Goals list. Those who put goals to paper are 33 percent more likely to accomplish them. Distraction list. Chris Bailey, in his book Hyperfocus, suggests staying on task by immediately writing down thoughts that distract you and setting them aside to deal with later. To-don’t list. Steve Jobs once said,...
Dear DW, I am accused of being aggressive at work. I feel like I am just being assertive. How can I get heard and accepted? Signed, Wrongfully Labeled Dear Wrongfully, “Aggressive” is a label commonly used to describe Black women who voice their opinions about something or raise awareness about...
The impact of COVID-19 on employees has highlighted the need for prioritizing soft skills By Patricia Guadalupe Barrie Lynn Tapia is a lawyer in Washington, DC, with her own practice specializing in child neglect cases and immigration law. In addition to the requisite bachelor’s and law degrees, she...
Women have made some gains in Corporate America. In fact, the percentage of women in the C-suite increased by 5 percent between 2016 and 2021, according to the study Women in the Workplace 2021, conducted by McKinsey and LeanIn.org. Yet the percentage of women of...
Many corporations have voiced their commitment to advancing Black talent since the racial reckoning. However, these 10 companies have announced specific goals to which they can be held accountable. Accenture: The professional services company pledges to increase the percentage of Black employees from 9 percent to 12...
Your Moment in the Spotlight Delivering a speech in front of an audience can be intimidating for the best of us. Luckily, we all can get better at it, says Nancy Buffington, a public speaking trainer in Boise, Idaho. Think you don’t have what it takes to...
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