I was having conversations with someone the other day and we were talking about my first impression of him when I first joined the company. On my first day, I was walking with my colleague, and from afar she goes, "That's Derek, from IT, he's weird." As I walked past him I said hello is the most upbeat tone I could and I got nothing in return.
I get it, not everyone is having the best day, every day, but my first thought was that I will never call him if I have an IT problem, and I didn't. Until I got to know him better.
When we were talking it through, he explained that he was having the worst day and that he didn't care what his first impression was.
To me, first impressions are SO CRITICAL to the relationships you form.
If you're starting a new job, going for an interview, first date, whatever it may be, you have ONE change to make a good impression.
What does this even mean?
This means putting on your best pair of underwear.
This means wearing shoes you can actually walk in.
This means smiling like you just got laid.
It's not about being something that you're not, but it's about understanding that you can't take these moments back.
xoxo
D
Thursday, April 28, 2016
Sunday, April 24, 2016
Mom's Day Gift Guide
Mom's Day is coming up in case you haven't seen the Hallmark and jewelry commercials weaseling their way in to your TV routine. This year it falls on Sunday, May 8th and I've got some ideas for personal gifts to give Mom.
1| Personalized Stationary
Never heard of Minted...head on over there right this minute to order personalized stationary, address labels or notes for Mom. They also had beautiful art to peruse through too!
2| Succulents
Maybe it's just me but I feel like succulents are #trending (no?). I've become obsessed in having my own little family of succulents planted in my house and I think Mom would enjoy them too. They are relatively affordable and super easy to care for.
3| Bella Candles from Target
Every time I am in Target, I find myself drawn to these candles! They not only smell amazing but the tin designs are so friggin cute!
4| Blue Apron
Give Mom a break having to figure out what to make for dinner. You can order the plan as a gift for someone in one week, two week or four week intervals.
5| Sephora Favorites Deluxe Perfume Sampler
The Sephora Favorites samplers make great gifts no matter what event but the perfume samples screams Mom! Give her the chance to find a new scent! She'll have nine different ones to chose from and the best part, if she brings the scent certificate included with the sampler to a Sephora store, she can redeem her favorite scent in a full size bottle at no extra charge!
Happy Shopping Bosses!
1| Personalized Stationary
Never heard of Minted...head on over there right this minute to order personalized stationary, address labels or notes for Mom. They also had beautiful art to peruse through too!
2| Succulents
Maybe it's just me but I feel like succulents are #trending (no?). I've become obsessed in having my own little family of succulents planted in my house and I think Mom would enjoy them too. They are relatively affordable and super easy to care for.
3| Bella Candles from Target
Every time I am in Target, I find myself drawn to these candles! They not only smell amazing but the tin designs are so friggin cute!
4| Blue Apron
Give Mom a break having to figure out what to make for dinner. You can order the plan as a gift for someone in one week, two week or four week intervals.
5| Sephora Favorites Deluxe Perfume Sampler
The Sephora Favorites samplers make great gifts no matter what event but the perfume samples screams Mom! Give her the chance to find a new scent! She'll have nine different ones to chose from and the best part, if she brings the scent certificate included with the sampler to a Sephora store, she can redeem her favorite scent in a full size bottle at no extra charge!
Happy Shopping Bosses!
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
March Career Tip
Each month, I am going to focus on one thing, career related, that can be used to get you where you want to me.
This month the focus is on Professional Associations. If you've catch my March Favorites over on YouTube you'll find that I listed Professional Associations as my Career Favorite for the month and here's why:
1| Networking
Professional Associates are made up of a number of people that do what you do or what you want to do. This means there are great opportunities to connect with other professionals, take about your industry, share best practices, and create a klan of people that you can use as a resource.
2| Girl Crush
As you network, you're going to find women whose career, lifestyle, energy speak to you. These people that you come to admire can quickly turn into mentors. Every boss deserves a mentor and the best thing is when you can become a mentor for someone else.
3| Knowledge
Professional Associations often hold educational seminars aimed at improving knowledge in the industry. They are usually pretty affordable especially if you already have membership. Since all bosses should be knowledge sponges you should definitely sign yourself up for sessions that spark your interest.
4| Badass By Associations
Often employers will think highly of a candidate because of the professional associates they are members of. It doesn't hurt to throw the associations you belong to on your Linkedin or your resume.
5| Money, Money, Money
In many cases, fees that you pay to Professional Associations can be tax deductible meaning it could result in a larger refund. I call that a win.
This month the focus is on Professional Associations. If you've catch my March Favorites over on YouTube you'll find that I listed Professional Associations as my Career Favorite for the month and here's why:
1| Networking
Professional Associates are made up of a number of people that do what you do or what you want to do. This means there are great opportunities to connect with other professionals, take about your industry, share best practices, and create a klan of people that you can use as a resource.
2| Girl Crush
As you network, you're going to find women whose career, lifestyle, energy speak to you. These people that you come to admire can quickly turn into mentors. Every boss deserves a mentor and the best thing is when you can become a mentor for someone else.
3| Knowledge
Professional Associations often hold educational seminars aimed at improving knowledge in the industry. They are usually pretty affordable especially if you already have membership. Since all bosses should be knowledge sponges you should definitely sign yourself up for sessions that spark your interest.
4| Badass By Associations
Often employers will think highly of a candidate because of the professional associates they are members of. It doesn't hurt to throw the associations you belong to on your Linkedin or your resume.
5| Money, Money, Money
In many cases, fees that you pay to Professional Associations can be tax deductible meaning it could result in a larger refund. I call that a win.
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