• More Benefits of Having a Workplace Mentor
    Having a mentor can be a wonderful opportunity to learn and grow in your career. Read on for some of the ways mentorship can benefit you in the workplace.
  • Our Battle with Can't, Isn't and the Other N Apostrophe T's
    I’ve worked my way through many of the n’ts. Much of life ultimately is about how we respond to our self-sabotage and untangle these knots of doubt.
  • Saying No to Pushy Salespeople Can Help You Professionally
    I found myself getting annoyed by an extremely persistent salesperson last week. Their initial outreach made it seem like they weren’t selling anything, but after reading daily efforts to engage in a conversation, they went into a hard sell about their solution being the answer to all my problems...
  • 6 Reasons You Should Consider Getting a Career or Professional Certification
    It can be tricky to determine whether pursuing extra credentials outside of office hours can really help you get ahead in the office. The benefits, however, often outweigh the time and effort. Here are just a few reasons to consider getting a career or professional certification.
  • 5 Quotes/Pieces of Advice from Notable Successes to Help You Get Ahead
    With hard work and perseverance comes success. Add in a little bit of wisdom from others who have already achieved, and you’ll likely realize your dreams a whole lot sooner.
  • These 25 qualities are the makings of great leaders
    What makes a great leader? Here are 25 leadership qualities that make a positive impact on an organization.
  • Russ’s Winding Path
    You can’t expect everything you need in life to come from a job. Nor should you expect any job to be your career. Invest in pursuits for a fulfilling life outside your job (friends, family, health, hobbies, etc) and for a fulfilling career outside your current job (professional associations, writ...
  • Joy’s Winding Path
    When I left corporate America for Bollywood, I made new friends who had also pivoted from corporate careers into the arts. Now, about 10-15 years into my professional life, I have a growing group of friends who are corporate and creative at the same time. They call their careers by different name...
  • Rob’s Winding Path
    I have found that the similarities between political campaigns, startups, and producing movies are profound. So, because of these structural similarities to these things - and because of the similarities in executive leadership - skills can be very portable.
  • Mahasin’s Winding Path
    I had to intentionally interrogate how I had arrived at these beliefs, make a cognitive shift, and craft a new definition for success for myself rooted and connected to my most sacred values. I am so glad that I did.
  • Jerry’s Winding Path
    During my professional journey, I have come to realize that success and access to opportunities are not solely determined by attending prestigious schools or working for well-known companies. This important lesson has taught me that it's crucial to not deny yourself the opportunity to pursue your...
  • Here’s Why Strong Leadership is so Important
    Why do we need leadership? Great leaders create a vision and give their employees the guidance, tools, and inspiration to reach their full potential.
  • Adam’s Winding Path
    I was completely terrified leaving behind my successful marketing business to step into work in the sex & relationship industry at 39. Coming out as gay in the late nineties was nothing compared to the anxiety I had around starting a new business that talked about sex.
  • Choosing the Role That Fits Your Authentic Self
    “Workplace authenticity” is a frequent topic of conversation among HR professionals. What does it mean to you as a job applicant, and how can you figure out whether you will be able to bring your true self to a new employer?
  • Choosing Wisely: Tips for Declining Mentorship Requests with Integrity
    Becoming a workplace mentor can be a fulfilling role. But it’s not for everyone. Discover how you can decline a mentorship without destroying relationships.
  • Micah’s Winding Path
    I developed some bad habits during our lean and scrappy start-up days. In particular, I would sign up for tasks I did not have the capacity to do well, or would accomplish at significant personal cost
  • Strategize for Success: The Best Times to Ask for a Raise
    While there’s no magic time to ask for a raise, there are better ones and worse ones. Take a look at these pointers in order to maximize your chance at hearing “yes.”
  • 6 Ways to Take Initiative at Work
    No one wants to be perceived as “passive” at work. But taking initiative is often easier said than done. How can you take the proverbial bull by the horns in order to be seen as a leader?
  • 6 Psychological Tricks to Get What You Want at Work
    Do you want to display confidence and stand out from the crowd at the office? A few mental tricks can help you power through your work, keep your cool, and form stronger relationships.
  • 6 Things to Avoid Your First Week on the Job
    Starting a new job can be exciting…and stressful. There are a lot of new responsibilities, as well as some things you should definitely not do.