Are experiencing a cold shift in your career? People aren't returning your emails for lunch or happy hour meetings? In the office some co-workers don't seem to have time to chit chat with you anymore? Even the light hearted banter you felt within your work team isn't quite what it was. Don't worry about it; as you shift so does your working relationships with people. As you begin to shift into focus and intention about your career through words and actions, those around will

Yikes! It's hard to believe the Holidays are here. The Holidays being here also signals the end of the year; 2018 is coming to an end. Looking back over your yearly plans, did you accomplish everything you had on the list? Did you reach your career goals? Did your career move closer to your goals? Career and lifestyle go hand-in-hand; how's your lifestyle? Did it improve? Did you change your lifestyle to be more conducive to success? I know, lots of loaded questions. Well, I

I'm a subject matter expert when it comes to the Godfather movies. Film 1, 2 and even 3; even though true Godfather experts Do Not count 3 as a true continuation of the story. We all know it was done to appease the sponsors/producers and not the truth of the story line. Anyway, I could go on and on. One thing that comes to mind lately is to always stay watching; Never let your guard down and be prepared. Now, this isn't a paranoid warning as if to say everyone is against you.

Well, it's not really breaking news that all of our information is not only out there in the universe but also being sold tot he highest bidder. People are mad and wanting someone to answer for it, but we have all long said whatever you click on, sign up for or like is a piece of data in the puzzle that is you. As long as you know that, then be conscious of what you do on any and all networks. Especially, the one at the place you work. At work, its not just what you do on the

The Song is everything ..... Click on the picture Not now, tomorrow. 2018 will be The Year. This is the year I turn 30 so it's now or never. .... How long is to long? When will "now" truly be now? Planning for success, being strategic about your steps is commendable and shows your acumen for the industry you're in. However, taking too long to plan and strategize means opportunities are being missed. No career is built on quick decisions and fast moves. Sure,there are moments

Loyalty, in 2017, is to self in all areas of a person's life; work, relationship and community. In the work world, there is no longer the employee who is striving for a pension or even the gold watch at 20 years. Most people in the work world will work at the minimum of 5 companies by the time they decide to stop working. This isn't the worst trend in the world. It shows that people are taking control of their careers. No longer will they toil and wait for the manager to prom

As I skim through the book Lies we believe about God I realize how being true and honest is more than just an action that we should (emphasize should) use, but an internal expression in what we do. Hence, the "love & relationship" title, which comes from one of the chapters. It's not so much that you have to love your job, but rather love the portion which connects you to other people. If you don't love it, faking it doesn't work; everyone knows you don't like what you're doi

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There are many books written about self-esteem, eating disorders, emotionally deficiency issues which talk about people who learned at a young age to dim the fullness of themselves. No, I'm not talking about sexual orientation. I'm speaking to being GREAT. You probably won't admit it in a group, but this posting is private between you and me; aren't you awesome? Aren't there many situations where you know what should be done but so no one else feels bad about their plan you r

It's easy to be drawn into the side eye at work. All it takes is for someone to connect with you on a situation or opinion someone has shared in a meeting and it's on. You may not shoot the person down like you would the person who didn't say excuse me at the club, but even a heavy sigh is taken to mean you do not approve or agree with whatever is happening at that moment. In most departments, even that slightest of negative opinion is all that's needed for the pot stirrers t

Your assumption is that you should look up from your phone, laptop, iPad, tablet or other technological device; nope not my intention at all. Well, maybe if by thinking that you internalized it as coming out of the bubble which is your area/department/floor in the office and take in what else is going on. With deadlines, projects and the pressure to please clients and stake holders, sometimes what is missed is the opportunity to see what the "other half" is doing. Sure you kn

The saying "don't judge a book by its cover" has been around for many years. It still remains true and fits more situations than one might think; particularly in the work world. So often we assume so much about someone, if not based on how they look definitely by what they are hired to do. Most don't think the person hired to work in the accounting department would know much about graphic designs. Or the Administrative Assistant would be able to give a presentation to a Clie

This post isn't so much as thought provoking or self reflective as it is a directive on your actions and thoughts and plans. What's the goal? What's the purpose? What's the reason? What is your why? Sometimes with all the busyness at work it's easy to get caught up with the flow of it all. People around you buzzing with their own anxieties which make you think maybe you're not worried and hustling enough. So you raise your hand more, stay later, come in earlier, double up on