Sun-Times features Deb’s advice for new grads

Posted by on Jul 7, 2013 in Blog, News | 0 comments

Sun-Times features Deb’s advice for new grads

Hindsight is 20/20. In an article originally posted on July 7, 2013 at  Chicago Sun-Times.com, Deb shared three points of advice to help recent graduates improve their vision now, rather than later … We’ve all been there: Armed with a degree from high school, college or a trade school, excited to finally be an adult and earn some real money. But we all find out pretty quickly that nothing quite prepares you for the realities of the workplace — how to get along with people, how to use your talents to make a difference and how to juggle work, family and other obligations. I didn’t have a...

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Managers: think “friendly” not “friends”

Posted by on Jul 1, 2013 in Blog, News | 0 comments

When Mediabistro published “How to Stay on the Right Side of the Boss/Buddy Line,” reporter Joel Schwartzberg consulted Deb Hornell for professional perspective. You can keep your boss hat on and still take your employees to lunch once in a while, or ask how their weekend was. In fact, getting to know your employees on a personal level—while not getting too personal—has advantages.   Deb Hornell, president of the Chicago-based workplace consultancy Hornell Partners, said a manager needs to “spend time with staff—get to know them and uncover their talents and...

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West Suburban Living recognizes Deb as local author

Posted by on Jun 3, 2013 in Blog, News | 0 comments

West Suburban Living recognizes Deb as local author

Deb Hornell and her book earned a spot in the West Suburban Living magazine’s May/June 2013 issue. Page 18 of the print magazine and page 21 of the digital version describe the practical, story-telling approach behind Good Things for a Full Life: “Drawing on her successful experiences working with various people and organizations as a business consultant, Hornell reveals 40 lessons on how to make the most of one’s life. The book contains dozens of short stories based on Hornell’s own experiences as well as lessons learned from role models along the way.” Read...

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Can kids be financially independent?

Posted by on Apr 25, 2013 in Blog, News | 0 comments

Can kids be financially independent?

As a regular contributor to the Equifax blog, I’ve been asked to write monthly posts about  the good things that contribute to a full life.  This month’s blog targets parents who want  to guide their children to financial independence. There’s no need to wait until your children are graduating from high school or leaving for college to begin talking about money management. As parents, we want our children to be successful and happy in life, but teaching them financial independence often gets put on the back burner. Here are three tips to help your children forge a path to...

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How would you like to have a financial partnership?

Posted by on Feb 5, 2013 in Blog, News | 0 comments

How would you like to have a financial partnership?

Yesterday, the finance professionals at Equifax shared my four tips for creating a long-lasting financial partnership with your significant other. Anytime you’re in a committed relationships is a good time to talk about finances.  These four tips can help you proactively create a solid financial foundation: Get clear on the role money plays in your life and your relationship. Schedule a meeting to discuss—and agree on—overall goals for financial responsibility in your relationship. Do not discuss long-term financial matters in the heat of an argument. Check yourself before you make a...

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When is it time to change jobs?

Posted by on Jan 29, 2013 in Blog, News | 0 comments

When is it time to change jobs?

Yesterday, the finance professionals at Equifax shared a few of my “good questions” that can help you decide when it’s time for a job change. As I said in my guest blog post for Equifax, maybe the signs are obvious, but if you don’t pay attention to the source of your discontent, you run the risk of hurting your career growth, damaging your reputation, or ultimately losing your job. So I suggest asking yourself questions like these: Where is the disconnect? What value do you bring to a company? What do you need from a job and from a company? Is your house in order?...

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