by Nancy Stoker | Aug 5, 2011 | Advice
Wow, did I just have one of those moments that made my personal finance blood run cold. Before I begin, you should know that I really, really like knowing how much things are going to cost ahead of time. You should also know that “really, really like” is a huge...
by Nancy Stoker | Aug 2, 2011 | Advice
So, there I was yesterday morning doing something I’ve done for so many mornings since I was old enough to read and what I’m certain many, many of you were also doing. I was reading the comics! From grade school through high school, this was part of my daily routine,...
by Nancy Stoker | Jul 29, 2011 | Advice, Job Seekers
I’m a pretty no-frills kind of person – a lifestyle I adopted and ultimately embraced once I was out of college and left to my own devices. I listen to financial radio shows for tips, I almost always buy store-brand/generic products, and a mantra around our house is,...
by Nancy Stoker | Jul 25, 2011 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
I admit it’s been quite some time since I’ve been part of an active job search putting together my resume, sending it out, making that follow-up phone call to make sure the resume arrived … See? I told you it’s been a while. That follow-up phone call suggestion wasn’t...
by Fredia Woolf | Jul 20, 2011 | Advice, Job Seekers, Management
The dog days of summer are upon us. Work – or seeking work – must continue, but we would rather be sitting under a tree or playing in the water. It is hard to feel stressed, overwhelmed or under pressure when the temperature is hovering around ninety degrees. ...
by Karen Alphonse | Jul 15, 2011 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
There are so many options for presenting yourself professionally. Conventional means include your resume and biography. In addition, you can use your LinkedIn and Facebook profiles to present yourself. The same goes for Twitter and any blogs you host or to which you...
by Nancy Stoker | Jul 12, 2011 | Featured, Job Seekers
Transitions and turnovers are a natural part of the process is any workplace, and the nonprofit sector is no exception. It is anticipated, expected and – hopefully – planned for in such a way that the transition is smooth. The Daring to Lead 2011 study provides their...
by Fredia Woolf | Jul 7, 2011 | Job Seekers, Management
Independence Day got me thinking about the meaning of the word independence, which led me to wonder if I could come up with a strong, positive leadership trait for each letter of the alphabet. Here is my unscientific, yet empirical, list of qualities consistently...
by Carmel Napolitano | Jul 5, 2011 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
Occasionally, I find myself watching the wise and wealthy Suze Orman on one of her various, televised programs for PBS. Her “People first, then money, then things” mantra is one of her positive affirmations that I take to heart. Of course, Suze is laughing all the way...
by Fredia Woolf | Jun 21, 2011 | Advice, Featured, Management
Are you one of those people who gets excited by new ways of doing things? Or, do you get frightened and prefer to stick with the tried and true? Does your organization management constantly try to look around corners and make pre-emptive changes in anticipation of...
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