Discover the rewards of innovation and risks Don’t settle for things as they are at the moment. You can hit new heights by stretching. The key to stretching is to enjoy where you are, on the path to your future. This step is where I am today. I’m stretching and getting outside of my comfort […]
Catch people doing things right, and then tell them – NOW! When I stepped out in faith to start my own company, it was the stretch that caused me to reach into myself and discover talents, abilities and skills that I didn’t know I had. I discovered that being my own boss meant answering
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To Achieve results, be open to new ideas and new ways When I left 21 years of job security at one of the world’s largest companies to venture a new industry with opportunity for growth, I was scared stiff at giving up the comfort of the know and leaving friends that I’d known since college.
You are a unique, confident, and interesting person – A Winner! The great Muhammad Ali was a master at building himself up. Before a fight, he would announce to the world: “The bear will fall in five!” He proclaimed it, over and over. And sure enough, the bear would fall exactly as Ali had convinced
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By: Nicole Hudson _____ History was made on March 1, 2017, when Consumers Energy received the Inaugural Career Mastered “Company of the Year” award. This award was given due to their support for inclusion and the advancement of women’s leadership. Consumers Energy was the first business to be named “Company of the Year.” The special
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The highly anticipated Summer Issue of Career Mastered Magazine is available in print or on-line. www.careermastered.com This issue takes a special look into the corporate sector: Ally Financial Chief Marketing Officer Andrea Brimmer shares insights on ascending to the C-Suite. Championing the advancement of women: Our top 50 Companies for Women Learn why Consumers Energy
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Those who are confident right now know that spirit determines the quality of our lives. Spirit determines who you are, what you can do, and what you can have. A positive spirit of confidence will carry you through to your next level of Power. Do not compromise, no matter how things appear. Just as the
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I gain tremendously from people who inspire me—people who challenge my thought processes, and shine their light in what are sometimes dark places. They give me something to think about, and help me grow. Thinking well allows me to solve problems, accomplish great things, and ultimately, give hope to others. In the midst of economic
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You can’t solve what appears to be an insurmountable problem by worrying. No matter what situation you are facing – no matter how terrible or confusing it may appear to be – the most important thing is the choice you make in how to view it and what you’ll do about it. The difference between
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“My choice, my responsibility. Win or lose, only I hold the key to my destiny.” -Elaine Maxwell Sometimes, in the midst of a divorce, bankruptcy, losing a love one, or just day-to-day stress, a shift occurs in our attitude and expectations. We experience despair, feel vulnerable, and have no hope for the future. You’ve been
You are more than capable. Are you missing the chance to take yourself to the next level of victory? Are you thinking of your goals, then telling yourself, it probably won’t happen… they’ve already decided who to hire… I’ll only be rejected… I can’t… ? Are you missing your chance at victory because you’re paralyzed
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“The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” (Walt Disney) The positive results you have achieved in your life came out of the dreams and aspirations you actively sought in the past. You achieved those things because you didn’t just know what you wanted—you set about doing what was necessary to
Begin Again You can’t solve what appears to be an insurmountable problem by worrying. No matter what situation you are facing – no matter how terrible or confusing it may appear to be – the most important thing is the choice you make in how to view it and what you’ll do about it. The
There’s more than one way to play the game. There are other teams, other jobs, other dreams. Don’t disqualify yourself based on what you have been through or are currently experiencing. Just hold on, and remember…
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You may think you have stood as long and as strong as you can in the face of challenging times. You may feel you are unable to endure any longer. Now is not the time to wimp out…
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We all have trials and tests in our lives. The key to victory is to resist acting like the devil in the midst of it! So, stop the murmuring, complaining, gossiping, whining, and the constant talk about how bad it is. When you fall…
Whether your goal is to find a better job, lose weight, finish your degree, or pay off all your bills, something is bound to get …
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Many employees dread going to work each day, and spend the entire week waiting for the weekend to arrive. Their work suffers. They don’t work up to their potential, and often feel unappreciated. This creates a vicious circle in which management is seen as unreasonable and demanding, while employees become increasingly unhappy. The foremost essential
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When life is good and everything goes as planned, it is easy to be grateful. But when the bills pour in, when bad bosses and ruined friendships keep our minds on the negatives, thoughts of gratitude become a challenge…
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On the walls of most corporate office lobbies, or somewhere in the annual report, you’ll see “Corporate Values” listed — Teamwork, Integrity, Trust, Respect — yada, yada, yada. What if those values were truly practiced by the leadership of the company? Would that be a novel idea? What if leaders were to live the values
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