The Stress of Stress

We have all been there. One more phone call or email seems like it might just be the straw that breaks the camel’s back. On edge, tired, and not looking forward to the day ahead. We’re human, and we deal with stress. Whether you are a certified interpreter, an interpreter…

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Passion and Productivity

It’s the age old question in business: does passion lead to productivity? There is no concrete answer. In fact, many businesses still debate the topic. What is not in question, however, is that passion for something implies that a person is enthusiastic about it. It would stand to reason, then,…

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Learn as You Go

There is a certain point we reach in our lives when we think to ourselves, “hooray, I’m finished with school!” It may be true for some people, that after high school or college, education is not thought about again. But for the vast majority of us, regardless of our career…

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Rise of the Interpreter

It’s a new year and a good time to look at what is trending in the job market. Whether you are looking for a language service provider or you are looking to become an interpreter, the language service industry is all the buzz. This week, The DC posted an article…

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Be the Change

The end of a year always brings with it a mixed bag of emotions. There is the gratitude for that which we have learned and gained. There is sadness for that which has been lost. There is hope for what is to be. It is a time of celebration, reflection,…

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Put it in a Jar

We do it every year: make a New Year’s resolution that just fizzles out somewhere along the way. We get pumped up about making a huge (or even minor) life change, set our sights on it momentarily, and then seem to either forget about it or give up once the…

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Define Success

Success is a very challenging word to actually define. Albert Einstein said, “Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value.” George S. Patton defined it as “how high you bounce when you hit bottom.” And Winston Churchill’s definition stands out as a favorite: “Success consists of…

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Hiring in a New Era

We've talked a lot about the myriad of changes that have been made in society in the past few years. Technology continues to evolve, requiring businesses to do the same. Old practices are becoming passe and new traditions are being made daily. As a business owner or HR executive, what…

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Gratitude

As we head into the holiday season, we would like to take a moment to express our gratitude. Our students and instructors, supporters and readers, friends and family, we are grateful for all of you. In a time where so much is in turmoil internationally, it is important for us…

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Education in an Electronic Age

There is no doubt that we are living in the age of technology and gadgets. Every time you turn around, a new item is available to make life "easier". It's gotten to a point that we are expected to be familiar with and to own many of these things, like…

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