Powerful Words: Powerful Women
Powerful Words: Powerful Women It’s Women’s History Month! Here at Ascentim, we’re speaking to women entrepreneurs who are making history RIGHT NOW! Each of these powerful women represents one of Ascentim’s values. Stay tuned for our blog posts that feature these incredible women in the coming weeks. Here’s the power-packed lineup. COURAGE: Melissa Kiguwa, founder of […]
Do This to Make Your SMART Goals SMARTER
Do This to Make Your SMART Goals SMARTER We can all agree that goal setting is essential for success in our personal and professional lives. Our goals help us to chart a course in the direction we want our lives to go by helping us: Clarify our priorities Direct our focus to what matters most […]
Savvy People Plan for Success
Savvy People Plan for Success Let’s create a plan for success. In my last post, I encouraged you to say goodbye to new year’s resolutions. Savvy people don’t make resolutions. Frankly, they don’t work. And most people who made resolutions at the start of the year have already abandoned them. But there is a better approach. […]
What Success Really Looks Like
What Success Really Looks Like What does success really look like? Many believe success is a life full of finer things – a fancy car, a big house, an impressive job title, and an attractive spouse. You might reassess your definition of success when you learn that people who have accumulated all those things are […]
What It Takes to Get Promoted
What It Takes to Get Promoted Prepared for a Promotion Did you know? Your performance is only a mere 10% of the equation when it comes to getting a promotion. It’s necessary to perform well, of course – it’s what keeps you employed and puts money in the bank. But it takes a lot more […]
Advance Your Career Through Visibility Outside the Office
Advance Your Career Through Visibility Outside the Office Career Advancement Want to advance your career? We all know that a positive personal brand, excellent workmanship, and building connections within your company play a starring role in your career trajectory. What’s often overlooked is that what you do outside the organization may also be a factor. […]
Advance Your Career Through Sponsorship
Advance Your Career Through Sponsorship Career Sponsorship If you’re ready to get on the fast track in your career, there’s no faster track than sponsorship by someone with the power to help you on your way. This might sound like mentorship, but some nuances differentiate a sponsor from a mentor. You may already understand what […]
Aligning A Career with Your Strengths
Aligning a Career with Your Strengths To find the career you were made for, you must first develop a basic understanding of your core strengths. We’re not talking about knowledge or skills; those are things you’ve learned and practiced along the way. Think of strengths as part of what makes you, well… you. These are […]
Do You Have an Abundance or Scarcity Mindset?
Do You Have an Abundance or Scarcity Mindset? Abundance or Scarcity? How you view the world can affect the opportunities you see, your expectations, and ultimately your results. You can choose to see the world as a place of abundance or a place of scarcity. One is certainly more optimistic than the other! Your view […]
3 Types of Intelligence That Impact Your Success
3 Types of Intelligence That Impact Your Success The 3 Types of Intelligence How many types of intelligence are there? Some experts claim there are two – others claim nine! But which kind matters for success and happiness? Three types of intelligence significantly impact your success. And it may surprise you to learn that the […]