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Interviewing to the Finish Line By Nicole Grimes, M. Ed.

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Whether you are interviewing for your next job or planning to meet a key business connection,  planning ahead will always add value to your journey to the finish line – securing the  opportunity. It starts by thinking about an interview as a process, and not a one-time event. While we all are familiar when it comes to going to an interview, it is imperative that we are  truly intentional when entering a competitive atmosphere. Quite often, you have less than 30  minutes to make a lasting impression…What you do before, during, and after the interview could  determine your next level on your corporate/career ladder. Before the Interview :  Prepare copies of your resume & cover letter, and bring multiple copies to the interview. Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes early. This means that you need to GPS the location, in advance and estimate time for any traffic you might encounter. Do your research – Know what you are walking into, and be able to refer to important facts ab

Knowledge Hoarding: The New Procrastination by Nicole Woodcox M.S.W

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When there is no enemy within, the enemies outside cannot hurt you.   African Proverb How much education do you really need to do your job well? Do you believe it is more important to either receive knowledge or apply knowledge? Is knowledge truly powerful?  These are some of the questions that ran through my mind as I contemplated purchasing yet another course that promised to make me a 6-7 figure super awesome business maven and read yet another book on living my best life.  I have 3 degrees and more certificates than I can count, but I question whether my life actually correlates with all that knowledge I have received. Then it hit me. I am a knowledge hoarder! In this article, a knowledge hoarder is defined as someone who is on a perpetual treadmill of collecting information before taking significant action to utilize the collected information.  I am a collector of knowledge but share and apply only a very small portion of it. If I am truly honest I only apply the part of m

BOSS Spotlight: Keeana Barber "The Marketing Visionary"

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As the CEO of WDB Marketing, Keeana Barber, focuses her day on expanding the impact her company has on small businesses.  At the core, WDB is a branding and printing company, a place over 1,000 businesses proudly call their marketing headquarters.   However, the imprint Keeana would like to have is much larger.   Our focus as a company is more than delivering a service, more than printing — it is to truly help businesses build a foundation for success. 1. What were some obstacles that you faced in the beginning process of starting your business or career? The biggest obstacle I faced at the beginning of starting my business was a lack of a business network/mentorship.  I started my business fueled by the passion to continue my brother’s legacy, who had recently passed away.  Without any investment or support I hosted an event in his honor, months within his passing. The event was surprisingly successful but from there I had a string of hit or miss events as I learn