In the workplace, as in life, advice can come in two ways: solicited and unsolicited. The former is often easier to accept, as we’ve identified the need for another perspective. Yet the latter can be more difficult to appreciate. For someone who is used to flying solo, unsolicited advice can be even more surprising....
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Healthcare is a behemoth and multi-faceted industry with plenty of opportunities for those from all walks of life and skill levels. When hearing the term healthcare its common to assume customer-facing, hospital, hospice or clinic related. However it goes so far beyond the common assumptions and what is often romanticized on television. My career...
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Believe it or not, you will operate in a dynamic environment at some point and time in your lifetime. We are comfortable with stable, slow-paced, and telegraphed situations. However, with constant technological advancements, a globally interconnected society, things around us can become dynamic, quickly changing our way of living, how we study, travel, and...
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Many people spend their whole lives finding how to be successful and may never achieve it. Success in life is defined by you; it is about living your fullest life and reaching your potential in this world. Your journey to success is not as simple as finding the best route on Google maps and...
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Looking to make sustained positive change in your life, career or relationships? I am a great believer in the power of positive and productive thinking and this Think-Feel-Act strategy may help achieve your goals! Think – Clear, rational and goal-driven thinking I’m gonna…I have to… I need to… Forward thinking increases stress and anxiety....
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During this time of uncertainty, we need leadership now more than ever. Our world is looking for leaders with vision. Someone who has the capability to not only have vision but be able to turn that vision into reality. You may be saying to yourself, this sounds great but I’m not in a position...
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First time jobs can be very intimidating. You may have an idea of how things may go, but not know exactly what to expect. I remember how clueless I was when I entered the corporate world, I had no idea where to start or what to do, there was a lot I needed to...
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When I first entered the workplace, I wanted to ensure that I was working because I enjoyed it, and not because I needed to work. We all need to work for survival for some time, but I wanted to reach financial independence as soon as possible. I have done three key things on a...
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“If I knew then, what I know now” — a well-worn phrase I never thought I would bring myself to say, or even agree with. Being a broke college student, working four jobs, taking full class loads; taking tests and writing papers with next to little or no sleep, holding leadership positions in various campus organizations—I knew how to...
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Navigating the job search can be difficult—especially when you’re heading straight out of college. Often times, you’re labeled “entry-level” because you haven’t held a full-time position. It’s assumed you’ve spent the prior ~4+ years sitting in a classroom, learned straight from PowerPoints. So, I’m here to tell you that this isn’t true, and here’s...
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