Leading during a crisis is one of the toughest tests you can face. From setting the right tone to strategies to create a plan to overcome the crisis, these five tips will give you all the insights you need. 1. Set the Tone Level-headed, determined and informed, leaders set the tone and determine how their…
No matter how good your business ideas are. You still have to know how to persuade investors, colleagues, and employees to share your vision. Keep reading to discover three tactics backed by science to be more persuasive. 1. Don’t Underestimate the Power of Peripheral Cues According to an influential 1986 study titled “The Elaboration Likelihood Model…
Are you a perfectionist? If the answer is “yes”, there’s no shame in wearing your perfectionism as a badge of honor as long as your quest for perfection doesn’t prevent you from getting things done. With that in mind, in today’s post, we talk about productivity for perfectionists. Some people think that productivity and perfectionism…
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…
Many recruiters and hiring managers see résumé gaps as a big red flag that automatically disqualifies a candidate. But is there any truth to this widespread notion? Times change, and conventional wisdom evolves with them. Here’s why résumé gaps might not be the deal-breaker they once were. Are Résumé Gaps Actually Bad? The first thing…
Hiring can be a difficult balancing act, but a couple of expert tips go a long way toward making things a lot easier. That’s why in today’s blog we review some of the most common mistakes you should avoid during the hiring process. Bad Job Ads A bad job ad means you’ll get off on…
Looking for a simple but powerful technique to manage your time? try timeboxing. This is an intuitive, easy-to-use tool that can help you get more things done. Here’s what you need to know to get started today. What Is Timeboxing? Despite what its name might suggest, timeboxing doesn’t involve throwing punches at a clock. Rather,…
Chances are good that you already know that teamwork is essential to the success of any organization. Effective teamwork increases efficiency while bolstering morale and improving problem-solving. But can teamwork be taught? What Is Teamwork? Why Is It Important? The term teamwork refers to the ability of a team to work in coordination toward a…
For better or worse, virtual meetings are here to stay, even with millions of people returning to in-person work. Here are six etiquette rules you need to observe when dealing with this new component of work life. Observe the Same Basic Rules As for In-Person Meetings Meeting virtually changes a lot of things, but one…
Regardless of your line of work, sleeping well is one of the cornerstones of your success. However, good sleep habits go beyond picking comfortable pajamas. In this post, we share some easy hacks to improve the quality of your sleep. Use Music to Your Advantage Many studies carried out over several decades show that music…
