“Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in!” — Michael Corleone Why would I quote a line from 1990’s Godfather: Part III? It is arguably, after all, the worst film in the iconic franchise. But, for some reason, it reminded me of the phrase “cancel culture.” Unless you’ve been completely disconnected, […]
Your emotional intelligence is just as important as your street smarts and general knowledge. This is how you’re able to connect with people, build relationships, and express emotions in a healthy manner. Emotional intelligence can be broken down into five categories, each of equal importance: Self-awareness Self-regulation Motivation Empathy Social Skills Are you making time […]
The concept of emotional intelligence has been studied for decades. It wasn’t until 1995, with the publication of Daniel Goleman’s book Emotional Intelligence that EI was pushed to the forefront. At the same time, employers still didn’t embrace emotional intelligence for work success. Maybe it was because they believed that emotional intelligence myths like there […]
Using an online calendar takes your time management above and beyond. You’ll be able to accomplish more goals, complete more projects, and make time for even the smallest of things as you use this tool to optimize your time. To help you on your time management journey, this guide was developed to help you understand […]
Due to Covid-19, remote work hit record highs in the nation as companies did their best to keep things running while keeping their customers and employees safe. For many this was a welcome change, as working on the couch in pajamas is a dream come true. For others, working remotely presented some difficult challenges. The […]
Having a side hustle is a fun way to increase your income without adding a lot of stress. Side hustles cover a wide range of activities, including anything that will create revenue. Successful side hustles can even turn into a full-fledged business if you get enough success. Many side hustles are overcrowded due to their […]
Maybe you woke up today as the first day of daylight savings and decided to get back to running. Dedicated runners know a lot about time management and hard work. In order to fit a bunch of quality runs into their schedule, they have to rely on a Calendar to make the time. Their dedication […]
Try as we might, productivity can be elusive. No matter how much you love your job, there are days when the grind can be too much to bear. It’s always easier, and often more enjoyable, to relax with your favorite TV show or video game instead of finishing the day out strong. Did you know […]
Spring is just around the corner, and boy, are we glad that winter is almost over. To put this winter into perspective, The Weather Channel reported over 6,000 cold records were tied or broken in February alone. The Midwest, in particular, suffered from cold snaps that pushed towns to their limits. While we welcome the […]
I don’t know what the reasoning was. But, I was on a David Bowie kick recently. As he was crooning “Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes (Turn and face the strange),” I thought how appropriate this was following COVID. Everything has changed following the pandemic. Whether it’s from how we shop, communicate, and socialize. And, it’s certainly modified the workplace. […]
