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Thank Your Mentor on National Mentoring Month

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January is National Mentoring Month, and January 26 is Thank Your Mentor Day. And while every single mentor engages with a person whose development they care about without any expectation of a thank you, I know that there is an infinite…
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Mompreneur Spotlight: Celebrity Chef Melissa Guerra

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Melissa Guerra is a celebrity chef, cookbook author, and owner of an award-winning Latin American culinary store in San Antonio. If you’re looking for the best pan de polvo recipe or an authentic mortar and pestle hecho en Mexico, Guerra’s…
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How to Write a Killer Resume: Avoid 6 Common Mistakes

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If you are looking for a job or to advance in your career your resume represents you. That means, it is your one chance to get your foot in the door. So when it’s filled with errors or difficult to read, you can bet the person reviewing…
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8 Ways to Succeed On the Job

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If you’re determined to get a promotion, raise or even a better job this year, one thing you must ask yourself is: “How can I improve my employment opportunities?” Thankfully, it may be easier than you think to stack the deck in your…
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How to Solve Conflicts at Work

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Women are good conflict solvers, so why do we have a hard time doing this at work? I often hear friends, colleagues or clients complain that others don't understand them. "He's not listening to me," or "She doesn't understand what I want."…
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Secret Santa: 7 Golden Rules for Giving

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When it comes to gift giving in the workplace, one of the most popular traditions is Secret Santa. Although participation is voluntary, you may find yourself caught in the middle of it when most of your co-workers draw a little paper from…
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The Office Party: Do’s and Don’ts

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The holiday season is in full swing and with it comes the annual office party. These are great occasions to extend your professional network as you hang out with old friends and meet some new faces from other areas of your company. Between…
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How To Leverage Your Latino Traits in the Workplace

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Not too long ago, after one of my workshops on leveraging your Latino traits to your advantage, a young female participant asked me: "How can I advance in my career leveraging my Latino traits while avoiding the stereotypes associated with…
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7 Tips for Successful Freelancing

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Successful freelancing is an art. Here are some tips that will help make that happen. I'm a die-hard freelancer—I´ve been doing it for three decades now—and, even though I sometimes complain about crazy deadlines and juggling several…