It’s impressive when you encounter someone who turns dreams into reality. This week, we shine the spotlight on someone whose mind was sparked with an idea that was brought to fruition last year. Filmmaker Erin Bagwell did just that, and she’s got an inspirational story. After having founded a storytelling blog called Feminist Wednesday, she … Read On >
Hiring a tech writer or copy writer? Have you thought to consider that an English degree would come in handy? There is a readwrite article by Matt Asay, vice president of business development and corporate strategy at MongoDB, Inc. In his article, the author makes a strong case for why we need good writers on staff in all our business ventures. It’s well … Read On >
Praise is an extremely powerful motivator. When praised, people feel good about themselves. Subsequently, they perform better. Don’t underestimate the power of praise. Why don’t we praise others more? It’s often easier to criticize or say nothing. But constant criticism is bad. It kills ambition. It creates a negative workplace. Employees feel unappreciated and do … Read On >
Nick Beggs is an English musician, noted for playing the bass guitar and the Chapman Stick. He is a member of Kajagoogoo and formerly Iona and Ellis, Beggs, & Howard. Nick has worked through the years with Steve Hackett and Steven Wilson. His current project is The Mute Gods. Listening Means Understanding Relationships There are … Read On >
The Executive Summary may be the only thing the reader will read. It is your chance to gain an advantage and make the persuasive case, ultimately to promote the reason why they would want to select your ideas.
What do selling superstars excellent customer service agents brilliant leaders have in common? Emotional Intelligence (EI) is the ability to perceive, assess and positively influence one’s own and other people’s emotions. Emotions are habits, as old as the user. EI Includes: Self-awareness – knowing your own feelings. Managing emotions – despite fear or anger. Self-starting … Read On >
Attitude – noun Etymology: French, from Italian attitudine, literally, aptitude, from Late Latin aptitudin-, aptitudo fitness; a mental position with regard to a fact or state; a feeling or emotion toward a fact or state Have you ever eaten in a restaurant and realized along the way that your server had a bad attitude? It is not … Read On >
We have gone over making a good First Impression, but there is another area that we should cover. Making good Digital First Impressions. First impressions matter. In the past, that first impression was formed by stepping into a room and greeting a new audience. Today, things are a little different. First impressions start before you … Read On >
A first impression takes only seconds to form, and can be very difficult to change. Most importantly, that first interaction will set the tone for any opinion or relationship that may follow. Be prepared.