Inspiration and Motivation

Creativity Quotes to Inspire New Ideas at Work

By Asia Johnson on Tuesday, May 30, 2023

It’s not always easy to get our creative juices flowing at work. When starting a new project or halfway through an existing one, we can get stuck in an idea rut.

Maybe you need some inspiration before going to a brainstorming session with your team, or maybe you want to inspire another colleague to help launch their own creativity. Sometimes it may also be helpful to take part in exercises to strengthen your creative muscles.

Here are ten quotes and some advice to help you ignite your creative spark in the workplace. (more…)

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Season 6, Episode 8 Recap: Laddering Up to a New Livelihood

By Asia Johnson on Thursday, March 30, 2023

If you’re looking for an inspirational story about accidental entrepreneurship, we’ve got a good podcast to add to your playlist.

The “On the Job” podcast series shares inspiring stories about the pursuit of work. Jobs give us a connection to our community and the ability to provide for ourselves and our families—On the Job presents interesting stories about how people work and what it means to be employed.

To honor Women’s History month, we’re recapping an oldie-but-goodie episode from Season 6. (more…)

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Women’s History Month: Quotes from Trailblazing Women

By Asia Johnson on Tuesday, March 7, 2023

During Women’s History Month in March, North America and other countries honor the many accomplishments, innovations, and cultural triumphs of women. In 1981, Congress asked President Ronald Reagan to declare the week of March 7 “Women’s History Week.”

Since 1995, March has been designated as “Women’s History Month” in the U.S. In honor of the celebration, here are 10 inspiring career quotes from true trailblazers. (more…)

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Celebrate Black History!

By Asia Johnson on Thursday, February 2, 2023

“In recognizing the humanity of our fellow beings, we pay ourselves the highest tribute.”

—Thurgood Marshall

February honors Black History Month (BHM); it’s a time to celebrate and honor Black people’s contributions, achievements, and culture in the U.S., Canada, and worldwide.

The month also draws attention to some of the more difficult historical periods Black people faced. Here are a few practical ideas for maximizing BHM at work all year round. (more…)

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Just Do It: Tackling Your Career Goals

By Asia Johnson on Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Do you have any career-related goals from last year that you still need to achieve? Now is a good time to work on them or start something new. The 24th of January was National “Just Do It” Day. It was first observed in 2015 and is a day to attempt new things or finish the task you’ve been putting off. Even though the day has past, here are some things you can do in your work-life to propel you to greater success. (more…)

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3 Powerful Career Lessons from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

By Asia Johnson on Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Jan. 16 is a day to honor the life and legacy of one of the most influential leaders in world history, civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

As we remember Dr. King, we’d like to share a few career lessons that can be learned from him. (more…)

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Get Your Work Noticed in 2023

By Asia Johnson on Thursday, January 5, 2023

Many of us may not say it out loud, but doesn’t it feel good when your hard work on the job is recognized? You know you’ve done the work, but how do you ensure others see it without appearing obnoxious or boastful? You may want to advance your career by getting a promotion. Professional advocacy is critical along your career journey, and we want to ensure your work gets noticed in 2023. (more…)