There can never be enough gratitude in the world. After I survived my cancer ordeal I had a lot of people to thank. And my greatest source of guilt by then was how little I had known about what people in the medical world do. Now I will never let myself forget again....
By Kristen Carter, M.Ed., GCDF Contributor, Senior Career Exploration Specialist Whether in college or your current job, we have all been tasked to work on a group project or serve on a cross-functional committee. Initially, it’s essential to know the required task,...
What’s your work environment like? Inspiring? Frustrating? Dull? Engaging? Is the only metric that matters “employee productivity?” Studies have shown workplaces are often dismal places to be for us humans. 24/7 Wall Street identified 2016’s worst companies to work...
In the midst of the card game, I was focused on the goal of building a particular hand-- a set of five with a set of three. I already had the set of three, using two 2’s and one wild card as a stand in for the third 2. Now I was working on the set of five. The rest...
I don't do social media. Have you ever heard that comment from anyone? Translated it might mean I don't get it, I'm not interested, I don't like it or I'm scared of it. It's a choice. If that’s you, this post will help you embrace change with less fear and more...
Earlier today, my family—like millions of other families—began the new school year. In our case, we had a fresh batch of eager kids ready to get to their campuses (I’ll come back to that in a moment; I know it might seem a bit peculiar to some readers). With a high...
Today’s insight focuses on an important part of our fabric. It’s calling again and again and while we’re able to ignore it for a while; its power can overtake us in a moment of weakness. Sure, I’m talking pizza-hot or cold! But what’s my pizza got to do with this...
The late Tip O’Neil, Speaker of the House, is credited with declaring that “All politics is local”. This may be a quaint notion designed to remind policy makers that addressing needs of individuals, families and their communities should be a guiding principal at all...
Giving your boss feedback can be a scary thing especially if the feedback is negative or as I call it an opportunity for growth. To prepare yourself for this task, first think of the feedback as an opportunity for growth for both you and your boss. If your boss is...