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View ArticleLessons from a layoff: 4 guidelines for navigating career upheaval
YOUNG LEADERS This is the first article under SmartBrief’s new Young Leaders label. In March 2023, I took a gamble on my career that didn’t work out. After spending four years with one of the largest...
View ArticleWhy “career artists” color outside the lines
I was expelled from preschool for an art infraction. Even at that young age, I had my own vision of the world (and it didn’t include trees that looked like green balls on brown sticks.) When I wouldn’t...
View ArticleRadical career transitions: The success factors leaders should know
Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of speaking at a conference of more than 500 military officers and senior enlisted women who are in various stages of their career transitions. These women are...
View ArticleSmart devices, smarter hackers?
How businesses can manage security for AI and the IoT What if your house wanted to kill you? It’s a pretty classic horror movie question, one that video games like System Shock and Portal and movies...
View ArticleAHIP 2024: Tech, human touch a balancing act
Health care and society at large are in the midst of “a technological revolution with human connection,” and while that holds promise, if we aren’t careful and intentional, personal and doctor-patient...
View ArticleWhat’s your career spirit animal?
I recently participated in a panel discussion with several executives about careers and career development following a keynote speech I delivered during career week in their organization. When asked...
View Article4 reasons why “follow your dreams” is terrible career advice
Like many others on graduation day, I heard a commencement speaker talk about the importance of following my dream as I marched into the brave new world as an adult — silly me. My dream then was to be...
View ArticleWhy you should consider a lateral “stretch” role as your next career move
Most of us think of career progression as a promotion, a salary increase or even getting greater responsibility as recognition or a signal that we are on the right track for what’s next. It is common...
View ArticleWhy it’s time to add Reddit marketing to your mix
Many marketers still consider Reddit an enigma. Founded in 2005, it’s one of the few elder social media platforms that’s survived to today. Since the company’s IPO in March, its stock price has gone in...
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Shining a light on the missing menopause market
Menopause is not just another life stage; it is a profound transition marked by physical shifts, emotional complexities and neglected wellness needs. Williams (Parallel Path) Why does this matter now...
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How first-party data can help travel advertisers execute successful campaigns
This post is sponsored by Expedia Group Media Solutions Over the past few years, there’s been a lot of talk about sunsetting third-party cookies. This has grabbed the attention of travel advertisers...
View ArticleRead the room to make room for career development
“Read the room.” It’s the perfect short-hand response to thoughtless or tone-deaf remarks that are out of sync with the tenor of a situation. In fact, “room reading” is a core competency of highly...
View Article6 mistakes executives make in their career transitions
In the midst of career transitions, executives often find themselves at a pivotal crossroads, seeking a change that promises not only professional elevation but also a more enriched personal life....
View ArticleLeveraging your light into a new job
Uncertainty is the watchword of our times. As we navigate the post-COVID landscape, many organizations make hard decisions about where they are going next and how many employees they will need for...
View ArticleNot happy with your career? Get scrappy
In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, traditional approaches to career growth can no longer deliver the professional development that many employees crave and demand. Shrinking budgets, limited...
View ArticleIt is now time for brands to promote national healing
Whether you woke up on the morning of Nov. 6 aligned with the victors or vanquished, we all can agree that the last year has not been filled with words that inspire our hopes and dreams. Politics are...
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