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Want to Start a Business? 5 Ways to Finance Your Goals
If you’re like most people, you have business ideas that you haven’t developed. One of the reasons you haven't gotten started is you may not have the money. However, you should know that many people start businesses with small budgets. Financing your business requires...
5 Ways to Make an Impact and Leave a Legacy in the World
Everyone wants to live a meaningful life that has a positive impact on others. It’s only natural that you desire to be remembered long after you’re gone. If you want to work on your legacy, it’s never too late to get started. You should know that leaving a legacy...
5 Side Hustles You Can Begin Today to Create Financial Freedom
Financial freedom means having the time and money to do whatever you want – when you want. Unfortunately, most jobs don’t provide this type of freedom. If you want financial independence, you’ll have to start a side hustle. From consulting businesses to delivery...
Keep Shining: Michelle Obama’s Message to Professional Women
Over the last 50 years, women in the United States have made great strides in their careers. There are more than 33 women who are CEOs of Fortune 500 companies. Women have made substantial progress in legal, medical and engineering professions. Despite this progress,...
Black Lawyers Speak: An Overview of Bloomberg Law’s New Podcast
It’s no secret that African American lawyers are under-represented in top law firms and corporations. Despite initiatives to improve diversity and inclusion in the legal profession, the latest statistics don’t show much of an improvement. In fact, only 2% of partners...
Improve Remote Work Productivity With These 9 Apps
Working remotely can be challenging. Fortunately, there are plenty of apps that can enhance your remote work experience. Let’s explore 9 remote work productivity apps that can streamline your workflow. 1. Loom If you are like most employees, you spend approximately 3...
Remote Work Productivity Tips: How to Stay Engaged in Your Home Office
Remote work has its advantages. There are no office distractions. You can work in comfortable clothes. Your office commute is just a few steps away from your bedroom. If the novelty of working from home has worn off, you may not be as engaged as you used to be. It’s...
Money Matters: 5 Ways to Improve Your Finances in 2021
2020 has been an unpredictable year. Major corporations have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Millions of people throughout the United States have lost their jobs. If this past year has taught us anything, it is we need to prepare for the unexpected in our...
Overcoming Career Setbacks: 5 Lessons You Can Learn From Stacey Abrams
Whether you lose your job or get passed over for a promotion, a career setback can happen at any time. How do you develop a strategy to forge ahead? Stacey Abrams knows a thing or two about overcoming career setbacks. Her actions can show us how to bounce back from a...
Protecting Your Energy
Protecting Your Energy I Safeguard Energy Stressed out after watching the news? Or scrolling through your favorite social media feed? You are not alone. Media overload can bring about feelings of negativity and hopelessness, or even anxiety. Taking in too much...
Top 6 Small Business Ideas to Add More Money to Your Pocket
During this time of financial uncertainty, one of the best ways to improve your financial situation, pay off debts, and afford the things you want is to generate more income. Juggling between full-time employment and a part-time job may not be suitable for many...
Five Ways to Stay Productive While Working from Home
No office? No problem. These five tips will help keep your productivity sky-high while working from home. 1. Never work in your pajamas. Pajamas might seem like the ultimate comfortable work attire, but lounging around in your bedclothes is a very bad idea. Getting...
June 2019 Corporate Counsel Men of Color Conference and Herm Edwards a Leader of Consequence
Edwards’s speech followed a format focused on six main points. The first main point of his speech was Promise where he discussed how promise should be an example of equality. Everyone needs a level playing field, and each person should be reminded that he is as capable as the person beside him. Edwards promises parents of football players that their children will be better when they leave Arizona State than they were when entering under his leadership.
What the Government Shutdown Reveals About Us
With the government shutdown in our rear view mirror, it’s a good idea to identify the elephant in the room. Instead of saving at a level that can make work optional, retailers are delighted to see that Americans have embraced the mantra, ‘Spend, baby spend!” As I...
Top 5 Tips For Handling a Toxic Boss
A toxic boss can make the office an awful and anxiety-inducing place. However, you can use your boss' negative behaviors as a motivation to give 100% at work. Not only will this shine a better spotlight on you, but it also helps you set up a good work track record...
It’s a Great Time to Switch Careers; Do You Need a Career Coach?
The time is now to seize the opportunity to take your career to the next level. If you are in a rut and want to make a move, but are not sure how to make a move, a career coach may be just what you need to move forward. Here are ways in which hiring a career coach can...
5 Tactical Tips for Job Interview Success
Job interviewing is as stressful as ever, but by preparing properly beforehand, you can be confident that you have what it take to tackle this hurdle. Not everything changes year-to-year in job interviews, but the internet is more important than ever. Follow these...
Attn: Leaders – What is 360-Degree Feedback Good For?
The 360-degree feedback is a way for managers and team leaders to get wide-ranging feedback about themselves, team members, and workplace culture. By using anonymous, standardized paper or software questionnaires, 360 systems collect data from a large group of people...
5 Ways to Grow Professionally
Many have heard the term, “A comfort zone is beautiful place but nothing ever grows there”. But few actually challenge themsleves to grow and stretch ourselves professionally. It’s vital to challenge and stretch yourself, and not let yourself get stuck in a job where...
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