Why Internships are the Ultimate Win-Win in Business

Across the United States, trees are blooming, tulips are emerging from the ground, and baseball fields are busy again. Spring has very much sprung, and summer is just around the corner.  At high schools and colleges, students are beginning their preparations for the end of the school year. Final exams loom on the horizon, along…

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Three Steps to Becoming a More Decisive Business Professional

Indecision is the worst decision.

Did you know that March 8 is recognized annually as International Women’s Day? In fact, the world has been celebrating International Women’s Day for over 100 years! I always make it a point to acknowledge this occasion, and this year I particularly like the theme they have chosen: “Accelerate Action.” Action is a mindset and…

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How Are You Building Good Relationships Today?

A picture of two cartoon people shaking hands with the words "How are you building good relationships today?" at the top and "Celeste Giordano Consulting" at the bottom

Here we are, in the final days of August, with the third quarter more than halfway over. As we speed towards that all important fourth quarter of the business year, I have a question for you: How are you building good relationships today? Yes, summer can be a hard time for relationship-building, with changing schedules…

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Why You Should Always Be Recruiting

An image of two cartoon resumes with the text "Always Be Recruiting!" at the top and "Celeste Giordano Consulting" at the bottom

If you have heard me speak, you may recall my emphasis on the ABC of sales: Always Be Closing. But there is another catch phrase of mine that I want you to remember: Always Be Recruiting! When an employee makes an unexpected exit or isn’t the right fit and you have to let them go,…

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Increase Your Visibility and Accelerate Your Success

The United Nations has declared Friday, March 8, 2024, as International Women’s Day, and this year they are celebrating with a theme of “Invest in women: Accelerate progress.” I love recognizing the achievements of fellow women in business. When I began my career in sales, men dominated the field. Through hard work and with the…

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