by Simon Pont Follow @SimonPontSeptember 30, 2016 The line goes, “There are some things in life you just can’t teach”. Your reaction, whether one of sage nodding or vehement glaring, will succinctly reflect which side of the line your views reside. Without fence-sitting, the American writer Marya Hornbacher brokers a middling perspective; “You can’t teach … Continue reading On Escaping Mediocrity
by Jeff Shuford Follow @techfromvetsSeptember 30, 2016 “I don’t have time is the biggest lie you tell yourself” – Grant Cardone Many of us complain that there is not adequate time in a day, week or month to complete our goals. A Gallup annual lifestyle poll found that Americans are equally likely to say they … Continue reading Meet Time: The Official Killer of Ambition
by Personal Branding BlogSeptember 30, 2016 Let’s pretend you just started a new job at a large marketing firm as a head of customer service. The first week, the CEO sits next to you every day. For 8 hours, you listen to her rattle on and on about how to answer phones “the right way.” … Continue reading How to Let Go of Line Level Tasks
by Ken Sterling Follow @ken_sterlingSeptember 26, 2016 Having trouble focusing at the office or on this article? Here are the factors most likely affecting your productivity. Let’s be honest — staying focused at work isn’t always easy. Between online distractions, conversations with your coworkers, and sporadically spaced meetings, there are plenty of ways to get … Continue reading This Is Why You Can’t Focus At Work
by Will Thomson Follow @WillRecruitsSeptember 23, 2016 As a recruiter, I encounter candidates in different stages of their job search. I talk to people who haven’t looked for a job in years, and I also talk to people who change jobs regularly. It could be personal preference/choice, or it could or it could be necessity. … Continue reading Before You Say “YES”, Ask These 5 Questions
by Sahil MehtaSeptember 21, 2016 There have been too many articles, white papers, and case studies written on the “death of the annual performance review.” But when you brush past the hyperbole, you find a diverse list of successful companies changing the way they measure employees. Surprisingly, it’s not just the Googles, Zappos, or *insert … Continue reading 6 Tested Techniques for Dramatically Improved One on One Meetings
by Caitlin Zucal Follow @Caitlin_ZucalSeptember 16, 2016 We all know the proverb, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” In 2016, that’s no longer the case. Less than one-third of U.S. workers are engaged at work. Instead of coming to the office bursting with energy, many arrive dreading countless emails and afternoons … Continue reading Increase Employee Productivity with Gamification
by P.J. Bednarski, Staff Writer @pjbtweet, September 15, 2016 P.J. Bednarski is on vacation. This is a blog from June. I look at data like the kind Domo compiled for an infographic and say to myself: “This is fascinating. I could study this all day.” But, of course, I couldn’t because my rapid consumption of … Continue reading Counting The Minutes And Seconds We Spend Online
by Paul Keijzer Follow @Paul_KeijzerSeptember 15, 2016 Holidays are the perfect occasion to slow down and give yourself a break from corporate life. It allows you a chance to spend time with the people that matter the most – your family and friends – the people who you work so hard for. And while it’s … Continue reading 5 Things To Do During Holidays To Be Productive
by Ken Sterling Follow @ken_sterlingSeptember 9, 2016 Come back from your vacation more motivated and productive than ever before. Let’s face it; if you’re like me, coming back to work after an extended break can be a real slog. Whether you were sipping mojitos in Cabo or enjoying some much-needed downtime at home, you might … Continue reading Here’s How to Beat the Post-Vacation Blues, and Come Back to Work Refreshed
