Why Active Listening Is So Important (and How to Learn It)
Don’t let the name fool you—soft skills are some of the most important skills you can develop. And among them, active listening is one of the best soft skills you can master. Capable of...
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Tips for Acing Your Phone Interview
This Ms Career Girl classic was originally published in 2012. Still full of great tips, check it out! In today’s competitive job market, it’s important to make the best of every opportunity. Though preparing...
Tips for Turning Your Career Into Your Own Business
Eleanor Roosevelt once said, “You must do the thing you think you cannot do.” If you’re considering jumping head first into being a solopreneur or launching a business that utilizes the skills you’ve obtained...
Social Media – Is it Really Bad For Us?
So, is social media bad for us? For some, the mere mention of the phrase “social media” can turn them away from whoever uttered it. Nothing can be worse than this attention-guzzling, addition-forming, artificial-feeling...
This Is What It Takes to Get Your Start-Up Off the Ground
Starting your own business – it’s a goal many have. In fact, more than half of Americans (66 percent to be exact) have dreams of being an entrepreneur. Unfortunately, many hold back due to...
The Challenges of Seeking Employment with a Substance Abuse History
Many of us in early recovery wonder just how much to disclose to potential employers. As recovering addicts and alcoholics we can have such colorful pasts, and some of the information that is asked...
Four Ways You Are Apologizing Wrong
Apologies are something we love to receive and hate to give. And especially as a leader, they are tough. They require a great deal of humility, which challenge your pride and ego. They are...
The Changing Landscape of “Gendered” Career Paths
When a baby is born, the doctor proclaims their sex based on their physical anatomy. Hearing a doctor proudly state, “It’s a boy” or “It’s a girl” has been happening since the beginning of...
9 Tips for Introverts in the Workplace
Let’s face it: In the workplace, fortune often favors the extroverts. The more extroverted among us are more easily noticed, and they are also more likely to take on managerial roles—and the better money...
International Women’s Day – Perfect For Creating a Legacy of Learning
As parents, we naturally want to see our children achieve success. We hope that they’ll be able to see all their dreams come true. So we sort out what we’ve learned along the way...