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Begin Again: 50 Short-Term Goal Examples You Can Actually Commit To That Will Change Your Life
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A step-by-step guide for making, achieving, and tracking better goals, plus 50 examples to get you going.

19 January,2026By Andrew Snavely / Additional Writing By Stillman Brown

Have you ever set a personal goal for yourself like “I want to lose weight,” or “I want to get a better job,” and then woke up 6 months later still in the exact same situation you were in?

Man, you must just be terrible at accomplishing things.

Or maybe it was something far simpler: Your goals were terrible. Why?

Because things like “lose weight” and “get a better job” aren’t good goals, they’re outcomes.

They’re desirable … but as goals, they’re useless. In fact, vague, overly-broad goals like that will actually prevent you from getting what you want in life and will just make you feel defeated.

I Used To Be Bad At Personal Goals … Here’s How I Got Better

For years I struggled with meeting my goals. I’ve always made lots of goals, like “Eating healthier,” “Getting in shape,” and “Doing more things with friends.” After I made a big, important life goal I always felt good – life transformation, here I come!

The problem was, I never achieved the goals I set.

Obviously, my goal-making process was broken and it was getting in the way of achieving the things I wanted in life. Instead of using goals to move toward a larger aspiration, they had become impediments. My goals were using me.

The Difference Between Goals and Aspirations

Think about the last few small goals you made. Were they something like…
- “Control my spending”
- “Write a screenplay”
- “Read more books”
- “Call my mom like ever”
- “Improve my communication skills”
Those aren’t goals. Those are aspirations masquerading as goals. When you say something like “control my spending” what you really mean is “Be financially secure.” Financial security is an excellent thing to want – and it’s a great aspiration.

But it’s not a goal.

Aspirations are desired outcomes not bound to specifics. How would you know if you’ve achieved your aspiration of “being financially secure”? Anything that isn’t clear cut relies on a feeling. It’s totally fine to aspire to feel certain things as the result of an outcome, but they make terrible goals.

Aspirations are dreams. Goals, as you’re about to discover, are systems – to be actionable, achievable, and USEFUL, and any goal you make must be short term.

Witness: The Gospel Of Short-Term Goals

Here’s the secret to, well, everything: you need to start setting short-term goals. Maybe just one. Maybe a whole bunch that build on each other towards something larger.

Are you currently in a state where you feel like you’re just going through the motions, lacking the drive and enthusiasm to make meaningful progress in your life? You might be experiencing what psychologists call “languishing.”

It’s that feeling of being stuck, where your goals and aspirations seem distant and unattainable. But don’t worry; you’re not alone in this. This is a common experience that I know all too well. The good news is that there’s a way out of this sense of stagnation, and it begins with setting short-term goals.

Whatever the case, your personal goals need to stop being big, ambitious, ill-defined desired outcomes and start being simple, measurable, attainable, relevant, and timely (more on that later).

If you’re already overwhelmed, don’t be. I’m going to walk you through the whole process.

In fact, let’s make a goal right now: by the end of this post, you want to have a full-proof method for creating small, short-term goals that you know you can achieve.

Ready? Let’s dive in.

What is a Short-term Goal?

Short-term goals bridge the divide from where you are to where you want to be in a way you can actually achieve.

Short term goals are “short” for a reason. They are things to be accomplished within a quick time frame, not more than a month or two. They may be explicitly part of a larger mid-term or long-term goal, but not necessarily.

Sometimes it’s the short-term actions that help you discover what you want your long-term goals to be. Nifty, huh?

Why Short-term Goals are Essential to Improving Your Life

Living life without goals is like banking your retirement on winning the lottery.

Without goals you’re just oozing through daily life hoping for improvement … without actually working toward it. Hope is important but it’s not a strategy. Hope is a feeling – not a plan.

Goals are how you operationalize your aspirations, desires, and dreams. Short-term goals are how you make day-to-day progress on the big, life-enhancing changes you want.

So, in summary: You need goals, and you need them to be good goals.

What Makes A Good Goal?

I used to frustratingly believe goals were kind of like genius – you either have this magical ability to make and achieve great goals or you don’t. People who are good at accomplishing personal goals are born that way.

Thankfully, I was wrong.

In fact, psychologists have studied good goal-making. A lot. To immediately start making better goals, try the S.M.A.R.T. goal technique.

SMART goals will be:

Simple.

Distill it into a few words and make it straightforward. More than that will begin to feel overwhelming, or worse, loose and scattered.

Measurable.

Your goal should be easily quantifiable. Find a way to tell whether you’re doing it or not and track that.

Attainable.

Deciding to run every day when you haven’t run since high school is a high bar to set. Be reasonable with yourself: It’s great to be ambitious in the long term, but short-term goals should be achievable steps toward growth.

Relevant.

Why is this goal important? Does it enhance or conflict with larger goals? Does it align with your current physical, mental, or financial reality?

Time-bound.

Goals should have a time frame assigned to them so you can adjust or improve as you go.

Losing weight is not a goal. How will you know if you are on track or not? Eating healthier is not a goal. How will you know at any given moment if you are doing it?

Here’s the key:

Do not aspire to be someone who benches 200 lbs. Aspire to be the person who lives a lifestyle that allows them to bench 200 lbs.
- They work out 3 times per week.
- They increase weight progressively based on a specific plan.
- They consume a specific amount of protein each day to allow their body to grow into something that can press 200 lbs.
Each of those can easily be turned into a S.M.A.R.T. goal for you to reach the outcome of being a person who can bench 200 lbs.

If you feel like you’ve tried setting goals in the past but never got anything productive from the exercise, a similar acronym to S.M.A.R.T. may help illustrate a new approach: A.B.C.:

A: Achievable, B: Believable, and Committed.

Often when we’re motivated to come up with goals, they may be far too ambitious based on where we are, our current state of productivity and emotional tools we have access to, or what we genuinely can commit to.

Using A.B.C. to validate our S.M.A.R.T. goals may help us recognize that what we’ve come up with is not believably achievable, either in the timeframe we’ve allotted or the real-world, day-to-day requirements making that commitment would require.

If you want to better guarantee improvement and movement on your goals, make them doable but a challenge just out of your comfort zone. Continue to increase the difficulty in each subsequent set of goals. Don’t rely on motivation alone, set your goals up as a system.

Short-term Goal Setting Template

50 Short-term Goal Examples

Let’s take a look at some examples of short-term goals to get your gears turning.

Bad goal: Start running. (Too vague, no achievable outcome, no deadline).

Good goal: Jog for 20 minutes twice per week for six weeks. (Specific, personal, realistic, time-based).

Short-Term Personal Goals Examples
1. Do a nightly gratitude journal for 1 week; or journal for 15 minutes every morning for 2 weeks
2. Limit social media screen time to 30 minutes per day, or get off screens by 9:00 p.m. everyday for 2 weeks
3. Do one lesson on Justin Guitar per week or finish one Coursera course within a month
4. Spend 90 minutes per week on a new hobby for one month
5. Try one new home cooked meal per week until the end of the year
6. Give 2% of your monthly income to charity each pay period for two months
7. Read for 10 hours each month
8. Water your houseplants every 12 days (not too much!)
9. Teach yourself one new home repair skill every month
10. Use a distraction-limiting focus mode on your phone for 1 week
Short-Term Health & Fitness Goals Examples
1. Go to the gym Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday with no required minimum workout
2. Only consume 1 alcoholic drink per session for 2 weeks
3. Meditate for 10 minutes before bed 4 times per week
4. Wake up 15 minutes earlier to make a real breakfast every workday for 2 weeks
5. Cut off caffeine at noon every workday for one month
6. Eat vegetarian on Mondays and Thursdays for 6 weeks
7. Set a timer to get up and stretch for 2 minutes every hour
8. Bike to work one day per week for a month
9. Do a Sunday morning hike every week for a month
10. Drink only water every Wednesday for 1 month
Short-Term Career Goals Examples
1. Complete one continued education online course or training program per month
2. Research and commit to attending an industry conference within 90 days
3. Invite one coworker or boss to coffee outside of the workplace per week for 6 weeks
4. Schedule one informational interview with a grad school counselor by the 1st of next month
5. I will spend 45 minutes updating my resume every Sunday for 4 weeks
6. Get to work 1 minute early every day for a week. Then make it 2 minutes, then 3 – all the way up to the optimal time you want to be at your desk
7. Reach out to one friend, family member, or acquaintance you admire tomorrow and set a date to discuss how they achieved success
8. Read 1 amazing book on leadership each month for the next 5 months
9. Seek out and attend a public speaking or leadership meetup in your town by next week
10. Visit TED.com and watch one talk by an industry leader per day on your lunch break instead of watching Youtube
Short-Term Goals Examples for Your Relationships
1. Call your high school best friend once per month
2. Plan a true date night for your partner on the first and third Saturdays of the month
3. Join a kickball team for a season
4. Host a game night with friends within the next 20 days
5. Simply start an interaction with someone you find attractive with zero expectations once per week
6. Make a meal for someone in the next week
7. Research 3 options for a couples therapist by the end of the week and have an appointment by the end of the month
8. Join a spiritual community of some kind for 1 month
9. Commit to being a better listener for 1 week
10. Ask someone out on a date, in person, in the next week
Short-Term Financial Goals
1. Drink only homemade coffee for 10 days, or bring your lunch to work 3 times per week
2. Any recreational purchase must be added to a Should I Buy This jar/folder/account that can only be acted on after it’s been on the list for 7 days
3. Move 5% of your paycheck to a savings account per pay period and assess if you noticed it missing from your wallet at the end of the month
4. Sign up for a budgeting app like Simplifi or YNAB, and use it everyday for two weeks. At the end of that time, see if you noticed any changes in your spending habits.
5. Open a high-yield interest account by the end of Sunday
6. Save on groceries and make a double portion of one of these recipes every week
7. Open some type of retirement account like an IRA in the next 14 days
8. Create a monthly budget of expenses and attempt to reduce it by 10% within the next 10 days
9. Schedule an appointment with a financial counselor within two weeks
10. Make a date with yourself and a bottle of wine to honestly look at any credit card debt that’s been lingering for more than six months. Just this could be a huge win for many
How To Track Your Goals

A great goal must be Measurable, so you must track it in some way. There are a few different ways to do this.

