Let me reintroduce myself. My name is Nicki Sanders. I am a master’s level social worker and the Founder and CEO of Nicki Sanders Leadership Consulting. I am a Social Work Career Coach for high-performing Women of Color in Social Work leadership. I am a high-performing Black woman. I have been a hiring manager […]
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Did you check out the blog article, “What Do High-Performing Women of Color in Social Work Leadership Need?“ posted on Wednesday? This is part 2 or maybe part 1 1/2 LOL. One of the key principles of Sesame Street’s half-century of success is repetition. I’m implementing that this week. Click the link below to take
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I am a multi-passionate professional with diverse work experiences which resulted in me sometimes operating my business like a ‘Jill of All Trades” …but no more! I want to see more Women of Color in social work leadership. We need to be at the table making decisions. It’s time we take the lead. Are
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I love nature! I love grass and trees, farms and barns. In my March blog post, ‘I Recognize My Elevation’, I shared the following ideas that were floating around in my head: I don’t want to spend all my time in an office this fall I want to be able to not just spend
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After another senseless mass murder yesterday, I wasn’t really sure what I wanted to write or post today. I am SAD and ANGRY, but unfortunately, I am not surprised. I’m literally exhausted – mentally and emotionally drained from the constant trauma of being Black, being a woman, being an empath, and being a human being
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Remember in the blog titled, Distract The Distractions, when I asked myself why I have accepted being the “best-kept secret” when I am great at what I do and responded that I wasn’t sure what I wanted to be known for? The truth is that I do actually know what I want to be
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They say when the student is ready the teacher appears. As a recovering planner, overthinker, and perfectionist, I can say that has absolutely been true throughout my life. I don’t do things that I truly don’t want to do. I also don’t do things that I feel I’m not ready to do. The latter
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I’ve developed and managed successful programs. I’ve facilitated powerful youth and adult groups. I’ve formed and led strong multidisciplinary teams. I’ve taught courses and delivered trainings that allow students and professionals to tap into their strengths and advance their skills and careers. I am great at what I do and everyone who knows me
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I’ve recently joined a lot of social work groups on Facebook. One of the questions I’ve seen in almost all the groups is about how to earn good money without multiple job or without a license. Another common complaint is low wages. I am going to continue to shout from the rooftops that social
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I love Twitter. Let me clarify…I love #socialworktwitter. I love the community of like-minded professionals and a real-time pulse on what is happening in the field of social work around the world. Last week I came across a powerful tweet that I agree with wholeheartedly and that reignited something in me. “Social workers must
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