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It’s Time for Mid-Level Managers to Band Together

By Nicki Sanders | Nov 4, 2019 | Comments Off on It’s Time for Mid-Level Managers to Band Together

The hardest part of management is dealing with people. Management is not for the faint at heart. If I had a dollar for every time I heard someone say, “I wouldn’t want your job”, I would be rich.  I’ve talked with many people who have turned down management positions and others who took positions that […]

Who Is In Your Sisterhood Inner Circle?

By Nicki Sanders | Nov 1, 2019 | Comments Off on Who Is In Your Sisterhood Inner Circle?

Humans are social beings. We are hard-wired for connection. Attention, affection, and attachment are what humans as a species crave. Basically, we all want to belong. Nurturance, empathy and collaboration are considered natural characteristics i women. We are interdependent. There is strength and power in our sisterhood. When women support other women, great things happen. […]

It’s Harvest Time

By Nicki Sanders | Oct 30, 2019 | Comments Off on It’s Harvest Time

  My favorite season is summer. I am the 90 degrees hazy, hot, and humid type. While others are excited for fall sweaters and cute boots, I’m reminiscing about sandals and sundresses. I like when the sun sets at 9:00pm. What I love about autumn is not the cool temperatures and shorter days. What I […]

13th Annual Pack A Purse™ Drive begins November 1, 2019

By Nicki Sanders | Oct 28, 2019 | Comments Off on 13th Annual Pack A Purse™ Drive begins November 1, 2019

It’s That Time of Year Again!! We’re Ready!! Our 13th Annual Pack A Purse™ Drive begins November 1, 2019 and ends December 3, 2019. We are collecting purses (totes and other handbags) filled with personal hygiene items for teen girls in foster homes, group homes, and homeless shelters. All donations will be delivered before Christmas […]

New Strategies Help Women Build Career Confidence

By Nicki Sanders | Oct 25, 2019 | Comments Off on New Strategies Help Women Build Career Confidence

New Strategies Help Women Build Career Confidence Brag books, confidence logs are among techniques experts recommend to bolster lacking self-confidence By Sue Shellenbarger, Wall Street Journal One of the most critical career strengths is a belief that can’t be taught—self-confidence. And for many women, it’s in short supply. A lack of confidence, or the expectation that […]

Conversation with Nicki Sanders and Tammie Mobley of Flawless Imperfections

By Nicki Sanders | Oct 23, 2019 | Comments Off on Conversation with Nicki Sanders and Tammie Mobley of Flawless Imperfections

Tammie Mobley believes that empathy is one of the things that makes women naturally great leaders. Women can empathize with other women in the same position and help them get to their next level. She believes wholeheartedly that through collaboration we can all go further.  Tammie loves seeing other women succeed. She is a committed mentor and […]

Do You Want Your Boss’s Job?

By Nicki Sanders | Oct 21, 2019 | Comments Off on Do You Want Your Boss’s Job?

What comes to mind when you hear the words “Middle Manager”? Do you think of “middleman” – the unnecessary person in the middle who can be removed from the equation? Do you think of hard work?  Do you think of being stuck between a rock and a hard place? When I was a direct service […]

3 Important Life Skills Nobody Ever Taught You

By Nicki Sanders | Oct 18, 2019 | Comments Off on 3 Important Life Skills Nobody Ever Taught You

3 Important Life Skills Nobody Ever Taught You First of all, stop taking everything so personally. Mark Manson Imagine for a second that I’m your father. I know that may bring up all sorts of awkward and unpleasant connotations, but stay with me here — and until we’re done, just call me “Dad.” Now, let’s […]

Are You A BAD Boss?

By Nicki Sanders | Oct 16, 2019 | Comments Off on Are You A BAD Boss?

Are you a BAD Boss? “Not bad meaning bad, but bad meaning good”, in my Run DMC, old school, 80s hip hop voice LOL. This is a line used to describe the greatness of their (late) DC Jam Master Jay in their hit song Peter Piper. LL Cool J also declared “I’m Bad” when describing […]