My father who adopted me, Robert Hornsby, worked 50-60 hours a week as a union plumber. A week after my mother died (when I was eight and my brother was five), dad went right back to work. He didn't have any other choice. He was the sole provider for our family.
Read MoreWhen I was in my mid-twenties working for a multibillion dollar international corporation as a marcom specialist, I shared with my boss that I wanted to get into management and asked for his advice. I was shocked when he said:
“You’re too nice. You need to be more of a bi*&#. “
Read MoreMeryl Streep once stated in an interview that she'd never have plastic surgery. When asked to explain her reasoning, she simply said that every other actress in Hollywood had "work done" and she figured she'd be the only female over 50 who actually looked over 50.
Read MoreWho was your favorite teacher back in elementary school? Remember? The teacher who celebrated everyone's birthday, let you take the class hamster home over the long weekends, and who sat with you in the nurse's office when you had a fever but your mom couldn't leave work until 3:30 pm to pick you up.
Read MoreThe right job inspires you. Gives you hope. And might even cause a spontaneous dance-break with your co-workers.
Admit it. There are days, maybe more for those of you who are blessed to love what you do, where you are energized and hopeful.
Read MoreEver wonder what rock stars do after their fans move on to follow the latest hit maker? And what happened to our favorite lead singers from the eighties and nineties who were constantly on the radio and MTV, back when MTV actually played music videos and didn't feature shows about teen moms and Catfishing?
Read on for five ways to rock your own career.
Read MoreNight after night Jimmy Fallon delights four million viewers (and very satisfied advertisers) with his genius monologues, insanely funny skits ("Ew!" has featured cameos by Taylor Swift, Seth Rogan, Channing Tatum and even First Lady Michelle Obama) and silly songs you can't get out of your head.
Read MoreMany companies get a few things right when it comes to experience, but organizations that put the customers – and employees – at the heart of the brand earn a stellar reputation and gain market share from the competition.
