Entries by First Sun Team

#Leadership : Doing Good While Doing Well: 3 Ways to Bring Purpose to Your Business…Donating Money Helps, but, Nothing Compares to Hands-On, Thoughtful Philanthropy.

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Writing a check might take only a minute, but it could never accomplish the results that hands-on, thoughtful philanthropy achieves. Corporate philanthropy is a great way to grow your network, build your brand and influence a cause dear to your company. In 2015, corporate philanthropic giving saw a 3.9 percent increase from 2014, reaching $18.46 billion. This […]

#Leadership : 3 Crucial Things I’ve Learned In My First 30 Days As A Manager…Here’s How this Buffer Engineer Quickly Faced her Fears about Managing People she Felt were Better Developers Than she Was.

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It feels ridiculous for me to write about being an engineering manager. It’s a job I’ve done for not even 30 days yet. But that’s what I want to know from others—how did you start? How did you make it through your first month? No two first rodeos are ever alike. But they’re all rodeos, and […]

Your #Career : These Are The College Degrees That Earn The Highest Salaries…Most STEM Degrees Pay Graduates the Highest Wages, But there Are other College Majors that Offer Good Return on the Education Investment.

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 With student loans reaching an all-time high, it’s no surprise that many are now questioning whether their education is worth the expense. The average 2015 college graduate completed their education with $35,051 in student loan debt, according to a study by Edvisor, and a survey by Salary.com found that 35% of 15,000 respondents believe a […]

Your #Career : 10 Ways You’re Blowing A Job Interview, and How to Fix…After Interviewing Hundreds of Applicants, Here are a Few Common Mistakes that Damage your Chances of Success.

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As you know, it’s not always easy to get an interview for a job, but when you do get that call-back for a live interview, it feels great and a little nerve-wracking. When I used to get that all-important call giving me the time to come in for an interview, I know it would start […]

#Leadership : 13 Habits of the Most Persuasive People…Whether you’re Convincing your Boss to Fund your Project or your Preschooler to Put his Shoes On, Persuasion is a Skill that’s Instrumental to your Success in Life.

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Persuasive people have an uncanny ability to get you leaning toward their way of thinking. Their secret weapon is likeability. They get you to like more than their ideas; they get you to like them. Too many people succumb to the mistaken belief that being likeable comes from natural, unteachable traits that belong only to a […]

#Leadership : 10 Ways to Develop an Unshakable Belief in Yourself…What Does it Mean to have an Unshakable Belief in Yourself? It Means you Choose to have a Winning Attitude. You Force your Mind to See the Positive Opportunity in Every Experience, Negative or Positive.

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As you look at your core beliefs about yourself, you will see those beliefs reflected back to you in every area of life from finances, reputation, success and love. People with an unshakable belief in who they are focus their minds on opportunities, the bigger picture, patience, resilience, and achieving. They strive to feel deeply happy […]

#Leadership : Three Ways To Turn Around A Team In Turmoil…At times of Crisis, Leaders have a Tendency to Batten Down the Hatches, Bark Orders, and Assign Blame. Those are All Bad Moves.

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When your team is in trouble, it may seem like any way out is a good way out. It often isn’t. Taking a team in the right direction is crucial at any time, but when the pressure is high and things aren’t going well, getting everyone back on track is especially difficult. Here are a […]

Your #Career : What to Say when the Job Interviewer Asks, ‘Why Should we Hire You?’… By Doing your Homework, Paying Close Attention to the Input you’re Given, and Conveying Confidence in Performing to the Employer’s Expectations or Beyond, you’ll Likely Present a Winning Case

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“Why should we hire you?” is one of the most common job-interview questions out there.  And, according to Lynn Taylor, a national workplace expert and the author of “Tame Your Terrible Office Tyrant: How to Manage Childish Boss Behavior and Thrive in Your Job,” it’s one of the most important ones. She says this question is likely thesingle best opportunity […]

Your #Career : How to Tell If you’re Underpaid…Employers Generally Hold Comparative Salary Information Close to the Vest, and Unless you can Tease Exact Dollar Figures out of a Colleague to See If your Pay is in the Same Ballpark, you May Be Left Wondering if you’re Earning a Fair Wage for your Title and Field.

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It’s notoriously difficult to find out how much other people make for doing the same job as you. Employers generally hold comparative salary information close to the vest, and unless you can tease exact dollar figures out of a colleague to see if your pay is in the same ballpark, you may be left wondering […]

#Leadership : 7 Unforgettable Leadership Lessons from the Ancient Roman Conqueror Julius Caesar…Today, Caesar is still Considered One of the Greatest Military Commanders in History. His Name is also Synonymous with Cults of Personality and Political Strongmen.

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After eliminating his rivals in a civil war, general and politician Gaius Julius Caesar began serving as dictator of Rome in 49 BCE.  He established a number of political reforms before getting stabbed to death on the Ides of March in 44 BCE.                         […]