Bullet Journal

A longtime favorite method for tracking goals is in my journal. I’ve done this for about four years. At the end of each day, I’ll do an audit checking off the boxes for the things I did that day. They can be things that are positive goals like working out or meditating, or they can be things I’m trying to do less of, like checking off a box if I ate out.

At the end of the week, I review how I did – and here’s the critical part:

I assess the need to make changes or alterations based on my performance. If I’m trying to drink a gallon of water a day but am averaging 16 ounces, I need to come up with some serious adjustments to my routine.

Or – I need to adjust my goal.

Recognizing that a goal was too ambitious or not attainable in the time frame you’ve allotted is not failure. It simply means that after testing, it’s become clear the expectations need to be revised to be more relevant.

And in 6 months, I’ll be in a far better place with daily water intake if I recognize it fast and reduce my goal to 32 ounces a day to start than if I force myself into thinking I can just power through such a wide discrepancy.

Remember: Great goals are about creating the lifestyle that allows your desired outcome to exist. – Click to tweet

Goal Setting & Milestone Tracking Apps

An alternative to using pen and paper is using one of the great goal-tracking apps out there. What’s most important is finding one that is easy to use and convenient.

One of the more popular apps is Fabulous, developed in Duke’s Behavioral Economics Lab, which boasts 18,000 reviews with a 4.6 star average. A fun one to consider is Habitica, which turns your goals into a retro-slick 8-bit style game.

I previously tracked my calories every day for 2.5 years with MyFitnessPal as I worked on specific nutrition and fitness goals

For more specific goals you may need to use an app created for that purpose. For diet and weight goals and tracking, I tracked my calories for over 900 days with MyFitnessPal. It makes it super easy to find and enter food, and as you can tell by how long I’ve been doing it, is not a chore to do.

Using specialized apps like Waterminder to be able to effortlessly log water intake allows me to remember and track my water intake goals. The important part is finding a system that you will do.

For tracking and improving my water intake, I use an app called Waterminder that makes it fast to log a glass of water, from your phone or smartwatch. It can also send you reminders so you don’t have to rely on memory or feeling thirsty alone to stay hydrated.

For tracking gym goals I use the Strong app. It has a clean and fast UI and a lot of practical features like a set timer and it will remind you what weight you did last time so can determine if it’s time to increase resistance.

For tracking productivity goals, I’ve found several apps to be very helpful. Timelines is a mobile and Apple Watch app that allows you to very quickly start time tracking pre-determined things and can provide reports to measure milestones and progress. I’ve used it to keep track of everything from meditation, exercise, how long my morning routine takes me, to making sure I’m spending quality, intentional time with my pup. The nice thing about Timelines is you can use it to track and limit the time you’re spending on something; or use it to track time milestones such as spending 2 hours per week exercising.

→ Now read this: Why People Don’t Have What They Want: 12 Common Traps to Help Diagnose Stagnation

Buddy System for Accountability & Feedback

Being accountable to someone else for your goals can be extremely motivating. If you know someone who is willing to pair up with you to support each other’s goals, definitely take advantage of that.

What this looks like in practice can vary depending on your relationship and your individual goals. It could simply be texting each other each time you go to the gym. Or you could do a 20 minute weekly Facetime meeting where you identify challenges you’re facing in accomplishing your goals and help each other. If you and another creative friend have writing goals, you could set up a dedicated Slack channel that you both post your pages to as a way of tracking progress.

There are also thousands of online communities built for exactly this kind of thing. If you’re willing to put yourself out there, I highly recommend recruiting someone to be accountable to.

Embracing Setbacks Helps Motivation

Let’s talk about what happens when you don’t meet your goal.

First of all, goals are targets, and you don’t have to have 100% success with them.

I would argue that setbacks are at least as important as gains. Setbacks teach you how to fail quickly and efficiently. The more times you fall off and get back on, the greater your chances of turning your short-term goal into a long-term achievement.

How many times have you gotten into a good exercise routine only to stop completely for several months because the routine got tripped up with a vacation, holidays, or stressful work week?

In fact, the moment you realize you’re off course is proof your goals are working. If you’re able to quickly realize that you haven’t been doing your goal, it means it’s a measurable goal and you can make the necessary adjustments to get back on track right then and there.

This could be as simple as: Take a deep breath once you realize you’ve fallen off. Feel good about being self-aware enough to realize it. Let it go. Then–

Immediately take a step toward meeting your goal, like setting an extra alarm to wake up for your morning work out, or calling your goal-buddy to let them know what happened. Or didn’t happen.

Short-term goals are the building blocks of long-term goals because they create the critical momentum you need to get started and keep moving:

The creation of momentum is what proves to yourself that you are capable of establishing a goal and working toward it.

And once you’ve proven to yourself that you can accomplish goals, you realize you can accomplish anything with the right strategy.

Get moving toward the things you want. It’s just one week at a time.

What helps motivate you to make good goals? Let us know in the comments!
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Andrew Snavely

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January 19, 2026
Begin Again: How To Finally Find Time For What Matters With Backwards Planning
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The trick to hacking time to get what’s actually important to you.

I don’t know you, yet I know this about you: You don’t have nearly enough time for everything you want to do.

The list is long. Enjoy a romantic date night. Get away for a weekend and hike through nature. Work out at the gym to finally get in shape. Watch your kids play their first little league match. Read an investment book and work on your financial freedom.

But you’re busy with your morning coffee, daytime job, and evening news. You go through your established routines day after day, trying to squeeze things in “somewhere.”

But somewhere is neither a time of the day nor a day of the week. At one point, you look back and realize that despite your efforts, you’ve spent most of your time on banalities and distractions instead of the important things.

If you want to do what matters, you have to plan backward.

Step 1: Start With the End in Mind to Determine Your Values

Most people walk through life without a clear plan, so they follow someone else’s.

Society has funneled them into the 9-5, two kids, picket-fence house narrative.

Instead of creating the life they want, they’re stuck in insignificant routines that lead to nowhere, briefly interrupted by painful awakenings and empty promises.

On New Year’s Eve, they look at their life and bad habits, wonder where they have gone wrong, and pledge to do better next year – only to end up in the same spot again.

But it doesn’t have to be this way.

The best way to get to the end you desire is to think about your own.

Ask yourself: “When I die, what kind of life do I want to look back upon? How do I want others to remember me? How do I want to have spent my time?”

In simple words, death doesn’t screw around. When you realize that one day you’ll take your last breath, your excuses don’t matter anymore. Just the cold, harsh reality.

As I thought about my end, I realized that many things I spent time on didn’t matter at all. Who cares if I wore the fanciest sneakers, was the most hard-working employee, or had everybody praise me?

Instead, I realized I wanted the freedom to see the world, meaningful connections with a few select people, and the presence to consciously enjoy every moment of my life.

Whatever your end is, keep it in mind in everything you do.

Step 2: Use Small Commitments To Create Huge Change

Your dreams, goals, and ambitions mean nothing if you don’t act on them.

It’s simple – if you don’t make time for them, they turn into a dirty pile of should, wants, and wishes.

For years, I’ve wanted to improve the connection with my mom. I love her and don’t want to attend her funeral – or my own – with resentment towards her. But instead of letting it become another item on the long list of things I should do, I decided to cut to the chase.

I called her and told her about my plan to book a holiday together so we can soak up the Italian sun, eat copious amounts of pizza and pasta, and talk heart to heart. Now that we have a flight and hotel booked, the chances of this not happening are near zero. No excuses, no change of mind, no bullshit – just planning backward and forcing myself to do what matters.

Forward planning is trying to squeeze things in. Backward planning means having the end in mind and making time for what matters.

The reason squeezing things in is so stressful and prone to failure is it is inherently last minute. The Back Planning framework takes the values you identified in Step 1 and puts things onto your calendar that are important to you long term, forcing the rest of your life to flow around them when it’s finally time to do it.
- Put a date night with your spouse on the calendar for 3 weeks from now
- Want to spend more time with your kids outdoors? Choose a weekend in 8 weeks to go camping.
- Have a desire to be more social? Invite your friends to a game night next month.
- Want to be healthy and in good shape? Block three slots per week for exercise.
- Want to have a great connection with your family? Block time in 5 months for a weekend getaway.
- Want to be financially independent? Block a specific hour every day to work on your side-hustle.
It’s simple – yet most people still don’t do it.

Nothing will change if you keep going through your day-to-day and try to squeeze things in. Instead, you need to sit down and make time for what matters. You need to ask yourself what you need to do to get to the end you desire.

Do this every week, month, and year. Block the time. Put it in your schedule. Then, fight tooth and nail to protect it – because it matters.

The Choice Is Yours

Time management is simple – make what matters a priority.

But good intentions are nothing without actions. The waves of everyday life will always try to wash away your commitments. Keep the end in mind, plan backward, and stick to it.

Every day, you choose what your future looks like.

Will you say “I wish I had” or “I’m glad I did?”

Your time is your greatest wealth – make sure you spend it on what matters.
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January 12, 2026
Why Gen-Z Wants Employers to Pay for More Skills Training

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One of the most recent workplace developments has resulted from companies shifting hiring priorities from requiring applicants to have college degrees to recruiting people with specific skills and experience to fill openings instead. Apparently, workforces aren’t getting the message — or are responding in an unexpected way. New data shows many employees not only want to pursue additional degrees or vocational training, but also insist that employers support their efforts to improve their capabilities on the job.

The evolving ambitions of the U.S. workforce were captured in recent survey of 1,000 professionals by Ohio’s Youngstown State University. It’s overarching conclusion is that while many workers either are taking college courses or would like to take them, or are pursuing professional certifications or licensing programs, or skills-based training, their goals are often thwarted by financial, time, or other constraints. As part of that, nearly two-thirds of respondents said they aren’t actively supported by employers in their objectives — resulting in 34 percent of respondents saying they plan to quit their jobs within the next year in search of better growth or upskilling opportunities.

