You said WHAT?! career communication May 10, 2022

“Loose lips sink ships.” Tip #4 in the “Money & Power: On the Job” article in the May 2017 issue of Essence Magazine is definite “no-no!” Gossip and bad talk is like a boomerang. It always comes back to you.

“It may seem harmless to chime in on...

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If you don’t tell them, who will? career communication Aug 10, 2020

In the May 2017 issue of Essence magazine, there is a great article on ten bad habits to avoid to keep you from “stunting your career growth or earning potential.” As a career woman, I found these to be highly relevant and appropriate to share with you. Tip #1 is especially important...

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Just say “NO!” career communication Aug 10, 2020

I have personally never had an issue saying “no.” However, saying no is a true challenge for some people as they do not want to disappoint or let others down. For both sanity and career, it is a skill set we must embrace. Read the article below from the May 2017 issue of Essence...

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Go back and get what’s next! career inspiration Aug 10, 2020

One of the loves of my life is my dog Sophie. She is ten years old and has us well trained. Dogs are very much creatures of habit and most are easily trained. Sophie is no exception. Periodically throughout the day, she gets baby carrots as a treat between meals. She always gets two...

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Step Out In Faith career inspiration Aug 10, 2020

It’s one thing to tell someone to step out in faith. It’s another thing entirely to actually do it yourself. Why is it so easy to tell others what to do, yet so difficult to take our own advice? How many times have you given someone else words of wisdom and prescribed actions to take,...

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A Search for Purpose… career inspiration Aug 10, 2020

As I was considering what to share in this week’s blog, I looked at my dog lying by my chair sleeping. She does not have a care in the world. Her days are spent napping, eating, and roaming the house waiting for everyone to come home from school and work so she can be rubbed and loved. It...

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You posted THAT?! career communication Aug 10, 2020

Career tips continue this week with Tip #5 in the “Money & Power: On the Job” article from the May 2017 issue of Essence Magazine. Social Media faux paus…oh my! Think twice before posting.

 “Even if you adjust your account settings to the highest privacy level,...

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