Your Career: Reflection and Goal Setting for the New Year
By Kristen Harris “Alice: Which way should I go?Cat: That depends on where you are going.Alice: I don’t know.Cat: Then it doesn’t matter which way you go.” ― Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland Do you know where you’re going? It’s important to figure that out, because you’re going to end up somewhere. Let’s make sure it’s […]
Appreciation: A Little Thanks Goes a Long Way
By Kristen Harris Quick, what are two words you can never overuse? Thank. You. My parents called thank you the “magic words”, and I still think they’re magical today. Showing a little appreciation goes a long way. It makes the world a nicer place, and never makes things worse. Show gratitude by thanking people in […]
Mentoring — Getting Help and Giving Back
By Catherine Lang-Cline If you are an entrepreneur, I am guessing that you started your business with a great idea for a good or service that you really believed in. You may or may not have gained some business knowledge along the way before creating your own business but regardless, there is no way […]
Mentorship: Ten Tips for a Successful Relationship
By Kristen Harris Recently I participated in a Business First panel discussion about mentorship. Here are Ten Tips for a successful mentor/mentee relationship: Take charge. If you’re the mentee (the person being mentored), you need to take charge of the relationship. Your mentor has agreed to share their time, experience and ideas with you–it’s your […]
Authenticity: Is It Okay to Fake It ‘Til You Make It?
By Kristen Harris We’ve all heard the advice, “fake it until you make it.” But isn’t that a little false? Or pretentious? Maybe even outright lying? While this advice might sound a lot like “don’t be yourself” or “act like someone you’re not,” Amy Cuddy has fascinating research about how changing your body language can […]
Masks and the Roles We Play In Business
By Catherine Lang-Cline Halloween is not the only time that we put on masks and costumes and play out our chosen personalities. We actually do this every day in business. You may not want to wear a dress or a tie and jacket everyday, but the role you play in your job dictates that you […]
3 Great Reasons To Always Be Updating Your Resume
By Catherine Lang-Cline When you lose your job, or choose to find another job, it is the natural first step to update your resume. But waiting to update it after 3, 5, or 10 or more years can work against you. Here are 3 great reasons to always be updating your resume. It is difficult […]
Your Resume: Always Be Prepared
By Kristen Harris September is National Update Your Resume Month (yes, it’s a thing). This month I encourage you to embrace the Scout’s motto of “Be prepared,” and update your resume. Even if you’re 100% happy in your current role, own your own business, work independently, or not currently working, it’s a best practice to […]
Trust in the Workplace: It’s Built Every Day
By Kristen Harris “Trust is the lubrication that makes it possible for organizations to work.” —Warren Bennis Imagine we’re driving down the highway. I’m going 60, 65, 70 miles an hour (maybe faster…don’t judge me), and so are you. I trust you’ll stay in your lane, and you trust that I’ll stay in mine. We […]
Hire People That Believe In What You Do
By Catherine Lang-Cline If you have ever had to hire anyone in the past, you know that there are many people that will apply. You need to find the right fit. The easy way to find a good candidate is to find someone that matches the skill set that you want. Look at the resume […]