By: Kayvonna K Stigall When a crisis occurs, it can seem normal to shut down and throw in the towel until things blow over. Take the pandemic and economic uncertainty for example. It’s an easy excuse to turn away from starting a new business and turn instead to what’s familiar – even if that thing […]
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By Nicole Hudson Growing a thriving career is a lot like growing a garden. In the beginning, you start with seeds and care for them as they mature into hearty plants. But you can’t stop there. A gardener’s work is never done. To keep a plant looking and producing its best, you have to tend
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By: Robin M Wilson Tiffany Nance is on a mission to help people organize their lives and business operations. Her company Etcetera Assistant was established in 2009 to help save people the valuable time they would spend growing their businesses or with family and friends. How does she do that? “I make sure that my
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What happens when you’ve been working in a position for a while, but believe you deserve a raise? How do you approach this conversation with your manager? Discussing compensation with your employer can be nerve-wracking for anyone. Salary expectations vary based on several factors including education, years of experience, location, and job duties. There is
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By: Kayvonna K. Stigall As women continue to change the narrative and become recognized partners in the business world, it’s essential to keep the momentum going in order for it to stay that way! This is a call to action to keep women relevant in all facets of today’s decisions. Here are several ways to
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BY: Paige Cerulli Every workplace has its own social structure. There’s a balance of power among coworkers, also referred to as workplace politics. Learning to navigate work politics is key to your success in your career, and it can help you to move your ideas forward effectively. Recognize Common Workplace Politics Challenges Navigating work politics
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Many people consider executive presence a nebulous skill. It is a superpower you can spot in the blink of an eye, yet grapple for the right words to describe its essence. Some go so far as to say you either have executive presence or you do not. Who’s got it right? The truth is, like
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Winter is the perfect time of year to reflect on and refocus your people management skills. It’s easy to get caught up in your day-to-day tasks and become complacent with your management style throughout the year, especially when you have your own projects to complete. So, if it’s time for a refresh, here are 7
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When you look in the mirror at night after removing makeup and taking off your wig, putting your hair up or slipping on a bonnet – what do you think about her? Are you best friends with her? Do you judge her imperfections or celebrate her uniqueness? Do you compare her to others or applaud
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By: Lee McCalla Being an entrepreneur isn’t easy. However, it’s become increasingly popular in recent years. Still reeling from the effects of the pandemic, many people have turned to entrepreneurship to supplement their income with side hustles, by tapping into the gig economy or by creating fullfledged businesses to make ends meet. The economic
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By: Stephanie Hancock Imagine having won 23 Grand Slams, seven Wimbledons, seven Australian Open titles, six US Opens, and three French Crowns all by the age of 40. Then right as you were at the top of your game, you walked away. This is exactly what tennis champion Serena Williams did in 2022. Her
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Entrepreneurs are often admired as risk-takers and innovators. They start businesses to solve problems, live out their values and work autonomously. Entrepreneurs challenge the status quo. They disrupt existing patterns and unleash new ideas that generate unprecedented success. Entrepreneurs are bold. Bullish, perhaps. They have mastered a mindset that continuously motivates them to pursue heart
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By: Priya Kumar We are living in a time and age where climbing the ladder and company loyalty is becoming less of a thing. Most people are looking to make big bucks right out of college with no real work experience. Then, throw in the challenge of supervising and training work-at-home employees. Hiring the wrong
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Let’s face it. We’re in a post-pandemic recession with inflation on nearly everything but our salaries. Some of us work multiple jobs just to keep up with all of our current financial responsibilities, while nervously depending on stocks and retirement plans to secure our future. We dream of a day when we can get paid
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By: Haseena Shaheed-Jackson We are not intended to be alone, but to form partnerships and alliances that cause us to grow and develop. One way to do this is by creating your personal circle or board of directors. A personal board is a group of individuals that inspire, motivate, love, engage and equip us to
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When sponsors from Mercedes-Benz USA, Walgreens, Ally Financial, JP Morgan Chase & Co., The Hartford, Fifth Third Bank, Amazon, Henry Ford Health, Food Lion, Lowe’s Companies, Corewell Health, KeepWOL, Volkswagen, and other executives and participants start sharing positive testimonials before the conference concludes — and there’s a write-up about its impact in Forbes — you
