Everyone’s style of work is different. Sometimes those differences can cause friction and the mission of the organization gets compromised. It doesn’t have to be this way. In fact, knowing how and why people work differently can improve office morale and efficiently. The True Colors system was designed by Don Lowery in the 1970s to simplify personality profiles so that everyone could understand them. Based on the Meyers-Briggs personality system ,True Colors puts the theory of Meyers-Briggs into four core colors: Gold, Green, Blue, and Orange. Each of us has a combination of... More »
97 Shares If you’re like me you are the “de-facto computer repair person” for your family and friends. With the ubiquity of laptops nowadays, it is easier for your friends and family to bring their computer to you. But there are still times where making a house call is still necessary. The thought of going outside the friendly confines of your home to make a repair can seem daunting. What if they don’t have the correct screwdriver in case you have to open the box? What if they don’t have the software needed to... More »
I’ve always loved reading but the thought of holding a book was a barrier to entry for some reason. Then when I would delve into a book I would always lose my place in the book constantly. I’m not sure why the act of reading a physical book was a challenge to me but it was. When Amazon released the Kindle I was very much uninterested at first. Why would I want a device that does one thing? The iPhone does almost everything I need it to do — and then some. Working at a... More »
67 Shares Since we know 57% of you are Windows users, sooner or later you are going to upgrade to Windows 8. For some it will be the day it is released, while for others it will be when it comes time to get a new PC. But at some point in the future you are going be in the new environment that is Windows 8. Windows 8 will employ the Metro environment that Windows Phone uses. That means big icons on the screen and no “start” button. There will be a traditional desktop, but it... More »
62 Shares We have all read the articles that tell us how much time and money is wasted during March Madness. Chances are our supervisors have also read those articles as well and will be keeping closer watch on us. Or, perhaps you can’t let March Madness interrupt you. Here are some ways to stay productive during the month of March. 1. DVR your team’s game and watch later This may or may not work for you depending on how a hardcore fan you are. You might want to know what’s happening when it’s... More »
144 Shares If your IT department is like my IT department, the thought of you downloading something like Evernote would make their heads spin. Most IT departments are wary of something you don’t have to pay for. Additionally, a lot of us are stuck with Windows at work and can’t take advantage of the great tools on the Mac — ones that are Mac-only. However, there is something you might not know about something that is likely already installed on your office PC. That’s right: Microsoft Office. And it has a pretty neat tool... More »
