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No Surprise Here: I’m Running for Office!

March 8, 2017 by Allison Hiltz 12 Comments

Right now, women around the world are on strike to demand equal pay, fair labor standards, and an end to violence against women. We’ve come a long way, but women still don’t get an equal seat at the table.That’s why I’m writing this. I know many of my readers want to see more women in office—qualified, progressive women who will fight for equality and justice. I want … [Read more...]

5 Books to Change Your Career Outlook

July 5, 2016 by Allison Hiltz 4 Comments

career outlook

Picture this: You graduated college, get a job with a company you love, and stay with them until you retire. It sounds great, right? It wasn’t long ago that this was how it worked for a lot of college graduates. Part of this was because changing jobs too often was frowned upon, but it was also because companies offered great perks, such as paid vacations, health insurance, and … [Read more...]

Exploring the Power of Ideas in ‘Originals’

February 29, 2016 by Allison Hiltz 16 Comments

Originals by Adam Grant

Note: Although this is non-fiction and there's no plot to spoil, I do discuss topics contained within the book.When I was in elementary school we were tasked with inventing something. This was before everyone had a computer and well before smartphones so I'm sure some of our inventions would seem benign now but I remember being very certain that my idea would take off … [Read more...]

GIRLBOSS by Sophia Amoruso

January 15, 2016 by Allison Hiltz 10 Comments

GIRLBOSS

One of the great things about reading all of the time is that I typically pick up books I like. I know where to look for recommendations (such as Sarah's Bookshelves) and have a few favorite genres, including inspirational memoirs by women who have made it big in their careers. That's why I was excited to pick up #GirlBoss by Sophia Amoruso. It has all the makings of a … [Read more...]

‘The Thank You Economy’ and Why Manners Matter

January 11, 2016 by Allison Hiltz 7 Comments

Thank You Economy

In the town where I was born there was this great, locally owned Ace Hardware store. It was owned by the same family for as long as I could remember and they knew everyone and everything that was happening in town. My grandparents were frequent customers because they lived a few doors down and while I don't know that they were all friends, they certainly had a sense of … [Read more...]

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