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“Leaders become great not because of their power but, because of their ability to empower others.” ~John Maxwell How do you create an environment and culture that truly inspires those around you? Is it possible to instill belief and motivation in those you lead, so they believe in themselves? Yes, and this is what inspirational […]

“Management is about persuading people to do things they do not want to do, while leadership is about inspiring people to do things they never thought they could.” ~Steve Jobs Transformational leaders inspire those they lead with a clear vision of what needs to be done to succeed and set an example for how to […]

“In real life, the most practical advice for leaders is not to treat pawns like pawns, nor princes like princes, but all persons like persons.” ~James MacGregor Burns What does it feel like to be treated like an individual by those who lead us? When they see that we have different skills, passions, and talents […]

If you are urgently looking for a new job opportunity for any reason – graduating school, unemployed, or feeling completely unfulfilled in your current role – the last thing you want to do is waste a bunch of time doing the wrong things. Here are some things to STOP doing right away: Simply applying for […]

The best information about a company or organization comes from people that are already working there. So how do you connect with them? Informational interviews. It really is the “secret weapon” of networking. You get to have a no-pressure, informal conversation with someone who can provide insights you need. Insights on the company, industry, and […]

“If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.” ~Milton Berle When making a career transition and seeking for that next opportunity, it’s important that you focus and understand what really makes the most difference. There are so many things that people spend WAY too much time focusing on, thinking they are the silver bullet, when in […]

“Your network is the people who want to help you, and you want to help them, and that’s really powerful” – Reid Hoffman, founder of LinkedIn We live in a time where it is not often possible for people to talk face to face due to safety precautions, travel restrictions, and less in-person events. Now […]

“Networking is not about just connecting people. It’s about connecting people with people, people with ideas, and people with opportunities.” – Michele Jennae Many people today have misconceptions that networking can never be something they are good at, it’s a waste of time, and it’s only for friends or close circles. Do not let these […]

“Your actions and approach with what you have will showcase to others what you would be able to do with more” ~ Loren Weisman Evidence is anything that you see, experience, read, or are told that causes you to believe that something is true or has really happened (collinsdictionary.com). This is one thing that is […]