By: Dr. Lisa J. Lindsay Wicker In today’s competitive workplace, talent alone isn’t always enough to rise through the ranks. What distinguishes a professional in a crowded workplace isn’t just performance—it’s presence. At the heart of that presence is your personal brand. During this year’s Career Mastered “Brunch with the Masters, we honored the women […]
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By: Hasten Shaheed-Jackson The American workplace is undergoing a transformation. The American Dream was building careers through company loyalty that entailed a steady climb up the corporate ladder. Employees were dedicated and committed to serving 30+ years at a single company with the promise of a comfortable retirement. There is a shift in the dream.
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By: Krystin Morgan Today’s job market is unlike any other in recent history— mass layoffs in some industries, staffing shortages in others, major shifts in the availability of remote work, and the introduction of AI impacting practically every industry. It’s clear that the same old job-hunting process needs an upgrade. But what does work today?
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BY: Nicole Hudson In the world of executive leadership, decisiveness is essential. Yet even accomplished women leaders can struggle with indecision or risk their credibility by frequently reversing decisions. That’s why today, I’m sharing strategies to help you win the battle of indecisiveness so you can be a more effective leader and make tough decisions
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According to the latest report from McKinsey & Company, women hold just 29% of C-suite positions in publicly traded companies. While that number may seem discouraging at first glance, let it empower you instead. Because just like securing a coveted reservation at an exclusive brunch spot, rising to the executive ranks requires intention, preparation, and
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BY: Marci Bryant Have you ever been in the presence of someone with an undeniable magnetism and wondered how they got that “it” factor? It’s almost like magic how their energy can inadvertently shift a room. Whether it’s a presentation, meeting, networking event, or pitching competition –there’s always something about them that makes them stand
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BY: Evelyn Summerville Most will agree that leadership effectiveness is directly connected to organizational success. Leaders cast vision, set goals and shape culture —all critical drivers in productivity and employee engagement. In a world where team members look to their leaders for inspiration and appreciation, supervisors and executives can no longer depend on their position
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In every workplace, whether corporate, nonprofit, entrepreneurial, governmental, or faith-based, there’s an invisible game happening: office politics. It’s not listed in the employee handbook, but it shapes who gets promoted, who gets heard, and who gets left behind. Office politics refers to the strategies individuals use—consciously or unconsciously—to gain advantage and influence in a professional
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BY: Lee McCalla The digital landscape has completely transformed modern-day networking. Nowadays, if you want to network, you need a social media profile. Some sites, like LinkedIn, were created for the sole purpose of professional networking. Employers and employees congregate on the site to post job opportunities, find job opportunities, and discuss industry insights and
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