To connect successfully with people around you, you need to master the secrets of body language. Whether you’re in an elevator, walking down a corridor, interviewing for a new job, or networking after work, your body language will speak volumes for you. Communications...
Six Tips for Building Productive Teams
I am often asked the secret to building and inspiring great teams. The answer is not always simple and can be as varied as the people in your organization. But one fact is always true: a good leader listens to their team. They're someone who plays to their strengths,...
7 Skills You Need to Be a Happy Leader
Leadership is not a gift or magic but a set of soft skills to acquire. Once you decide to foster them, you should be ready to work like a beaver, consume your energy, and practice a lot. It requires time. After reading this post, you'll know skills you might miss on...
15 Business Etiquette and Body Language Blunders [INFOGRAPHIC]
After years of study, you can ruin your career in one moment. Harsh words, I know, but unfortunately the truth. Success in the business world requires much more than the facts your business degree taught you. I know you’re prepared to work in challenging economic...
How to Use the Art of Persuasion to Get That Raise at Work [INFOGRAPHIC]
Every task you do at work comes with its own skillset, and that includes the stuff that doesn’t show up in your job description – such as asking for a raise. You wouldn’t expect to be great at sales, contract negotiations, or a particular piece of software right out...
How an MBA Changed My Career Path
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Strayer University. The opinions and text are all mine. In 2010, I decided to start all over and get my MBA. I intentionally decided to pursue my graduate degree in the evenings with no idea what the outcome...
Top 15 Classy Career Girls of 2017
This year we are excited to award our third annual list of women leaders making a difference at work. We took nominations from our readers and combed through hundreds of profiles and sites to create our list of the top 15. Thank you all for your nominations. Our goal...
3 Eyewear Trends I’m Excited to Try (Sponsored)
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of DiscountGlasses.com. The opinions and text are all mine. I wear contacts every day but have recently been wanting to branch out with some glasses for the new year. I tried on 3 different pairs from...
5 Reasons Why (And How) You Should Love the Girl Who Outpaced You
Why am I at work so early? I could be sleeping right now, dreaming about surfing in Costa Rica. I could be in Costa Rica right now. I just need some coffee to wake me up. “Good morning.” “Morning.” “G’Morning.” Morning. Morning. Mourning. Don’t be so dramatic. Oh no,...