All told, 36 percent of survey participants reported they were currently enrolled in a degree program, certification course, or skills-based training. Another 35 percent said they had support through employer-provided education-related benefits or resources. That included partial or full reimbursement of costs in earning degrees, flexible work arrangements to pursue those, or paid time off to attend classes.

Still, nearly half of respondents reported their current employers didn’t provide support or offer other growth opportunities, with 71 percent specifically complaining of insufficient company backing of their further education or training. The upshot — 34 percent of participants who said they planned to quit their jobs to look for work offering more educational and skill development assistance, with another 42 percent saying they’d already done so in the past.

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As often the case in today’s workplace, Gen Zers offered the most vivid example of current employee expectations — and disappointment when those are frustrated.

True to their reputation of placing self-improvement as a top priority, members of the cohort born between 1997 and 2012 expressed the strongest desire for various forms of upskilling. Gen Zers also led all other workplace age groups saying they were enrolled in continuing education programs, with a 43 percent participation rate.

Yet 86 percent of those younger workers said they wouldn’t make that effort unless employers financed at least part of it, with 76 percent citing the costs of those programs as the main obstacle to their career growth. As a result, 46 percent of Gen Z participants reported they were ready to quit their jobs, citing better professional growth opportunities, not higher pay, as their reason.

Those situations and sentiments were also reflected at somewhat lesser degrees by Millennial, Gen X, and Baby Boom employee age cohorts. Large minorities of each cohort similarly expressed interest in, or even insisting on improving their work capabilities by earning degrees or learning new skills. Likewise, those saying they’d been unable to fulfill those ambitions cited the same lack of supportive employer financing programs, insufficient time or job flexibility, or burnout as Gen Zers.

So what does all that mean for business owners?

With companies increasingly prioritizing skills and work experience over degrees in hiring people, it’s only logical many workers are now noticing and responding to that by trying to improve their own abilities and performance on the job.

But with over a third of survey respondents saying they’d rather face today’s tight labor market to look for new work than remain stuck where they are, companies would be wise to be more attentive to and supportive of those ambitions — or risk finding themselves having to recruit far more than they’d like to.

“While professionals are eager to keep learning, many feel held back by barriers like time and cost,” the Youngstown State report on the findings concluded. “With only a third of workers saying their employer actively supports education, organizations face a real opportunity. Investing in employee growth could directly impact worker engagement and retention. For workers, finding a balance between career advancement and life responsibilities remains both a challenge and a priority.”

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October 17, 2025
Moxxie Mentoring to name new leader at Emerald Summit | Long Island Business News

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The Moxxie Mentoring Foundation will host its 14th annual Emerald Summit on Oct. 30 from 12–3 p.m. at The Heritage Club at Bethpage State Park. This year’s event marks a notable moment for the organization as it prepares for a leadership transition.

Founder and executive director Beth Meixner will be acknowledged for her contributions to building a strong network that supports women in leadership. She will step down at the end of the year, with Moxxie alumna and former LIBN associate publisher Jenna Natale, currently the organization’s associate executive director, set to succeed Meixner.

“I am honored to bestow Moxxie Mentoring Foundation’s future to one of our previous mentees,” Meixner told LIBN.

“Jenna Natale will bring this organization to a new level and light the way for many more women through our current and upcoming programs,” Meixner added. “I could not be more proud of the organization I founded and all the mentors, board members and supporters who have assisted in its continuous growth. Jenna is the perfect woman to continue our legacy. I am confident in and excited for everything she will do with the foundation.”

Natale said that “Moxxie Mentoring has been my village throughout my professional career. To help lead the organization into its next chapter is exhilarating and a testament to our foundation’s belief in the reciprocal nature of mentorship.

“It’s an honor to step into the big shoes Beth Meixner leaves to fill, but I do it knowing there are so many more women to serve, and so many professionals eager to help them grow with confidence and competence,” Natale said.

This year’s summit features networking opportunities and stories of transformation that are centered on Moxxie Mentoring’s mission to “cultivate a workforce of bold, resilient women who lead with purpose,” according to a news release about the event.

Connecticut-based celebrity chef, cookbook author and TV host Anna Francese is this year’s keynote speaker. Gass has been featured on “Rachel Ray” and “Today” and is a regular guest on “Good Morning America” and “Access Hollywood.” Her story includes shifting from sales leadership to the culinary world, providing an example of career transformation. Her signed books will be available for purchase.

The event, which is presented by Citizens Bank, will also debut Moxxie Mentoring Foundation’s new logo and website. And it will include the organization’s first mission video, which was donated by Garden City-based NOM Studios.

The event will also highlight the organization’s 2025 “Purple Pump Award,” given to outstanding mentors and mentees. They include Thais Caldiera, SUNY Old Westbury; Rumaisa Chowdhury, Adelphi University; Suhair Fardan-Samuels, Adelphi University; Destiny Williams, SUNY Old Westbury; Therest Billouins-Roberts, Webster Bank; Lori Fruct, PEO Spectrum; Nicole Stefanakos, Citizens; Tonya Williams, Webster Bank; Maria Girardi, Jaspan Schlesinger Narendran LLP; Kristina Robey, Citizens; and Liz Vickers, crAIve.

It will also showcase local vendors selling goods and merchandise, corporate partners that support women in the workforce, raffle basket prizes and surprise gifts.

All proceeds from the event help support Moxxie Mentoring Foundation’s three core programs, which service women at all stages of the careers.

“The Emerald Summit has long been a place for professionals across Long Island to connect with like-minded individuals: People who believe in the power of mentorship and the critical role mentoring plays in the life of a woman embarking on her career journey,” Natale said in the news release.

Meixner stressed the importance of mentorship.

“I always say, I never had a mentor in my life,” she said in the news release. “But had I had a mentor years ago – where would I be? How much further ahead could I have gotten in my career?”

Meixner went on to say that “I have seen very successful women who have had mentors – men and women – and they’ve really excelled in their careers. That’s the kind of opportunity the foundation aims to create for every woman in our programs.”

More information about the event is available here.

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October 14, 2025
‘Supplier of hope’: Homeboy Industries plans $100-million expansion in downtown L.A.

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Homeboy Industries has kicked off a fundraising campaign to raise $100 million for a major expansion of its facilities downtown.

The gang-member rehabilitation center has big plans to upgrade its campus near Men’s Central Jail downtown to accommodate more people and teach more skills.

Homeboy Industries founder Father Greg Boyle and real estate developer Frank McCourt announced on Friday a campaign to fund a complex that would include temporary housing for people leaving jail and provide services such as healthcare, drug addiction treatment, job training and career development.

McCourt, founder of McCourt Partners and former owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, pledged the first $10 million to launch the campaign. Homeboy is hoping to raise the rest over the next five years from private donors, along with corporate and philanthropic organizations.

Homeboy was founded 37 years ago to help thousands of formerly incarcerated people and gang-involved youths acquire new skills and avoid returning to jail or prison.

Homeboy is already “the largest gang intervention rehab reentry program on the planet,” Boyle said, with 500 trainees at a time working with 300 staff members, most of whom have completed the rehabilitation program themselves.

Among the well-known enterprises employing trainees are Homeboy Bakery and Homegirl Cafe in Chinatown.

A successful expansion could serve as a national example of how to break the cycle of young former offenders returning to jail instead of becoming productive citizens because they don’t see another path forward, Boyle said.

“We’re a supplier of hope for people to whom hope is foreign,” he said.

Rendering of planned housing to serve Homeboy Industries in downtown Los Angeles.

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Temporary housing would help them find their footing, he said, because 70% of people who enter the program are effectively homeless, sleeping in their cars or couch surfing.

Housing with 200 apartments would be the first phase, to be built on a parcel of land formerly used to store damaged police cars, Boyle said.

After that would come 35,000 square feet of space dedicated to essential services for trainees, including mental health care, substance use disorder treatment, job training and career development.

The expansion designed by Culver City architecture firm KFA would increase Homeboy Industries’ capacity to deliver education, legal assistance, healthcare, and reentry services, Boyle said. Other services include tattoo removal.

Father Greg Boyle, with glasses and a white beard, marches with program enrollees at Homeboy Industries to City Hall for a ceremony marking Father Greg Boyle Day in Los Angeles on May 17, 2024. A vacant lot, behind the fence, is planned to be part of the expansion of Homeboy Industries along Alameda Street in Los Angeles.

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As part of the expanded Homeboy campus known as the Fr. Gregory Boyle Center for Radical Kinship, the Homeboy Art Academy would expand into a new 5,000-square-foot space, where hundreds could learn about creative expression across multiple art forms.

The art program is among the 14 social enterprises operated by Homeboy, Boyle said, that include food service, dog grooming and electronic recycling.

During an 18-month training program, trainees work in all 14 social enterprises, acquiring new skills, Boyle said, “and when their 18 months are up, we locate jobs outside of Homeboy.”

The Homeboy development aims to expand a cluster of philanthropic services in the neighborhood, including temporary housing for homeless people provided by the Weingart Center and an affordable housing and medical services complex planned by the California Endowment.

McCourt said his $10-million pledge is intended to “prime the pump” to get the expansion underway and that his firm will provide real estate expertise to help navigate design, construction and other aspects of property development.

McCourt attended Jesuit schools, including Georgetown University, and said he is moved by the approach Boyle, a Jesuit priest, is taking to address what McCourt sees as “dehumanization” of people who have experienced incarceration, gang life and other challenges.

“We need to get back to treating people as people with dignity, respect and provide opportunities,” he said. “Economic development helps because it brings jobs and vitality, but it’s really about caring for people.”

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Can I Ignore a Toxic Employee Who’s Leaving?

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Inc.com columnist Alison Green answers questions about workplace and management issues—everything from how to deal with a micromanaging boss to how to talk to someone on your team about body odor.

