You open your eyes in the morning and you’re already thinking about it. You choke down breakfast despite the knots in your stomach. You go through your morning routine in an anxious haze, dreading another stressful day at work. The mental toll of a nerve-racking job doesn’t stop at the office walls. It impacts your… Read more »
Summer is finally here! For some, that conjures visions of beach vacations and mai tais. However, it’s got you sketching out your business strategy for the rest of year. First step? Take a quick look back. Going into 2019, you created a number of goals based on how you thought the year would go. Now… Read more »
Once, YouTube had a reputation as just a place to watch videos of cute pets meeting babies or other people playing video games. The platform has evolved significantly in recent years, and most people recognize it as a deep resource for information and advice. The website, with its 1.8 billion monthly users (yes, that’s billion… Read more »
You know those YouTube videos of little puppies running around? The kind where the owner lets them loose in the living room, and the pups fall all over themselves playing, knocking over lamps and scaring the bejesus out of the cat? That’s kind of what it’s like hiring recent grads out of school. Lots of… Read more »
Calibrating a work-life balance takes place as a series of small decisions. It isn’t a grand strategy you devise in cold contemplation at the beginning of your career and stick to doggedly through the twists and turns of your work life. Instead, it’s a series of answers to mundane questions, which add up over time… Read more »
You spend most of your days trying to maximize every resource. You watch the budget, boost productivity and encourage your team to optimize everything they do. Why would you turn around and spend valuable time and effort in a community volunteer effort that has no discernable impact on the bottom line? Well, first off, it’s… Read more »
Career experts often talk about soft skills. The phrase has entered the lexicon of common buzzwords, nestled among terms like “results-driven” or “outside-the-box thinker.” And like those expressions, the idea of soft skills gets mentioned so frequently in casual advice that it loses much of its meaning. The concept rarely gets the nuanced examination it… Read more »
All your worry and effort paid off. That stellar resume and that perfect interview performance landed you the perfect job offer. But the pride and elation you initially felt has quickly morphed into nervousness and expectation. After a few minutes of celebration, you realize: there’s still more work to do. Getting ready for your first… Read more »
Although work can be less than enjoyable at times, it’s very important to maintain a positive attitude in the workplace. Not only does a positive attitude help you cope better with challenges, but it also helps improve team morale, productivity, and team-building. A positive mindset brightens your day-to-day spirits, gets rid of cranky work slumps,… Read more »
Spring. A natural time of renewal. Plants peak out from their winter slumber. Animals stir from hibernation. People stick their parkas into the closet and think about how to lose the 10 pounds of winter weight they’ve been hiding under thick coats and sweaters. It’s the perfect time to think about rejuvenating your business. Your… Read more »