Most people dread public speaking or even the thought of it. It's tough putting yourself out there. Even speaking up in a classroom setting to answer questions can be unnerving. I've been there! But a lot of people never give themselves enough credit. How do you know you're bad at giving business presentations if you've never tried? How do you really know you'll never be as … [Read more...]
Managing Perception In Business Opens Doors
The human mind can't be explained in a few sentences. It's vastly complex, and no two minds think exactly alike. The way we perceive information and stimuli varies not only on our surroundings but on our mental state, physical senses, and motivations. When you're an entrepreneur or working in the corporate world, you can't stay in your own little bubble and get ahead. … [Read more...]
Why Communication Fails At Work And Ways We Can Fix It
One of the biggest complaints in the workplace is a lack of communication, or poorly executed communication. I see this all the time and I bet you have too. So why is it that communication fails at work and what can we do to fix it? There are several key causes that I've come across in my own work experience. Let's analyze these primary reasons below. The good news is all of … [Read more...]
Inspirational Quotes For Students And Working Adults: Timeless Advice
Gosh, summer flew by in a flash and we're now smack dab in the middle of back to school. Hope all of you had a nice Labor Day Weekend! If you're enrolled in classes this Fall, congrats on being one step closer to your degree! For the rest of us who are working, it's good to remember the excitement and energy we used to have as students and find ways to apply that to our … [Read more...]
15 Tips On How To Gain Authority At Work And Get More Respect
The desired progression in any career path is to advance and move upwards. But things don't always work out that way. Sometimes we move sideways, often we get stuck, and occasionally we even get pushed backwards. Nobody's perfect and sometimes we get hit with expected career curveballs. Other times we may willingly choose to accept a junior role in order to switch industries … [Read more...]