by Kelsea Rounds | Oct 30, 2014 | Financial
Remember the days when you had to actually go into the bank to deposit a check? And then ATMs were invented—and it seemed like magic! Now, you don’t even need to leave your home to do your banking, as long as you have a computer or a smartphone. While you may...
by Kelsea Rounds | Oct 22, 2014 | Career
What makes some people more successful in work and life than others? Our social intelligence—the way we manage ourselves and negotiate complex social relationships and environments—can play a critical role in determining our success and happiness. However, social...
by Kelsea Rounds | Oct 16, 2014 | Profile
Andrea Ykema didn’t go to college to become the area director of seven local Applebee’s restaurants, and she didn’t set out with that career goal in mind. Like many high school and college students, she wanted a job—and restaurants provided a great...
by Kelsea Rounds | Oct 9, 2014 | Career
Introverts value quiet time—it’s what recharges them. Introverts value in-depth conversation, but making small talk can feel draining. While we all acknowledge the importance of building a professional network, networking events can be stressful for introverts....
by Kelsea Rounds | Sep 19, 2014 | Career
Why bother contacting your elected officials? You’re busy, right? Do they really listen, anyway? The answer to both questions is “yes”—so even though you’re busy, take the time to let your representatives know your thoughts about the issues. In...
