Did you use your strengths today at work, at home, and in your community? If not, you may be feeling a bit worn down at the end of your day. Tomorrow make an effort to spend more time doing the things you do BEST. Focus on your strengths and the strengths of those around you. […]
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Authentic and simple: a TED talk about finding life with purpose
I am a fan of TED talks. The more I watch, the more I realize there are some that grip me more than others. This talk, by Matthew O’Reilly, a Long Island, New York emergency medical technician (EMT), is captivating because of its authenticity and its simplicity. This talk shares what one person knows about […]
Read MoreWhat Now? 3 Tips for New Graduates
The graduation parties have come and gone. The flurry of activities that were initiated in the wee hours of the night while cramming for finals and culminated at the cap and gown ceremony have at last come to an end. You can almost hear the graduates and their parents exhaling and see the “We made […]
Read MoreVolunteering – It’s A Career Must
I just finished reading an article by Noble McIntyre entitled “The Hidden Benefits of Volunteering Your Time.” And I could not agree more. In fact, the benefits are so easily recognized, a more apt title might have been “The Glaringly Obvious Benefits of Volunteering.” The article lists common reasons to volunteer that relate to resume […]
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