When you teach a general education course, most students walk into that classroom because the class is a graduation requirement. While I may have some students with an interest in my subject of history and government, I cannot rely on that when I develop lectures or deliver material. When teaching, the instructor must develop...
READ MOREImprovise your way to a successful career
How would it feel to have the confidence to respond to anything that happened in your career? Interviewing, negotiating your salary, working with challenging bosses/co-workers, all the way up to losing your job unexpectedly? What if I told you that was possible? Well, through leveraging the tenets of improv, it is possible. I am...
READ MOREFive signs it’s time to leave your company
Everyone jokes about wanting to quit their job from time to time. This is something that everyone experiences throughout their careers. But sometimes, it’s more than a joke. Let’s be real. Thinking about leaving your job can be incredibly anxiety-inducing and full of what-if scenarios. You’ve worked super hard to enter the workforce, and...
READ MOREThe emergence of the ‘pandemic leader’
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, coupled with the government-mandated lockdown tactics, has undoubtedly been one of the most significant events of the twenty-first century. During the period of the hard lockdown, only individuals working in “essential services” were permitted to leave their homes for work purposes, while other businesses remained closed. On the other hand,...
READ MOREHow to take advice in the workplace
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....
READ MORE5 most effective soft skills that will help you in your professional career
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...
READ MOREWhat I have learned about time management after 20 years in the corporate world
“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...
READ MOREUsing storytelling to catapult your career
Storytelling is a tale as old as time, but being able to tell a great story can give you an edge over the competition. Stories are all around us. However, they can be woven into many different aspects of your life. Here are five ways to use storytelling to stand out from the crowd....
READ MOREToolbox to succeed post-undergrad
Graduation from college is a beautiful thing. Parents, family, and friends come, near and far, for such a life-changing experience. Many college graduates are promised jobs and professional opportunities before graduation, while it may take others time for them to get their first job offer. As a graduate and proud member of the Golden...
READ MORETell your story: Organizing your career summaries into a memorable brag book
Do you have a memory like an elephant? Do you have the unique ability to remember even the most minute details, dates, facts and figures from forever ago? Do you feel absolutely no need to write anything down because it is all “right here” (tapping my index finger on my right temple)? I am...
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