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When considering leading a discussion group, there are a couple of questions you should ask yourself first. Namely, how many people should you include in your group? What’s the best way to keep everybody engaged in the discussion? How much talking should you do as the group moderator? What is the primary function of a

Break down of Neuroscientific study showing our inability to make decisions in our modern day and age. The culprit of this lapse in judgement and unease in regards to our everyday decisions: overabundance, or modern day consumerism and its unending array of possibilities. Though it is commonly a first world problem it is rampant in

Leadership is one of the most highly valued qualities, but what defines a leader often eludes us. However, certain traits are found in almost every successful leader. A born leader is a visionary, offering a lucid and straightforward, yet sharply innovative idea. Leaders must also be articulate and able to succinctly explain what they mean

Companies can boost their bottom line by developing remote teams. But in creating remote teams mistakes are often made. Improving the quality of talent and gaining flexibility is a few of the many advantages companies have when using remote teams. But with using remote teams, companies often do not keep the lines of communication with

If you are stress at work to the point of being volatile, it’s a good idea to start choosing habits that can keep you calm and relaxed. You should devote some weekend time to educate yourself, read or listen to an audiobook. You can also reduce stress and time during your week by doing your

Many people are easily distracted and blame technology. Really the ability to be easily distracted is the fault of an internal desire to be distract. There are three struggles that people try to distract themselves from. First, distracting them selves from fear. This can happen when something big is looming in a persons life causing

Leaving for a one week vacation should be relaxing but the stress caused by trying to cram everything that needs done at work the week before can lead to unwanted stress. Efficiency experts weigh in on the best ways to handle your workload the week before you leave in an efficient manner that removes stress.

Sometimes public speaking can be a bit intimidating. Almost all of us have to preform it in school or our jobs. I think most will agree, there is nothing worse then a speaker who seems like a mannequin. What a difference it makes. Someone who smiles or at least looks human, even if hey are

An email newsletter can bring more loyal customers to the forefront of your company, and when it is success you crave, this is important. Do you know how to create a email newsletter that rocks? Most anyone can successfully create this type of newsletter after the learn the tips and techniques. If you are ready

Are you someone that likes to mental prepare yourself for a change or even before an event? If that sounds like you, you may want to check out this article which delves into the science between mental preparations. The truth is that mental preparation can help you s\ucceed through self-awareness and with the understanding of

Have you ever found yourself in the need for a specific talent around either your home or your workplace? There is a rise in demand for contractors where almost 1/5 of the workforce is working in an independent workforce of their own. So where do you find these contractors for hire? There are many ways

Got a bad apple in the workplace? How do you build a working relationship with that person? The author draws us in with clever word play and keeps us turning pages to the end. This breakout novel provides and inside look at a topic near and dear to each of us. Click through on your

Not having enough time in your day is always something that everyone says. There are links to ways to maximize every part of your day, how the reshape your work week, tips for getting out of your office and into the mix of things, whether or not you should answer all your e-mails or if

Unwanted gifts can cause awkward problems. Issues such as showing gratitude while trying to return it can be an issue, it’s like a well meaning person handing you a puppy as a gift. As a leader in business you need to stop “giving puppies” to your employees. You need to understand your employees values and

Writing in general can be not only creative, but also healthy for the mind and body, as it allows you to express your thoughts and feelings on a blank canvas. Thusly, bullet journals can be helpful since it allows the busy individual to jot their thoughts down quickly and be able to visually represent what

A webinar is the perfect thing to help you sell your digital products as well as command attention to yourself. Here are some tips that can help you lead a successful webinar. The first thing is to determine what you are going to sell and how it can give value to the customer. Next have

We often define organizational culture as “The way we get things done.” However, Edgar Shine, one of the leading experts in organizational culture and an MIT professor, warns not to look at culture superficially. He says that “Culture operates at many levels and certainly how we do things around here is the surface level.” Shine

If you’re trying to make yourself smarter, you’re in good company! Many people are learning ways to increase and improve cognitive functioning. Research is still being developed, but basic strategies to make yourself smarter are easy to access. Try doing simple activities that have been connected to improvements in cognitive function. Improving your memory will

It’s always a bummer when you start off with the best intentions but don’t reach a goal. Whether it’s saving up for something or planning for your business or schooling — anything that ends in a bust is disappointing. And a lot of the times the reasons why we don’t reach our goals are hard

The author of the article is Maren Hogan. She started her own business 14 years ago with her husband, a close friend, and her sister. But sadly her sister just left the company. The article that she wrote highlights a few things that should be done when someone in a leadership position leaves a company.

Contrary to popular belief, we look at how not focusing on your goals can help to bring out your creative side. Of course, fighting deadlines, structure, and demanding bosses can be one way to rise to the top, it is contraindicatory of a creative, artistic lifestyle. Describing one man’s journey from the mundane of the

Those striving to discredit innovation often point to many reasons why this is the case. They think that innovations are all about ideas, that they are risky, and that innovation is a linear path, meaning that there is only one way to achieve it. Instead, the author points out that any way to help people

Are you getting the respect that you deserve at work? Many people feel that they are not being respected by their co-workers, and that isn’t a good feeling to have. There are several signs that point to the fact that you are not being respected by the people that you work around. Do you know

To live the best life we can, we need to think positive. Negative thoughts will create a negative life and diminish the quality of life. When we choose to think positive, we will have a better day. Even if you are having a bad day, if you think positive, you could have a better day.

As the minimum wage in Seattle gradually increases to meet the new legislation in the city, numerous data has been collected to determine the repercussions on variables such as employment and hours worked. By comparing Seattle to a “synthetic Seattle” produced by collecting data from similar cities, economists are yet to find significant data proving

Mailchimp, a company that helps small businesses advertise via email got its start in 2001. It birthed from a web-design firm that started experimenting with email based marketing, then, after that proved successful switched fully to Mailchimp in 2006, expanding greatly in 2009. It currently is the biggest name in it’s industry, and claims to

The nervousness, caused from public speaking, stems from ancient human evolution. Back when we were cavemen, we hunted in groups. The complex social abilities allowed us to evaluate who to pick to be on the hunting team, based on qualities such as trustworthiness or competence. Today, when we do public speaking, we get nervous knowing

Published by Fast Company in 2016, this article talks about the current state of the real estate company Zillow. It begins by talking about its founder, Spencer Rascoff, and how he has started an initiative to help out people in need of low income housing. Further into the article it briefly explains why he is

Remote work was a lauded business option and on the uptick for a while, but has recently taken some hits, as businesses are seeing some downfalls. Often the problem is not in the technology, or in the locality, but in human nature. Being away from the office more than most, makes it easier for remotes

Gossiping in the work place can lead to a more productive team. This can lead to a higher amount of social interaction within the team, which is one of the keys to success for a team at work. This can also help them to build their network of people they can talk to about work

It doesn’t matter how well trained and skilled you are at your job if you are hard to work with. Being hard to work with can stunt your career options and growth. People who are hard to work with usually are ones who like to partake in gossip, refuse other points of view, have no