Achieve Academic Excellence: Harnessing the Power of SMART Goals for College Success


Setting clear and actionable goals is essential to academic success. However, not all goals are created equal. To maximize your chances of success, it’s important to adopt a systematic approach to goal setting. One highly effective framework for goal setting is SMART goals. SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. College students can … Keep Reading

The Future of Work: How AI and Automation Are Changing Business


By: Dr. Daniel Zimmerman   As advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation continue to accelerate, businesses across every sector are witnessing a profound transformation in their operations. Integrating these technologies is not just about efficiency—it’s about reshaping entire industries, creating new opportunities, and redefining the skills required in the workforce of tomorrow.   How … Keep Reading

Learning to Lead from the Inside Out: Active Listening


I can remember in my early career as a manager, sitting in 1v1 meetings discussing performance issues with employees. Sitting there across the table, I would ask open-ended questions to help spark a reason for why something was happening. I was trained to provide proper eye contact, take notes, and listen for any keywords that … Keep Reading

Learning to Lead from the Inside Out: Individual Development Plan


Let’s face it – you must have a plan to move up the ladder of success. Gone are the days when organizations cared for their employees’ developmental needs and provided them with a clear and actionable career ladder. It is 2023, and self-development and professional development have become the norm and the expectation. You will be … Keep Reading

Learning to Lead from the Inside Out: The SWOT Analysis


This series of articles will dive into several management and leadership topics, including concepts, frameworks, and tools. We know these concepts are quickly touched on in school, so we want to provide enhanced insight through a case study-type of exchange that will ask you to think critically about the steps involved. SWOT analysis Today’s organizations … Keep Reading

Learning to Lead from the Inside Out: Succession Planning


This series of articles will dive into several management and leadership topics, including concepts, frameworks, and tools. We know these concepts are quickly touched on in school, so we want to provide enhanced insight through a case study-type of exchange that will ask you to think critically about the steps involved.  Succession Planning WHAT!  You … Keep Reading

Nursing Resume Do’s and Don’ts: How to Craft a Strong Resume


If you are a new nurse graduate about to enter the job market for the first time, or an active nurse looking to transition into a different role, you will need your nursing resume to be excellent if you want to give yourself a chance to stand out and compete. Resume-reading robots, highly-coveted career opportunities, … Keep Reading

Hospice Nurse: Informative Career Guide


Being a hospice nurse, or end-of-life nurse, is one of the most challenging and rewarding career paths you can take. It is an intimate opportunity to really support and care for someone on their end-of-life journey. Every day brings new, unique experiences as each individual has different needs and wishes, making it imperative to customize … Keep Reading

NICU Nurse: How to Become a Neonatal Nurse


NICU nurses play a critical role in caring for premature and critically ill newborns. NICU nurses must have specialized knowledge and skills to care for these young and fragile patients. If you are interested in becoming a NICU nurse, this article is for you! In this post, we will discuss the education and training required … Keep Reading