It can be difficult to find your way in the world if you don't have a definite vision of what it is that you want out of life. Creating a unique vision for your life isn't always easy, however; with all of the stimuli and imagery that is commonly encount...

If you've ever felt undervalued in the workplace as a woman, you shouldn't. Women are becoming more and more prominent in work environments and even have special skills that can help them succeed even in a male-dominated career. Recognizing the natural se...

Careers for older women are available. Women have come a long way in the workplace, yet there are still some unique challenges that older women face as they embark on a career change and look for new career training. Women between the ages of 45 and 60...

The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines trust as "assured reliance on the character, ability, strength, or truth of someone or something". In the real world, trust means different things to different people but it usually boils down to one thing: trust i...

According to some research studies, the number one reason why managers and executives find themselves with a stalled or underperforming career is a lack of interpersonal skills. This might seem surprising, given the amount of training and attention given...

For many people, there are not enough hours in the day. With full schedules, there are daily problems that will occur and will need immediate attention. This means that other tasks will have to be put to the side. Impromptu meetings, employee absences, em...

Strong business writing skills are essential for anyone who wants to advance her career. Your writing reflects on you and communicates for you. It is critical to constantly improve business writing skills as part of your efforts to develop and refine yo...

An important key to success is developing passion for your career. This means thriving in your work, not just surviving. When you have that extra spark that generates enthusiasm, others see it and want to be part of it. You become a leader who is sought...

If you have ever been around someone with great intuitive skills, it can look almost like magic the way they seem to just know things. Perhaps your mother had great intuition, always knowing just when you needed a hug and just when you needed a push. In ...

Fifty years ago, if you started a career with one company you were likely stay with that company right up until retirement. You didn’t have to worry about developing yourself to advance your career because as long as you did your job, you had a job. ...

Leadership in a competitive marketplace is extremely challenging. You must always be scanning the horizon, looking for the next critical trend, while still paying attention to the here and now. The challenge increases in difficulty exponentially when yo...