BY: Dr. Lisa J. Lindsay Wicker STEP INTO YOUR SEASON OF POWER Whether your goal is to land a better job, lose weight, finish your degree, or finally become debt-free, power isn’t something you wait to receive—it’s something you decide to walk in. Those who are thriving right now understand that spirit shapes destiny. […]
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BY: Krystin Morgan Get on the path to board success! If you’re a longstanding board leader, just joined your first board, or are curious about getting started, there’s a lot to know— even for the most experienced boards of directors. We’ve rounded up some of the best books focused on governance, leadership, and board strategy
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A conversation with Michelle L. Taylor, Vice President, Supply Chain at NiSource and independent board director for Griffon Corporation. More women leaders are entering corporate boardrooms with deep operational experience and enterprise fluency. Michelle L. Taylor is one of those leaders. She serves as Vice President, Supply Chain at NiSource and is an independent board
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By: Dr. Sabrina Jackson In the landscape of career development, we often look toward traditional avenues for growth: promotions, new certifications, or lateral moves to different industries. Yet, one of the most powerful and frequently overlooked catalysts for professional and personal advancement is service on a nonprofit board. Too often seen simply as a volunteer
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By: Career Mastered Staff As more women prepare for corporate, private, and nonprofit board leadership, several organizations are opening doors through education, networking, and advocacy. Whether you’re just beginning your board journey or seeking your next seat, these resources can help you chart your path. 1. National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) A membership
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BY: Lisa Nichols For many executives, the next step in their leadership journey involves serving on a board of directors. Yet many are unsure of how to land the coveted position. Before seeking a role on a board of directors, it’s important to have a clear understanding of what a board does and how it’s
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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: Hadley Roy H. According to the US News and World Report, more than 80% of New Year’s Resolutions fail by February. So what is it that the few 20% do to achieve their dreams and get ahead? If you have big plans for 2025, use these helpful tips from high achievers to dominate your
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It’s nearly the New Year. What will it take to be a new you? If you have tried setting new goals every January only to find yourself floundering by February, then perhaps it is time for a new approach. After all, it’s insane to keep doing the same thing while expecting a different outcome. This
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BY: Center for Creative Leadership Every role we play as humans has certain responsibilities and skills that come with it. And as we all know, each of us plays multiple roles. In our personal lives, this usually feels natural. We may play the roles of both parent and child, sibling, friend, and more. We lean
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What experience should we take from this year to build on to it? BY: Kayvonna Stigall As we bend the corner of 2020, rounding out the last quarter its only logical that we start to look at the upcoming 2021 New Year. Many may be wondering what does this next year hold when it comes
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BY: Evelyn Summerville One of the most liberating truths I embraced in life is my career. I own it. Therefore, I chart the course to determine its direction and accept responsibility for getting ahead. Armed with this truth, I realized that as important as a job is grasping the bigger picture of my career held
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BY: Center For Creative Leadership An impressive track record is not enough to prepare you for being a CEO. It’s necessary, but not enough. The CEO job is fundamentally different from any other senior leadership role. Until you’ve lived it, you can’t fully know what it’s like. But there are steps you can take to
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By: Eugenia M. Orr, EdD Have you noticed that even in the midst of this global pandemic, and the associate uncertainty, that people are yet prospering? New homes, moves, remodeling and promotions. Out of struggle comes advancement and growth. For many of us, not much is going to keep us down. In fact, we are
BY: CANDICE CREAR “Worth: the intrinsic art of mastering your value, establishing WORTH your personal brand and taking pride in your contributions” According to a study conducted by Cornell University, we as women tend to sell ourselves short when conveying what we bring to the table. Here’s the key: Men do not put forth more
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By Dr. Lisa J. Wicker 10 Tips for Moving Your Career Forward! 1. Have A Career Plan Fabulous careers don’t happen by accident. Crafting your own career development plan is key to your success. If you don’t make a plan, someone will make one for you. 2. Do Your Homework Create a personal career development
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