Here’s a roundup of answers to three questions from readers.

1. Can I ignore a departing toxic employee during her last few days?

I have managed someone, let’s call her Rachel, for over a year and a half. The majority of the experience has been negative — she’s rude, feeds on drama, and produces low-quality work. I’ve had several discussions with her on improving her performance. After a lot of painful experiences, she resigned while I was on vacation. She only gave a week’s notice, and since I’m on vacation we will only have two days overlap.

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I know as a manager I have the responsibility to be professional and courteous, but I can’t stomach the idea that we even have to interact at all on those two final days. I have even contemplated rescheduling our team meeting to the day after she leaves because I don’t want to hear some passive-aggressive spiel from her about how she’s going to some place that appreciates her and her skill set. And I certainly don’t want to have a fake conversation where we thank each other for our time and work together, because that would be a lie. While previously I’ve tried to be encouraging in difficult conversations, now I feel like I don’t have to put on any pretenses anymore, especially since she resigned in a petty way. Is it okay if I ignore her or have very minimal interaction with her on those final two days? And what are your thoughts more broadly about minimizing interactions with toxic employees that you manage directly or are part of your division?

Green responds:

No, you cannot ignore her during her final two days. That would make you look small and petty to other employees … and rightly so!

You’re the manager, which means you have most of the power in this situation. If this employee is that much of a problem, the time to handle it was much earlier — by giving her clear warnings about what needed to change and then letting her go if you didn’t see those changes. That didn’t happen for whatever reason. But she’s leaving now! Be glad she’s leaving.

You do need to handle it professionally though; it would make you look truly terrible otherwise. Have the conversation where you wish her well because that’s the professional thing to do, especially as a person with more authority than she has. If you truly think she’ll be disruptive in your team meeting, then sure, go ahead and reschedule it — but not if it’s just to avoid talking to her or because you don’t want to hear her say goodbye. Part of your job is being gracious as a representative of your employer when someone leaves. Don’t give up your moral high ground and compromise your own reputation and credibility just when you’re about to be free of her. (Maybe it’ll help to think of this as what you owe yourself, not her.)

And to that last question about minimizing interactions with toxic employees you manage: Nope, can’t do it, same reasons. You’ve got to manage them; if they’re toxic, warn them and then fire them if it’s warranted. But you cannot ignore or minimize interactions with people you manage. If you want to do that, that’s a flag to look at how effectively you’re really managing; I suspect it’s not actively enough!

2. My company is skin-crawlingly positive

I am lucky to work for a wonderful company. I love my company and the people that I work with and would never consider leaving. So why am I writing you? The positivity. The department that I work is great, but they are in no way perfect. However, our management slathers on in the daily meetings about how amazing everyone is and how we are the best in the world. Everyone is given daily emails of “you are amazing” and “You are important.”

I’m not saying that being told that I am wonderful 10 times a day wasn’t great in the beginning, but now it is starting to annoy me. Why is this bothering me so much that our team of 25 people are being told we are amazing? For the record, I am a good worker and have never had a write-up. I also won an award for being positive in the face of 2020, so it’s not like I am not overly positive myself.

Green responds:

It’s bothering you because over-the-top praise on a daily basis comes across as insincere and patronizing. You’re professional adults; you don’t need everything you do to be praised as if you’re a newly potty-trained puppy. At some point you’re going to wonder why they think you need that, and it will start to feel insulting.

It also devalues real praise. How can you ever get genuinely positive feedback on something when everything is considered amazing?

Praise is good! Recognition is good! But if it’s going to have any meaning, it needs to be real, not just daily blanket statements for everyone and everything.

3. Telling my employee about a job somewhere else without seeming like I’m pushing them out

I just learned that my counterpart position will be opening soon at a similar organization. I have no interest in it, but I think the person who works for me might be. They’ve never mentioned that they want my job — how could they, that’s awkward — but I think they feel like they could be doing more, that they could be leading and in charge. If they got this job, I would be thrilled for them, and I would be excited to hire their replacement.

Is there any professional way to tell them that I support them going for this position? I would write a letter of recommendation, if needed. I don’t want them to feel like I’m pushing them out. And I don’t want to point out that they’re at a dead end in their current position — that’s disheartening.

As an alternative, I could also tell a certain coworker about the position, and they would discreetly let my employee know, without letting on that it came from me. They might happen upon it by themselves, of course. What’s the right thing to do?

Green responds:

Do you have a generally trusting relationship with the employee and decent rapport? If you don’t, I wouldn’t speak to them directly about it; there’s too much chance they’ll wonder if you’re trying to push them out or wish they would leave. In that case, using the third party would be better.

But if you do have a good relationship, you could say, “I consider part of my job to be thinking about your career development and I want to let you know about an opportunity that I think you could be great for. I want to be clear that I don’t want to lose you, but I wouldn’t feel right knowing about this opening and not telling you. If you want to go for it, I would be happy to support you for it — and if you don’t, that’s of course fine too.” You could also say, “Ideally I’d want you to stay here and move up, but we’re not likely to have this opening until I leave, which I don’t have any current plans to do.”

Want to submit a question of your own? Send it to alison@askamanager.org.

The opinions expressed here by Inc.com columnists are their own, not those of Inc.com.

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October 6, 2025
PRESS ROOM: Inaugural HBCU Hoops Invitational Coming to Walt Disney World Resort in December

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As Trump Attempts to Minimize Slavery, Book Details the Consequences of the Transatlantic Slave Trade

New York, NY—Civil Rights icon and National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. and renowned journalist and NNPA Senior National Correspondent Stacy M. Brown collaborated on the groundbreaking book The Transatlantic Slave Trade: Overcoming the 500-Year Legacy, which is now available from Select Books (ISBN 978-1-59079-569-9). Released on October 8, 2024, this work explores the brutal legacy of the transatlantic slave trade and its ongoing impact on African people throughout the world.

This searing book offers an unflinching account of the 500-year legacy of the transatlantic slave trade, beginning in 1500 with the abduction of millions of Africans and following the historical arc through centuries of oppression, Jim Crow-era terror, and modern systemic racism. The book is an unapologetic examination of how the horrors of the past—rooted in slavery—continue to manifest in present-day America through police brutality, mass incarceration, economic disparities, and educational inequality.

Chavis, a central figure in the civil rights movement, draws on his decades of activism and personal experiences in the fight for equal justice. As a young activist with the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), Dr. Chavis worked under Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and later became a prominent leader within the United Church of Christ Commission for Racial Justice, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), and the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA). His wrongful imprisonment as the leader of the Wilmington Ten in 1971—a group of political prisoners falsely convicted and imprisoned for untruthful allegations of arson during the civil rights movement in North Carolina—serves as a vivid reminder of the institutionalization of racial discrimination in America that continues to suppress the human rights of communities of color.

“This book does not simply chronicle history; it challenges readers to face the lasting consequences of the transatlantic slave trade,” says Dr. Chavis. “The blood, sweat, and tears of enslaved Africans laid the very foundation for the American experiment in democracy, yet their descendants are still fighting for equality and justice in every facet of American life.”

Isiah Thomas, a legend in the NBA, highlights the importance of this work in his stirring words, which support Dr. Chavis’s call to action:

“Dr. Ben Chavis must continue to fight and tell this story, not just for our generation, but for future generations who must understand the truth about our history if they are to finish righting the wrongs that began over 400 years ago,” Thomas emphasizes that this book is a vital tool in paving the way for future generations, ensuring that they are armed with the unvarnished truth.

Arikana Chihombori-Quao, African Union Ambassador to the United States, underscores the importance of the book’s message:

“Dr. Chavis connects the dots from the slave ports of West Africa to the present-day struggles of Black Americans. The transatlantic slave trade was not just a historical event—it laid the groundwork for centuries of racial oppression. The fight against that legacy is still ongoing.”

The Transatlantic Slave Trade: Overcoming the 500-Year Legacy digs deep into the trauma of the Middle Passage, where millions of Africans were stripped of their dignity, crammed into ships like cargo, and forced into lives of unimaginable brutality. Yet, as Chavis and Brown remind us, the legacy of slavery is not confined to the past. The authors draw powerful connections between historical atrocities and modern-day issues such as redlining, environmental racism, economic injustice, and mass incarceration.

The book pulls no punches in confronting America’s hypocrisy: while African slaves built the economic foundation of the nation, their descendants are still treated as second-class citizens. From the auction blocks of the 1700s to the prison industrial complex of the 21st century, The Transatlantic Slave Trade unveils the continued systemic structures designed to oppress Black communities.

As legendary hip-hop icon, Chuck D of Public Enemy passionately states in the foreword, “The chains of slavery may have been broken, but the shackles of systemic racism are still very much intact. If you’re not angry, you’re not paying attention.” His call to action resonates throughout the book, echoing the urgent need to confront this history and dismantle the systems of oppression that have evolved from it.

Public Enemy’s track “Can’t Truss It” is a thematic thread in the book, with its unfiltered depiction of the slave trade’s legacy. The song’s haunting lyrics—“Ninety damn days on a slave ship / Count ’em fallin’ off two, three, four hun’ed at a time”—capture the rage and pain of an entire people. This visceral connection to history is what makes The Transatlantic Slave Trade a powerful rallying cry for justice and equity.

Brown, an award-winning journalist and Senior National Correspondent for the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), brings his keen insight into this exploration of history. Brown has relentlessly advocated for justice and equity, using his platform to shed light on systemic injustices nationwide.

In The Transatlantic Slave Trade, Chavis and Brown challenge readers to reckon with the uncomfortable truths of America’s past—and to acknowledge how those truths continue to shape the realities of today. The authors highlight how the scars of slavery persist in police violence, economic disparity, and the underfunding of Black communities. They demand we face this history head-on without sugarcoating or sanitizing the truth.

This book is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the historical roots of modern-day racism and the enduring fight for equal justice. As Public Enemy famously said, “Fight the Power.” The Transatlantic Slave Trade is a potent weapon in the ongoing battle for racial equity and justice, reminding us that the struggle continues—and so must our resistance.

