Weekly News Roundup
This is our weekly career and lifestyle news update, where we round up exciting news of the last week and we let you have it…ahem, news-wise that is…
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Here we go…
- ‘Tis graduation season, and with it inspirational speeches, like President Obama’s empowering commencement address for Rutgers University students, whom he urges to keep positive during setbacks…Way to keep it real, Mr. President!
- In other inspirational news this week, Facebook COO and Lean In author Sheryl Sandberg gave a moving commencement address at UC Berkeley, reminding everyone of the power of resilience (and how she coped with her husband’s death);
- If the fact that it’s Friday makes you absolutely ecstatic, Business Insider shares 9 ways to stay happy at work most of the time (and not just on Fridays);
- I’ve always believed in the power of keeping a journal. And I totally agree with the Personal Branding Blog that we should all be journaling at work;
- At the risk of sounding (slightly) biased, female entrepreneurs deserve some serious kudos for keeping up with family life while still pursuing their dreams. Ellevate Network has a few tips they use to keep it together;
- You know how you met this great contact at your company’s networking event, and then…you failed to follow up? Ellevate Network offers a few tips to master the follow-up in your networking;
- Crazy busy at work? Don’t let it ruin your stella reputation. Forbes tips you off on keeping it together when all hell breaks loose at work;
- Stuck in an elevator (or in the hallway) with someone who could change the course of your career? Ellevate Network tips you off on how to create memorable elevator pitch!
- Wondering what to ask your manager? If you have only one question to ask, this ONE is it!
- Last but not least, Corporette’s suit of the week had me doing double-takes! Gorgeous!
Happy Friday!
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