by CPhillips | Jun 18, 2019 | Business, Career, Corporate Culture, empowering women, job, professionalism, Uncategorized
The dog ate my shoe and I couldn’t come to work. What’s your excuse? Reader’s Digest put together a list of 60 of the most ridiculous excuses people actually used to get out of work. (Read the full list here.) Here are my personal top 10 favorites: My...
by CPhillips | Oct 16, 2018 | Branding, Community Building, empowering women, personal growth, writing
Anne Meisner, President and CEO of Cancer Treatment Center of America-Atlanta, reminds us that even when things seem devastating, good things can come. Before you can appreciate her story, you need to know her background. “I’m a nurse, still am, not used to be,” she...
by CPhillips | Jul 10, 2018 | Blogging, Business, Employee engagement, empowering women, personal growth, strategic communications
Competition isn’t a dirty word. In fact, it’s a great way to grow your skills. Just think of how it feels when you find ways to challenge yourself. How can you do that? Pick a project you do every year. I hated putting together annual reports. You had to...
by CPhillips | Jan 1, 2018 | Blogging, Branding, College Life, Corporate Culture, empowering women, leadership, personal growth
It’s New Year’s Day 2018. The party hats have been put away. The black eyed peas and greens are on the stove. It’s a time of reflection and renewal and celebration. Celebrating what we’ve achieved to this point and acknowledging all the people...
by CPhillips | Aug 15, 2017 | Blogging, Branding, Business, Corporate Culture, empowering women, personal growth, satisfaction, writing
Before you can claim your destiny, you’ve got to have a clear direction of where you are heading. Just as a CEO has a vision for implementing her company plan, you’ve got to see the big picture. Are you staying educated on industry trends and issues? Are you working...