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There are many books, lectures, seminars, tips, and sites on approaching this. However, there are constraints. You may not have …

“My Father needs help!” I remember as the man stood alongside his elderly father, and I stood before them, tired, …

Leaders lead in diverse ways: authoritatively, collaboratively, aggressively, benevolently, and passively. Education and circumstances create leaders, and great leaders are …

Communication has been my life’s interest and life’s work. Writing is, at its heart, communication. Written words can evoke feelings, …

You just got home from a long day at work. You head to the living room to sit on the …

Organizational success results from the “best” combination of the four management components. The list consists of scope (the definition of …

Asking questions is a way in which we gather information on various topics. However, it can sometimes be difficult to …

I don’t know how to do this. I can’t do this. What if I fail? We have all been there, we …

Here are some tips which have allowed me to hone my skills, boost my creativity and achieve my goals. They …

Whether in a small, large, complex, or military organization, challenges will arise at all levels. You will have to face …

At a time when we have instant access to information at our fingertips, it is especially important for instructors to …

I believe the three keys to opening doors of opportunities throughout your career are: Integrity; Accountability; and Relationships.  Integrity Integrity …

The philosopher-king Marcus Aurelius stated, “We should not say that I am an Athenian, or I am a Roman, but …

If there is one thing I have learned along my life journey is how to have staying power. Having worked …

My mother always shared her “pearls” of wisdom with me when I was young. I did not always listen. When …

Successful communication is essential for any role in life – personal or professional. As a researcher, it’s vital to share …

What should a 21st-century professional be? Your professional life will be guided, not by subject matter, but by the skills …

I don’t know about you, but I’m in this stage of life where I constantly try to figure out this …

A recent issue has been brought to light in the media since the advent of the computer “Bullying.” It is …

Realistically, the world of work is competitive and demanding. Unfortunately, possessing the requirements that employers want from graduates can be …

It’s 13:15 in my residence at Stellenbosch University on a rainy winter’s day. My next class is at 14:00, about …

Imagine not having the language you communicate with every day? Sadly, multitudes of first nations people have lost touch with …

Fulfillment. The ultimate goal of the average person is fulfillment, and contentment, to feel that they belong somewhere and improve …

The world of careers is changing. When I realized early in my career that significant changes were taking place in …

Setting a target we aspire to reach is normal and easy for most of us. I love walking because it …

Great news! You’ve just received word that you’ve been chosen for a leadership position within your firm. You’ve worked hard, …

As a graduate student, consuming new ideas for research is essential for progression in a master’s or doctoral program. While …

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that people diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease …

The cliché “it all starts with you” comes with a profound personal truth – you have to find your voice …

If it was easy everyone would do it. I think most have heard this phrase, or variants of it. What …

Wouldn’t it be nice if everything could just go smoothly and easily? Yea, we know where this is headed. Many …

Creativity is a fulfilling outlet that allows the mind to adventure and explore. Through multiple mediums, we can bring joy …

Communication plays an important role in our personal and professional lives.  From organising your family to presenting to the Board. …

When you teach a general education course, most students walk into that classroom because the class is a graduation requirement. …

Researching library databases can be frustrating and it is usually the most dreaded part of writing a paper. Many results …

Although many people may believe they need a professional to help them improve their mental and emotional well-being, there are …

“What do we lose when our native language becomes extinct?” was the question discussed among delegates of an ethnic minority …

Public speaking is an important part of most professions, and our lives. Practice ways to captivate and engage your audience …

In the past decades, mental health and well-being have been one of the most neglected states of human health in …

Recognise, trust and support young leaders and they will astound you every day. At my school, our Student Body President …

A system is defined as a cohesive conglomeration of interrelated and interdependent parts that can be natural or human-made, according …

How would it feel to have the confidence to respond to anything that happened in your career? Interviewing, negotiating your …

So you have worked hard and managed to complete your studies and have secured your first job. Obviously, the next …

You are staying in a fancy house; you drive the best car. You have the most expensive clothes, and you …

Living in an ever-changing and technologically advanced society offers challenges and opportunities to educators and students.  Recently, educators have had …

Success looks different for many people. For me, success was rooted in a journey that began halfway around the world …

I have the good fortune to be a Licensed Public Insurance Adjuster. Many of you will ask, “What is a …

You have to be in love to lead for digital transformation. I am not referring to the fairytale, “love is …

Everyone jokes about wanting to quit their job from time to time. This is something that everyone experiences throughout their …

When I was an undergraduate student, I used to sit right in the front row, as did most of the …

It is quite traumatic when a child is brought up with a family-imposed stigma. My parents were advised by school …

This pandemic has taught us many lessons.  One of the most important is how quickly life can change.  Another lesson …

It is Monday morning; you wake up at 6 am, getting ready to go to work or your first class …

With everyday challenges we are all faced with throughout life, we are tasked to reach effective solutions- either short term …

Have you ever had a moment where you felt like a fish out of water? For example, I had landed …

Strengths and weaknesses, or as I like to call them, superpowers and kryptonite, are something that we all have. Unfortunately, …

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, coupled with the government-mandated lockdown tactics, has undoubtedly been one of the most significant events of …

What is social impact? “Social impact” is how companies define how they benefit a specific community or the world. Companies …

If every email took 60 seconds of my time nearly one-fourth of my day is spent tending to emails; 22% …

Attending college is a life-long dream for millions of students across the globe. However, for students with disabilities attending college …