I see you! Even as you try to shrink from the spotlight. I get you! You know you deserve more but you aren’t sure how to attain it. I understand you! Your fear has joined forces with your emotional attachment, but you want to leave your job…most of the time but not all the …
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7/4/18 – The day I wrote my resignation letter from the longest job I’ve ever held – exactly 11 years. It was also the absolute best job I’ve ever had while simultaneously being the worst job I’ve ever held. The BEST job I ever had because I absolutely loved my amazing team, the amazing teen …
There are women of color in the workforce who are ambitious, motivated, and ready to level up. They have goals they want to reach and are committed to making a positive difference in this world. They are amazing at what they do. They are reliable problem-solvers – the “go to” women on their teams. They …
An Instagram post from Mahdi Woodard (@mahdiwoodard) stopped my scrolling and forced me to re-evaluate my goals! “There’s nothing admirable about writing down and checking off goals you know you can hit. If pursuing your goals doesn’t force you to grow into a new person, congratulations, you have made a to-do list.” – Mahdi Woodard …
Statistically, most people secure their jobs through their network. Every job I have ever secured in my adult life has been from a public advertisement except one. I have always been intentional about my career trajectory. When I look back at my career, I have secured every job that I really wanted. Even if I …
I love music. I listen to music every day – on my TV, on my cellphone, and in my car. Music is a permanent part of my self-care plan. My musical taste is specific – and some may even consider it narrow. I love all Christmas music, but R&B, hip hop, and gospel are my …
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Our career theme for February is self-love. Self-love incorporates making yourself a priority, treating yourself well, and eliminating people, places, and things that are not good for your overall health. Yesterday, concluded my 14-Day ‘Self-Love Includes Career Advancement Challenge’ on #Instagram. From February 1-14, 2021, I shared daily tips to enhance career preparation and increase …
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You should never feel guilty for leaving work on time. An occasional early morning or late evening is to be expected – especially if you are working on a special or large project or if your job gets busy at a certain time of the year. What is unacceptable is making overworking the norm. Overextending …
A small convenience store in Allegany County in Maryland sold a winning $731.1 million Powerball ticket last week — the fourth-largest for Powerball and the sixth-largest U.S. lottery jackpot. Would you quit your job if you won $731,000,000 in the lottery? Would you submit a letter of resignation? If I won $731,000,000 I would absolutely …
A part of our human nature is the need to be acknowledged and to belong. Humans desire to be connected and recognized. In fact, it is essential to healthy development. This doesn’t just apply to our personal lives. Employees perform better and remain employed longer in companies where they feel appreciated. What about you? Do …