Posts by Kim Martin
Managers: How to Keep Your Superstars
Perhaps you’ve heard the pandemic-born expression, The Great Resignation. In fact, in August 2021, the number of workers who quit their job in a single month broke the all-time U.S. record. As the big quitting (and career pivoting) wave of 2021 indicated, we’re in the midst of a massive shift of power in the marketplace—…
Read MoreThe Perfectionist’s Guide to 2022
I had an excellent holiday, but I can’t say it was perfect…you know what I mean, right? Life isn’t perfect, and, unfortunately, it is easy to feel disappointed when life doesn’t live up to our perfectionist expectations. It can be a challenging burden to carry. When a person, event, or experience comes up short, we…
Read MoreHow to Improve Your Life in 2022
It’s the middle of December, and we have two weeks left before we’re ringing in the new year. What will you do differently in 2022? What new habits will you embrace to improve your life and your career? How can you demonstrate that you’ve learned and grown in the past year, that you know more…
Read MoreHow Was Your Thanksgiving?
…The first and most frequently asked question for several days after the holiday. If you are like me, you probably respond, “Great! How was yours?” which is appropriate when responding to casual acquaintances and colleagues. What if your best friend is asking, the person that always has your back and where you can be your…
Read MoreThanksgiving: Acceptance is the Goal
I’ve always loved Thanksgiving. I grew up in the South, and each year we’d go to my grandparents’ Fishing Camp for an annual family reunion. All relatives within driving distance would be there, and a few would even fly in. As I imagine many can relate to, the highlight that stands out so prominently in…
Read MoreBecoming a Fearless Leader:
Learn from my mistakes! As I look back on my career, I have so much pride. Pride in the advancement and success of the people I worked with, and the innovation and profitability of the businesses that I ran. I was a good leader, and I felt comfortable expressing my point of view most of…
Read MoreWork Slipping? You Need This!
Oh, my precious sleep, I have taken you for granted for so many years! I stayed up late and got up early, shortchanging you often. I worried and stressed many nights, reducing your quality. And the result…not my best contributions or mood the next day. With the passing of time, I have learned to value…
Read MoreWhat is it about a former athlete that makes companies want to hire them?
What is it about college athletes that makes them attractive to hiring managers? We always hear that they have experience working as part of a team and have a competitive spirit, but it is so much more. So maybe you’re not an athlete – don’t fret! I’m going to break down the qualities that athletes…
Read MoreWhat does it take to be a fearless leader?
“Fearlessness is the mother of reinvention.” -Arianna Huffington What does fearlessness look like? We define fearlessness as the ability to resist conformity when it goes against our beliefs, the determination to reject limitations placed on us. Fearless people don’t spend much time hesitating about making decisions because they do not fear the unknown. What makes a fearless…
Read MoreHere’s How to Secure That Promotion
One of my clients — let’s call her Kate — is kind, hardworking, and empathetic. In her mid 30’s, she has worked at three companies since finishing college and has only received promotions when accepting a more senior role with a new employer. Kate is happy working at her current job and would prefer to…
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