Business Lessons from Watching Cardinals Baseball

August 11, 2010

As I head off for Virginia Tech, I thought I’d give a little summary of what I’ve learned from my summer watching Cardinals baseball. And of course, I’ve managed to learn business lessons, but don’t worry, I know about RBIs, batting averages, and why you’d make a call to the bullpen. When the Air is [...]

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Using the Tickle as a Springboard

August 10, 2010

I used to be fearless. Over the past few years, I’ve become more aware of the little tickle of fear that squirms in my stomach. I think the more aware you are of what you can lose, the more you are aware of the threats. There’s nothing like knowing that everything you thought would work in [...]

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Being the Constant New Girl

August 5, 2010

I would like to think I’m a pro at being the New Girl. I’m getting ready for move number thirteen, attended six different schools before high school and regularly walk into a room ready to make friends. Once you leave the academic comfort zone, however, you find all kinds of situations that force you to [...]

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Learning from Mom, the Digital Way

August 3, 2010

Like many Gen Y women, my mother is my best friend. My generation has been considered the victims of helicopter parents, assuming that we can’t function without calling mom or dad for every tiny emergency. While I don’t want my parents to solve my problems for me (and hope they never call my boss), a number of us [...]

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The Modern Girl’s Guide to Sticky Situations

July 29, 2010

I am a firm believer in covering your butt. Not just literally, but preparing yourself to handle those situations where your fight or flight instincts go into full gear. It’s why I secretly pour over those advice columns and embarrassing story entries thinking, “Good thing I know what to do if that happens to me.” [...]

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Finding a Revelation in the Uncomfortable

July 27, 2010

Most of us like to avoid uncomfortable situations. You watch what you say, think about what you do, and consider the possible judgements of others. If a situation made your palms sweat, you probably tip toe as much as possible to never repeat the experience. Unfortunately, by avoiding those situations, you never know what you’re [...]

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Rock Your Career!

July 22, 2010

Brazen Careerist has been on FIRE this week! First they launched the free e-book What I Know About Finding a Job with Rich DeMatteo, and contributors from HR greats like Chris Ferdinandi, Lance Haun, Penelope Trunk, Sharlyn Lauby, Laurie Ruettimann, Ben Eubanks, and more. As Penelope says, “Ultimately, what you need to know about this [...]

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