Networking Smarter, Not Harder
You can't peruse an article on job-hunting without reading the adage "It's not what you know, but who you know." As overused as this mantra is, it's dead on, especially nowadays when the competition...
View ArticleHow doing your Homework equals a Better Mentor
“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.” ― Benjamin Franklin According to Inc. Magazine, a mentor is “a person with more experience in business, or simply in life,...
View ArticleMaking contact: how to reach out to potential Mentors
Like all good students, you’ve completed the mentor homework described in part one. Now, you are ready to contact a potential mentor.Making the initial contact Once you have pinpointed a potential...
View ArticleA boost in confidence can lead to a boost in your career
Very few people succeed in business without at least a small dose of confidence. And if you aspire to the C-suite, it's critical that you believe in yourself — because it’s almost impossible to make it...
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Top 10 Tips for Adjusting to Post-College Life and Work
Congratulations, class of 2015! Although you may be sad to leave the Kelley School of Business, rest assured that post-college life is awesome. You will love the freedom that comes from making your...
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Learn how to develop and manage the brand of YOU
All of us need to understand the importance of branding. We are CEOs of our own companies: Me, Inc. To be in business today, our most important job is to be head marketer for the brand called You.-...
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Tips for defeating the time thief and taking control of your day
While I was on the road conducting project management training for several different companies this spring, I heard the same question at all of the sites I visited: “How can I fit it all in? That is,...
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3 simple steps to uncovering your long dormant dreams
When I was a child, I used to write story after story for my parents (and anyone else who would read them). Somewhere along the road to adulthood, my passion for writing was lost. Or should I say, it...
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Possessing these 5 traits is key to achieving your dreams
Today, I’m focusing on the top five traits you’ll need to make your long-held dream a reality. TenacityThe word “tenacity” has its roots in tenacitas, Latin for “an act of holding fast.” And the...
View ArticleInspiring a Culture of Personal Accountability
“If you could kick the person in the pants responsible for most of your trouble, you wouldn't sit for a month.” ―Theodore Roosevelt Laying the Foundation for Personal Accountability At any level in an...
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4 Ways to Breakdown Generational Barriers
In addition to offering programs to attract and retain workers of all ages, it’s important for HR departments to facilitate smooth interactions among the generations. Encouraging employees to ditch...
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8 Tips for Enjoying Your Holiday Season
Hard to believe we're already in the 2nd week of December. That can only mean one thing - the holiday madness is in full swing. And all that celebrating is going to ratchet up the stress level even...
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12 Tips to make your Organization Environmentally Friendly
I just wrapped up project managing a big construction job for a client who was very conscious to “green” their workspace as well as their operations in general. It was a really fun project and I wanted...
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