What I Learned from my Summer Internship by Matt Hornell
My son Matt just completed a summer internship with the Sherwin-Williams Company. Though a requirement for his degree program at Indiana University, he found the experience to be a great learning experience, resulting in some tips he’s excited to share with others. My journey actually began long before summer started, when I got serious about looking for a potential internship. I realized the importance of planning ahead and getting an early jump on finding an internship. Waiting until spring puts you in a tough situation to find a place that is both credible and one you enjoy....
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A few months ago, I moderated an executive panel for WOMEN Unlimited. When asked if he’d been lucky in his career, one of the panelists replied, “Yes, if you consider my definition of luck – being prepared when opportunity comes.” His definition differs from those found in most dictionaries, many of which include the word “chance”, as if luck is something that happens to you, rather than for you. Reframing luck this way suggests action- preparation and openness – being intentional rather than claiming victor or victim status when things do or...
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Deb Hornell is a visionary whose personal brand of “Cultivating Environments for Growth” extends into her consulting practice, her family and friendships, and her book: "Good Things for a Full Life."
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