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...
Does Multitasking Really Work?
It’s easy to feel like you’re your most productive self when you’re multitasking. We’re checking emails while preparing dinner, scheduling social media posts while on a Zoom meeting, and taking conference calls in the car en route to an appointment. Even though we’re...
Should You Ever Turn Down New Business?
A few years ago, we hosted an event featuring a panel of incredible female entrepreneurs. One of them, Brenda Hayes-Williams, said something that stopped us in our tracks. “Not all money is good money,” she told the room. What she was referring to is the fact that...
Protecting Your Mental Space | Guest Post by Nicole Brown
The topic of protecting our mental health is near and dear to our friend, Nicole Brown, who is not only a full-time employee at Butler Snow LLP, but also has another role as a fashion and lifestyle blogger at Lelia's Southern Charm. We asked her to share with us her...