The Transatlantic Slave Trade: Overcoming the 500-Year Legacy will be available at major book retailers and online platforms beginning October 8, 2024.

About the Authors

Dr. Benjamin Chavis is a civil rights leader, author, and former Executive Director and CEO of the NAACP. Known for his relentless fight against oppression and his leadership in environmental justice and economic empowerment, Dr. Chavis is a lifelong warrior for social justice. Currently, Chavis is the President and CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA).

Stacy M. Brown is the Senior National Correspondent for the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) and an acclaimed journalist renowned for his in-depth reporting on racial and social justice issues.

For review copies or to schedule an interview with the authors, please contact: Kenichi Sugihara, Select Books, http://www.kenichi@selectbooks.com.

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August 31, 2025
Leap Academy by Ilana Golan Jumps in to Solve the Tech & USAID Mass Layoffs

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Leading Career Reinvention Platform Offers Intensive Workshop and free trainings to Empower Laid-Off Professionals

LOS ALTOS, Calif., February 18, 2025 (Newswire.com)
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In the wake of significant tech and USAID mass layoffs, Leap Academy by Ilana Golan, the leading platform for career reinvention, is stepping up to provide immediate support and resources to affected professionals. Leap Academy, which transforms thousands of lives annually through its innovative programs, is offering a multi-day, intensive, and robust workshop designed specifically to help individuals navigate the challenging landscape of job loss and build a secure foundation for their future careers.

The recent wave of layoffs has left countless talented individuals facing uncertainty and financial strain. Leap Academy recognizes the urgency of the situation and is committed to empowering these professionals with the tools and strategies they need to not only find new employment but also create a long-term safety net through personal branding and the development of a portfolio career.

“We understand the devastating impact of layoffs, and we refuse to stand by while talented professionals are left adrift,” says Ilana Golan, Founder of Leap Academy. “At Leap Academy, we believe in the power of reinvention. These trainings and workshops are our direct response to the current crisis, providing a lifeline to those impacted by these mass layoffs. We’re equipping them with the skills to not just survive, but thrive.”

Such intensive workshop will cover critical areas including:

**Rapid Job Search Strategies:

** Proven techniques for quickly identifying and securing new opportunities in a competitive market.

**Personal Branding & Online Presence:

** Crafting a compelling personal brand and optimizing online profiles to attract recruiters and potential employers.

** Portfolio Career Development:

** Exploring and building diversified income streams through a portfolio of skills and projects, creating long-term career resilience.

**Networking & Interview Skills:

** Mastering the art of networking and acing interviews to maximize job prospects.

**Financial Planning & Stability:** Strategies for managing finances during periods of transition and building a solid financial foundation.

**Emotional Resilience & Mindset:

** Cultivating a positive and resilient mindset to navigate the challenges of job loss and career change.

Leap Academy’s proven methodology combines expert instruction, practical exercises, and peer support to deliver transformative results. Participants will leave the workshop with a clear action plan, renewed confidence, and the resources they need to take control of their career trajectory.

**About Leap Academy by Ilana Golan:**

Leap Academy by Ilana Golan is the leading platform for career reinvention, empowering individuals to achieve their full potential and create fulfilling careers. Through its innovative programs, workshops, and community, Leap Academy has helped thousands of people transform their lives and careers. Founded by renowned career strategist Ilana Golan, Leap Academy is committed to providing accessible and impactful career development resources to professionals at all stages of their journey.
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February 18, 2025
Breaking the Brainstorm Myth: How to Really Solve Problems
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The good news is, brainstorming the right way means doing it as many times as you need to get results. So you’re going to get better!

How Can You Start Brainstorming Right Now?

We almost always think of brainstorming as a group activity. In his classic book on brainstorming, Applied Imagination, Alex Osborn actually said 12 people was an ideal number for a brainstorming session.

In the years since Osborn’s innovation, however, studies have shown that individual brainstorming can actually be much more creative. The reasoning is that in group settings, ideas tend to converge on the same few thoughts too quickly, limiting overall creativity.

If you’re working on a personal life question, you can launch your brainstorming by shaping your question and then using freewriting, word association, or drawing a mind map to start generating ideas.

Some personal brainstorms might include:

What can you do to be happier in your career

What do you want to do with you life

How to fight better with your partner

What is a new habit that will improve your life

How to make more money/get a raise

How to meet your life partner

How can you improve your marriage

What is the subject of your screenplay

If you have access to a group, like friends or coworkers or even social media outlets, tap them. An initial brainstorm with others may be enough to launch you on Action Steps that you can later refine on your own.

(Real) Brainstorming Can Solve Problems, Big And Small

The 5th Avenue ad men heyday. The Apollo moon missions. Silicon Valley.

Great moments in innovation often have a lot in common: small groups of highly skilled, motivated people who get together and brainstorm.

It’s pretty cool that anyone has access to the same process, isn’t it?

Done right, brainstorming is a skill that will boost your creativity and productivity both at work and in your personal life by giving you a tool to tackle difficult and vexing problems.

So – what’s your question?

How Do You Like To Brainstorm? Share Your Ideas, Buckets, And/Or Action Steps Below!
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October 15, 2024
Latinas Leading, LLC Launches Business to Dismantle Career Barriers for Underrepresented Professionals

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Dr. Irma Campos pioneers a revolutionary approach to personal and professional development with customized career and leadership coaching for individuals and organizations.

TAMPA, Fla., July 11, 2024 (Newswire.com)
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Latinas Leading, LLC, a new science-backed coaching and training organization to boost professionals’ engagement and productivity, has launched a career counseling service to help break down career barriers for Latinas, Neurodivergent, and other historically underrepresented professionals. Founded by second-generation Latina American Dr. Irma Campos, PhD, Latinas Leading, LLC’s unique approach combines advanced psychological training and business acumen to redefine career engagement, purpose, and productivity.

Based in Tampa, Florida, Latinas Leading, LLC creates customized services, including individual career or leadership coaching, group training, and organizational development consulting. Latinas Leading, LLC aims to facilitate increased self-efficacy, leader and employee engagement, goal setting, goal-oriented actions, and organizational productivity.

“The goal here is to really transform the career landscape, especially for historically underrepresented professionals,” said Dr. Campos, President and Leadership & Career Consultant at Latinas Leading, LLC. “We fuse science and culture into a powerful tool for professional and personal growth. We offer career, leadership, or organizational development programs to support professionals and help them maximize their potential, well-being, and positive impact.”

Standardized or interview-based assessments and coaching identify an individual’s strengths and areas for growth. Through coaching with research-based strategies, Latinas Leading, LLC assists people in managing their thoughts and emotions, improving their leadership skills, enhancing productivity and executive functioning skills, and leading culturally diverse teams.

Group training combines research-based didactic and experiential components to enhance leadership or professional development skills and competencies, facilitated by proven learning and development methods.

Organizational consulting services assist senior leaders in diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to support Latinx, Neurodivergent, and other underrepresented professionals. Latinas Leading, LLC assesses organizational strengths, opportunities, threats, and weaknesses in creating an inclusive culture.

Dr. Campos was driven to serve others partly due to her experiences of striving for a sense of belonging and identity as a second-generation Latina American woman. Through her parents’ resilience as immigrants from Panama, she also learned the importance of remaining connected to one’s cultural identity, purpose, and unity with others. She earned a PhD in Counseling Psychology from the University of Florida, a scientist-practitioner program emphasizing social justice. She was trained in doctoral-level statistical analyses, psychology, and qualitative analyses.

Fluent in English and Spanish, Dr. Campos has over 14 years of experience as a consultant and psychologist. She has designed and implemented consulting programs to improve workplace performance, mental health, and inclusivity. Dr. Campos has published peer-reviewed journal articles and appeared on Tampa’s Bloom TV, Todo Tampa Bay, Psychology Today, and other media outlets to discuss how people can improve their careers, academics, and psychological well-being.

To learn about Latinas Leading, LLC, please visit https://latinasleading.com/.

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July 11, 2024
Top 9 Fast-Growing Careers in the Casino Industry – Navigating Career Growth Paths 2024 – Southwest Journal

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The casino world is changing fast, thanks to new tech and the way people like to play games these days. In 2024, there are all kinds of jobs popping up. You’ve got the techy jobs that make sure online games run smoothly and the classic positions that keep things fun and running like clockwork. There’s a huge need for people experienced in all areas as the industry is showing exponential growth.

However, it is not only about the knowledge related to gambling games. Tech skills are even more important, including advanced skills related to online payment processors, security, and blockchain technology, thanks to the growing number of online casinos that accept crypto.

In fact, according to outlookindia.com, blockchain has brought around the decentralization of betting processes, reducing the reliance on intermediaries and providing a more autonomous and user-driven betting environment.

So, even those looking for a career in the crypto or blockchain industries can start their journey at an online casino. Whether online or land-based, here are some of the biggest, highest-paying casino jobs you can find this year:

1. Director of Slot Operations

The person in charge of all the slot machines at a casino is called the Director of Slot Operations. They make sure everything with the slots works perfectly. This job has a nice paycheck, with people earning between $70,000 and $131,000 a year.

It’s a mix of knowing your tech and being able to lead people. These pros keep the slots running smoothly, bring in new games, and think up ways to make playing even more fun for folks. With casinos getting bigger and going online, there’s a real need for directors who are good with gadgets and can steer their teams to meet the casino’s big plans.

2. Casino Accountant

A Casino Accountant plays a key role in managing the financial flow within a casino. This position offers a salary range from $32,000 to $104,500 annually.

Accountants in this field are responsible for tracking the money that comes in and goes out, making sure all financial transactions are accurate and lawful.

But it’s not just about counting money; they also handle the finances for gaming chips and the big bucks that flow through a casino. With the rules in the gaming world always changing, accountants have to be sharp and make sure everything’s following the law.

3. Casino Controller

A Casino Controller oversees the financial health of a casino, with a salary range typically between $75,000 and $100,000 per year. This role involves detailed financial analysis, budgeting, and strategic planning to ensure the casino’s profitability.

