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From the monthly archives:

January 2010

K.N.O.C.K. to Open the Door to Your Success

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Wednesday Inspiration #26
Matthew 7:7 says “…Knock and the door shall be opened to you.” When you get to a closed door – do you K.N.O.C.K. or do you walk away feeling defeated?
Have you run into a closed door recently?  K.N.O.C.K. and it shall be opened …
If the end result of knocking is that the door [...]

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How to Get What You Want Out of Work and Life

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The Go Getter Girl’s Guide (How to Get What You Want and Look Great While You’re at It!) is a must read for every girl (and woman) looking to build a successful career in corporate America or as an entrepreneur. In this practical, insightful and candid look at the world of work, Debra Shigley covers [...]

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Brilliant Women Don’t Complain – They Take Action

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Wednesday Inspiration #25
If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude. Don’t complain.’— Maya Angelou
Tenacious: persistent in maintaining, adhering to, or seeking something valued or desired.
That was the word a former boss used to describe me. And she was right.
Tenacity requires focus, patience, diligence, and an unwavering confidence in [...]

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You Don’t Have to Choose Just One Career Path

Margaret Lobenstine gets it – you don’t have to choose just one career!
Renaissance Soul. Finally there’s a term that fits my workstyle. Back in high school, I used to cringe when people asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. All I could think of was all the things I wanted to [...]

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Guest Post: Create Your Own Happiness

Wednesday Inspiration #24
Today’s inspiration comes from author Debra Shigley.  I recently interviewed her about her book the Go Getter Girl’s Guide: Get What You Want in Work and Life (and Look Great While You’re at It). Click here to listen to the interview.

With the new year upon us and everyone’s ‘resolutions’ in full swing (hopefully!), [...]

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What Does Clearing My Head Have to Do With Cleaning My Desk?

Last year I purchased a copy of Regina Leeds’ book One Year to an Organized Work Life. I opened it in March. This year I have been determined to be a lot more disciplined about time management and productivity.  Between being mom, the good enough job, the work I am passionate about and trying to [...]

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How to Get P.A.I.D.

The Get P.A.I.D. series offers four no fee teleclasses that will give you the insight and answers you need to take then next steps in building a successful career. Over the next four months we’ll focus on:

Building a Powerful Professional Network
Getting Access to Information and Opportunities
How to Increase Your Earning Potential
Getting Deserved Recognition for Your [...]

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