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Once upon a time, burnout got the best of me. Why? I got comfortable. Too comfortable. I enjoyed what I was doing so much, coaching new employees, building relationships, managing … Continue reading How I Beat Burnout Like a Drum
We live in the hyperlink era, and a good understanding of the latest and most effective digital tools can aid you in your job search and set you apart from … Continue reading 5 Digital Tools for the Empowered Job Seeker
My 11 year journey as a people manager was an amazing experience. Hired at 22 fresh out of college, I all but grew up in a successful organization where I … Continue reading My Top 3 Mistakes as a People Manager
I spent the summer of 1987 doing what most 10 year old kids did in the small town of Myrtle Creek, Oregon back in the ’80s…I waded through lakes picking … Continue reading Give Them a Chance
Publishing this one from Smith Center at Portland State. This is going to be a short post, I’ve got homework to do! Week 1 of my post baccalaureate journey is complete. Here … Continue reading Back to School
I am happy to announce that, after graduating with my first Bachelor’s degree 16 years ago, and through a generous program under the Trade Act, I re-enrolled at Portland State University … Continue reading Sunny Skies Ahead!
We’ve all been there. Someone remarks and you can’t tell if they’re joking or not. We may study their face for a tell, take their comment at face value, or … Continue reading “I Was Just Joking” – Sarcasm in the Workplace
When shopping for homes we learn about “curb appeal”, which is the aesthetic charm of a residence when viewed from the street. Red front doors are generally said to enhance … Continue reading Want A Better LinkedIn Profile Summary? Paint It Red.
Networking events can be awkward and uncomfortable. Your anxieties are on high alert. You don’t know anyone there. You’re afraid you’ll want to leave right away. “Why isn’t anyone talking … Continue reading Are Networking Events Really Worth It?
It was December 16th, 2015, only 2 days after I had published the first article on my new website, and I had slept in. Not good, as I had planned … Continue reading Five Valuable Productivity Tips For Job Seekers
Podcasts are on the rise. Learn 4 key benefits of listening to podcasts
Each year, I used a week of vacation time in late July to celebrate my sister’s birthday, work on creative projects and enjoy the weather, and 2015 was no exception. … Continue reading Joyfear: 3 important things to do after a layoff