Controllers are crucial for spotting financial trends, managing risks, and identifying growth opportunities. They work closely with other department heads to make informed decisions that affect the entire operation.

4. Gaming Investigator

A Gaming Investigator ensures that casino operations follow state and federal laws. With salaries around $98,500 per year, these professionals focus on preventing illegal activities within casinos.

Their work involves monitoring gaming activities through video and audio surveillance, conducting investigations, and reporting any compliance issues.

Gaming Investigators play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of gaming operations, ensuring that both employees and patrons follow the rules. Their expertise in casino games and security measures allows them to detect and prevent cheating and theft.

Understanding the role of a platform that consolidates gaming options can provide valuable insights into the evolving landscape of the casino industry, particularly for individuals seeking rapid career advancement opportunities in this dynamic field.

5. Casino Manager

With a salary range from $35,000 to $91,500 annually, managers are responsible for supervising staff, managing security, and monitoring gaming facilities.

They also ensure compliance with local and state regulations. A key goal for casino managers is to maintain an environment that is profitable while staying compliant with all gaming laws. Strong communication skills are essential, as managers coordinate with staff, other management teams, and customers to ensure high-quality service.

6. Casino Floor Supervisor

The salary depends on how popular the casino is. That is the main reason why we can once again see a bigger range. The average salary goes between $34,000 and $76,000.

Supervisors ensure that games operate smoothly, enforce rules, and provide a secure environment for guests. Part of the job involves interacting with customers to solve issues and improve the gaming experience. The same position also monitors the performance of casino staff and provides feedback or training when necessary.

7. Poker Manager

A Poker Manager is in charge of the poker area in a casino and can earn a salary ranging from $44,500 to $73,500 every year. In this leadership position, the manager supervises poker dealers and makes sure all gambling rules are followed.

Working closely with customers, especially during big events or when sorting out issues, is a big part of the role. The manager also looks after the poker section’s finances, manages money coming in and going out, and keeps track of all transactions to ensure they’re correct.

Part of the job includes recruiting and training new employees, plus making sure the poker space is safe and inviting for everyone who comes to play.

8. Slot Supervisor

A Slot Supervisor oversees the slot machine section in a casino, earning between $50,000 and $73,000 a year. This job involves making sure the slots area runs smoothly, the machines are kept in good condition, and customers are happy with the service.

The supervisor checks how well the slot machines are doing, fixes any tech problems, and makes sure winners get paid correctly. Part of the job is also to help and guide the slot attendants to make sure customers get the best service possible.

As gaming goes more digital, slot supervisors need to keep up with new tech and trends in games. Being able to lead a team and create a fun and friendly place for customers to play is key to doing well in this job.

9. Pit Supervisor

This job is all about watching over the games to make sure they’re played right, leading the team, and talking with customers to sort out any issues and make sure they’re happy.

A Pit Supervisor also has to stay up-to-date with what’s new in gaming to keep the casino’s operations sharp. The average salary is between $46,000 and $69,000.

The Bottom Line

The casino industry is packed with all sorts of jobs that suit a bunch of different skills and interests. You could be in charge of the slot machines, run the gaming floor, or make sure everything’s following the law.

Each job is important for the casino to succeed. With tech getting better and rules always changing, there’s a growing need for skilled workers in these roles as the industry keeps expanding.

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March 28, 2024
Begin Again: 50 Short-Term Goal Examples You Can Actually Commit To That Will Change Your Life
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A step-by-step guide for making, achieving, and tracking better goals, plus 50 examples to get you going.

29 January,2024By Andrew Snavely / Additional Writing By Stillman Brown

Have you ever set a personal goal for yourself like “I want to lose weight,” or “I want to get a better job,” and then woke up 6 months later still in the exact same situation you were in?

Man, you must just be terrible at accomplishing things.

Or maybe it was something far simpler: Your goals were terrible. Why?

Because things like “lose weight” and “get a better job” aren’t good goals, they’re outcomes.

They’re desirable … but as goals, they’re useless. In fact, vague, overly-broad goals like that will actually prevent you from getting what you want in life and will just make you feel defeated.

I Used To Be Bad At Personal Goals … Here’s How I Got Better

For years I struggled with meeting my goals. I’ve always made lots of goals, like “Eating healthier,” “Getting in shape,” and “Doing more things with friends.” After I made a big, important life goal I always felt good – life transformation, here I come!

The problem was, I never achieved the goals I set.

Obviously, my goal-making process was broken and it was getting in the way of achieving the things I wanted in life. Instead of using goals to move toward a larger aspiration, they had become impediments. My goals were using me.

The Difference Between Goals and Aspirations

Think about the last few small goals you made. Were they something like…
- “Control my spending”
- “Write a screenplay”
- “Read more books”
- “Call my mom like ever”
- “Improve my communication skills”
Those aren’t goals. Those are aspirations masquerading as goals. When you say something like “control my spending” what you really mean is “Be financially secure.” Financial security is an excellent thing to want – and it’s a great aspiration.

But it’s not a goal.

Aspirations are desired outcomes not bound to specifics. How would you know if you’ve achieved your aspiration of “being financially secure”? Anything that isn’t clear cut relies on a feeling. It’s totally fine to aspire to feel certain things as the result of an outcome, but they make terrible goals.

Aspirations are dreams. Goals, as you’re about to discover, are systems – to be actionable, achievable, and USEFUL, and any goal you make must be short term.

Witness: The Gospel Of Short-Term Goals

Here’s the secret to, well, everything: you need to start setting short-term goals. Maybe just one. Maybe a whole bunch that build on each other towards something larger.

Are you currently in a state where you feel like you’re just going through the motions, lacking the drive and enthusiasm to make meaningful progress in your life? You might be experiencing what psychologists call “languishing.”

It’s that feeling of being stuck, where your goals and aspirations seem distant and unattainable. But don’t worry; you’re not alone in this. This is a common experience that I know all too well. The good news is that there’s a way out of this sense of stagnation, and it begins with setting short-term goals.

Whatever the case, your personal goals need to stop being big, ambitious, ill-defined desired outcomes and start being simple, measurable, attainable, relevant, and timely (more on that later).

If you’re already overwhelmed, don’t be. I’m going to walk you through the whole process.

In fact, let’s make a goal right now: by the end of this post, you want to have a full-proof method for creating small, short-term goals that you know you can achieve.

Ready? Let’s dive in.

What is a Short-term Goal?

Short-term goals bridge the divide from where you are to where you want to be in a way you can actually achieve.

Short term goals are “short” for a reason. They are things to be accomplished within a quick time frame, not more than a month or two. They may be explicitly part of a larger mid-term or long-term goal, but not necessarily.

Sometimes it’s the short-term actions that help you discover what you want your long-term goals to be. Nifty, huh?

Why Short-term Goals are Essential to Improving Your Life

Living life without goals is like banking your retirement on winning the lottery.

Without goals you’re just oozing through daily life hoping for improvement … without actually working toward it. Hope is important but it’s not a strategy. Hope is a feeling – not a plan.

Goals are how you operationalize your aspirations, desires, and dreams. Short-term goals are how you make day-to-day progress on the big, life-enhancing changes you want.

So, in summary: You need goals, and you need them to be good goals.

What Makes A Good Goal?

I used to frustratingly believe goals were kind of like genius – you either have this magical ability to make and achieve great goals or you don’t. People who are good at accomplishing personal goals are born that way.

Thankfully, I was wrong.

In fact, psychologists have studied good goal-making. A lot. To immediately start making better goals, try the S.M.A.R.T. goal technique.

SMART goals will be:

Simple.

Distill it into a few words and make it straightforward. More than that will begin to feel overwhelming, or worse, loose and scattered.

Measurable.

Your goal should be easily quantifiable. Find a way to tell whether you’re doing it or not and track that.

Attainable.

Deciding to run every day when you haven’t run since high school is a high bar to set. Be reasonable with yourself: It’s great to be ambitious in the long term, but short-term goals should be achievable steps toward growth.

Relevant.

Why is this goal important? Does it enhance or conflict with larger goals? Does it align with your current physical, mental, or financial reality?

Time-bound.

Goals should have a time frame assigned to them so you can adjust or improve as you go.

Losing weight is not a goal. How will you know if you are on track or not? Eating healthier is not a goal. How will you know at any given moment if you are doing it?

Here’s the key:

Do not aspire to be someone who benches 200 lbs. Aspire to be the person who lives a lifestyle that allows them to bench 200 lbs.
- They work out 3 times per week.
- They increase weight progressively based on a specific plan.
- They consume a specific amount of protein each day to allow their body to grow into something that can press 200 lbs.
Each of those can easily be turned into a S.M.A.R.T. goal for you to reach the outcome of being a person who can bench 200 lbs.

If you feel like you’ve tried setting goals in the past but never got anything productive from the exercise, a similar acronym to S.M.A.R.T. may help illustrate a new approach: A.B.C.:

A: Achievable, B: Believable, and Committed.

Often when we’re motivated to come up with goals, they may be far too ambitious based on where we are, our current state of productivity and emotional tools we have access to, or what we genuinely can commit to.

Using A.B.C. to validate our S.M.A.R.T. goals may help us recognize that what we’ve come up with is not believably achievable, either in the timeframe we’ve allotted or the real-world, day-to-day requirements making that commitment would require.

If you want to better guarantee improvement and movement on your goals, make them doable but a challenge just out of your comfort zone. Continue to increase the difficulty in each subsequent set of goals. Don’t rely on motivation alone, set your goals up as a system.

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50 Short-term Goal Examples

Let’s take a look at some examples of short-term goals to get your gears turning.

Bad goal: Start running. (Too vague, no achievable outcome, no deadline).

Good goal: Jog for 20 minutes twice per week for six weeks. (Specific, personal, realistic, time-based).

