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The Benefits of Being a Lifelong Learner 

Posted On April 20, 2022 By Nicole Klemp In Blog Articles, Career Development, Professional Development /  

Imagine you go to see your doctor about this headache you’ve been having, and he tells you some startling news: “You need brain surgery.” 

Your doctor refers you to the best brain surgeon in the country. This guy has an advanced degree, spent seven years in residency and another three years in post-doctoral fellowship training. He’s been board-certified in brain surgery for 20 years and has done hundreds of successful procedures. 

You’re understandably nervous (because well, brain surgery), but you’re confident in this surgeon, because with all his education and experience, he must know everything there is to know about brain surgery!  

The truth is, even the most experienced, qualified surgeons are always learning. They’re required to complete continuing education credits throughout their entire career just to stay licensed. And with all the advances in technology, they’re constantly being trained on new medical devices and innovations in their field.

The point is, no one is ever done learning — even the most brilliant, accomplished among us. The most successful people are lifelong learners, who know there are always more questions to ask and knowledge to gain. (Also, don’t worry, your brain is probably fine.)

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4 Social Media Dos and Don’ts For Young Professionals

Posted On March 2, 2022 By Nicole Klemp In Blog Articles /  

If you’re like most Gen Zs, you probably spend at least a few hours a day on social media. (18 to 24-year-olds spend an average of 45+ minutes a day on TikTok alone.)

While you may have been brought up a digital native and sharing on social media is second nature, there are some new things to consider when putting yourself out there as a business professional. The line between what’s appropriate to share socially with family and friends and what is okay for the workplace can sometimes be blurred in today’s world.

To help clear things up a bit, we put together some general rules of thumb you can apply to your social media activity (to be used alongside your best judgment of course).

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Hospitality and Customer Service with Alec Dalton

Posted On February 15, 2022 By AKPsi Headquarters In Business Edge Podcast /  

Is the customer always right? Take a deep dive into the world of hospitality and customer service with co-founder of the Hospitality Leadership Academy, Alec Dalton. Listen to him speak to how COVID affected the hotel business, his time working with the Disney organization, and his tips on how to create great customer experiences by building relationships between the customer and the brand.

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AKPsi’s Presidents Academy and Fraternity Advisors Conference

Posted On January 18, 2022 By AKPsi Headquarters In Business Edge Podcast, Fraternity Events /  

This special edition episode of Business Edge contains some of the highlights from Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity’s Presidents Academy and Fraternity Advisors Conference. Some of these topics the speakers covered were self-awareness, foresight and persuasion, alignment and execution, and managing conflict.

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The Great Resignation with Steve Hartman

Posted On December 21, 2021 By AKPsi Headquarters In Business Edge Podcast /  

You’ve probably heard of the Great resignation, but what does it mean? Co-hosts Chrissy and Nicole talk with Alpha Kappa Psi CEO Steve Hartman about its impact on industries and consulting work, as well as questions surrounding changing career paths.

Steve Hartman is an experienced Chief Executive Officer with a demonstrated history of working in non-profit management. He is skilled in Strategic Planning, Philanthropy, Management, Business Development, and Marketing Strategy.

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