Formal education is paramount; make no mistake about that, especially as it relates to your earning potential.
Statistically college graduates make almost double what high school graduates make, which over a lifetime, amounts to about a million dollars more. A master’s degree in almost any field adds another $10,000 a year, on average.
But an advanced degree does not ensure career or financial success. [...]

Social Media Rescues Social Fiber

Posted on January 14th, 2011 by in Speaking Professionally

When the Kansas City Chiefs coach sent a directive out to their players recommending frequent hand washing it was labeled as a re-emphasis lesson. So this is a re-emphasis post regarding social media sites. In your free flow of information and communication baring your everyday thoughts and activities, be scrupulously honest.
Integrity has to be [...]

How do you ‘go on board’ when you’re already there?
When you get a new boss you are the unknown. Even though your job position hasn’t changed, you have to take the same action as if you are going on board a new position.
When nearly 10% lose their jobs the remaining 90% get shuffled around [...]

Who to go to for wise advice now?
President Obama declared Senator Ted Kennedy his mentor. Katie Couric and Dan Rather claimed Walter Cronkite was theirs. Just three very public examples that represent a larger demographic trend of baby boomers who have lost their mentors.
Traditionally mentors are older which means to a 50-60 year-old [...]

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