Short-Term Personal Goals Examples
1. Do a nightly gratitude journal for 1 week; or journal for 15 minutes every morning for 2 weeks
2. Limit social media screen time to 30 minutes per day, or get off screens by 9:00 p.m. everyday for 2 weeks
3. Do one lesson on Justin Guitar per week or finish one Coursera course within a month
4. Spend 90 minutes per week on a new hobby for one month
5. Try one new home cooked meal per week until the end of the year
6. Give 2% of your monthly income to charity each pay period for two months
7. Read for 10 hours each month
8. Water your houseplants every 12 days (not too much!)
9. Teach yourself one new home repair skill every month
10. Use a distraction-limiting focus mode on your phone for 1 week
Short-Term Health & Fitness Goals Examples
1. Go to the gym Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday with no required minimum workout
2. Only consume 1 alcoholic drink per session for 2 weeks
3. Meditate for 10 minutes before bed 4 times per week
4. Wake up 15 minutes earlier to make a real breakfast every workday for 2 weeks
5. Cut off caffeine at noon every workday for one month
6. Eat vegetarian on Mondays and Thursdays for 6 weeks
7. Set a timer to get up and stretch for 2 minutes every hour
8. Bike to work one day per week for a month
9. Do a Sunday morning hike every week for a month
10. Drink only water every Wednesday for 1 month
Short-Term Career Goals Examples
1. Complete one continued education online course or training program per month
2. Research and commit to attending an industry conference within 90 days
3. Invite one coworker or boss to coffee outside of the workplace per week for 6 weeks
4. Schedule one informational interview with a grad school counselor by the 1st of next month
5. I will spend 45 minutes updating my resume every Sunday for 4 weeks
6. Get to work 1 minute early every day for a week. Then make it 2 minutes, then 3 – all the way up to the optimal time you want to be at your desk
7. Reach out to one friend, family member, or acquaintance you admire tomorrow and set a date to discuss how they achieved success
8. Read 1 amazing book on leadership each month for the next 5 months
9. Seek out and attend a public speaking or leadership meetup in your town by next week
10. Visit TED.com and watch one talk by an industry leader per day on your lunch break instead of watching Youtube
Short-Term Goals Examples for Your Relationships
1. Call your high school best friend once per month
2. Plan a true date night for your partner on the first and third Saturdays of the month
3. Join a kickball team for a season
4. Host a game night with friends within the next 20 days
5. Simply start an interaction with someone you find attractive with zero expectations once per week
6. Make a meal for someone in the next week
7. Research 3 options for a couples therapist by the end of the week and have an appointment by the end of the month
8. Join a spiritual community of some kind for 1 month
9. Commit to being a better listener for 1 week
10. Ask someone out on a date, in person, in the next week
Short-Term Financial Goals
1. Drink only homemade coffee for 10 days, or bring your lunch to work 3 times per week
2. Any recreational purchase must be added to a Should I Buy This jar/folder/account that can only be acted on after it’s been on the list for 7 days
3. Move 5% of your paycheck to a savings account per pay period and assess if you noticed it missing from your wallet at the end of the month
4. Sign up for a budgeting app like Simplifi or YNAB, and use it everyday for two weeks. At the end of that time, see if you noticed any changes in your spending habits.
5. Open a high-yield interest account by the end of Sunday
6. Save on groceries and make a double portion of one of these recipes every week
7. Open some type of retirement account like an IRA in the next 14 days
8. Create a monthly budget of expenses and attempt to reduce it by 10% within the next 10 days
9. Schedule an appointment with a financial counselor within two weeks
10. Make a date with yourself and a bottle of wine to honestly look at any credit card debt that’s been lingering for more than six months. Just this could be a huge win for many
How To Track Your Goals

A great goal must be Measurable, so you must track it in some way. There are a few different ways to do this.

Bullet Journal

A longtime favorite method for tracking goals is in my journal. I’ve done this for about four years. At the end of each day, I’ll do an audit checking off the boxes for the things I did that day. They can be things that are positive goals like working out or meditating, or they can be things I’m trying to do less of, like checking off a box if I ate out.

At the end of the week, I review how I did – and here’s the critical part:

I assess the need to make changes or alterations based on my performance. If I’m trying to drink a gallon of water a day but am averaging 16 ounces, I need to come up with some serious adjustments to my routine.

Or – I need to adjust my goal.

Recognizing that a goal was too ambitious or not attainable in the time frame you’ve allotted is not failure. It simply means that after testing, it’s become clear the expectations need to be revised to be more relevant.

And in 6 months, I’ll be in a far better place with daily water intake if I recognize it fast and reduce my goal to 32 ounces a day to start than if I force myself into thinking I can just power through such a wide discrepancy.

Remember: Great goals are about creating the lifestyle that allows your desired outcome to exist. – Click to tweet

Goal Setting & Milestone Tracking Apps

An alternative to using pen and paper is using one of the great goal-tracking apps out there. What’s most important is finding one that is easy to use and convenient.

One of the more popular apps is Fabulous, developed in Duke’s Behavioral Economics Lab, which boasts 18,000 reviews with a 4.6 star average. A fun one to consider is Habitica, which turns your goals into a retro-slick 8-bit style game.

I previously tracked my calories every day for 2.5 years with MyFitnessPal as I worked on specific nutrition and fitness goals

For more specific goals you may need to use an app created for that purpose. For diet and weight goals and tracking, I tracked my calories for over 900 days with MyFitnessPal. It makes it super easy to find and enter food, and as you can tell by how long I’ve been doing it, is not a chore to do.

Using specialized apps like Waterminder to be able to effortlessly log water intake allows me to remember and track my water intake goals. The important part is finding a system that you will do.

For tracking and improving my water intake, I use an app called Waterminder that makes it fast to log a glass of water, from your phone or smartwatch. It can also send you reminders so you don’t have to rely on memory or feeling thirsty alone to stay hydrated.

For tracking gym goals I use the Strong app. It has a clean and fast UI and a lot of practical features like a set timer and it will remind you what weight you did last time so can determine if it’s time to increase resistance.

For tracking productivity goals, I’ve found several apps to be very helpful. Timelines is a mobile and Apple Watch app that allows you to very quickly start time tracking pre-determined things and can provide reports to measure milestones and progress. I’ve used it to keep track of everything from meditation, exercise, how long my morning routine takes me, to making sure I’m spending quality, intentional time with my pup. The nice thing about Timelines is you can use it to track and limit the time you’re spending on something; or use it to track time milestones such as spending 2 hours per week exercising.

→ Now read this: Why People Don’t Have What They Want: 12 Common Traps to Help Diagnose Stagnation

Buddy System for Accountability & Feedback

Being accountable to someone else for your goals can be extremely motivating. If you know someone who is willing to pair up with you to support each other’s goals, definitely take advantage of that.

What this looks like in practice can vary depending on your relationship and your individual goals. It could simply be texting each other each time you go to the gym. Or you could do a 20 minute weekly Facetime meeting where you identify challenges you’re facing in accomplishing your goals and help each other. If you and another creative friend have writing goals, you could set up a dedicated Slack channel that you both post your pages to as a way of tracking progress.

There are also thousands of online communities built for exactly this kind of thing. If you’re willing to put yourself out there, I highly recommend recruiting someone to be accountable to.

Embracing Setbacks Helps Motivation

Let’s talk about what happens when you don’t meet your goal.

First of all, goals are targets, and you don’t have to have 100% success with them.

I would argue that setbacks are at least as important as gains. Setbacks teach you how to fail quickly and efficiently. The more times you fall off and get back on, the greater your chances of turning your short-term goal into a long-term achievement.

How many times have you gotten into a good exercise routine only to stop completely for several months because the routine got tripped up with a vacation, holidays, or stressful work week?

In fact, the moment you realize you’re off course is proof your goals are working. If you’re able to quickly realize that you haven’t been doing your goal, it means it’s a measurable goal and you can make the necessary adjustments to get back on track right then and there.

This could be as simple as: Take a deep breath once you realize you’ve fallen off. Feel good about being self-aware enough to realize it. Let it go. Then–

Immediately take a step toward meeting your goal, like setting an extra alarm to wake up for your morning work out, or calling your goal-buddy to let them know what happened. Or didn’t happen.

Short-term goals are the building blocks of long-term goals because they create the critical momentum you need to get started and keep moving:

The creation of momentum is what proves to yourself that you are capable of establishing a goal and working toward it.

And once you’ve proven to yourself that you can accomplish goals, you realize you can accomplish anything with the right strategy.

Get moving toward the things you want. It’s just one week at a time.

What helps motivate you to make good goals? Let us know in the comments!
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Ava, Wizco’s New AI Interview Coach, Set to Transform the Job Market Preparation Landscape

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Wizco, the leading provider of interview preparation software, announced the launch of Ava, a new AI-powered interview prep engine. Ava leverages over 100,000 hours of interview data to deliver personalized, accessible, and effective interview preparation.

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Wizco has launched Ava, a pioneering AI-driven interview coach that is designed to transform the way people prepare for job interviews. Ava uses data from hundreds of thousands of hours of interviews to provide personalized coaching that is tailored to each user’s unique needs.

Ava’s interactive platform offers a comprehensive interview preparation experience that includes AI-powered insights and performance analytics. The platform simulates real-world interview scenarios, providing a dynamic and engaging way to practice. Users also receive feedback on their performance and targeted communication strategies to help them improve their interview skills. Ava has already helped users double their interview success rates, making it the ideal platform for anyone looking to prepare for a job interview.

“We believe that every individual holds unique potential,” says Amir Erez, Wizco’s Co-founder. “In our mission to unlock this potential, we’ve combined the knowledge of human expertise with cutting-edge AI to create a coaching experience that’s truly personalized, interactive, and result-driven. Wizco began its journey with more than 5,000 industry experts, providing coaching to job seekers. This rich background in personal guidance and mentorship laid the foundation for developing Ava, allowing Wizco to encapsulate years of professional insight into an advanced AI coaching system. Ava is a testament to Wizco’s commitment to empowering job seekers through innovation, offering individualized coaching that’s accessible to everyone. Our goal is to ensure that every individual is recognized and supported, helping them perform at their utmost potential.”

