A new year is upon us, and it’s time to set our New Year’s resolutions! We often plan to eat healthier, work out more, indulge less, or splurge more, but as typically is the case, these goals usually fizzle out fast, and we quickly go back to our same-ol’ lifestyle. This year, try something different…
With a new year comes new goals, resolutions, or sometimes recommitments to previous ones. As we kick off another year, here are three Dale Carnegie quotes to take with you as a guide for the upcoming year. “Today is life, the only life you are sure of. Make the most of today. Get interested in…
Whether it’s the type of life you aspire to have or the business idea you’ve dreamt about for years, we all have dreams and goals that we think about constantly. The problem for a lot of us is, it’s easy to get stuck in “one-day” land. We’re serious about the idea of accomplishing the said…
One of the main roles of a leader is to solve problems. Whether it’s infighting between team members, frequent delays on important shipments, or managing last-minute requests from clients, there will always be questions to be answered and decisions to be made. The secret to effectively and efficiently solving these problems is a systematic approach….
You step off the stage at convocation, your degree finally in hand after years of study and hard work, and suddenly you’ve got the whole world before you. From here your life can go in any direction you choose, and it’s up to you to make the most of it. As you set off into…
Negotiations are a common – nearly daily – practice in the workplace. You might want to convince your boss to let you work a more flexible schedule, or perhaps you need to make a deal to close a sale. Whatever the reason for negotiating, there are a few ways you can ready yourself for…
We all have ‘off’ days from time to time. Whether you didn’t get enough sleep or aren’t excited about what you need to accomplish on any given day, here are five steps to staying motivated so you can get the job done. First, visualize your goal and document the reasons for attaining it. Sometimes getting started…
As we get into the tail end of 2018, it’s common for people to reflect on their professional performance over the last nine months, and to double-down on reaching those goals that have yet to be attained. With such high stakes and pressure, it’s critical to prepare—and avoid the following six mistakes. Appearing needy and…
Do you ever feel that your life at work and at home, is all work? You may find yourself doing only the things you must do at work rather than spending time on something about which you are truly passionate—and then you get home and feel the same way. While this lifestyle may have purpose,…
How do you keep going when you’re ready to give up on your goals? According to U.S. News, roughly 80% of Americans give up on their resolutions by the second week of February. Perhaps you’re disappointed with your performance thus far and want to throw in the towel. Instead, try these three tips to achieve this…