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I Left a Six-Figure Sports Media Job to Get a Journalism Degree — Here's Why

I’ve been fortunate to have a lot of people’s dream jobs in the seven years since I graduated from UCLA. NFL editor at CBS Sports, editorial researcher and photo editor at NFL Network — titles that I once was certain would bring me so much fulfillment.  I grew up

Why and How to Give Your Employees the Credit They Deserve

I rose to the ranks of senior director at the age of 27 in a male-dominated field (sports media) using my social science background to crack the interpersonal code. Here’s how.  There is nothing more demoralizing than having someone else take credit for your work. Reflecting on the few

How to Manage an Employee Who Wants Your Job

Someone thinks they could do your job better — a troublesome dynamic to navigate as a manager. Here's what to do.