There are going to be times in your journey as a leader when you invariably feel like every decision you take is turning out to be incorrect. Nothing seems to work the way it’s supposed to. Your competency and the belief in your own abilities – the two pillars of your success – seem to […]
Social responsibility is important to a business because it demonstrates to both consumers and the media that the company takes an interest in wider social issues that have no direct impact on profit margins. These issues may be local, national or global, but a concern for the health and wellness of others that does not […]
A new Stanford study graphically illustrates what productivity mania is doing to your body. Life is short and busy. If you want to make both a good living and time to enjoy life’s pleasures, time management seems like an obvious solution. Keeping track of how you spend your minutes and thinking more scientifically about how […]
When a customer complains to you about your customer service or another aspect of your operation, think of it as catching a lucky break, even though it doesn’t feel that way. I know it’s uncomfortable to hear a customer complain, to know that you’ve given that customer a reason to complain, but there’s cause to be grateful when a […]
Here’s a scary number: Social psychology expert Jerald Jellison estimates that we are lied to as many as 200 times per day. That isn’t all by email, of course, but plenty of it may be — and even the smallest false details can impact the productivity and financial success of a business. Knowing how to […]
Does your work environment meet the needs of both extroverts and introverts? Not everyone will be comfortable in the same spaces. This article by David K. Williams covers why it’s important to provide for everybody’s needs: It’s time to throw stereotypes out the door. Seven months ago I wrote a column about how problems arise when we […]
Including financial literacy classes in high school curricula is one of the most important things we can do to ensure that young people are able to make sound financial decisions. Investopedia reports on the state of financial literacy education in all 50 states in this article: Financial literacy is the ability to use knowledge and […]
Certain financial errors can lead to some serious cash flow problems if you aren’t careful. Every entrepreneur and business owner will make a few financial mistakes during their journey. Those who aren’t savvy in accounting often overlook the need to brush up on their financial IQ. Truth is, these little financial errors can lead to […]
Filing for bankruptcy is the last resort in personal finance – the rope thrown to someone stuck in a quicksand of debt. Drowning in debt is as serious as it sounds, but declaring bankruptcy is no easy out – it carries serious consequences. These consequences include increased difficulty in securing loans, apartments, cars, insurance and […]
Wondering how to deal with that difficult person at work? This article by Dr. Travis Bradberry at TalentSmart has some great advice: Difficult people defy logic. Some are blissfully unaware of the negative impact that they have on those around them, and others seem to derive satisfaction from creating chaos and pushing other people’s buttons. Either […]