Category Archives: Professional Development

Sabotaging your own professional success? 17 roadblocks to overcome

September 05, 2025 Sabotaging your own professional success? 17 roadblocks to overcome BY ofinnegan Every career path has obstacles. Even the most accomplished leaders have faced moments where their goals felt out of reach. What separates the people who moved forward is how they responded—by adapting, learning, and finding new ways to progress. Below, 17 members … Continue reading Sabotaging your own professional success? 17 roadblocks to overcome

7 strategies to overcome professional self-doubt

September 02, 2025 7 strategies to overcome professional self-doubt BY Terry Healey The vast majority of people—85%, to be exact—admit they lack confidence in the workplace: they avoid taking on leadership roles, they don’t speak up in meetings, and they doubt themselves. For those who feel marginalized, the feelings of low confidence can be even more … Continue reading 7 strategies to overcome professional self-doubt

MacArthur ‘genius grant’ winners this year include more writers and artists

October 01, 2024 MacArthur ‘genius grant’ winners this year include more writers and artists The foundation looks for people who will be ‘enabled’ by the award, meaning they have both a track record of work and the potential to produce additional extraordinary work. BY Associated Press The 2024 class of the John D. and Catherine T. … Continue reading MacArthur ‘genius grant’ winners this year include more writers and artists

The secret to excellence is in this surprisingly simple regimen from the world’s top performers

March 22, 2024 The secret to excellence is in this surprisingly simple regimen from the world’s top performers The difference between good and great isn’t physical. It is entirely mental. The world’s best performers learn excellence. BY Next Big Idea Club Dr. Eric Potterat has a 30-year career as a clinical and performance psychologist. He has … Continue reading The secret to excellence is in this surprisingly simple regimen from the world’s top performers

8 inexpensive professional development ideas for martech pros

Looking to stay ahead in your career? Consider these cost-effective learning opportunities for martech professionals. Steve Petersen on March 31, 2023 Marketing and technology are two fields that constantly change, and the intersection of the two fields – martech – certainly reflects that. That’s why as martech professionals, we need to develop our skills and … Continue reading 8 inexpensive professional development ideas for martech pros

Professionals, Small Business Owners, and Recruiters: How to Leverage LinkedIn Salary Data

Jim Cusick April 1, 2021 LinkedIn allows its users to access insights from its trusted member base of over 740+ million. Depending on your membership level, you can access this data to help make informed decisions. As a LinkedIn Premium member, you can instantly access insights and data around salaries for multiple positions. These insights … Continue reading Professionals, Small Business Owners, and Recruiters: How to Leverage LinkedIn Salary Data

How to Make the Most of Your Professional Connections

Steven Imke October 23, 2020 As a business owner, you have many professional connections such as bankers, lawyers, accountants, and insurance agents. Your professional connections are one of the most overlooked sources that can provide you with valuable advice, additional connections, and act as currency when it comes to making network deposits. One of the … Continue reading How to Make the Most of Your Professional Connections

As Back-To-School Looms, Pandemic Drives Professionals To Become Self-Made Entrepreneurs

As Back-To-School Looms, Pandemic Drives Professionals To Become Self-Made Entrepreneurs by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, July 30, 2020 For marketers and other those in other professions who have considered teaching a trade or something else, now might be the time to look into online classes. People want to learn. Some are looking for a … Continue reading As Back-To-School Looms, Pandemic Drives Professionals To Become Self-Made Entrepreneurs