Articles of Interest (Feb. 21, 2017)

This blog continues to be an outlet for individuals to read and review articles from various sources that I feel that will help people regardless of where you are at in your professional journey.

The time is now to #GetSET (SET - strategic | engaged | teamwork).

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"L.O.V.E. - Living Our Values Everyday." - Aleze Fulbright

Articles of Interest

Strategic
•  4 Bad Habits That Can Destroy Your Career (CNBC)

•  3 Common Career Hurdles and How to Overcome Them (Forbes)

Engaged
•  Make Sure Employees Know Their Value (SmartBrief)

•  Growth is a "marathon", not a Sprint (SmartBrief on Leadership)

Teamwork
•  Stop Passing the Buck and Be Accountable (Fast Company)

Twitter Chats

Twitter Chats continue to provide me with the opportunity to meet new people, acquire as well as refine skills – both personally and professionally. Click on the link to see some of the various chats with various topics that can help you in your personal and professional endeavors.

THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

Thank you to those who listened and participated in the recent CoSIDA Conference Call "How You Can Find Your Next Great Job Opportunity" along with Jen Heisel (Assistant SID at San Diego State University), Lamar Carter (Assistant Director of Athletic Media Relations at LIU-Brooklyn) and myself.

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Articles of Interest (Feb. 3, 2017)

It's been a while since my last post. This blog is dedicated to help people regardless of where you are at in your professional journey. The time is now to get SET (strategic • engaged • teamwork).

"Not everyone you influence will think the same way you do. You have to help them not only believe that they can succeed, but also show them that you want them to succeed." – John Maxwell

Strategic

• Helping New Leaders Succeed from the Start (Kevin Eikenberry)

• 9 Ways to Use Social Media to Build Your Personal Brand (Sujan Patel, Forbes)

Engaged

• 7 Mistakes Successful People Don't Make Again (Kimanzi Constable, Success Magazine)

• How to Achieve Your Greatest Career Potential (Without Leaving Your Current Job) (Robert Dickie, Relevant Magazine)

• How to Find Meaningful Work in the Age of Job Hopping 

Articles of Interest (Jan. 16, 2017)

This blog is dedicated to help people regardless of where you are at in your professional journey. There are a lot of articles in this installment. Why so many articles? First, it has been a while since I posted; next, there has been a lot of great information out there. I hope that you've found this blog as a resource.  

ARTICLES OF INTEREST

STRATEGIC

Lead Better Teams, Engage More Customers and Find Your Next Market (Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management)

Side note: I have learned while working in higher education that there are internal sources that can help an individual. Within higher education, you have access to industry resources and leaders. I have developed a rapport with particular individuals within institutions to help me in my growth journey. 

7 Career Habits That Could Make or Break You in 2017 (CNBC)

ENGAGED

5 Finishing Touches that Make One Brilliant Resume (YouTern)

Side note: Prior to taking my current position at Pacific University, I was able to meet Mark Babbitt from YouTern, who helped me learn more about the job seeking process. It was an information discussion that helped me reposition and rediscover what I needed to do in my job search.

3 Mindset Changes That'll Help You Succeed at Your New Job (Antonio Neves, Forbes)

5 Reasons You Need to Start Joining Twitter Chats (Agorapulse)

7 Habits You Need to Give Up to Fulfill Your Potential in 2017 (inc.com)

TEAMWORK

How to Pick Influencers and Land Your Mentors (inc.com)

One of the most significant things that I have done in my career is to have influencers and mentors to foster my growth. In a job search, the role of your influencers and mentors is very important. Set up accountability and responsibility to one another in the process. Establish a timeline of deadlines and duties in the process.