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Chronicles of a Graduate: The Problem with Work-Life Balance Is…: By Patty Marra, Series Guest Blogger

This afternoon, my friend and I made our way down into the cafeteria for a much-welcome break. As we landed at a table within earshot of some of the managers, I caught a few words in a passionate discussion: “You see, the problem with work-life balance is…”

Chronicles of a Graduate: The Benefit of Humility: By Patty Marra, Series Guest Blogger

When we talk about careers, we spend a lot of time talking about self-promotion and selling ourselves.

Chronicles of a Graduate: Dear New Generation of New Graduates…: By Patty Marra, Series Guest Blogger

I don’t particularly enjoy reading through statistics—specifically when they relate to unemployment. The number of unemployed (and underemployed) recent college graduates is a trending topic that only builds in attention with the increase in presidential discussions.

Chronicles of a Graduate: The Quarter Life Crisis: By Patty Marra, Series Guest Blogger

Today at work I was talking with a colleague about his past educational and work experience when the concept of a “Quarter-Life Crisis” came up, and its growing popularity among new graduates and fresh additions to the workforce.

How to Get Motivated for Projects (No Caffeine Required!): By Erin Palmer, Guest Blogger

Starbucks, 5-hour Energy, Red Bull – they’re all hard on your wallet, waist, heart and nerves. Luckily, chugging caffeine isn’t the only way to motivate yourself at work and get your projects done. These tips will help increase workplace motivation even if the communal coffeemaker should have the audacity to break down.

Chronicles of a Graduate: Numbers, Numbers, Numbers: By Patty Marra, Series Guest Blogger

I will openly admit that I was one of those kids who were initially drawn to the communications degree because it promised a full absence of numbers.

Chronicles of a Graduate: Project Me: By Patty Marra, Series Guest Blogger

Continuous improvement is a hot topic in business right now.

YOU are Your Communication Vehicle: John William Gardner (Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare under President Lyndon Johnson) said "If I had to name a single all-purpose instrument of leadership, it would be communication." As a student of leadership, this means understanding and internalizing the importance, and nuance, of communication as a resource in our leadership toolkit.

Chronicles of a Graduate: That Mini Cooper: By Patty Marra, Series Guest Blogger

Working somewhere for an extended period of time, you get to know the faces of your coworkers. Extraordinarily enough, I also recognize the cars along my commute.

Chronicles of a Graduate: Watch That Body Language: By Patty Marra, Series Guest Blogger

This week I have been out of my standard work environment, and have launched into the experience of helping to train the new hires who have been added to our team.