With a new year upon us, people are early in their quests to make good on their resolutions. The gyms are more crowded, books collecting dust are being flipped through, ingredients we never buy are being purchased to make meals we never heard of, and we are working hard to build new habits. That last part is where the WorkInSports Podcast comes in, but as VP of Content and Engaged Learning Brian Clapp says, hard work alone isn't enough. Whether your resolutions are personal or professional, building a habit takes time and consistent effort.

Many New Year's resolutions fail because they are not specific enough or focus too much on the end goal without considering how to achieve it. On the professional front, getting a new job or earning a promotion are common resolutions, but they don't focus on doing it. Learning in-demand skills is one way to stand out in a competitive job market, and that is what our guest, Pittsburgh Penguins' Director of Partnership Sales Luke Mohamed, did to rise to his current position. He shared his story with the WorkInSports Podcast!