With businesses so busy chasing deadlines, leaders often find it difficult to get feedback from their teams. If this rings true for your organization, don’t worry—here are four ideas to get employee input. 1. Just Ask Make it a point to request input from your team on a regular basis. As with other things in…
You are probably familiar with your inner critic: that nagging inner voice that likes to nitpick at everything you do. We all have our own inner critic, but what to do when it becomes too intrusive? Here are some strategies you can use. Stop Ruminating “Rumination” is the technical term for those moments when our…
Going back to the “old normal” after months of working from home can be a challenge. That’s why today we bring you four tips to make it easier for you to return to the office after the pandemic. Prepare Your Wardrobe Chances are good that it’s been a while since you touched your “office” clothes.…
The idea of a ruthlessly competitive workplace may make for great works of fiction, but in real life it can actually be detrimental to your organization. Kindness, on the other hand, offers a host of advantages that no organization can ignore. From greater creativity to improved performance, here are three benefits of kindness in the…
A mentor can be a career-changing figure who can help you achieve success and fulfillment. But how to find a mentor? Here are three simple strategies. In Person When you know in real life the person you would like to have as a mentor, things are a little easier. Odds are that you already have…
Digital marketing opens up a world of possibilities to promote your products or services. However, some small business owners feel overwhelmed by the complexity of the digital world. If you are among them, keep reading to discover a simple digital marketing hack that will help you connect with your customers and grow your bottom line.…
After a shaky start, the SBA’s Shuttered Venue Operators Grant went live today. Keep reading to learn more about this interesting initiative, from who can apply for the grant to how you are allowed to spend the funds. Who Can Apply for the Grant? The businesses and entities that can apply for the Shuttered Venue…
The last several months have put a strain on our emotional stability. How to navigate this challenging landscape? Self-compassion may be the answer. Whenever you face a setback at work or in your personal life, consider taking a more compassionate approach towards yourself. Here’s how to do it. What Is Self-Compassion? As its name suggests,…
A quick mental break can go a long way toward maintaining your emotional balance and ultimately succeeding at work. Here are three quick hacks you can use when you need to unplug for a couple of minutes. Play Word Coach Why not build your vocabulary while you take a short break? All you have to…
Experts believe that remote work is here to stay, which means that virtual job interviews will become commonplace too. Here are three things you can do to conduct job interviews remotely and make the most of the process. Overcommunicate the Essential Information If a job interview usually generates anxiety in candidates, this effect is usually…
