I’m a native Washingtonian, an introvert with extrovert tendencies, a first-generation college student, a lover of cupcakes and pancakes, a (former)roller coaster rider, a non-fiction book reader, and a huge fan of New Edition and old school 80’s hip hop. My ultimate life goal is to trade in suburban life for country living. Yes, I […]
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WE ARE BACK! We’re back after our holiday break. The 4th Wednesday in November was the day before Thanksgiving and the 4th Wednesday in December was Christmas Day in 2019. The vacation is over. Let’s get to work!! BOLD AUTHENTICITY LEADERSHIP SEMINAR “Begin With The End In Mind” Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at 1:00pm Virtual
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Happy New Year! I love the magic of new beginnings. January 1, 2020 is the beginning of a new month, a new year, and a new decade. I am grateful for the lessons, opportunities, and accomplishments of 2019 and excited about what 2020 has in store for me both personally and professionally. How did you
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You know me – I love my God, my amazing daughter and family, my awesome friends, New Edition, Fred Hammond, social work, teaching, and of course cupcakes. You likely also know that I am a natural introvert and extremely independent. You’re probably aware that I am skilled in research and planning. I am definitely a
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Conversations with Nicki Sanders interviews highlight the success strategies, advice, and career journeys of authentic women leaders in a variety of industries. The goal of Conversations with Nicki Sanders is to: Showcase women in leadership Share best practices in employee and intern recruitment and engagement Offer strategies to increase productivity and performance Promote a healthy work environment
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What is so special about Wednesdays? WEEKLY – New Articles New articles are posted on this website every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday but Wednesday are the days that I get to connect with you just a bit more. WEEKLY – Nicki’s Notes Nicki’s Notes is delivered to your inbox weekly on Wednesdays. Nicki’s Notes allows
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On my December Cupcakes and Conversations with Nicki Sanders Facebook live I covered the quote, “If you stay ready you don’t have to get ready”. How does this apply to your career? Chaos, fear, anger and shock prevent us from thinking clearly and strategically. We are fooling ourselves when we live by the belief that
Management is complex. Depending on size and function, an organization can have different levels of a management hierarchy with many different managers, across many different titles, and with varying levels of authority, Traditionally, there are three levels of management typically found in an organization – lower-level management, middle-level management, and top-level management. Top-level managers or
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Have you recently been passed over for a promotion? Have you considered applying for a promotion but you’re unsure if you’re ready to accept the challenge? Many people dream of a position with a higher salary or more power but are unsure how to turn that dream into reality. Gone are the days when you
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Have you ever struggled with when to hold back and when to exert authority? Are you the one to take a little more of the blame and a little less of the credit? Are you leading from the middle? Mid-level managers must understand and translate the vision and desires of upper management. They are also
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