Archive for the ‘Management’ Category

Top 10 Ways to Lead More Effectively with Humor

Humor and laughter provide so many rewards. Studies have shown 20 seconds of laughter yield the same benefits as 3 minutes of hard rowing. A Robert Half International study reported 84% of executives believe a worker with a good sense of humor does a better job. Incorporating humor more effectively in the workplace allows you to defuse difficult situations, reduce stress, create attention for new ideas, build rapport, and… Continue reading

August 12 2010 | By Mike | Tagged: humor, joy, leadership, teamwork, work, workplace | no comments»

9 Helpful Tips To Deal With Negative People

Do you have any friends or colleagues who are negative? If so, you'll know they aren't the most enjoyable people to be around. Negative people can be real downers in any conversation. No matter what you say, they have a way of spinning things in a negative direction. Some negative people can be so negative that it feels draining just being around them.I've dealt with a fair share of negative… Continue reading

August 9 2010 | By Celestine | Tagged: Communication, critical people, energy vampires, happiness, negative people, people-skills, positivity, workplace, workplace management | 12 comments»

How to Grow Your Small Business in Any Economy, Part 2

Worried about growing your business during the recession? You don't have to be. Make a few smart tweaks and your business will do more than just survive.The media attention placed on the recession could make almost anyone doubt a decision to enter the world of small-business ownership. But the fact is, if you focus your attention on the right things, your business can actually grow, even in challenging economic… Continue reading

August 4 2010 | By Susan | Tagged: business, economy, entrepreneur, Productivity, small_business | 6 comments»

How to Grow Your Small Business in Any Economy, Part 1

Think your small business can't grow in this economy? You're wrong. Improving your mindset and minimizing your risk are possible in all economies.If you pay attention to the media and get sucked into an "economic panic," you might think that trying to grow a business in today's economy is a crazy notion. But many of the companies you know and trust were started in economic conditions much… Continue reading

July 28 2010 | By Susan | Tagged: business, business_growth, economy, entrepreneur, motivation, Productivity, small_business | 5 comments»

7 Ways To Stay Grounded by Staying Organized

Think about the last time you were all over the place, full of a free floating anxiety, bouncing from one task to another, reacting to people and situations emotionally in a way you later regretted. I’ve learned that when I feel like that I have become ungrounded, disconnected from my center, from my knowing that I am OK and all is well.How do I get back to my center? How… Continue reading

July 6 2010 | By Debbie | Tagged: grounding, organization, staying organized | 6 comments»

8 Ways to Recharge a Tired Old Job

There's been speculation that as the economy recovers, many people who've been stuck in their jobs and unable to find new ones, will suddenly pick up and move to greener pastures. In contrast there are also predictions of a “jobless recovery,” which may mean being stuck in a lackluster job longer than these people (or maybe you) expected or would prefer. If that scenario plays out, it's vital to recharge… Continue reading

July 2 2010 | By Mike | Tagged: business, career, motivation, personal-development, success, tips | 8 comments»

9 Ways To Manage People Who Bother You

Ever faced people who bother you? I'm sure all of us have faced such people before. It's okay when we have to face them just once or twice, but there are times when these people emerge in facets of our life where we have to deal with them on an ongoing basis. They can be business associates, fellow colleagues, friends, or even family members and relatives. In such cases, we… Continue reading

June 28 2010 | By Celestine | Tagged: annoying people, Communication, dealing with people, difficult people, happiness, interpersonal skills, people-skills, workplace management | 19 comments»

How to Shine in a Job Interview

Does the idea of interviewing for a new job put you on edge or scare the living daylights out of you? Does it make you want to stay under the duvet and hide?You’re not alone. There’s a lot riding on landing that job whether you’re currently unemployed or not, particularly in the current climate. Here are 9 ways to give a naturally confident interview that really allows you to… Continue reading

June 11 2010 | By Steve | Tagged: business, career, confidence, interview, self-improvement | 15 comments»

It’s Time to Manage Your Online Personal Brand

If you're reading this, then you probably have an online personal brand. Your brand consists of all the communities you participate in, and just about any piece of content that holds your name, face, or both. A new study by Pew Internet & American Life Project shows that 46% of online adults have created their own profile on a social networking site, which is an… Continue reading

June 10 2010 | By Dan | Tagged: personal branding | 8 comments»

Does the Y Chromosome Inspire Confidence?

Most bestselling nonfiction authors are men. The most successful online personalities are men. The people who have made it the biggest in the motivational speaking field? Yup, men again.This is not to say that there aren't lots of accomplished women in these areas. There are. But there are more men. With regard to speaking, I've even had people say to me that I will do well with… Continue reading

April 22 2010 | By Alexandra | Tagged: assertiveness, business, confidence, men, women | 19 comments»

On “The Substance of Style”

Review of Virginia Postrel, The Substance of Style (2004, Harper Perennial, Paperback)

Virginia Postrel’s The Substance of Style is a book I’ve been meaning to read for a long time. Postrel has a rare combination of talents: her writing is fluid, vivid, and memorable, her writing is informed by careful economic reasoning, and despite her expertise she doesn't assume that her aesthetic and cultural choices are self-evidently better than… Continue reading

March 3 2010 | By Art | Tagged: aesthetic, book review, creativity, fashion, innovation, style | no comments»

Are You Authentic In Your Small Business?

Being authentic can be surprisingly difficult, especially in business. I often work with people who have no problem being genuine in real life, but who really struggle with authenticity in business. I hear from clients that, in business, they have to appear to be mega-successful -- not just sort of successful, and not "hey, I'm growing a business here," but really successful, in order to be taken seriously. There's… Continue reading

February 23 2010 | By Susan | Tagged: authenticity, entrepreneur, home-based-business, integrity, small business | 14 comments»

So Someone Said No… How to Handle Rejection In Small Business

So someone said no. You asked someone to participate in a joint venture, tried to close a sale, invited someone to be your social media friend, and they said no. And you felt that uncomfortable feeling of having put yourself "out there" on a limb, only to look over and see that someone's sawing the limb out from under you. It's a weird, stomach-turning feeling, isn't it? But it… Continue reading

February 15 2010 | By Susan | Tagged: entreprenuer, home-based-business, rejection, small business | 13 comments»

How to Kill a Radical Idea

Einstein said that all great original ideas at first appear absurd. This is why it is so easy to dismiss radical suggestions when they surface. We point out that they are absurd and so miss great opportunities. How would you react if an unorthodox business idea was presented to you and you could immediately see problems with it? Imagine that you are the boss in each of these situations: 1. … Continue reading

February 9 2010 | By Paul | Tagged: creativity, einstein, idea, innovation, radical, rejection, twitter | 22 comments»

10 Questions to Ask Yourself About Your Job

Take a moment for a reality check. Ask yourself these questions - how many positive answers do you get?1. Is what I do really worthwhile? In other words: Does my work make a difference to people? Does it help people? Am I adding something of value to the world? Doing something worthwhile makes us feel worthwhile and can compensate for other shortcomings in the position.2. Do I enjoy my… Continue reading

December 23 2009 | By Paul | Tagged: boss, career, colleague, happiness, job, priority, work | 22 comments»