Summer 2019 is approaching and internship application season is upon us. Internships are a great way to get hands-on experience in your field, network with professionals, and maybe even get paid along the way. With tons of different internships to...
Spreadsheets & Databases are powerful tools that can simplify processes and assist teams in being more efficient. There isn't a single industry that does not need to effectively organize its data, ranging from software companies to schools. This learning path...
We are all familiar with data on many different levels. Some of us understand it as bite size bits of information and others know it as the building blocks of all digital progress. Either way, we are all correct. Data...
What do a lifelong space nerd and a software engineer have in common? In the case of Andy Weir, it's his unique ability to create something from thin air, like best-selling stories, adventures, and tales. In order to create a...
Everyone who manages wants to be thought of as a great boss. Being one doesn’t mean being an easy boss or not challenging your employees. It means being the kind of boss who knows how to get the best out...
Along your road to success, you will encounter various types of leaders. Over a decade of teaching, seeing people with no leadership experience emerge as effective, confident, able leaders has proven that leadership can be taught, like any social, emotional,...
Working for yourself, for a company, or even in your personal interactions, technology helps you get the job done: writing and editing, creating spreadsheets, email and calendaring. Google has a suite of tools designed for each of these tasks. There...
Are you entering or re-entering the workforce? Looking to pivot to a new role or industry? Here are some fundamental resources to help prepare for your journey These series provides resources to help you get a job, or change to...
Creating your path takes commitment and chutzpah. Get a fresh perspective, revive your mojo and keep on moving.
Essentially, everything you do on a daily basis involves sales. Whether you are selling an idea, a product, or a service (or being sold to), you are constantly engaged in the process of capturing an audience's attention, presenting some level...
My professional inspiration stems from a collection of my personal experiences and journey. I have learned that flexibility is key, the power of a belief system and how knowing my value changes the way I enter any sales arena. This...
Have you ever thought about starting a career in graphic design? Or do you want to learn some basic skills for promoting your business? Either way, you don’t need to go to design school to become a graphic designer. With...
Most people want to end conversations when someone cries or gets angry, but then you miss the opportunity to find solutions together. And, it’s likely you will make the person feel worse. It’s better to be compassionately silent until they...
Many times in order for you to develop a healthy growth mindset and exceed within your career, you have to press 'Pause'. In the past there was a prevailing theme that presumed "doing more helps you succeed", but what if...
This is an all call for the serial fear mongers amongst us. Those of you who know you need to make a move, or take a leap, but fear has you in its awesome clutch. I challenge you, without judgement,...
We each have 24 hours a day, but some of us are able to be more productive with our hours than others. Whether you are trying to find a way to do less or more in your day, this path...
HR departments have changed a lot over recent decades. Previously they were known to serve two primary roles: hiring and firing. Slowly people are starting to realize the potential and power HR departments have within an organization. These changes create...
There is no such thing as an average learner. Every person has a unique mix of strengths and weaknesses, or what we refer to as variability, and the sooner we embrace it, the quicker we can change the way we...
Magnetism is an invisible force that keeps things connected. This is a very basic definition of the word, but quite applicable when discussing the rules of Sales. Typically people are drawn to people for reasons they can't clearly explain. Whatever...
Believe it or not, everyone needs to recognize that STEM is vital component to success. It is not only used in our schools, it is needed in corporate America. Here you will see many reasons for implementing it. What is...
Instead of fixating on AI and robots making humans in the workplace obsolete, we should be focused on enhancing our uniquely human qualities: collaboration, critical thinking, problem-solving and empathy. These “soft skills” are at the core of networking best practice...
Have you ever struggled with a micromanager, a workaholic boss, or any other kind of difficult boss? Studies show that bad bosses are the number one reason people leave a job. This path will introduce the basic principles of managing...
Your first days as a new professional can be tough. This path has resources to help guide you through several aspects of this new phase of your life, including communication and personal branding.
"Answering the phone" sounds like an easy task, right? But there's a lot of pressure to do it right. Each time the phone rings, it's an opportunity to make a good impression on someone on the other side, whether it's...
Burnout is getting a lot of focus lately as it seems like everyone is going 24/7. Gone are the days when jobs end when your shift is over, or the world can’t reach you after hours. Between smartphones keeping us...
Today’s customers are more demanding and knowledgeable than ever, and their loyalty is fleeting. Organizations find that what worked in the past does not guarantee future success. However, the best in the business know that having a customer-focused culture...
When negotiating in the claims environment, there is a wide range of possible outcomes and an even wider range of negotiation techniques that can be used to influence those outcomes. There is no "one size fits all" tool that can...
Life often requires compromise - be it in the workplace or at home. From closing a sale with a new client to deciding on a what to have for dinner with your partner, negotiation skills can be applied toward successful,...
Some of us have a hard time delegating -- letting go of work can sometimes be hard! But it's important to remember that delegating and sharing the load can actually make everyone involved more effective. Distributing work among other staff...
One thing the mouse (Mickey, of course) has taught us all is that in order to reach new heights you have to create an experience. Customers will return time and time again to participate in the experience you create for...
Soul=the spiritual or immaterial part of a human being or animal, regarded as immortal Entrepreneurship= The activity of setting up a business.
Sooner or later, everyone finds themselves selling something. Contrary to popular opinion, the best sales people don’t all have their own style of selling. There is a process, and a series of practices that everyone can learn in order to...
The amount of content we produce every day is truly mind-boggling. There are more than 3 million blog posts created each day and half a million tweets sent every minute...That pace is only accelerating with the growth of the...
According to a Harvard study, one toxic employee can cost an organization about $12,000 a year in lost productivity, low morale, upset customers, and litigation fees. How do you stop these "bad apples" from ruining your team? These resources outline...
Presence, productivity, thinking, communication, relationships, and career management: your ability to manage and master each one of those moves you closer and closer to advancing your career. This path is one of the most comprehensive in Pete's series, bringing all...
Leadership is no longer a novel concept, reserved for the executives and change makers of the world. There is a wide-spread delusion in our societies that a person must be in a position which is described as “leadership” before one...
We think we are rational creatures, but we behave irrationally all the time. Interestingly, we are consistent in our irrationality. This is the strange and bizarre world of Behavioral Economics and can provide a facinating blueprint to the human condition.
When I'm at a networking event, I tend to keep to myself and not talk to anyone (which totally defeats the purpose of being at a networking event). Don't be like me! Use this path to learn how to engage...
Resolving complaints is a challenging part of providing good customer service, but it's not impossible. Use these resources to learn how to handle angry, upset customers with ease.
Writing is an essential career skill. Whether it’s an email to a colleague or a thought leadership blog posts, your words represent you in the world at large. With planning and practice, you can become more effective and productive writing...
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