Hello, 2019! I am thrilled to be writing this year’s first newsletter to you as we celebrate all the good that lies ahead. I’m curious – did you set a resolution for yourself last night as the ball dropped? Unfortunately, we know that around 80% of traditional New Years resolutions are broken by the time […]

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It’s that time again! We’ve got 9 cool jobs for you to check out. Even if you’re in the beginning phases of your job search, give these a look. You may find a new idea or inspiration! Our clients and community are looking for unique jobs in a fun environment. These jobs should reside within […]

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To be present is not just about being there but by being aware and responsible for the choices you make, all your interactions with other people, and even your own decisions. If you’re able to manage these aspects, you’ll find that your relationships with those around you may improve. I think it’s safe to say […]

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My wedding wasn’t the greatest day of my life. I actually don’t understand when people say that it was. Most people are big balls of stress on their wedding day, trying to spend one minute of meaningful time with each of 200 guests. It’s just one of many unrealistic expectations people have of their wedding […]

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You just got to work, and you’ve opened up your calendar to see what’s on the agenda that day. You have four back-to-back one-on-ones and you also have a proposal that is due by the end of the day. What do you do? If you answered “reschedule the one-on-ones with your team” then you’re not […]

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There are times in life where we feel totally in control. We’re hitting the gym before the sun rises, packing nutritionally-balanced salads for lunch, having meaningful conversations with friends at post-work happy hours, and getting to bed at a time that doesn’t make us dread the alarm going off the next morning. During these times, […]

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As I’ve spent more time learning about the experiences of veterans, I’ve learned that one of the biggest challenges facing veterans is the transition into the civilian world and finding the right job or career post-service.  Translating military experience to corporate job skills is a challenging task, but it is certainly possible. We see similar […]

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It’s that time again! We’ve got 9 cool jobs for you to check out. Even if you’re in the beginning phases of your job search, give these a look. You may find a new idea or inspiration! Our clients and community are looking for unique jobs in a fun environment. These jobs should reside within […]

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2017 should have been an amazing year. After a variety of exciting professional experiences, I set a goal to go back to school. I was achieving that goal, graduating from college and on the honor roll. But it turned out to be a terrible year. I was assaulted a few weeks before my final semester. […]

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12 years. 12 years is the average length of time between when individuals are promoted to management, and when they receive their first personalized leadership training. When employees are promoted their responsibilities include managing others, driving goals, engaging and developing their team. Most new managers don’t have any idea how to effectively accomplish any of […]

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