Many companies will be shutting their doors on Friday afternoon so employes can enjoy the holiday season, not returning until the new year. For many startups and solopreneurs, this two-week break is just not feasible. But, being that it's the holiday season, no one wants to work. End-of-year...
Many organizations focus intently on the academic accolades of potential hires. Little do they know that they may be overlooking an important facet of many star employees; athletic backgrounds. Although it is not a must, hiring athletes can provide the mental and emotional skills needed to overcome everyday obstacles in...
I love gatherings in which loads of creative people pour out amazing ideas. Radical thoughts seem to flow out of some minds effortlessly. Organizations drool over brainstorming sessions like this but often time, despite the amazing idea, nothing comes from the brainstorming session. Why is this? Recent studies are showing...
You spend your day going in an out of meetings -- one in the morning with your team, another over lunch with your clients, one in the afternoon to brainstorm for a new project. Before you know it, you're day is over and you haven't actually...
In a time where individual task within organizations are dwindling, it is essential to have motivated teams that are focused on reaching their goals. With this being said, focusing and motivating a team can be a difficult task. But if done correctly, it can push an organization's productivity...
Instant gratification can be an amazing thing. Thanks to the Internet and mobile technology, we no longer have to wait to hear a new song, to read the news or find the answer to just about any question you may have. However, instant gratification also has a downside -- it...
