tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7405557795263681102024-10-05T03:47:29.810-04:00Professional Edge with Kim R WellsCareers and diversity issues blog by the Director of Howard University's Career Services and featured columnist at THE BLACK COLLEGIANDiversityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11561253435823952867noreply@blogger.comBlogger69125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-740555779526368110.post-89443669105468735532011-10-16T17:49:00.001-04:002011-10-16T17:50:03.465-04:00Steve Jobs and the 7 Rules of Success - by Carmine GalloExcellent repost wanted to share by Carmine Gallo. Steve Jobs, now this was a man who had a Professional Edge, thanks Steve for inspiring us all.
Steve Jobs and the 7 Rules of Success
By Carmine Gallo | Entrepreneur – Fri, Oct 14, 2011 2:36 PM EDT
Steve Jobs' impact on your life cannot be underestimated. His innovations have likely touched nearly every aspect Kim R. Wellshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17202830269107690380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-740555779526368110.post-40964058232332131532011-09-28T16:09:00.001-04:002011-09-28T16:09:16.957-04:00A Formula to Make MillionsAre you tired of making millions for others? What about you, your dream home, kids education, and dream lifestyle? Admittedly if it was easy we would all be millionaires, but for those who want to keep the dream alive see this recent blog posting by Stacia D. Kelly, Ph.D., MHt, she offers some excellent advice to us all on how to start making millions.
Even if you don't desire necessarily to Kim R. Wellshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17202830269107690380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-740555779526368110.post-3240314597840254762011-01-22T23:35:00.012-05:002011-01-23T02:55:14.813-05:007 Deadly Workplace Sins of Black Professionals: New Posting SeriesOver the last 20 years as an educator, consultant, and executive coach I have found there are 7 Deadly Sins that consistently disrupt and derail the promising careers of far too many Black Professionals. Many of the professionals who commit these "sins"do so in spite of being talented, educated, experienced, ... and yes even spiritual or "church going folk."These "sins" we will discuss in this Kim R. Wellshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17202830269107690380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-740555779526368110.post-61906917900489271422009-08-21T12:51:00.003-04:002009-08-21T13:35:23.951-04:00This article was submitted on August 13, 2009 at 07:16 PM PDTFrom: Examiner.com | August 13, 2009Abby M. Locke Have you ever been bursting with excitement to share your good news with someone, only to have them ask you – “so what’s the big deal?” Well, imagine getting a similar question and response from a recruiter or hiring manager when you are really trying to make a lasting Kim R. Wellshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17202830269107690380noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-740555779526368110.post-89848683713983021722009-07-29T12:35:00.004-04:002009-07-29T13:28:42.873-04:003 Things We Should Learn in This RecessionWith great challenges there are often great lessons, and this recession is no exception. 1. It rains on the just and the unjust. When the world's marketplace is in major flux, we all feel the impact. So don't beat yourself up over challenging times you may be facing in your career or personal finances. Make up your mind to find the opportunities in this moment, protect what is rightfully yours, Kim R. Wellshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17202830269107690380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-740555779526368110.post-71958600943723842472009-07-19T17:30:00.003-04:002009-07-19T18:13:07.075-04:00The Value of Your Good Name!I am excited that so many students and young professionals are striving to start their own businesses, have their sights on the top executive suites in business, government, and other industries. But like the old-timers in my hometown of Princeton, NJ used to tell me, one of the most important qualities you can ever have as a successful professional is a Good Name.Many professionals today have Kim R. Wellshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17202830269107690380noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-740555779526368110.post-82883846745300777672009-07-09T11:07:00.006-04:002009-07-09T12:24:52.124-04:00Michael Jackson had a Professional EdgeAs we all take a moment and reflect on the greatest entertainment performer of our time Michael Jackson, let us also remember the professional and business genius of the man.Michael found his "personal genius" and developed it to be without question the best that ever was in his industry. He took what he had and maximized it to the fullest.Michael didn't allow the "establishment" of his time to Kim R. Wellshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17202830269107690380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-740555779526368110.post-47407775601276742932009-06-25T10:15:00.010-04:002009-06-25T19:12:23.377-04:00Rise and Shine during this New Season in Your Life and Career!Have the events of the past year been full of change, uncertainty, and even stressful? Uncertain and difficult times can suck the hope and excitement out of our lives and careers. Before you know it you are dragging through your days wondering when will this nightmare be over???Wait a minute...Did you hear that?...It's your "wake-up call" telling you its time to get up, stop sleepwalking and Kim R. Wellshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17202830269107690380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-740555779526368110.post-9827978808834370842009-06-19T16:12:00.000-04:002009-06-22T13:15:58.664-04:00Professional Edge is BACK!!!After a year of global diversity consulting and finally returning to Howard University as our new MBA Director, I decided it was time to relaunch my Professional Edge blog!If this recession has dragged your professional dreams through the mud, or you simply are looking for a refreshing new perspective in pursuing your career goals, you are in the right place!! Join me, students from Howard and Kim R. Wellshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17202830269107690380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-740555779526368110.post-92007106851233222602007-11-28T11:39:00.000-05:002007-11-28T12:17:55.462-05:00Professional Edge is Retooling for An Exciting New Year! We are in the process of retooling the Professional Edge Blog site and plan to return soon with an exciting new format that will serve as a leading career and professional development networking space for you!While we are in the process of retooling the site we are very interested in hearing from you of ways we can continue to grow the Professional Edge site to inspire continued national/global Kim R. Wellshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08807389531307860726noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-740555779526368110.post-41990020429215737222007-11-13T15:20:00.000-05:002007-11-13T16:03:29.669-05:00Managing Stress In Your CareerIn an excellent article that appeared in the 11/07 SHRM online newsletter, HR News, the growing modern day stress of balancing challenges of money, work, and family was discussed. For many today the balance of work, family and enduring the economic challenges of our times is causing great stress that is not always properly managed by many, that can lead to further health, productivity, financial,Kim R. Wellshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08807389531307860726noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-740555779526368110.post-56847552601070268532007-11-01T13:11:00.000-04:002007-11-01T13:39:07.816-04:00Integrating New Technology in Learning: What a Concept!Attached is a fantastic YouTube video that was put together by students at KSU. This video is "the message" KSU students want every professor and staff member at colleges or universities to see about their needs, and the power of integrating new technology and innovation to meet those needs. This is one of the most profound messages I have seen in my years in consulting and career development Kim R. Wellshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08807389531307860726noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-740555779526368110.post-61862479286911264022007-10-31T18:29:00.000-04:002007-10-31T18:32:11.219-04:00Building a Diverse WorkforceGreat article on diversity recruitment...check it out. KRWCounting On a More Diverse Workforce by Cassie M. ChewOct 17, 2007, 21:39Big Four auditing firm Deloitte & Touche LLP USA may have found a way to address two of the top challenges for public accounting firms of the decade: finding and retaining qualified staff and recruiting new leadership.Deloitte is going to campuses across the Kim R. Wellshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08807389531307860726noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-740555779526368110.post-78976355367927794392007-10-31T11:41:00.000-04:002007-10-31T12:53:06.503-04:00The ABC's of DiversityDennis Kennedy, Founder and CEO of the Texas Diversity Council recently sentme a copy of their online newsletter DiversityFirst http://mic.fleishmanhillard.com/texas-diversity/abcs-of-diversity.html that I really enjoyed. I thought I would pass on this great resource and a sample of one of their articles called The ABC's of Diversity which was written by Virginia Moody, President and CEO of the Kim R. Wellshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08807389531307860726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-740555779526368110.post-25562499785153353492007-10-30T20:03:00.000-04:002007-11-02T16:59:45.454-04:00Establishing Mental Frameworks in Developing Your Professional Development StrategyIn a time of great marketplace opportunity and competition, yet continual diversity challenges, it is imperative that young African American professionals write and stick to a professional development strategy for their careers. I have seen some of the best and brightest undergraduate students, MBAs, and experienced professionals in their battle to stay competitive and upwardly mobile, lose theirKim R. Wellshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08807389531307860726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-740555779526368110.post-18479869109818447482007-10-23T23:24:00.000-04:002007-10-24T00:15:03.673-04:00Developing Leadership with a "Multicultural Twist"In a growing global and diverse marketplace, we all --yes Black folks that includes us too, need to examine how well we lead and grow opportunities amongst diverse people and groups in the US and around the world. Don't make the short-sighted mistake of some young professionals in thinking that your leadership skills will never have to extend beyond your "comfort zone," that is people that look, Kim R. Wellshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08807389531307860726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-740555779526368110.post-58723339238248741192007-10-19T15:11:00.000-04:002007-10-19T16:28:55.751-04:00Keep It Moving!One of the old sayings we had in the late eighties, (yes I am dating myself) was Keep It Moving or "K" to the "I" to the "M"-- (yeah I like it for obvious