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We Still Have A Right to Privacy!

By Nicki Sanders | Mar 18, 2022 | Comments Off on We Still Have A Right to Privacy!

  Many of us grew up playing games like Truth or Dare or 20 Questions that require us to be transparent.  One of my favorite group icebreaker activities is two truths and a lie because it’s fun to see what people think about you as well as what they are willing to share about themselves. […]

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I’m Presenting at the Social Work Month Festival on 3/27/22

By Nicki Sanders | Mar 16, 2022 | Comments Off on I’m Presenting at the Social Work Month Festival on 3/27/22

  Minds Over Latter LLC will celebrate Social Work Month and honor social workers by discussing how to Social Work YOUR way. Minds Over Matter’s Social Work Month Festival will be held virtually on Sunday, March 27, 2022. I am honored to be one of two main speakers. This event is open to all which […]

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Who Are You Talking To?

By Nicki Sanders | Mar 14, 2022 | Comments Off on Who Are You Talking To?

  ‘Who are you talking to’ is a loaded question with various meanings. Who are you talking to? Who do you award the privilege of your time? Who is influencing you or speaking into or over your life? Who are you talking to? Who are you sharing your wisdom and experience with? Who are you […]

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I’m Not Your Average Social Worker or College Professor

By Nicki Sanders | Mar 11, 2022 | Comments Off on I’m Not Your Average Social Worker or College Professor

  My formative teenage years occurred during the height of the crack epidemic when Washington, DC, was the murder capital of the United States. I was 14 years old the first time I stepped foot on a college campus. It was where I was assigned as a camp counselor for the Mayor Marion Barry Summer […]

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I Recognize My Elevation

By Nicki Sanders | Mar 9, 2022 | Comments Off on I Recognize My Elevation

  I shared this post on social media on Monday: “I’ve said with conviction and confidence for years the only classroom I will ever be in again is the one where I’m teaching! Last week I researched whether a DSW or PhD was a better fit for me. Not sure what changed and who to […]

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Hiding Our Social Work Assets

By Nicki Sanders | Mar 7, 2022 | Comments Off on Hiding Our Social Work Assets

  I have a presence on all the major social media platforms (except TikTok). I am most active on Instagram because it’s fun and easy. With so much happening during the last two years – pandemic, police brutality, mass shooting, political division, overt racism – I needed something to that would allow me to feel […]

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What Makes Me A Social Worker?

By Nicki Sanders | Mar 4, 2022 | Comments Off on What Makes Me A Social Worker?

  My career coaching clients come to me when they are ready to uplevel their social work leadership positions or exit toxic workplaces but are unsure how to define success on their own terms and package their achievements to obtain their dream job. My social work education and training sets me apart in the career […]

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It’s My Time To Shine In March

By Nicki Sanders | Mar 2, 2022 | Comments Off on It’s My Time To Shine In March

February is Black History Month, and I love that we celebrate the often overlooked, forgotten, or stolen achievements of Black people all month long, but February is also the longest shortest month there is. Winter seems to drag on during the month of February. March excites me because spring is on the way and my […]

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How Will Conversations with Nicki Sanders Elevate in 2022?

By Nicki Sanders | Feb 28, 2022 | Comments Off on How Will Conversations with Nicki Sanders Elevate in 2022?

  It’s been a while since I’ve conducted an interview with an amazing woman in leadership for Conversations with Nicki Sanders but it is still on my mind regularly. I still haven’t decided exactly what’s next in the elevation process, but in the meantime, you can stay connected with me on the Nicki Sanders Leadership […]

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