Try Ava for free

Wizco invites candidates to try Ava for free, giving them a chance to experience Ava’s unique approach to interview preparation and see how a hands-on experience can help them shine during interviews.

To learn more about Ava or to get started with your own personalized session, visit Wizco’s website at www.wizco.io/ava

About Wizco
Wizco is a recognized leader in career development. The company melds technology and human expertise to deliver innovative career advancement solutions. With a network of over 5,000 industry experts committed to providing tailored guidance to job seekers, Wizco’s dedication to revolutionizing job preparation has solidified its reputation as a trusted name in career coaching.

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5 Essential Steps to Drive a Culture of Continuous Improvement | Entrepreneur
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As a leadership expert, I’ve had the privilege of working with numerous organizations, helping them transform their businesses and cultivate environments where employees thrive. Over the years, I’ve observed that the most successful companies are those that prioritize continuous improvement.

In this article, I’ll share five key steps that you need to take to drive a culture of continuous improvement within your organization.

Related: Make Continuous Improvement Culture Your Competitive Edge With These 5 Tips

Establish a clear vision and set specific goals

The first and foremost step in creating a culture of continuous improvement is to establish a clear vision for your organization. This vision should be inspiring, motivating and easy to understand. It should also include specific, measurable goals that can be tracked and analyzed over time.

A clear vision and specific goals provide a roadmap for your employees, helping them understand the direction in which the organization is heading. This will inspire them to find new and innovative ways to achieve these goals and contribute to the company’s growth.

Tips:
- Create a vision statement that reflects your organization’s core values and long-term aspirations.
- Set SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) goals that align with your vision.
- Communicate your vision and goals to all employees, ensuring that everyone is on the same page.
Empower your employees

To truly drive a culture of continuous improvement, you must empower your employees. This means giving them the authority, responsibility, and resources to make decisions and take action within their areas of expertise.

Why is this important? Empowered employees are more likely to take ownership of their work, actively seek out opportunities for improvement, and be more engaged in their jobs. This, in turn, leads to higher levels of innovation, productivity and overall performance.

Tips:
- Encourage open communication and collaboration between employees and management.
- Provide employees with the necessary training, tools, and resources to excel in their roles.
- Recognize and reward employees who demonstrate initiative, creativity, and a commitment to improvement.
Foster a growth mindset

A growth mindset is the belief that intelligence, talent and abilities can be developed through effort, learning and perseverance. By fostering a growth mindset within your organization, you create an environment where employees are willing to take risks, learn from their mistakes and continually grow both personally and professionally.

Why is this important? A growth mindset is essential for continuous improvement because it encourages employees to view challenges as opportunities for growth rather than obstacles to be avoided. This mindset promotes innovation and adaptability, which are crucial for staying ahead in today’s fast-paced business world.

Tips:
- Encourage employees to set personal and professional development goals.
- Provide opportunities for employees to learn and grow, such as training programs, workshops and mentorship opportunities.
- Celebrate failures as learning experiences, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and resilience.
Implement regular feedback loops

Continuous improvement relies on regular feedback, both from employees to management and vice versa. This feedback is essential for identifying areas of improvement, celebrating successes and making data-driven decisions.

Why is this important? Regular feedback loops create an environment where employees feel heard and valued, and where management can make informed decisions based on accurate, up-to-date information. This leads to a more agile, responsive organization that is better equipped to adapt to changing market conditions and customer needs.

Tips:
- Implement regular check-ins, performance reviews and team meetings to facilitate open communication and feedback.
- Create anonymous channels for employees to share their concerns, suggestions, and ideas.
- Act on feedback promptly, demonstrating to employees that their input is valued and taken seriously.
Related: These Simple Changes to Your Performance Reviews Will Make More Effective Employees

Measure and celebrate progress

Lastly, to drive a culture of continuous improvement, you must measure your organization’s progress toward its goals and celebrate milestones along the way. Tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) and other relevant metrics will help you identify areas of success, as well as those that require further improvement.

Why is this important? Measuring progress is crucial for maintaining momentum and ensuring that your organization is moving in the right direction. Celebrating milestones not only boosts morale but also reinforces the importance of continuous improvement and encourages employees to strive for even greater achievements.

Tips:
- Establish relevant KPIs and other metrics that align with your organization’s goals and vision.
- Regularly review and analyze performance data, using it to make informed decisions and adjustments as needed.
- Recognize and celebrate both individual and team accomplishments, fostering a sense of pride and camaraderie among employees.
Driving a culture of continuous improvement within your organization is essential for long-term success in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape. By establishing a clear vision and setting specific goals, empowering your employees, fostering a growth mindset, implementing regular feedback loops and measuring and celebrating progress, you will create an environment where innovation, adaptability and excellence can thrive. Remember that continuous improvement is an ongoing journey, not a one-time initiative. As a leader, your commitment to this journey will be the driving force behind your organization’s growth and success.
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Autism Specialty Group Offering ABA Therapy in Miami to Ease the Back-To-School Transition

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Autism Specialty Group is helping children return to school with confidence by providing Autism Therapy in Miami, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties.

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Autism Specialty Group, a behavioral health care organization treating children with autism through Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy in Miami and the surrounding South Florida area, is ready to help families prepare for the back-to-school transition.

According to Autism Specialty Group, this field of behavior analysis is based on the science of learning and behavior in real-life environments and aims to increase behaviors that are adaptive in social environments and decrease behaviors that might hinder this progress. The benefits of the various types of ABA Therapy that’s offered include: improved social skills, a better ability to focus, concentrate, and engage; and decreased behavioral problems.

Autism Specialty Group’s dedicated team offers in-home ABA therapy in Miami, as well as at schools, and in the community. They also conduct remote, online ABA therapy via telehealth.

As returning to school can be a challenging transition for some children, Autism Specialty Group offers a balanced approach to creating a treatment plan that is tailored to the student’s individual requirements to facilitate a smooth transition.

Autism Specialty Group also provides training and career development to enable more talented individuals to enter this crucial sector. Their purpose is to build on each other’s talents and collaborate so that the children they serve can achieve their greatest potential. They are currently hiring RBTs, BCaBAs, BCBAs.

Interested readers are invited to visit https://www.autismspecialtygroup.com/ for more information.

About Autism Specialty Group

Autism Specialty Group is one of South Florida’s leading behavioral health organizations treating children on the autism spectrum. Their comprehensive approach to treatment includes ABA therapy, which offers an evidence-based approach to helping children with autism improve their communication and social skills and better advocate for their needs at school and in the home. They also provide caregiver training to assist parents and other care providers in creating and maintaining positive changes.

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August 27, 2021
Bring on the Light: Rangam’s Employment Training Tool for Uniquely-Abled People

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SOMERSET, N.J., November 17, 2017 (Newswire.com)
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Having access to gainful and sustainable employment opportunities may not be the final answer to all the life challenges that people with disabilities grapple with every day, but it surely does solve a few of them.

“In the post-truth era, dignity and independence have become primal needs for nearly everyone. When people with unique abilities start working, they not only start believing that they can, but also become confident of their ability to independently manage their life and career. These small victories often come and go unheeded for most neuro-typical individuals, but they have significance in the world of a uniquely-abled person,” observes Nish Parikh, CEO of Rangam, who is currently working on a solution that he thinks will help young adults with unique abilities become viable members of the workforce.

Is our employment system ready to include employees with all abilities? Are we doing enough to listen to the unheard voices of those who do not always fit into the society’s construct of what is normal? Most importantly, are we leveraging assistive technology to utilize the amazing skills of a largely untapped pool of talent?

Nish Parikh, Rangam CEO

And there are compelling reasons behind Nish’s optimism.

Rangam, the company he co-founded in 1995, has been developing innovative programs for disability inclusion, training, and education. Of the many programs that Rangam has developed to date, ColorsKit One has the potential to transform the way employers and special needs support agencies work with uniquely-abled candidates and employees. It is equipped with a job-skills training tool that job coaches, support agencies, and program managers can use to train people on how to carry out tasks in a variety of functional settings and for diverse job roles – whether it be stocking shelves, writing codes, or loading and unloading items under limited to no supervision. A complex task can be broken down into several subtasks to ease learning. The learning management system in ColorsKit One is also useful for periodic skills evaluation.

The developers of ColorsKit One have gone the extra mile to provide employers access to data on performance of employees. “It is a win-win for all concerned,” Nish affirms.

Latest figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveal that one in 12 individuals aged 16-64 years is uniquely-abled and two-thirds of those individuals are not part of the labor force.

Nish and his team at Rangam are now looking for beta testers to validate the program and make further enhancements.

“Everyone has the right to work and earn. As kids, we are told by our parents to figure out what we love doing the most and then work our way toward building a career around it. But is our employment system ready to include employees with all abilities? Are we doing enough to listen to the unheard voices of those who do not always fit into the society’s construct of what is normal? Most importantly, are we leveraging assistive technology to utilize the amazing skills of a largely untapped pool of talent? Individuals with unique abilities are known to be detail-oriented, methodical, and dependable. With a little bit of personalized training and guidance, they can be nurtured and developed as remarkably efficient employees,” concludes Nish with a resolute determination.

ColorsKit One is available on the App Store on iTunes and Google Play.

About Rangam
Established in 1995, Rangam is a high-performing diverse supplier of enterprise-wide stafﬁng services in IT, Clinical, Scientific, Healthcare, Engineering, Government, Finance, and Administrative sectors. Rangam is a certified WMBE that has consistently grown year over year while establishing a history of providing exceptional service to clients. We pride ourselves for developing a culture of inclusion and collaboration through innovation in education and employment. Be sure to check out our work for individuals with unique abilities and military veterans.

Rangam improves the quality of life for our candidates while providing exceptional service to our clients. We do this by delivering an integrated recruitment solution that combines technology, training, and education to our candidates while providing our clients with a large, diverse network of qualified personnel options. We adhere to a philosophy of “empathy drives innovation” in everything we do. To learn more, visit https://www.rangam.com.

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