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A recent strategy planning committee was erected to study how women think…and it has led to quite a bit of controversy. Doing such types of studies in the workplace only accentuate the differences rather than help people to understand each other better. Read the full article here: Austin City Employees

If you have a business plan, the first thing you need to do is simplify it. The next thing you need to do is simplify it. Now repeat that 3 more times for a total of 5. Not sure how to do it or where to begin? Take a look at these 5 ways to

If you find that your life is out of balance, and that the scale has tipped decisively towards the work side of things, you need to read today’s article. In fact, read it outside…on the lawn, under a tree, in the park. And sip a latte while you do it. You need to regain some

Do you have certain pet peeve phrases you hear at work? You know, they are those trite statements that essentially become filler for people to say when they are stalling for time and trying to think of a proper answer. Perhaps we need to excise such fillers from our vocabulary and be more specific and

The good folks over at under30ceo have returned to podcasting. When they first started out, they used to have a podcast that discussed all things leadership, success and failure in the business world. Now they have returned to their regular podcast, and it’s a welcome effort. Check out this podcast and add it to your

One thing as a CEO you need to do is rally the troops. Oftentimes, your words become the point of inspiration for those around you. But…what happens when we unintentionally kill that motivation by what we do and say? This can be terrible for any and every business. Take a look at these 8 motivation

If you are burning away the midnight oil at the office these days, working long hours and pulling heavy shifts…there’s one thing you need to consider: Sitting at that desk for too long during the day will prove detrimental to your health as well as your mental faculties. So make sure to get up and

The face of your customer service department is the face of your company. They are at the front lines of meeting, talking with and serving your customer base. So what better way to put a great smile on it than to put your face there. Show your customer service how to act accordingly by doing

There is no doubt that one of the most important things you can do with your business, and the promotion of it, is work through social media avenues. Social media is a key, integral aspect of driving awareness and sales for all that you are doing. And when you see that world sales, think not

Don’t lose sight of what really matters in business by being reminded of what it’s all about. Take a look.

Transitions in business can be a very tricky thing. If you have been the CEO of your company for some time now, and are considering stepping down and aside, you need to think through the issue of the transition. It will effect our company. There is no doubt about that. Take a look at this

When we think about our businesses and the notion of success, one very easy way of quantifying it can be by the bottom line…the dollar bill. But money isn’t everything…and in fact, if we are honest about it, it’s probably the last thing. The drive for meaning and success in business becomes a very important

Did you know that we all convey messages to people, even when we aren’t speaking? This is what we call body language. We all do it. Some people do it consciously and project a certain message through it with repetitive actions. Take a look at today’s article on 5 famous bits of body language, and

Integrated marketing is not the future. It’s the present, right now. Many, many companies are utilizing this great means of marketing to the masses. Not sure how it’s done? Take a look at these 3 examples that give you some great ideas on how to get your company name out there to the masses. Read

Too many decisions in one day can wreak havoc on the brain and the level of stress your body is meant to endure. For this reason, there are some who believe we should limit the amount of decisions that need to be made daily. Take a look at this article today to see how you

Are you subject to certain biases in the workplace? We all are, and yet we are seldom aware of such biases when it comes to how we practice things in the work place. Read today’s article for a bit of helpful eye-opening that will really speak to the heart of your business. Read the full

If you hate the conference room and all that goes on there, you’ll want to take a look at today’s article on how to navigate it efficiently and properly. Here are 6 tips to getting in and out of that conference room and making magic happen all in the process. Read the full article here:

These days, one of the things we see commonly happening at offices is internet filters that block certain sites from employees computers. The thought is that if these sites are blocked, employees will not procrastinate. However, we know this simply isn’t the case. How about bucking this trend and opening up the internet to your

Resolve. That’s a great word. A great concept. And great people who become great leaders have it. They know how to stand firm, keep their ground, and get things done. In addition, they also know how to deal with hard and difficult individuals. It doesn’t matter if those individuals are bosses or fellow employees. Take

What makes for a great leader? I mean, we know them when we see them…but how do we become one? Well, today’s article spends some time talking about that. According to this article, not only is openness and honesty an aspect of great leadership, but also decisiveness. Learn these qualities, and one more, and see

Are you feeling a bit unnecessary these days? Perhaps it has to do with the direction of your company altogether. Whereas at one time they couldn’t make a move without you, now it seems as if they are moving ever forward and aren’t looking back. If you’re wondering if your company has outgrown you, take

Motivating the self can be difficult. It takes a positive attitude and knowing the right thing to say. If you are stuck with what to say, well, take a look at these inspirational quotes to get you and keep you going throughout the day. Read the full article here: 15 phrases you should say to

Are you interested in your company reaching its fullest potential and being everything and more than you ever imagined? I’m positive you are. To do so, take a look at these top 11 companies and spend time analyzing what they do. Learn from their mistakes and victories, and drive your company forward. Read the full

Creativity can drive innovation, but radical thinking will spur it on even further. Learn how to get to that innovation by freeing your mind of the linear progressions we are typically taught, and delving in to radical free thinking. The energy here will drive you forward and move you on. Read the full article here:

Who says you need to follow the rules? Maybe you learned those rules in college, a book, or from a mentor. But these days what is needed is innovation, creativity and the ability to take a chance. If that sounds like something you’re interested in, then it’s time to take a look at this article

Text mining seems to be coming back to haunt people these days. As people write emails and send them out throughout the virtual world, often times they believe that if they hit delete, that’s all it takes to remove it from existence. Sadly, we know this is not the case. So, as a leader of

Here’s a set of Ted Talks which you may find extremely helpful for you and your work. You’ll find such topics as how to prepare for a meeting by taking a walk and clearing your head, to other topics like saving you and your team from bad meetings. Check them out today. Read: Talks to

Here are 10 easy ways to keep the productivity going at work. Don’t let yourself get too caught up in what’s been going on with social media that you lose track of your work day. Take a look at these 10 hacks and keep yourself moving and looking forward as you progress through the day.

One thing we all too often forget is that work is not life. We may think it is because we spend an extraordinary amount of time there, but it’s not. We do get wrapped up in our business quite a bit, and we just forget that there is more to this life than the office

What are your favorite interview questions? Maybe they deal with issues of character. For others, maybe they deal with the issue of work ethic. An interview question get to the heart of a person…so check out these questions posed in different interviews. Read the full article here: LearnVest CEO shares he two favorite interview questions

One thing that seems extremely relevant these days is the issue of public accountability. Being transparent with the public about your company may perhaps be the way to build trust and a client base. To see what the potential is for such a move, take a look at today’s article. Read the full article here:

Here’s a cool interview with ONE’s Michael Callahan. Learn what motivates and pushes him, and how he gets work done at the end of the day. This will definitely help you in your own endeavors. Take a listen. Read the full article here: Interview with One’s Michael Callahan

Do you have a vision statement for your company? I know…these seem to be a thing of the past. However, having one can have certain benefits in the lives of your employees. What, you may ask? Well, for one thing they may readily get behind your business and support it since they know what they