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I was first inducted into Golden Key in 1989. I was in my final year of college and preparing to …

Isn’t it interesting how sometimes traffic is light and other times it is cumbersome? Where do all the cars come …

The foundation of any professional revolves around the skills they acquire. Skills have always been part of or essential to …

If you come from a science background, you might be familiar with the old adage that “scientific writing is boring.” …

When I was still doing my second year at university, I was called in for a psychotherapy session with the …

Who is the question, as is ‘what’ and ‘if.’ Door to door, we examine the hypotheses that lead to more …

The education system is relatively similar and structured for primary and secondary school students, the education system has seen fundamental …

I am going to start by sharing a little personal experience. I had the most stressful and hectic weeks in …

Students who choose to pursue their education in a foreign country, away from the support system of their family and …

We live in a very precarious age where consumerism has defied sound reasoning and it is rather getting worse as …

Being brought up in a large township of Tembisa was probably one of the greatest gifts given to me because …

As I write this article I am taken aback, thinking about a time when I had just graduated and looking …

A good career coach can deliver many benefits to your development, whether you are just starting your career or an …

People join together to work on issues that are important to them as part of the community development process. Community …

Critical reading is an important skill to utilize in graduate school. Conducting an essential examination of a text can prove …

Information is everywhere now. You can easily access, view, read, and learn from it. However, the problem is that there …

While navigating my six years of college, I had difficulty finding what lit my spark. I changed my major multiple …

When people talk about nonprofit organizations, many people think the question of money, or profit, should not be discussed. Granted, …

You might call me an expert in online learning. I earned a Master of Public Health entirely online. I taught …

As a lawyer working in business and corporate law, dealing with urgent situations and important deadlines is an everyday part …

As a plant biologist, I have always been in love with understanding the complex behaviors of plants. My Ph.D. was …

So you made a mistake in the major you chose or what you want to do for the rest of …

While we aim always to be our best selves and hope that others do the same, we’re bound to run …

It’s not uncommon for students to heavily consider their options following college graduation. This can be a torturous exercise for …

Whether you are an individual contributor, team member, manager, or the organization’s CEO or President, three competencies are essential for …

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 …