What’s the Road to Corporate Success? Rachel Truair Says You Build It By Being a Trailblazer and a Bricklayer
When it comes to describing the road to corporate success, words like focus, vision, determination, and grit are commonly used. Those who blaze trails to the top move fast and exercise power to transform the status quo. These characteristics are often necessary in a...
Advanced Freelancing: Get Smart Masterclass with Monica Maldonado Williams
Monica Maldonado Williams didn’t earn a weekly column in the Austin American-Statesman and a bi-weekly segment on KTBC’s Good Day Austin by accident. That her website GivingCity Austin is a top referring website for many local…
Ask a Mentor: Am I Spooking My Clients?
Dear Mentors,
I’d heard my freelance friends talk about clients ghosting, but I never thought it would happen to me. Now, I’ve had two potential clients go silent in the past three months. Both business owners contacted me first. Both described (in great detail) work that sounded like a great match. Both…
Ask a Mentor: When Do I Tell Someone They’re Under-performing?
Dear Mentors,
How long do I wait to tell someone they are under-performing? My recent promotion means I have some new direct reports. I’m struggling with one young team member. She is very enthusiastic but needs a LOT…
