We had the opportunity to connect with Soma Jurgensen, the Chair of the School of Business at Rasmussen College in Brooklyn Park. In her position, she works to fostering the health and growth of the business program and the students. She has worked in higher education for nearly a decade. Prior to teaching, she worked at General Mills and other notable business organizations. Continue reading
Category Archives: Business
Leadership Strategies: Become a Balanced Leader
As a manager, even the most professional among us occasionally let our emotions sway our judgement in the workplace. Our brains are wired to pick up on the moods and emotions of the people around us. This means that as a leader, it’s important that you’re aware of the signals that you convey. Continue reading
Worst Ads and Marketing Campaigns of All Time
Marketing campaigns that fail can be put down to numerous different causes. Bad timing, lack of consumer interest, offensiveness, and cultural insensitivity are some of the many reasons that could contribute to the downfall of a marketing campaign. Here are some marketing campaigns which took a terrific tumble – resulting in financial losses, a tarnished reputation, and more. Continue reading
Do You Have Public Speaking Anxiety? Pursue These Jobs
The thought of speaking in front of a large group of people is enough to cause anxiety for most individuals. If you dislike public speaking, you’re not alone. In fact, three out of every four people have speech anxiety, otherwise known as “glossophobia.” Although there are many ways to overcome your fear or lack of desire to speak publicly, there are a handful of professions that do not require public speaking. Continue reading
It’s Administrative Professionals Day!
It’s Administrative Professionals Day / Week, a time that calls attention to the important workplace role of administrative professionals. This year marks the 60th anniversary of Administrative Professionals Week, which began in 1952 by the National Secretaries Association (now called the International Association of Administrative Professionals). Continue reading