Finding Time
Finding Time. Written by Allison McWilliams for the Huffington Post, June 6, 2017. “I’ll do it when I find the time.” “I just can’t seem to find the time.” “Let me see if I can make some time.” How often have you heard, or […]
We All Need Mentors: Effective Networks for Every Career Stage
We All Need Mentors: Effective Networks for Every Career Stage. Written by Allison McWilliams for the Huffington Post, February 28, 2017. Close your eyes for a moment and think about the word “mentor.” What image came to mind? Chances are, for many of you, […]
Increase Your Productivity: Managing Your Email Inbox
By Lauren Beam (’07) We are all bombarded with constant, incoming email messages in a world of smart phones and watches and hard-to-ignore notifications. With email often being the primary mode of communication in most professional work places, it can be a challenge to manage […]
Video: Building Community featuring Mark Hoover (’10)
In this video, alumnus Mark Hoover (’10) shares three tips for building community post-college whether you are living in the United States or internationally. As a Foreign Affairs Officer with the U.S. Department of State, Mark has experience with building a life in diverse and […]
Video: Building Community featuring Mo Earley (’13)
How to “Take Initiative” and “Be a Strategic Thinker”
By Allison McWilliams At some point, probably at many points, in your professional career, you are going to hear one if not both of these terms: “We want you to take initiative.” Or, “Be a strategic thinker.” They have been used with such frequency that […]
How Do I Ask Someone to Be My Mentor?
How Do I Ask Someone to Be My Mentor? Written by Allison McWilliams for the Huffington Post, February 14, 2017. I get this question all the time, especially from young professionals who are craving guidance and wisdom as they start their professional journeys. But […]
Skills for the Young Professional: How to Behave in Meetings
By Megan Bosworth (’12) “Let’s set up a meeting.” This phrase is so common to the workplace that it creates a universal truth for most offices: lots of meetings. If you work in an office, you can almost guarantee that a portion of your time […]
Video: Create Positive Life Habits Around Budgeting featuring Walt Reece (’12)
Stuck in a Rut? Create Meaning Out Of Monotony
Stuck in a Rut? Create Meaning Out of Monotony, written by Lauren Beam for the Huffington Post, April 25, 2017 Most of us know what it feels like to be stuck in a career or job rut. The 8 to 5 grind feels exhausting […]
