by CPhillips | May 24, 2018 | Blogging, Branding, empowering women, motivation, personal growth
She can speak English, French, German and Farsi, became Okabashi’s CEO and she’s just 29. Say hello to @Sara Irvani. A millennial who passionately embraces hard work and positivity while taking over the manufacturing world. (P.S. she and her team were recently...
by CPhillips | May 16, 2018 | Communications, Community Building, empowering women, motivation, personal growth, Social connectedness
It’s politeness and courtesy in speech and behavior. It’s reasonable and respectful behavior. It is dialogue without heated debate. Looking around our communities and spending any time on social media, it’s becoming harder and harder to find. Nasty comments left...
by CPhillips | May 3, 2018 | Business, empowering women, personal growth
You can do all you need to do and still have time for yourself. Elaina Zucker said learning the “P’s and Q’s” of time management can be helpful. In “The Successful Woman’s Guide to Time Management” she lays it out for us. Peak periods – do strenuous tasks during the...
by CPhillips | Apr 12, 2018 | Business, Community Building, leadership, motivation, personal growth, writing
Lack of trust is the biggest hindrance I’ve seen in growing engagement and turning around a company’s culture. One way to increase trust is through showing respect and practicing it in interactions. Respect also has another positive benefit of increasing someone’s...
by CPhillips | Apr 11, 2018 | Campus Life, College Life, College Resources, Corporate Culture, personal growth
One of the best things you can do while in college is find a mentor. That relationship can really set you ahead during your course of study and beyond. To make the most of that relationship, you’ve got to pick the right person first. I suggest that you come up with a...
by CPhillips | Apr 3, 2018 | Business, Communications, Corporate Culture, empowering women, personal growth
Just like armpits – we all have them. But have you every thought about how you can manage the expectations that others have of you? First, make sure you have a clear idea of your capabilities. What can you bring to the table? What can you deliver? Don’t assume you...