My son has been playing travel baseball for nine years, and throughout those nine years, I have learned some valuable lessons: An eight a.m. baseball game in a state outside my own is the perfect alternative to the average family vacation. Life is far too short to waste precious time scrubbing stains out of white uniform pants. The True meaning behind “heads up!” is … [Read more...]
3 Entrepreneurial Habits for the Non-Entrepreneur
These days, it is impossible to scroll through my newsfeed without reading an article around entrepreneurship -- articles ranging from what successful entrepreneurs eat for breakfast to the top ten reasons I should quit my job right now. While I do find much of these articles entertaining and at times enlightening, I wonder if we, as a society, might put too much of our … [Read more...]
Fear of Rejection isn’t Reserved for Anyone – It’s Represented in Everyone
I’m afraid of rejection. The idea of putting myself out there, sharing my opinions and experiences for the world to judge, is terrifying. And yet, I do it. I am opening myself up to scrutiny right here, right now. A friend and business connection recently asked me, "How do you do it?" after learning I am now contributing content for Women on Business. Meaning, how do … [Read more...]
Developing a Leadership Philosophy
Sponsored by Aurora University: At the beginning of each advanced leadership workshop session, business thought leader John Spence asks attendees how many currently have a written list of their key leadership values. Much to his surprise, only one or two out of 100 to 150 executives raise their hands. As a result, Spence wonders how executives successfully lead their … [Read more...]
The Best People For The Job vs. The Best Job For The People
I was a bit of a late bloomer. I accepted my first "real job" five years after graduating from college. Sure, I made a living, but I bounced around jobs that, at least for my goals, were not career-track endeavors. Finally, I landed what I considered to be a “real job” – working for a law firm. Although I majored in advertising & marketing at Boston University, my lack … [Read more...]
Your Defense Mechanisms Could Sabotage Your Career
According to Sigmund Freud and many psychologists since Freud's time, human beings use defense mechanisms to protect ourselves from negative feelings such as anxiety and guilt when we feel threatened in some way. They're not bad in and of themselves, but defense mechanisms can be destructive in life and sabotage your career if you use them at the wrong time or overuse … [Read more...]
What is Your Emotional Intelligence Level? Take the Infographic Quiz
How emotionally intelligent are you? The answer could affect not just your personal life but also, your career. Emotional intelligence includes three things: Your ability to use your emotions to solve problems or complete tasks Your ability to understand small or large differences in emotions and perceive emotions in others Your ability to control your emotions and … [Read more...]
Networking Like a Pro
I think we can all admit that as much as we may not like it, networking can be crucial to success in business, regardless of the industry you are in. Whether you’re a lawyer, technology guru, writer, or in sales or marketing, virtually ANY career path can be enhanced by networking. It’s all about WHO you know, not WHAT you know, right? Turns out…this is true! When I was … [Read more...]
Being a Woman Shouldn’t Limit Your Upward Mobility
Sponsored by Christian A. Schwaner, P.C.: Being a woman in business often comes with biases and obstacles, but you can overcome them with time and effort. As you try to navigate through gender issues at work, don’t let gender inequality negatively affect your career goals. Ensuring Businesses Treat You Right You might find that your employer doesn’t treat you equally to … [Read more...]
How To Regain Your Groove in the Job Market
You used to be an irresistible magnet on the job scene; you didn’t have to attend networking events every night and have a polished online presence to get employers to notice you. But the new digital landscape has changed the hiring process and job requirements. The skills that made you a hot commodity 20 years ago may not be enough to impress employers today, especially when … [Read more...]