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Failing Forward

by Alayna | Feb 28, 2022 | Innovation, Professionalism, SMART.remark

Mistakes at work… they happen…because we are human! What we choose to do next is critical so that we don’t compound the original mistake by poor follow-up. So, after you take a moment to feel the feels, make a plan for recovery. Mistakes provide an opportunity to...

The Power of a Good Attitude

by Alayna | Nov 20, 2021 | Professionalism, SMART.remark

Being pleasant and having a good attitude is a simple way to become luckier. Opportunities come through people, and people are more likely to bring opportunities to people they like. It’s hard to win if your attitude adds friction to every interpersonal...

Critical Thinking -Eliminate Bias

by Alayna | Nov 4, 2021 | Critical Thinking, SMART.remark

Are you intentional with your critical thinking process? “Developing your critical thinking skills improves your problem-solving skills, boosts your decision-making ability, and gives you a methodology to tackle complex problems.” -Julia Martins. One important step is...

Networking in a Remote World

by Alayna | Oct 29, 2021 | Professionalism, SMART.remark

Are you still building and maintaining your professional network while working remotely or hybrid? Networking can provide you with numerous career benefits like building connections, exposure to fresh ideas, gaining career support and advice, and the list goes on....

Accepting Criticism

by Alayna | Oct 21, 2021 | Communication, Professionalism, SMART.remark

Criticism, whether constructive or mean-spirited, is not always easy to receive. Check out this video from SMART President, Brent Mitchell to learn a successful strategy for accepting criticism like a pro! 𝗧𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀!Back to SMART.remark...

The “Write” Stuff

by Alayna | Oct 11, 2021 | Communication, SMART.remark

Are you delivering your intended message in your written communications? Are you sure? Word choice, tone, punctuation, contractions, emojis can all impact your message and the outcome, especially on a remote team. When working remotely, you lack the face-to-face...