Sarah O. signed up for HireSmart’s SMARTER Leadership Academy thinking it would make her a better team leader. What she didn’t expect was that learning to be intentional at work would change how she showed up as a mom, as a wife, as a person. The program was supposed to help her manage seven people. […]
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As the eldest of seven siblings and the family’s breadwinner, Camille B. was already juggling a lot. But when she saw the chance to join HireSmart’s SMARTER Leadership Academy, she saw it not as another obligation but as an investment in the person she wanted to become. That decision is already paying dividends. Camille started
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France Cabognason sat in the SMARTER Leadership Academy class, listening to her fellow virtual employees share personal stories. She wanted to speak up, to share her own experiences, but anxiety held her back. But as the program continued, something shifted. By the end, she wasn’t just sharing. She was leading her own circle of virtual
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Every Monday as her work week begins, Rebecca Anthony does something that has transformed her nearly seven-year career with HireSmart: she blocks 30 minutes on her calendar to think about her “big rocks” for the week, a practice she learned in Anne Lackey’s SMARTER Leadership program that she now applies to everything from managing her
Ruby Ann Gonzales didn’t hesitate when she heard about HireSmart’s Leadership Academy. As a Client Accounting Specialist for a U.S. community association management agency, Ruby had already found professional satisfaction in her role. But when she heard fellow virtual employee, Ner Jan (Nerry) Ramos, share how the leadership class changed her life, Ruby knew she
When Ner Jan Ramos joined HireSmart’s S.M.A.R.T.E.R. Leadership Academy for virtual employees, she was at one of the lowest points in her life. “I was really going through one of the most difficult seasons of my life,” she said. “My boyfriend and I had been financially drained. We trusted people we shouldn’t have, and they
We often hear the phrase, “Gratitude is the best attitude,” but how often do we truly pause to embrace it in our daily work? Whether you’re working remotely or in a traditional office, taking a moment each day to practice gratitude and mindfulness can profoundly change the way you approach your tasks, interact with your
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How Virtual Employees Can Create a Ripple Effect of Success in Their Work and Beyond Have you ever thought about the power of your role as a virtual employee? Every task you complete, and every challenge you overcome, has the potential to create a ripple effect that extends far beyond your immediate responsibilities. Your work
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As a virtual employee, you might often think, “This is a simple solution.” However, for business owners, it can be a challenge to understand the value of virtual help. We, as virtual employees, see how effective and efficient our work can be, but for those new to the virtual workforce, the benefits might not always
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In both personal and professional settings, making mistakes is a natural part of the learning process. Just like a toddler who falls over and over while learning to walk, or a beginner cook who burns a dish or two, we all go through phases of trial and error. But here’s the crucial lesson: mistakes aren’t
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