach your next goal. Know that you are […]
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Purple is associated with power, wealth, and prestige, but also with wisdom and imagination. The color gold is associated with wealth and prosperity. I transferred to Trinity College where I completed my undergraduate degree. I had the distinction of graduating in the 100th year. This year is Trinity Washington University’s 125th birthday. The “official” […]
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March 15, 2022, was Women’s Equal Pay Day, the date that symbolizes how far into the year women must work to earn what men earned in the previous year. Black Women Equal Pay Day, September 21, 2022, is the approximate day a Black woman must work into the new year to make what a […]
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