A Sense of Urgency trumps a Panic Crush
What’s the difference between panic and urgency?
Panic: You can usually tell when somebody is in a panic situation. They are making rapid and too often unwise decisions.
Urgency: Is when a person is more calm and deliberate as well as skilled and focused.
Everyone has moments of panic. That’s just part of life and …
The Brand: Dolores Umbridge
One of the most detrimental things a company can hold on to is that being liked equates to being popular. In reality, wherever there is an adored brand, there is an equally detested name. For every Harry Potter, there is a Dolores Umbridge. These anti-heroes are not popular because they are nice to people, they …
Do You Know Whom to Network With?
By far the most effective way of getting a new job is by networking. When making presentations to large groups, I often test that tenet, and invariably it proves to be true. Therefore, networking is how people in transition should spend most of their time. For many, though, networking is a challenging task because they …
7 Steps to Revamp and Fuel Business
Most likely you will agree that some weeks are better than others. In fact, some days and weeks are ones we wish we never experienced. The one culprit at the center of these unfortunate incidents is miscommunication.
The biggest problem in front of us when miscommunication arises is the fact that we do not want …
7 Career Perks of Having a Side Gig
A recent study by Contently found that just over 1/5 of workers who freelance professionally do so in addition to a full-time job — and it’s not hard to see why. With the economy and job-market still shaky and salaries stubbornly refusing to budge, a growing number of workers are learning that the best way …
The Ultimate Productivity Hack
This is something you do not want to hear. It’s the opposite of human nature. It is anti-happiness. The only thing good about it? It’s the truth about productivity.
The ultimate productivity hack is sticking to a very boring routine. A life filled – at least for a short time – with almost no variety. …
Things People Do During Conference Calls
Conference calls are very common in everyday business and let’s be honest, most of them are boring. As a result, most people cannot fully concentrate on the call and press the mute button to do other activities. Below are the most common things people do on conference calls.
Driving: Some people prefer to take conference…You Can Not Over Prepare
So few people make the extra effort; if you do, that’s really the reason you’ll get noticed.
In an age of instant response, slow down and think things through. It’s nice to be fast, but instant responses can prove to be disastrous. Consider others’ questions and interests, then plan a response. Yes, I know you …
16 Traits of Winning Employees
There is no such thing as the perfect employee. However, there are certain tell-tale signs that will either allude to the fact that a hire will work out or will turn into a headache.
The saying goes – a job seeker is either part of the problem or part of the solution. When a new …
4 Business Building Tips for a Stronger Personal Brand
Starting a new business is a challenge in the beginning for many brands who want and need to get noticed online; and, generate sales and leads. The key is to stay focused and not give up in order to attain your goals. Having a passion for what you do is essential to success along with …