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Conversation with Nicki Sanders and Wendy Elover, Progress Partner

By Nicki Sanders | Oct 30, 2020 | Comments Off on Conversation with Nicki Sanders and Wendy Elover, Progress Partner

Wendy Elover is a serial entrepreneur who, even at a young age, had the ability to bring people together for a common cause. Her willingness to step into the leadership role in various groups without a designee placed in charge set the stage for life as a successful leader. Wendy learned the importance of leadership […]

Is This the Right Time to Change Jobs?

By Nicki Sanders | Oct 28, 2020 | Comments Off on Is This the Right Time to Change Jobs?

Facts: Many businesses are struggling to earn a profit and millions of American have found themselves unemployed as coronavirus   Opinions: I’ve heard many say that the coronavirus pandemic is the worst time to change jobs. That employees should be happy that they are still employed and should stay put – even if they are […]

3 Ways to Gain the Knowledge Essential to Advance Your Career

By Nicki Sanders | Oct 26, 2020 | Comments Off on 3 Ways to Gain the Knowledge Essential to Advance Your Career

What I’ve learned over the years is that many of us make assumptions – regularly. We assume that we know what our professor wants so we don’t take the time to read the directions and tank our research paper grade. We assume that we know how to put together that Ikea furniture so we don’t […]

Prioritize Your Career Needs

By Nicki Sanders | Oct 23, 2020 | Comments Off on Prioritize Your Career Needs

Strategic Career Management is the lifelong process of investing resources into your career to maintain or increase your value in the workplace, undertake work that is personally satisfying, strive for work/life balance, and achieve financial security.  “It’s time to design and build your perfect career.” Prioritize Your Career Needs (video) Show Up – Be Seen […]

Time to Bet On Yourself

By Nicki Sanders | Oct 21, 2020 | Comments Off on Time to Bet On Yourself

“I don’t like to gamble, but if there’s one thing I’m willing to bet on, it’s myself.” -Beyoncé I know all too well how to adapt to a toxic work environment. I’ve had sleepless nights because I carried the weight of an organization on my shoulders. I experienced compassion fatigue as a result of taking […]

Take the Credit for Your Work

By Nicki Sanders | Oct 19, 2020 | Comments Off on Take the Credit for Your Work

You work hard. You meet deadlines. You work well with your coworkers. You train the new employees. You rock the presentations. You bring in new clients. You do the work, and you deserve the credit!! Stop downplaying your brilliance so others aren’t intimidated. Stop praising the team for work they didn’t contribute. Stop belittling the […]

I’m Trying to Think of the Right Words

By Nicki Sanders | Oct 16, 2020 | Comments Off on I’m Trying to Think of the Right Words

“Tact and diplomacy are valuable workplace skills.” – Nicki Sanders Tact – a keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others or avoid offense Diplomacy – the art of dealing with people in a sensitive and effective way When did I learn to choose my words carefully? Respect and […]

Take Time For Reflection This October

By Nicki Sanders | Oct 14, 2020 | Comments Off on Take Time For Reflection This October

October Is Emotional Wellness Month Check your mood! The leaves are falling. The weather is cooler. The days are shorter. It’s autumn. As the seasons change, often our moods do as well. October is a great time to reflect on your emotional wellness. We’re in the 4th quarter of a year that has been filled […]

October is National Self-Promotion Month

By Nicki Sanders | Oct 12, 2020 | Comments Off on October is National Self-Promotion Month

October is National Self-Promotion Month, so I want to take this opportunity to reintroduce myself. I am Nicki Sanders, Founder and CEO of Nicki Sanders Leadership Consulting. I am a Career Strategist, Employee Engagement Consultant, and College Professor who holds a Master’s degree in Social Work with a concentration in Management and Community Organization and […]