Life at the office can be stressful during the holidays. Personal development guru Tony Robbins had a great segment on the Today Show a few weeks ago in which he talks about the “growth” factor. People who suffer serious set-backs and still manage to see the growth opportunity are those that thrive during difficult times.Tony…
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Mentorship Trifecta – Why You Need 3 Mentors for Career Success
Note from Jennifer: This guest post is by Misty Smalley, HR practioner and founder of The Corporate Swan. Misty and I are both graduates of the InPower Coaching “Self-Promotion Strategies for Women” program. Misty has a tremendous amount of real-life experience to offer and I’m thrilled she’s sharing it here with the readers of The…
Making Magic Happen with Social Media
For the past couple of months, I’ve been participating in social media training with Becky Robinson of Weaving Influence. Becky said something the other day that really hit home with me: When it comes to social media, the magic really happens when you show up. I’ve been at this social media thing for several…
Even 5 Year Olds Can Throw Leaders for a Loop
It was the first day of school. Mr. “J”, a first-year elementary physical education teacher, was ready. He had his “Rules for Our Gym” spiel down pat, including the always-important “If you have to throw up, don’t do it on the gym floor.” Sure, he was nervous but he had a plan. Each hour, a…
Creating New Holiday Traditions – What’s the Right Ratio?
As a parent, I know that traditions are an important part of holiday celebrations for one’s children. This year, when we learned that it would be just our immediate family for Thanksgiving, Mr. People Equation and I discussed a way for us to create a new family tradition. How could we honor this uniquely American…