Did you know what you do the night before significantly affects how you show up the next day? While the morning mindset, movement, and motivation routine will work wonders to shake the cobwebs off, there’s no replacement for a solid amount of shut-eye. I recommend adding these habits and upgrades to your nightly routine to […]
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With summer in full swing, it’s no surprise most of us are trying to enjoy the weather and still focus on personal development and growth. After all, time is of the essence! While we love listening to podcasts on our road trips, long flights, commutes, and anywhere in between, what podcasts are worth listening to? […]
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One of the ALV 9 Culture Commandments is Be a Perpetual Student. Even the smartest person in the room has something to be learned. Never stop asking questions. Learning is an opportunity, not a chore. Always be bettering. Learn. Grow. Develop. Repeat. This is really what personal development is all about, constant growth in pursuit […]
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Humans are wired for structure and routine. The certainty they provide creates order in the midst of chaos. But I’m not talking about the type that has you thinking, feeling and doing the same thing every day without any conscious thought. I’m suggesting you need a structure that provides you with balance, clarity, energy and […]
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Healthy and productive communication in the workplace can be difficult to nail down, especially when you’re working in a fast-paced environment. But the difference between getting it wrong and getting it right are like night and day. In the former scenario, miscommunication runs amok; few people feel heard and just as many feel misunderstood. Good […]
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What is a personal brand and why should you want one? Over the past few years, personal branding has become a catch phrase taking the internet and surely your LinkedIn feed by storm. Everyone from Gary Vaynerchuk to Simon Sinek has their own take on what a “personal brand” is and how to create one. […]
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The following is Part 1 of a Master Your Morning series meant to help you start each day the right way. Over the coming articles, I’ll introduce a handful of keys habits to implement to your morning routine. Adjust these ideas to match your age, interests, and ability to start each day proactive, positive and […]
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Working for Ama La Vida, a coaching company, I was bound to pick up some coaching skills of my own. Even though I’m not coaching clients myself, the environment is what we like to call a “coaching culture”. This means that coaching and development is a critical component of how we operate as an organization. […]
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Apart from being addicted to books and Adidas sneakers, I’ve discovered that I’m addicted to learning. It’s not really about collecting credentials, although I am really proud of my university degrees, it’s more about being curious. My recent Google searches include, but are not limited to: How to screen print a t-shirt? Why is there […]
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*Kiss on the cheek* welcome to the company…*kiss on the cheek* onboarding session…*kiss on the cheek* new coworker…*kiss on the cheek* training…*kiss on the cheek*…team lunch. While the kiss on the cheek is a cultural greeting here that I love, it was a bit overwhelming on Day 1 of my new HR technology role in […]
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No matter what your job or title, as a manager, there is one thing that should always be top of mind: helping your team care. Care about the work they’re doing. Care about supporting their peers. About doing more. Care about making things better. Simply care. There is a lot that goes into getting someone […]
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Choosing what kind of career to have in the future is an important life decision. More often than not, the career you’ll choose will be the basis for your course or major in college, and the organizations you’ll join while studying. As much as possible, you want your academic life to become the stepping stone […]
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