Want to love your job? “Dwell in sufficiency”
Last week, I got the Applied Research Center (ARC – the folks who publish colorlines.com) enewsletter. In it, the President of ARC, Rinku Sen, shared a powerful story in response to the all-too-frequent assumptions we face when explaining why work…
The best career lesson I’ve learned from boomers
In attempt to tackle what’s new, we ignore some common threads in our country’s work history, namely that employees might always have had to look out for themselves.
3 tips to consider when pursuing your first (or second, or third) nonprofit job #npcareers101
I sense a lot of panic when young people ask me questions about finding a nonprofit job. Yes, panic! Not just because they aren’t sure of what they want to do (and how to get there), but also because they…
Do you really need a mentor?
You can’t read about professional development or entrepreneurship without coming across advice to find a mentor: someone who takes you under their wing and shows you the ropes. This person helps you answer questions, expand your network, and vouches…
People are depending on your leadership. So show up.
Hey, y’all. It’s been a while! Because after five years, a break is well deserved. However, I’ve been up to a lot in the past two months: I’ve launched IdealistCareers.org, a new blog by Idealist where we provided resources, tips,…
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