By: Evelyn Summerville Entrepreneurs are often admired as risk-takers and innovators. They start businesses to solve problems, live out their values and work autonomously. Entrepreneurs challenge the status quo. They disrupt existing patterns and unleash new ideas that generate unprecedented success. Entrepreneurs are bold. Bullish, perhaps. They have mastered a mindset that continuously motivates
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We know the importance of taking a break. But it’s still difficult to do when you are thinking, I’ll just check this email, or do a quick once-over on this client presentation. Meanwhile, family, friends and good times are passing us by. GIVE YOURSELF PERMISSION Treat yourself with the same compassion and consideration you give
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By: Priya Kumar You may have heard the term “influencer” floating around, but what exactly does that mean? An influencer is a person with the ability to influence potential buyers of a product or service by promoting or recommending the items on social media. In other words, an influencer is someone others look up to
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By: Stephanie Hancock Mindset is the single most important thing each person needs to have control over in their lives. It can determine small and large decisions, interactions with others, success and how we recover from setbacks and failures. In other words, mindset greatly impacts both our personal and professional lives. If you desire to
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BY: Tenicia Moulden, Esq Career women face many legal challenges that can impede their career development. These challenges include the gender gap in pay, childcare gaps for working women, and the grooming gap for female professionals. Understanding these legal issues is essential to ensure that professional women reach their full capacity. GENDER PAY GAP: A
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BY: Stephanie Hancock When I graduated from college, I was excited to receive my first job offer as an Office Manager. I assumed that I would be making more than my present position and be receiving full benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and a 401K. I was wrong. When the offer was extended I
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By: Mary P Wells Mentorship is valuable and critical no matter what your career is, even during the developmental phases. I recall vividly, during my collegiate years, leaders who voluntarily took me under their wing while undergoing work-study programs and internships. My mentors stand out with a confident drive leaving eight impactful words that still
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Career pivoting has become more common among professionals, especially since the onset of COVID-19 which caused plenty of uncertainty, profound changes, and even burnout. Maybe you were laid off, find that your current position is one of doing more with less, or are just seeking more meaningful work. Whatever the case, you find that it’s
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BY: Kayvonna K Stigall If you’re going to rise, you may as well shine! While getting to a place is an accomplishment by itself, what you do when you get there sets you apart from the rest. In this world, being a force of good goes beyond the day-to-day “clock in and out.” In a
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I t’s no secret that most of the top corporate leadership positions are dominated by men. In fact, according to the BoardEx data, only 5% of CEOs are women and 19.2% of corporate leadership team members are female — despite the fact that women’s labor force participation rate is 58.4% . How is it that
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By: Lisa Nichols Nicole Hudson is a woman who embodies many roles – Founder, CEO, Entrepreneur, Strategic Consultant, Marketing Executive, Keynote Speaker, Executive Trainer, Board Member, Advocate – but the heart of it all is the joy she finds in fulfilling her purpose. As her website describes, her motivation for supporting “organizations created around serving
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As of 2021, the United States had the largest economy in the world.* However, the PwC Women in Work Index for 2019 ranks the United States a disappointing 23rd on their list of best countries for female workers, situated between France and the Czech Republic and significantly below similar G7 countries like Canada and the
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It seems like just yesterday…but 1987 was the worst year of my life. I was 11 years old, my parents were getting a divorce, our newly divided family was struggling for money, and I was not handling it well, at all. Despite my mother’s strength, wisdom, independence, and education – including a Master’s degree in
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BY: Lisa Nichols While scouring the internet for posted positions might seem like the most effective way to pursue a new career opportunity, the truth is that it won’t connect you with 85% of the jobs available. Entry or mid-level positions require some time for roles to be posted externally, and by that time there
BY: Candice Crear Are you ready for the future? If you are on the fence, it’s too late to turn back. For years there has been discussion about bringing a distinctive experience to the everyday way of doing business. Retailers need new ways to attract consumers while offering convenience. Medical professionals need interactive training and
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