You have good ideas—really good ideas—and you’re tired of keeping them to yourself. One wonderful way to share your talent with the world is by starting your own business. For many people, running their own business is a dream. You call the...
Read moreSpeaking in front of a large audience — you either love it or you hate it. Some people think that because they are introverts, speaking to crowds really isn’t for them. But just because you aren’t a fan of public speaking right now doesn’t mean...
Read moreAt this point in time, you’re probably on at least one social network. If you’re like most people, you spend quite a bit of time there sharing, learning, and connecting. But if you have business or personal goals that you’d like to achieve using...
Read moreWhether it’s seeing our name on the cover of a beautifully bound hardback book or simply getting our brilliant idea out into the world, many of us dream of writing our very own book. All of us want our voices to be heard and to create something...
Read moreWhether you’re new to management or angling for a promotion, knowing how to build a strong, collegial, and productive team is absolutely vital to your organization’s success. After all, no person is an island; we have to learn the best possible...
Read moreThey say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. Hogwash! Not only do all successful adults need to keep learning as they advance their lives and careers, but they already do learn and adapt to their worlds each and every day. Whether it’s picking...
Read moreWhen we’re striving for success, working hard, and doing our all to make our dreams come true, concern for others isn’t always our top priority. After all, we are building the lives for ourselves that will lead us to the future we desire. Right?...
Read moreQuick — describe yourself in fewer than five words. Could you do it? If not, you might want to consider working on your personal brand. A personal brand, much like a commercial brand, is a symbol of your unique essence that differentiates you...
Read moreAre you a leader or a follower? Not everybody can be the leader of a country, business, or project, but all of us can take leadership roles in the aspects of our lives that matter to us the most. Leadership is important because each of our...
Read moreEvery day, each of us has to negotiate something, whether it’s jostling into line at the grocery store or our next job’s salary. It’s a powerful skill that can bring major benefits into our lives. Common knowledge says that negotiation is how...
Read moreDoes Multitasking Really Make You More Efficient? In a word, no. Counterintuitive as it may seem, multitasking actually impedes efficiency. Let’s see why. Given our hectic schedules, all too often it seems multitasking is the only way to get the...
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