“Example is Leadership” - Albert Schweitzer Have you ever considered the traits needed to be a role model? And what exactly is a role model? The dictionary defines it as: A person looked to by others as an example to be imitated. We think of role models as having a positive effect on others. We look up to them and emulate their behaviors. But in this era of social media, our view of a role model may be challenged. Sometimes we may think of a celebrity as a role model becau

Effective networking can be an important tool in many ways, including giving your career a boost. Many employment opportunities are never published, but are filled by someone who knows someone who knows someone else. It’s important to put yourself in that social chain. With all the social media channels available, it is now easier than ever to cultivate a large network. But what are your networking goals? How will your network help you and what value do you bring to your ne

Not everyone is born with the gift of the gab or the social confidence of a talk-show host. For the introverted, small talk can be intimidating and frightening. Often small talk can seem inconsequential, but it is still an important part of events where people gather. You might meet your new best friend, the love of your life, or a future employer at your next event. But the very least, if you can master small talk, you can learn to look forward to social events. Use these st

According to George Bernard Shaw, people who succeed, are those who look for the circumstances they want, and if they don’t find them, they go out and make them. There is no room for blaming others. It is certainly tempting to blame others – it seems to be in our nature to defend ourselves by apportioning blame to others. But does it serve us in any way? And what would the impact be if instead you took responsibility? Some Things to Remember about Blame Remember, blame is not

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