Tag Archives: Career Advancement
British Retail Designer Deborah Millington Combines Creativity and Commerce
Power women of the diaspora finding career success across international borders
In a special series, BlackEnterprise.com highlights black women in the diaspora who make their passions…
By Octavia Goredema
From Carefree Co-ed to Young Boss: 3 Steps to Upgrade Your Social Game
Replace the reckless abandonment with strategic networking
Transition from college student to working young boss more difficult than you’d thought? Here’s tips…
By Jamie Harrison
Surviving the Grunt: How to Put Short-Term Pride to the Side for Long-Term Wins
Want to end up the top dog? Bite that bullet and do the work
Sometimes grunt work is your stepping stone to gaining trust and respect, leading to major…
By Janell Hazelwood
LOL, LMBO, TTYL: 3 Steps to Breaking Bad Communication Habits
Remember real-life, long-form dialogue? It's still important for career success
Remember real-life dialogue? Well, the rules for texting and tweeting don’t apply. Gift of gab…
By Jamie Harrison
From Playlists to Power Moves: 4 DJs With Hot, Viable Brands
Top music talents took success beyond two turn tables and a mike
These top talents in music have been able to expand their brands beyond two turntables…
By Janell Hazelwood
Cube Newbie: 5 Surefire Ways to Make it Past Probation
Stay away from habits that could land you on unemployment
You’ve landed the gig but you still have to show and prove. Stay away from…
By Jamie Harrison
Facebook Addict: 6 Reasons You’re Web Surfing Instead of Working
Kick that habit so you can keep your job and boost productivity
Your addiction to the “Like” button could cost you your job. Here’s how to kick…
By Jamie Harrison
Lost Time, Lost Money: 4 Ways You Tend to Waste Both in the Workplace
Steer clear of these productivity leeches during your work day
Here are four ways you’re wasting time— and money— while in the office and how…
By Jamie Harrison
Looking Like a Bag of Money: Can the Way You Dress Affect Your Career?
'Never judge a book by its cover' just doesn’t generally apply in the office
Remember the saying, “Never judge a book by its cover”? While we would like to…
By Jamie Harrison
![COMMITMENT: People believe in those who are committed and stand through adversity, according to Horsager. For a business owner looking to build a loyal customer base must also demonstrate loyalty to his or her employees, as well as clients. He says the US automakers showed bad judgment with regards to this pillar. “All of our great-grandparents that worked there for 40 years and then they got fired two years before their pension kicked in,” he says. “You lost commitment in these people; how are [customers] going to stay committed to you?”](http://cdn.blackenterprise.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/2011/08/Teamwork-620x480-90x100.jpg "Teamwork-620x480")
Multiple Personalities: How to Lead a Diverse Team to a Common Goal
Use these management tips to unify staff with diverse traits
Amy Gallo, management consultant and Harvard Business Review contributing editor, offers tips to managing multiple…
