What do voting, being a volunteer firefighter in Wisconsin, and enlisting in the military have in common? They are all milestones Josh Combs achieved soon after celebrating his 18th birthday! Josh is the Senior Manager of Non-Employee Labor at Liberty Mutual—recently promoted from his previous role as Manager of Procurement Labor Operations—and I learned about […]
Scammers have been trying to con people out of their hard-earned cash since money was invented. The advent of technology has simply made the scams harder to spot, easier to pull off, and more ubiquitous. People trying to steal our personal information or requesting money under false pretenses seem to reach into every area of […]
As a veteran, you’ve developed exceptional skills that can be applied to any workplace. Everything you’ve learned during your time in service—from cultivating leadership skills and strong work ethic to building resilience and clear communication skills—can make you an asset in your next career. But stigmas against veterans can lead to challenges in your job […]
I never expected to become a podcast host. Of course, when I started my career, they didn’t exist. But even as podcasts became a thing, I never saw myself doing it. Fast forward to today, and I am now the host of Parent. Boss. Leader. What started as a bit of a casual idea is […]
Have you heard of Imposter Syndrome? I attended a conference a few months ago where the topic was discussed, and I have been fascinated ever since. I’ve been asking everyone, especially other women, what they think (along with reading all about it). So, when I met Whitney Eichinger, Managing Director of Culture and Employee Engagement […]
I wish I could read more, but in spite of my good intentions, it’s sometimes hard to follow through. I’m busy with work and other hobbies and it usually takes me forever to finish the books I do start! That was not the case with The Art of Influence by Cheryl Polote-Williamson. I attended a […]
Welcome to the second installment of the recap of my conversation with Phil Dana, CHRO of AskBio on my recent podcast. Phil is a Navy veteran and senior HR professional with a varied career spanning industries and companies from startups to global giants. During our conversation, Phil shared some interesting and practical career advice that […]
The NBA Playoffs are starting this weekend! I, along with millions of other fans, am very excited, especially because my Golden State Warriors are back after missing the playoffs the last two seasons. Woo! If you know me at all, you know how much I love sports, both as a spectator and an athlete. If […]
Professional networking – the term usually conjures up images of in-person coffee meetings or conferences. Certainly, that was the case for years, but times have changed. Virtual options and schedules are all around us, but one element of networking hasn’t changed: it’s beneficial. Many positive outcomes in my career are a direct result of someone […]