2023 is almost here and that only means one thing—it’s time to start thinking of your New Year’s resolutions. As you do it, consider these five ideas with the potential to propel your career to the next level. 1. Read one book a week Sounds ambitious, right? It also feels challenging, and that’s how you…
Living in a youth-centric means that you could be depriving your company of the wisdom and insight of older workers. Here are some ideas to help you buckle this trend and combat ageism in the workplace. 1. Be Open to a Broad Range of Ages In your job postings, make sure to include a wide…
Whether you work remotely as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic or simply because that’s the nature of your job, you still have options available to keep advancing your career when you work from home. Below you will find five simple ideas to help you keep your momentum going without leaving your desk. Build Your…
Thanks to social media and its deluge of information the term “critical thinking” is becoming increasingly popular. But what is critical thinking? This is a metacognitive process, that is, a way of thinking about the way we think. Critical thinking helps us evaluate information more accurately and gain a better understanding of complex problems, two…
From “Zoom fatigue” to “pandemic whiplash,” the last months have introduced a wave of new terms into our regular conversation. One of these new concepts is “collaborative overload.” Keep reading to learn what it is and how to avoid it. What Is Collaboration Overload? Simply stated, collaboration overload occurs when an employee spends more time…
Your business pitch is one of the most important components of your entrepreneurial toolbox. Keep reading to learn how to craft the perfect business pitch, from telling a story to closing in a way that leaves the other person asking for more. 1. Tell a Story Numbers help persuade but stories grab our attention, and…
Whether it’s emails, business plans, or social media posts, written communication is an essential skill when you run a business. In this post, we share four easy ways to improve your written communication using a couple of old tricks, but also some new technologies. Practice As the old saying goes, practice makes perfect. Write often…
We live in a world that moves fast, so multitasking is always a strong temptation. However, there are some good reasons to steer clear of multitasking. In this post, we explain why multitasking isn’t a good idea, and provide some alternatives to stay productive. Multitasking is Stressful The effort of switching from one task to…
Your habits are the cornerstones of your success. By forming new habits or changing the habits you already have, you can achieve almost anything. With that in mind, in this post we discuss three useful tips to help you gain a better understanding of how habits are formed. Be Patient The time it will take…
From webinars to Zoom calls, video communication is evolving at an amazing pace. However, the old, reliable email remains one of the bedrocks of business communication. With that in mind, today we bring you three simple tips to write better emails. Identify What Matters The first rule of efficient emails is to not beat around…