The soft skills deficit Five years ago, while teaching full-time as an English instructor at a community college, I became… Read more Feeling the pain: Employers respond to the soft skills deficit
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An interview with Siddiqi Ray: A vision for entrepreneurs
Each business owner discovers the road to entrepreneurship differently. I recently had the pleasure of interviewing my friend, Siddiqi Ray,… Read more An interview with Siddiqi Ray: A vision for entrepreneurs
Higher ed: Branding your campus
Recently, my family and I traveled across two states to the Gulf Coast to visit the beach. My daughter is… Read more Higher ed: Branding your campus
The bravest thing a leader can do
What is the bravest thing any small business owner, leader, or manager can do? What is the boldest question a… Read more The bravest thing a leader can do
Learning from everyone in the workplace
I once joined a professional organization with a diverse membership. We met weekly and discussed industry-related research. Every member sought… Read more Learning from everyone in the workplace
Branding yourself in your best light
Transparency. Isn’t it lovely? Unless we’re talking about bra straps or… Read more Branding yourself in your best light
Before an informational interview
You might need to learn more about a career field to determine your degree path in college. Maybe you want… Read more Before an informational interview
Why manners matter
Have you ever met someone who made a terrible first impression? Chances are, this person practiced manners poorly and lacked… Read more Why manners matter
How to own your career journey and keep peace with your helicopter parents, too
I spoke to an incredibly bright, hard-working, promising senior in college yesterday. She told me about her summer internship with… Read more How to own your career journey and keep peace with your helicopter parents, too
How do you make decisions about your career?
When contemplating changing jobs, applying for promotions within your company, quitting a job to spend time with your family, or… Read more How do you make decisions about your career?
