Being your own boss has its many perks, but one of the noticeable downsides is having to work tons of hours. There’s always something to do along with the temptation of taking on more work which makes it difficult to feel comfortably take time off. It’s no secret that the average business owners work more […]
Whether you’re taking the stage for a keynote presentation or gathering for your weekly standup meeting, you compete with dozens of distractions. If you don’t engage with your audience within the first few minutes you’ll likely lose them for the entire business meeting. Audience engagement is an integral part of business meetings and presentations. If […]
An issue that keeps coming up for several of my students lately is having better communication with clients. The fact of the matter is that in business you need to learn how to communicate effectively. Otherwise, things can get messy. I personally think there’s an advantage to business communication. In our culture, it’s generally understood […]
Everyone has off days now and then when they are working. Some days you end the day feeling like a superhero because of all that you accomplished. Other days you may feel like you are overwhelmed and failing miserably. Those thoughts and feelings are normal. However, if you have more miserable days than days when […]
We’ve all had one of those days when you’re putting out fires from the moment you walk into the office. The inbox is overflowing with demands, someone can’t meet a deadline and you already have a packed day ahead of you. As frustrating as it is, it’s just life. There will be some days in […]
A while back I came across this fascinating video essay entitled “Painting in the Dark: The Struggle for Art in A World Obsessed with Popularity.” In it, Adam Westbrook of Delve focuses on the life and work of Vincent van Gogh. For me the video was intriguing not just because of the art (which is […]
No matter what industry you are in, or what job title you hold, the art of the sale is an essential skill every professional needs in their toolkit. Even if you are not working in “sales,” you are selling things every day; whether it’s a pitch in a meeting, or convincing your boss you should be […]
Saying “no” can be difficult, but trying to be the “yes man or woman” all the time can easily lead to exhaustion and burnout. The good news is, there’s no need to feel guilty when you have to turn down an offer or request. And to make things easier, we’ve got ten guilt-free tips and […]
Everybody’s time gets interrupted at one point or another for various reasons. It’s just a part of life we all must accept. But when your work day is disrupted it can be difficult to keep your productivity levels up. To help, here are some ways you can get on track when your routine is broken. […]
Although I run an online business, I’m still a little old school. This means I like to have a paper planner in addition to my online calendar. The reasoning is simple – I move really fast and sometimes I just need a place to jot notes down very quickly. Of course, your need for a […]
