Mar 1, 2022
Are you currently in job hunting mode? Well, first of all, congratulations! Why would I say “congratulations” before you’ve even landed your new job? Because job hunting can be an exciting and rewarding experience—and no, I’m not being ironic. It’s a chance to learn...
Feb 8, 2022
Hi, everyone! This week, I want to look to the future for a moment. Most of us are currently working hard in our careers, but it’s never too early to start your retirement plans. Investopedia mentions that retirement planning is actually a lifelong process — so the...
Jan 18, 2022
You’re one heckava great person. You work hard, you complete your projects on time, you handle all the snarky customers so your co-workers won’t have to, you’re super nice to the new guy down the hall, you bring in doughnuts on your birthday, and you never, ever cook...
Oct 5, 2021
Hello, and welcome to Part II of my article on credibility. If you missed Part I, or if you’d like a quick refresher (after all, three weeks is a long time between installments!), here’s a link to Part I. As a quick aside, Part I of this article garnered more comments...
Aug 24, 2021
The tone of your voice—that is, its quality and the emotions it conveys—is capable of sending a stronger message than your actual words. Every time you open your mouth, your tone will reveal whether you’re confident, uncertain, bored, annoyed, stressed-out,...
Aug 3, 2021
When I came up with the title for this week’s blog (after writing it, of course—that’s the advice I give in my classes), I thought to myself, “Who wouldn’t want to read about how to get ahead?” “Getting ahead” simply sounds like a great idea, no matter who you are or...
