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How To Build Credit From Scratch.

A twenty-two-year-old walks into a car dealership with a steady paycheck and zero credit history, and the loan officer cannot approve anything.  That scenario plays out every day, because a credit score does not exist until someone actively builds one.  The good news is that the process is straightforward, even if obtaining good credit is not fast.  Three habits, applied consistently, will turn an empty credit file into a strong one within a year or two.   Read The FREE Full Blog Here!   ...

Why Paying Off A Low-Interest Loan Early Can Cost You Money.

Debt payoff has a reputation as an unquestionable financial virtue.  For high-interest debt, that reputation is earned.  A three percent mortgage or a low-rate auto loan is a different animal, although the math surrounding loans often points the other direction.  Rushing to pay the loan off can feel disciplined, while quietly costing an investor money, once the alternative use of that cash gets a fair look. Read The FREE Full Blog Here! ...

The Investor Who Waits Always Loses to the Investor Who Starts.

Compound interest is one of the most celebrated ideas in personal finance and one of the most misunderstood.  People hear "let your money work for you" and picture effortless wealth accumulating in the background of their lives.  What that phrase leaves out is everything that comes first:  the years of consistent contributions, the market downturns you sit through without flinching, and the patience required before any of it feels like it is working.  The math behind compounding is not complicated:  human behavior is just unpredictable. Read The FREE Full Blog Here!   ...

What Your 401(k) Match Is Actually Worth Over Time.

A 401(k) match is often described as "free money," but that phrase understates what is happening.  An employer match is not a bonus that sits quietly in an account:  it is a second stream of compounding that runs parallel to your own contributions for decades.  Most employees glance at the percentage on their onboarding paperwork and move on without ever calculating what that number becomes by retirement.  The gap between contributing enough to get the full match and contributing just under it is far larger than most people assume. Read The FREE Full Blog Here! ...

Strategic Storytelling: Maintaining Brand Authenticity in an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Saturated Market.

The organizations that will succeed in an Artificial Intelligence-driven world are the ones that never lose sight of the people behind the technology.  Strategic storytelling is not about humans competing with machines.  It is about humans and machines working together to create stronger, more authentic communication.  At the center of every successful brand will always be qualities that technology cannot replicate:  empathy, adaptability, critical thinking, and purposeful leadership. Read The FREE Full Blog Here! ...

Agentic Artificial Intelligence (AI): Your New Co-Worker That Never Clocks Out.

Agentic AI doesn't just help you work, it does the work.  Unlike the AI tools most organizations are still getting used to, agentic systems can take a goal and execute an entire project from start to finish. The leaders and teams who learn to direct AI now will not just be more productive:  they will be in a different league entirely.   Read The FREE Full Blog Here!   ...

What I Recently Learned About IPhone Voicemail Storage –Something Everyone Should Know.

Over the last several months, friends and family repeatedly told me “I could not leave you a message. Your voicemail box is full.” Yet when I checked the voicemail stored on my iPhone, there really were not very many stored on it. Even after deleting some of the existing voicemails, I kept hearing from friends and family “Your voicemail box is full.”   Read The FREE Full Blog Here!   ...

Artificial Intelligence In Healthcare.

As AI (Artificial Intelligence) continues to thrive under more research and funding, it may be on the verge of a complete transformation!  Although technology has always played a critical role in medicine, the rise of AI is introducing something far more powerful.  Read The FREE Full Blog Here! ...

The Top Ten Ways To Protect Yourself From AI

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere.  From the phone in your hand to the algorithms that shape your news feed, AI can offer incredible tools and efficiencies.  However, it is not all sunshine and rainbows. Read The FREE Full Blog Here!   ...

The Rise Of Agentic AI: Just Smarter Automation, Or The Start Of Something Bigger?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has already made waves in nearly every industry, but what happens when it stops waiting for prompts and starts taking initiative on its own?   Read The FREE Full Blog Here!   ...

The Rise Of AI In Cybersecurity: Friend Or Foe?

In today’s digital frenzy, cybersecurity threats are evolving faster than ever.  From common phishing scams to ransomware attacks, companies are constantly under pressure to protect their systems and data.  Ladies and gentlemen… this is where Artificial Intelligence (AI) is starting to change the game. Read The FREE Full Blog Here!   ...

A Simple Frosty Adventure

When I first became a Big Brother to my Little Brother JayDean 2 1/2 years ago, I discovered that he had never eaten a "Frosty" at Wendy's.  So I took him there so he could taste it.  He loved it. Read The FREE Full Blog Here!   ...

Is AI Displacing Human Jobs In The Workplace?

Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly become one of the most powerful forces in reshaping industries across the globe. As this mind-boggling technology advances, some people have grown concerned: will AI eventually replace human workers? Read The FREE Full Blog Here!   ...

AI In Modern Day Education

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a rapidly-evolving sector of modern-day technology.  In the education world, we have traditionally seen a one-size-fits-all model, but in this new age, AI has paved the way for a more adaptive, individualized approach. Read The FREE Full Blog Here! ...

Selected to FeedSpot Top 60 Corporate Blogs!

I am excited to announce that Kevin Sheridan International's blog has been nominated as the 30th best corporate blog in 2025! This list was chosen from thousands of blogs on the web and was ranked by relevance, authority, and freshness. Check out the full list here! ...

A Belated Happy St Patricks Day To You And Yours!

Here is how I spent mine:  Two massive chunks of Corned Beef Brisket carefully seasoned with Rosemary, Garlic Powder, Garlic Salt, All Spice, and Cumin. Read The FREE Full Blog Here! ...

The Scoop On Unused Paid Time Off (PTO)

According to Pew Research, 46 percent of US workers take less paid time off than they are offered every year.  In this blog, I analyze the state of unused PTO using the Pew Research study and provide guidance for employers with this information in mind.  Click below for the full story! Read The FREE Full Blog Here! ...

Examining The Four-Day Workweek

Originally a reduction from the 100-hour work week, the 40-hour workweek is now under scrutiny, as technology continues to make workers more productive in less time.  Is the solution a shortened workweek?  With my extensive background in the realm of Management and Human Resources Consulting, I thought it would be helpful to discuss the implications of a four-day workweek, the pros and cons, and how it might impact employee engagement across different fields. Click below to read more. Read The FREE Full Blog Here! ...

Top 10 Management Tips For 2025 From My New York Times Bestseller: Building A Magnetic Culture

When I wrote my  New York Times Bestselling book Building A Magnetic Culture, I first asked my chief data analyst to run a Key Driver Analysis, revealing the Key Drivers of Employee Engagement, in order of importance.  The key management tips for 2025 below stem from that Key Driver Analysis in just that order. Click below to read more! Read The FREE Full Blog Here! ...

Stay Interviews: Why And How To Use Them Successfully

I define a Stay Interview as “a structured conversation a manager has with an individual employee to learn specific actions the manager can take to strengthen the employee’s engagement and retention with the organization.”  In this blog, I explain how you can use Stay Interviews to retain and recognize your star employees! Click below to read more! Read The FREE Full Blog Here! ...

The Non-Negotiable List – 20 Red Flags For Interviews

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If you ever interview job candidates, you need a Non-Negotiable List. This list is used during the interview process to help identify “warning signs” that candidates aren’t a good fit for the organization or position. When a candidate shows one of these warning signs, he or she is no longer considered as a potential hire. Click Here For The FREE Full Blog! ...

19 Ways to be a Bad Boss

It is important to know what a good boss should do, but also what they should avoid.  This blog will not only help you realize if you are working for a bad boss, but allow you to reflect on whether you are exhibiting any of these traits yourself. To read more, please click below. Click Here To Read The FREE Full Blog! ...

How Can AI Help Human Resources Professionals Solve New Challenges In 2025?

Human Resources Professionals are all too familiar with personal and workplace challenges. Specifically, HR teams are being asked to do more than ever before, often with little or no resources and, at times, without a seat at the table in the C-Suite.  Sadly, this represents a cycle that often leaves Human Resources stretched too thin and incapable of fully aligning workforce strategies with the organization’s long-term business objectives.  So, how can Artificial Intelligence (AI) help Human Resources teams lighten the load? Click below to read more! Read The FREE Full Blog Here! ...

How To Interpret The Nonverbal Cues Of Your Boss And Coworkers While Working from Home

Even after the pandemic, our work interactions are often confined to a screen, via Zoom, Facetime, Skype, and multiple other technology methods. Our current reality has become trying to decipher body language and glances through a screen, which is not only exhausting, but subject to error and misinterpretation.  With that said, there are plenty of ways to read your coworkers’ nonverbal cues, especially if you know what to look for. Click below for 5 tips on how to do so! Read The FREE Full Blog Here! ...

7 Ways To Manage A Talent Shortage

Finding new employees is not easy right now. Over ninety-five percent of working-age Americans are currently, employed and organizations must scramble to gain valuable talent when the opportunity arises.  Finding talented and retaining employees is always going to be a challenge for a variety of complex reasons.  But there are 7 things you can do to outmaneuver your competition and win the war for talent. Click below to read more! Read The FREE Full Blog Here! ...