Turning Imposter Syndrome Into Fuel For Gratitude
We at The Source discuss imposter syndrome a lot and are always willing to learn from others’ perspectives on the topic. This post comes from Casey Combest of Blue Sky Podcasting, who you might recognize as the producer of our Inside Source podcast. Thanks for sharing...
Guest Post: Laura Johns | Six Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting an Agency
Laura Johns spent nearly half her career serving as a corporate marketing executive in the telecommunications industry before starting The Business Growers, Mississippi's first woman-owned marketing agency for technology companies. A long-time supporter of The Source,...
Breaking Free from the Comparison Trap: Embracing Individual Career Journeys and Celebrating Success
We see it on Instagram and LinkedIn. We hear about it at dinner with friends or coworkers. We might even read about it in company-wide emails. However you learn of a colleague or acquaintance’s success, it can be difficult (if not impossible!) to compare your own...
Getting Cut Down by “Tall Poppy Syndrome”
Our society greatly values a strong work ethic, ambition, and going the extra mile for our company or organization. Most of us want at least a little recognition for our accomplishments, and it’s a great feeling to have your colleagues and coworkers celebrate with...
How to Talk about Salary in an Interview
The job interview process can be equal parts stressful and exciting. You’re polishing your resume, evaluating your strengths, reaching out to contacts, and maybe even making a few cold calls. There are different conversations every step of the way, and each one is an...
Don’t Ditch Perfectionism – Perfect It
At first glance, there seems to be nothing wrong with “perfect.” In fact, for many of us, it’s our daily goal: the perfectly-worded email sent at the perfect time; the perfectly-polished slide deck for your perfect pitch; the perfectly-written speech delivered with...
When NOT to Multitask | Guest Blogger: Lauren Williams of The Home and The Hustle
I have two kids: a girl and a boy who are 18 months apart. When my son was an infant, I was hurriedly cooking dinner in the small window of time between getting home and “hanger” taking over. I went to tell my daughter in the other room that it was time to eat and...
Con-TENT or CON-tent?
Do you struggle to carve out “me” time? And when you finally do make the time, do you find it difficult to be present in the moment? I do. And then when you finally do carve out time for yourself, do you struggle feeling present because you can’t keep your mind from...
“So, what questions do you have for me?”
Job interviews can be incredibly stressful and intimidating. If you happen to be interviewed virtually, that’s a whole new level of nerve-wracking. You’ve researched the company, practiced your most well-worded answers, and given heads up to your references. When so...
You Got the Promotion! Now What?
You’ve pulled together your most impressive selling points, practiced your pitch until it’s perfect, and confidently illustrated to your boss why you deserve a promotion. All that hard work has paid off, and you just got the good news: the promotion is yours! After...
