Have you ever felt lost in the minutia of your job?
As a business owner, I can relate to getting bogged down in the day to day operations of my business. Things like inventory, payroll, scheduling, purchasing and employee management take up the bulk of my day.
While these things are important and need to get done, focusing too much on the details can make you lose sight of the big picture. This is…
Most discussions on positively influencing others eventually touch on Dale Carnegie’s seminal work, How to Win Friends and Influence People. Written more than 83 years ago, the book touches on a core component of human interaction, building strong relationships. It is no…
Seems like we are inundated with information every day. I don’t know about you but sometimes, I find it difficult to unplug and not feel like I need to be in front of a screen or talking to someone
It sure feels like we are digesting information and communicating with…
When you hear the word “negotiation,” your first thought might be high-stakes corporate deals or the occasional salary discussion with your boss. However, the truth is that every day presents opportunities to learn how to negotiate, whether you’re attempting to secure…
Let’s start off by saying that not all emotional vampires are bad people. Sometimes, they don’t even realize what they are doing. After reading this, you could realize that you have been an emotional vampire to someone. That is not to say that they cannot be vindictive…
When we hear about increasing our influence or using persuasive techniques, sometimes we tend to think of someone who is being manipulative, that they have a sneaky way of getting what they want by wielding some power over others. Maybe we even think about someone who is…
Most of us are familiar with the dreaded “yearly review.” It’s oftentimes viewed as little more than a paperwork requirement for the HR department, but that’s too bad, because when done properly, feedback is useful for the growth of both the worker and the…
Connecting with other people is critical to our well-being. Humans are social creatures, and whether we admit it or not, most of us crave feeling supported, valued, and connected to others. I am perfectly fine doing many things on my own and even work from home most of the…
What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” — Jane Goodall
So, you want to change the world? Who says you can’t?
You’ve had the power this whole time. You just have to tap into it and embrace the ways you make…
“You complete me!” It sounds like a sappy phrase from a romantic movie.
Sometimes, however, we do have experiences that make us feel that way.
Imagine the feeling you have after eating a delicious meal and biting into an equally decadent dessert. Or imagine you are at…
