As a voice of my generation, post-college employment no longer seems to be simply defined as 9 to 5 in a cube.  Many of my fellow Gen Y’ers are taking an alternative route, veering away from the wrath of the “real world” – a route that makes a difference in people’s lives while providing lifelong skills and and meeting critical demands in the community. (more…)

The New York Yankees. They have a reputation as the most hated team in baseball. Some would argue in all of sports. What have they done to deserve this stigma? If you ask me, their “crime” is being successful. Consistently successful. Is that so wrong? Not if you’re looking at it from the owner or management’s viewpoint: “Hate us all you want. All the way to the bank.” (more…)

The subject of mentoring has been top of mind for me lately, mainly due to my involvement in growing and shaping PMA FIT’s student mentoring program.  Over the last few months, as this new age of technology and consumer behavior has begun to play such a vital role in the effectiveness of our sales and marketing (more…)

With all crushes, one of two things generally happens when you get closer to the object of your affection. Either you are disappointed that reality does not live up to the image in your head, or you are head over heels enamored with the person. (more…)

“Most people who want to get ahead do it backward. They think, ‘I’ll get a bigger job, then I’ll learn how to be a leader.’ But showing leadership skill is how you get the bigger job in the first place. Leadership isn’t a position, it’s a process.” John C. Maxwell (more…)