8 results for "career success"
🌐 Global NewsFormer Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein says the best graduates from large public universities like University of Minnesota are just as talented as Harvard's top students. His refreshing take challenges the Ivy League bias that still dominates corporate hiring.
💡 SolutionsDrew Hutton is bringing Bristol, Connecticut its first Chick-fil-A on January 15, creating 100 local jobs and kicking off with a $25,000 donation to fight hunger. The opening celebrates a hometown success story: Hutton worked his way up from teenage team member at his dad's restaurant to owner-operator of his own location.
💛 Acts of KindnessA groundbreaking Harvard Business Review study reveals that visibility, not just quiet excellence, propels women to leadership roles. Real estate advisor Sarah Stephen is championing a movement helping women professionals strategically showcase their talents and drive meaningful change in their industries.
Exciting new research from Columbia University reveals that your first job after college has incredible power to shape your career trajectory. Even better, the study identifies five practical strategies that any graduate can use to maximize their earning potential and build a thriving career, regardless of their background.
🦸 Community HeroesSix graduating seniors from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff are proving that dedication pays off, securing coveted positions with industry giants like Amazon, PepsiCo, Cargill, and Turner Construction even before walking across the graduation stage. One standout graduate earned both a job at Amazon and the university's highest academic honor.
🦸 Community HeroesAt just 22, Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Cam Little made NFL history with a record-breaking 68-yard field goal—despite never planning to play football. His remarkable story proves that staying open to new opportunities can lead to extraordinary achievements.
Interior designer Yasmine Ghoniem transformed adversity into triumph, going from living in her car after graduation to becoming an award-winning designer, TV host, and new mother. Her story shows how persistence and passion can lead to extraordinary success.
🏆 SportsBasketball legend Michael Jordan shared the inspiring story behind a unique contract clause that let him play basketball anytime, anywhere. His revelation highlights a beautiful truth: when you genuinely love what you do, success follows naturally and joyfully.