reasons)! I would like to resurrect "K.I.M" for today's entry. I know some of you may be frustrated in a job market riddled with inconsistencies, disparities, ambivalence, and out right discrimination toward young Black professionals...but Kim R. Wellshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08807389531307860726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-740555779526368110.post-65330087877488167652007-10-17T13:04:00.001-04:002007-10-24T00:25:55.055-04:00What Part of "No" Don't You Understand!As a young professional, student, and even senior executive, one of the most powerful professional tactics you can acquaint yourself with is the use of the word "NO." In our multitasking culture, many of us have unfortunately slipped into the bad habit of trying to please everyone and engage in everything. The fact of the matter is that all of your "technical toys" and your ability to multitask Kim R. Wellshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08807389531307860726noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-740555779526368110.post-47754935709003939722007-10-11T12:57:00.000-04:002007-10-11T13:07:51.522-04:00The U.S. Employment PictureWhether you are in the job market, or about to enter it, here are some recent statistics that may be of interest to you. - KRW According to a recent article in the September The Career News WASHINGTON, DC -- Employment rose in September, and the unemployment rate was essentially unchanged at 4.7 percent, the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor reported early this month. Kim R. Wellshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08807389531307860726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-740555779526368110.post-91021291251823454642007-10-10T17:39:00.000-04:002007-10-10T18:58:53.515-04:00Bishop TD Jakes a Man With 21st Century AnswersBishop T. D. Jakes—Ministerial and business visionary, entrepreneurial trailblazer, altruistic philanthropist, and spiritual shepherd to millions around the globe, is more than a man with a professional edge, but a man with an edge on life.I am currently reading Bishop Jakes' new book Reposition Yourself, Living a Life Without Limits http://www.tdjakes.com/site/PageServer?pagename=ms2_homepage, IKim R. Wellshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08807389531307860726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-740555779526368110.post-12296012960142568702007-10-02T16:01:00.000-04:002007-10-11T13:34:33.630-04:00Personal "Styles" That Could Be a ProblemOver the years heated discussions have taken place over the appropriateness of professional dress and appearance of African American professionals in the workplace. Amongst the debated issues have been the appropriateness of braids, ear rings for men, ethnic garb, visible body piercings, tightness and looseness of clothing, cut of dresses, jeans, ties, the definition of casual dress, and tattoos.Kim R. Wellshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08807389531307860726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-740555779526368110.post-39576397846130738302007-09-27T11:27:00.000-04:002007-09-27T13:06:35.090-04:00The Value of Your "Good Name"Just a quick thought today. I am excited that so many young African American professionals are striving to start their own businesses, have their sights on the top executive suites in business, government, entertainment and industry. But like the old-timers in my hometown of Princeton, NJ used to tell me, one of the most important qualities you can have as a successful professional is a good nameKim R. Wellshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08807389531307860726noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-740555779526368110.post-41565951677471593952007-09-26T17:24:00.000-04:002007-09-26T18:13:19.649-04:00Understanding the Generational War at WorkI think this is a great article outlining the "generation wars" in the workplace. Originally published on CNN.com (http://www.cnn.com/) by the Mayo Clinic (http://www.mayoclinic.com/). Hey the battle is not in the relm of music and entertainment, as seen in recent reports of "hip-hop generation" vs the "Old G's,"or "O'Riely types." All of that is interesting, but consider that those generation Kim R. Wellshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08807389531307860726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-740555779526368110.post-55140455263955507972007-09-21T17:07:00.000-04:002007-09-21T18:03:52.646-04:005 Power Moves to Leverage Your Next Job FairMost college students and young professionals attend job fairs, either on campus, at professional conferences, at community and city-wide events. Unfortunately many leave the fair having missed great opportunities because they weren't properly prepared. I have seen students and talented professionals leave career fairs with multiple hot opportunities, while at the same fair their equals leave Kim R. Wellshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08807389531307860726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-740555779526368110.post-19631161660571155762007-09-17T13:02:00.000-04:002007-09-17T14:05:13.924-04:00Ideal Industries and Employers for African American StudentsUniversum http://universumusa.com/home.html, one of the world's leaders in employer branding and talent management strategy, released earlier this year it's 2007 diversity report regarding African American student career interests.The report was based on survey data gathered from 16,087 diverse student respondents from MBA and undergraduate students at 137 colleges and universities.African Kim R. Wellshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08807389531307860726noreply@blogger.com0