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As we plan to bid farewell to 2023, it’s only fitting to pause and reflect on the journey you’ve had and all you’ve accomplished in this past year. Throughout the highs and lows, there’s no doubt you’ve experienced invaluable growth this year and are all the more poised to take on your goals for 2024.…

As we near the year’s end, wrapping it up on a positive note sets the tone for a phenomenal year to come. Why not do so by making a positive impact in someone else’s life? Consider making a difference in someone’s career by becoming a mentor within your organization. Your guidance can be instrumental in…

While at my hair salon appointment recently, I struck up a conversation with a fellow customer, where she began detailing to me her struggles while living through a home renovation. She vented about cost overruns, delays, and frustrations from every step of the process. The hairdresser working on my hair leaned in and whispered to…

Growing up, investing was never a topic of discussion in my household. We talked politics, not portfolios. But as I hit the milestone of turning 30, a realization struck me—I needed to take charge of my financial future. This realization led me to a brief yet enlightening experience at a financial planning firm. I started…

Have you ever wondered why we believe the grass is always greener on the other side? It’s a common trap, convincing ourselves that different partners, jobs, or bosses would solve everything. But the truth is, while change brings improvements, it often brings new challenges that could be worse. It’s time to confront the possibility that…

Have you ever heard the saying, “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with”? But what does it truly mean? Well…who are your 5 people? Take a moment to think about the five people you spend the most time with. Maybe they are friends, family members, colleagues, or mentors.…

The job market isn’t as hot as it once was, and many companies are doing layoffs in light of declining revenues, so what should you do right now? Be proactive. Update your resume and LinkedIn profile; as well as, expand your network with those in your industry and executive search firms. Think about your career goals…

How often are you a good listener? I mean, a really good listener? I recently read a newsletter by Dina Kaplan of The Path, and she hit on something I’ve recently caught myself doing. In truth, effective communication is all about being a good listener, which means letting others share their stories without interrupting or…

I enjoy reading Seth Godin’s blogs because he takes something simple and writes about it in a way that causes me to think about my life and career differently. Here’s a quick example… An event or a journey? They’re easy to confuse. An event happens at date certain, then it’s over, nothing more to be…