Success has been defined in the dictionary as ‘a favorable or desired outcome,’ ‘the accomplishment of an aim or purpose’, ‘the attainment of popularity or profit’ and ‘a person or thing that achieves desired aims or attains prosperity’. Does your definition of success include popularity, profit, and prosperity? Success can include more than money and …
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 …
Confusion can be defined as uncertainty or the state of being unclear in one’s mind about something. I am here to tell you that mindset is the secret weapon in career advancement. Clients: I’m confused. I really don’t know what I want to do. Me: Do you really not know what you want or are …
A belief is something one accepts as true or real. It is a firmly held opinion or conviction. Our beliefs shape our lives and influence how we think, act, and feel. Our beliefs essentially create our realities. A negative or limiting belief is something you believe to be true that limits or hinders you in …
It seems the recurring theme for this year is to ‘expect the unexpected’ and ‘stay ready so you don’t have to get ready’. Growing up in Washington, DC, school started for me the day after Labor Day. Labor Day was always the unofficial end of summer vacation. September is when the weather begins to shift …
Mental clutter is anything that prevents you from thinking clearly. Mental clutter can negatively impact your career, relationships and life. Mental clutter can be caused by busyness, stress, indecisiveness or worry. It can decrease and limit your productivity. Identifying the causes of mental clutter will allow you to address and manage it. What could …
It is a centuries old tradition for women to change their names once married and others after a divorce. Still others change their name after a spiritual awakening. What’s in a name? I’m a native Washingtonian. No, actually, I’m a “DC Girl”. What’s in a name? I was a teenager during the height of the crack …
Complaining about your job, your workload, your colleagues, or your supervisor may give you momentary relief but it damages your career in the long-term. People are less likely to trust that you are not also complaining about them. Your colleagues may begin to avoid you or try to not work with you because your negative …
COVID-19 has resulted in millions of Americans filing for unemployment, thousands of businesses closing, and millions of other employees hanging in career limbo wondering if or when their job will be eliminated. What can we do? If you are blessed to still be gainfully employed at this stage of this global health pandemic, don’t rely …
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You are a brand and your career is your business. -Nicki Sanders, MSW, CEO What does it mean to be a brand? A brand is a perception – the way a company, organization, or individual is perceived by those who experience it. It is how you represent yourself in the workplace. As a professional, your …