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Leadership. It’s a word that’s used frequently in your career. But what does it actually mean? Well, that’s surprisingly tricky to answer — because ultimately, leadership means something different to everyone. For example, you might prefer a leader who is hands-off and gives you tons of autonomy, while someone else thrives with a leader who […] More
I started my professional career at 16 years old as an intern at a local newspaper office. When I look back, I’m so grateful for the opportunity. Back then, I knew nothing about how to be a successful employee, let alone how to write a proper news article. But for some reason, they gave me opportunity […] More
If there’s one thing that makes me want to turn into a giant wind-up-teeth-chatter-with-feet toy, it’s going to social events or parties by myself. Entering a room that’s filled with strangers, without a friend or my S.O. by my side, instantly makes me want to crawl into a shell and call out sick from life. […] More
I love a good to-do list, because I’m always looking for a little guidance. A nudge in the right direction. A fully rounded out plan, rather than just the vauge pla I have right now. And nothing feels more invigorating, more like that buzz of getting-down-to-business than hearing women who’ve been there before speak on their […] More
How many burnouts does it take to thrive? Short answer: for me, a lot. I’m not sure how many times it happened over the course of my eight-year fortune-100 finance career, but over and over again, after long, pressure-filled hours of client and internal deadlines to sell high dollar/high visibility outsourcing projects (my dad would […] More
No matter if you’re studying in school or hustling at work, the last part of the year can get crazy for everyone. In between celebrating holidays, trying to change the political climate, and visiting family, we’re all doing our best to stay on top of everything we need to do just to get through the […] More
What matters most to you in your job? Is it a sense of meaning and fulfillment? A culture where you feel welcomed and supported? A stocked snack counter and coffee bar? Sure, all of those things carry some weight; but if you’re anything like the vast majority of professionals today, there’s one important thing that’s […] More
I have a confession to make. One that most of my colleagues probably won’t agree with. I’ll just say it: I hate talking about money at work. This may seem like a no-brainer to people working in more traditional industries. But my career has not been traditional. Talking about money with my colleagues is not […] More
