Here’s a bit of information about yourself you may not have known.  It can support your professional development, up your Emotional Intelligence – and boost your self-esteem. You can read minds!  Did you know that?  And, in all fairness, you need to know that others can read your mind, too – your thoughts, feelings and […]

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If the uncomfortable task of coaching someone on how they dress for work falls to you, you may be struggling with what to say and how to say it in a way that maintains a good working relationship. Words can be your enemy or your friend in a conversation that strikes so close to the […]

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Taking the Sting Out of Giving Feedback About Work-Appropriate Dress The way we look is a very personal and sensitive matter. Yet, physical appearance defines our image – our brand – and influences the way others see us. It impacts our credibility and plays a significant role in opening and closing doors to opportunity. Talent […]

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Guest Blog by Kim Gaskin One of today’s most popular smart phone and Internet games can actually play out in our lives. Do you feel upset about things in your life or aggravated about someone doing something to you or taking something that belongs to you? Angry Birds slingshot themselves across a playing field into […]

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Although you may have become social media savvy, a makeover for your Facebook page may be in order to usher in the next stage of your career. The new timeline design provides a great opportunity to make the right first impression.

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Emotional Intelligence has become a pretty-well accepted interpersonal quality in the business community. But it goes even further. Your MQ (Moral Intelligence) and your BQ (Body Intelligence) are also important ingredients for a successful career.

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How about insanely rich Oprah? Or always upbeat Kelly Ripa? Or devilishly handsome George Clooney? I must admit, I haven’t actually asked any of them how happy they are, but I’m willing to go out on a limb and say YES. But it’s not for the reasons you might be thinking.

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When people hear the name of my new organization – Spirit of Purpose™ – they often say, “Ooh, I like that.” In response, I usually ask, “What about it appeals to you?” I’m interested in understanding the visceral reaction people have to those three words – Spirit of Purpose™. Most often, their reply is something […]

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LIES™ keep us trapped in situations that on the surface seem right and safe.  The truth is that we’re taking a huge risk staying in a place that looks right, but is taking a toll on us emotionally and psychologically.  My dear friend and colleague Kyle Ruffin (pictured) tells a story that is all too […]

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