When we think of genius, many of us think of “nerds” or “people with glasses and awkward social skills”… but genius comes in many forms. A high IQ is one sign of genius, but some people who have deficiencies in the mental arena show extraordinary genius in one area of their lives. These people are … Read more
HR professionals regularly face new challenges that require them to effectively find solutions while staying within the ethical framework. This demands constant learning. And like any professional, most entry- and mid-level HR employees would like to advance their career to senior or specialized positions. Smart goals for HR professionals can help you achieve your main … Read more
The need to take a day off on short notice from work happens to all of us. Life happens, and when it does, we need to take some time to take care of the circumstances that come our way. Sometimes we may need to go into work later than scheduled, and other times we may … Read more
An event coordinator has many responsibilities that pose specific challenges, including hiring the correct number of staff, maintaining a budget, networking, dealing with the weather, not having experience, not being organized, etc. However, the SMART methodology enables you to set goals that can help overcome these challenges. This article looks at 11 examples of SMART … Read more
Life can be overwhelming at times. In dark moments, you need courage to drive you forward and help you overcome any challenges you might face. But unfortunately, it’s not always possible to summon that inner resilience, and it might feel like your reserves of much-needed bravery are wearing thin. To help you persevere when the … Read more
For most people who like their jobs, advancing their careers is something they strive for. Unfortunately, too many people think waiting around for someone to notice their potential is enough… and, thus, end up disappointed and feeling unappreciated when it doesn’t happen. You need to actively work at making things happen. You need to set … Read more
Do you find yourself reading the same passage of text over and over again, only to feel it fly right over you? If so, then you might need help with your reading comprehension. Reading comprehension adds meaning to what you are reading. Without it, the ideas, concepts, and thoughts you read on a page are … Read more
We all have ambitions, aspirations, and objectives that we want to achieve in life. But we hardly take a systematic approach towards them. Do you know that out of every hundred people, only twenty set their goals, and from those twenty, only eight are able to accomplish what they plan for? The concept of SMART goals can … Read more
A book entitled Trouble With Explosives by Sally Kelley was one of my first exposures to the subject of stuttering. It wasn’t until Joe Biden talked about his struggles with stuttering that most of the world got an idea of the subject. For the approximately three million Americans who struggle with stuttering, the reality is … Read more
“Dear future me, I’d love to remind you not to grow old.” These words were written quite boldly in one of my first future self letters. I didn’t have a letter to future self example to work off at the time, but I instinctively knew I wanted to discuss the things that scared me with … Read more