I’ll admit it, I talk too much but I’ve had to learn how to rein it in big time at work. I work in an environment where brevity is considered a core competency and arguably a prerequisite for advancement. Why? Because in our time crunched, distraction filled environment, concise communication is ... READ the POST
How to Bet BIG on Your Career
I went to my first ever Casino party this weekend. Every attendee was given $1,000 in fake money and a challenge to win as much money as possible because there would be a prize for the big winner. Challenge accepted! A funny thing happened as I sat down for my first few hands of ... READ the POST
Hugs at Work: A Career Lesson Learned
I hugged two people in my office in the span of one day. And no, HR was not called. Hugging and work are not words that I usually put together for obvious legal reasons but also because we normally don’t view our co-workers as “regular” people. Kind of like as a kid when you saw your teachers ... READ the POST
What Are You Chasing
My husband and I bought a new house yesterday (yay, right?). We are upgrading our current home in hopes of filling the new one with mini Cash's (yay for babies!). While I am happy and thankful for the new Casa de Cash, I had an eye-opening thought as I was walking into church today: LORD, LET ME ... READ the POST
How to tell your boss like it is
We've all been there, the dreaded difficult conversation with your boss. You're nervous, anxious, and then you clam up, get emotional, or just agree with everything she says. You leave the conversation feeling defeated and like a punk. Whatever the topic, it is possible for you to speak your mind ... READ the POST
Looking for a New Job? Make this update now!
That's it, you've had it! You are ready to move on to your next job. Whether you are fed up, feel like you deserve more, or are ready to take the next step in your career once you arrive at the decision to look for a new job, there is one crucial step to take before beginning your job search. While ... READ the POST