I’m not going to lie to you. After living through seven winters in Maryland, Idaho, and Utah, I am thankful to now spend my winters in California. I love the sunshine and warmth of California winters. However, I am …
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Gearing Up for 2016
Over the last couple of weeks, I have had the opportunity to spend a generous amount of time with my two sisters—Michele and Jennifer. They are two of my best friends and absolutely hilarious. If you …
Continue readingGoodbye 2015, Hello 2016!!
With the popularity of pop star singer Adele’s hit song “Hello” topping the charts, I am pretty sure I have heard the word “hello” more times this year than any other year in my life. …
Continue readingThere’s A First Time for Everything
When was the last time you did something for the very first time? Was it today? Yesterday? Last week? A couple of weeks ago I called my sister, Michele, and asked if she would participate …
Continue readingWhat Is Your Dream Job?
It took 42 years, but on Saturday, November 21, 2015, I was sent to high school detention (AKA Saturday School.) And for what? To share my insights into career development for 1 ½ – 2 …
Continue readingWhen Working Harder Goes Wrong: PowerPoint Edition
A couple of months ago, Neil Malek contributed to A Great Day’s Work with the blog post When Working Harder Goes Wrong: Microsoft Word Troubles. There is almost an identical situation that happens in PowerPoint, and Neil wants to share …
Continue readingImagine Your Life Story on the Big Screen
Take a moment to imagine yourself in the audience watching your life story on the big screen. When and where does your story begin? What are the highlights? What are the bumps and rough patches …
Continue readingHow Is Your Relationship With Work?
How is your relationship with the work you do each day? Are you simply collecting a paycheck or are you working with a purpose and enjoying a satisfying career? The majority of us must work …
Continue readingHow Confident Are You Talking About Money?
As men and women, we all have a different level of understanding and comfort when it comes to talking about money. In some families, money is rarely discussed. In some college majors, money is rarely …
Continue readingDear Future Administrative Professionals
Dear Future Administrative Professionals, You are about to embark on what could be one of the most exciting careers in your lifetime—the career of the administrative professional. As you prepare for the road ahead, remember …
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