Chicks on a Plane – Top 10 Tips for Business Travel
This one is for all you ladies out there who travel for business. Some love it, some hate it, but sometimes, the only way to get the job done is by hoppin’ on a plane. ...
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Customer Service is Queen
I learned my lesson. I thought if I hired an assistant, I could free myself from the repetitve tasks of the daily sales job. For me, that includes returns, website issues, “where’s my order?”...
Three Reasons Not to Take Just Any Job After Graduation
I’ll probably get a lot of flack for this advice, but I’ll say it anyway. Do not take the first full time job you can find after you graduate. Yes, I’m aware the economy...
Are Your Days on Auto-Pilot?
As we were about to step into downward dog, the yoga instructor requested, “Make this one different. We do at least 30 down dogs in class and muscle memory kicks in causing us to...
Intern Vacation Privileges
Since I was in college, summer typically meant one of two things: 1. a summer vacation 2. a summer internship I have both on the table, and I’d love some guidance. My family is...
Is it 5:00 yet?
With 3 short months of summer in Chicago, staying focused while the sun is shining is getting more difficult by the day! I am trying REALLY hard to keep on task but sitting at...
How Much Is Your Independence Worth?
Hindsight is 20/20 and shoulda, coulda, wouldas aren’t fun, but I don’t believe people who say they have no regrets. I assume it just means that they didn’t realize they’ve made mistakes. I’ve made...
Skirts and Sneakers NOT Allowed.
Dear women of Chicago, My heart breaks a little every time I see you walking down the street with THIS situation going on south of your knees. Who told you this was acceptable fashion...
Lose the Lingo – Get Real!
“Let’s not present this to the client until it’s fully baked.” “I’ll give you a call tomorrow so we can circle back on that project.” “That is low hanging fruit we can go after.”...
Giving PROPS and the Glorious After Effects
Remember the last time someone in your organization HOOKED YOU UP and you thought, “Wow, that person really went above and beyond for me. How cool of them.” You said “Thanks” and that was it? ...