Out Now: Episode 415: Registered Apprenticeship Programs in the Clean Energy Sector With Dr. Janell Hills

You Don’t Have to be Irish to Fight for Righteousness!

(This reflective article was written on 3/17/13) Today is March 17th – St. Patrick’s Day. I am a second generation, American-Irish gal married, raising a family and working (thank God) during these very uncertain economic times. As soon as I read this out loud to myself, I laugh! Why should my life, my relationships, my […]

Are You Part of the New Underclass?

Check out the attached link. Unemployment Stats. It shows the unemployment percentages across the US.  At first glance, it might scare the “Bee-Jesus” out of you!  (But don’t worry…read on!) As of February 1, 2013 and according to www.about.com , the unemployment rate had initially doubled from when the recession began in December 2007, but has […]

Your Personal Brand: Are You Forgettable?

Things to Consider For Your Personal Brand

  Let’s face it; the economy in the US is in rough shape!  Blah, blah, blah…All I hear no matter where I go is complaining and whining. Well here’s what I say – STOP IT! The law of gravity states, “What goes up must come down” and we’re on the down swing of an over-inflated, […]

Gen X’ers… What DO we stand for??!

The Role of Generation-Xers

  I’m part of Generation X.  We’re the kids that were born between 1965 – 1980.  We’re the current band of leadership that is raising families and running businesses.  We have a tremendous influence on how we shape the minds of our youth and a responsibility to right the economy.  Lately, I find myself disgusted […]

How Much Authenticity Can You Really Show In the Job?

How to Create an Attitude of Authenticity at Work

Do you remember the board room scene in Jim Carey’s movie, Liar Liar?  Can you imagine having a “no holds barred” truth approach on the job?  Movies are not real and the reality is that your boss and entire team would have it out for you! Authenticity.  It sounds like a nice concept. What we need […]

Do You Lead by Rank and Privilege?

Tips for Leadership Roles

How you lead your company will not only affect moral, but the overall performance of those you lead. It’s not news to anyone living in the US that our country is in the middle of economic change.  Change is uncomfortable and unfamiliar, and with that uneasiness, usually comes catastrophic thinking and behavior.  People go into […]