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Great venues for your 2015 events

Practically Perfect PA

'It goes without saying that the venue is a crucial part of an event, there are a lot of factors that need to be considered before you book the venue but the number one priority is that the venue suits the event that you are holding. If you have already been asked to organise an event for next year, thanks to Function Fixers, we have a great selection of venues to share with you.

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2015 Tech Trends

Small Business Labs

'There are probably more annual technology trends and predictions lists than any other category. Below is our synthesis of the lists we've read, including links back to the various sources. 1. Wearable Computing -  is on most lists, mostly due to the expected release of the Apple smartwatch. But while consumer uses of wearables is getting most of the press - The Telegraph has even declared 2015 the year of the smart bra -  we agree with Forrester Research that business applicatio

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Lack of emotional intelligence brings out the worst version of you

The Office Professionals Place

Jenny enjoyed her job, but didn't like the people. Her tolerance had grown thin and she was ready to quit. The interactions with her boss were the most challenging because she felt the meetings were counterproductive due to differences of views. Jenny left meetings feeling frustration, anxiety, and anger. Jenny suffered from a low level of emotional intelligence and needed to do something to save her job and reputation before her emotions brought out the worst version of herself.

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What We Can Learn About Careers from Pope Francis

On The Job

'(Photo courtesy of MSNBC) Recently, Pope Francis listed 15 "ailments" that he believed were infecting the Catholic Church. But I think we should also take this to heart in our workplace. Here are the unhealthy habits listed by the Pope that I believe we can also eliminate from our careers: 1) Feeling immortal, immune or indispensable. The Pope advises to stay updated and continually seek improvement.

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SME Relationships: Proven Solutions for Seamless Collaboration and Success

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

💢 Do you find yourself stuck in never-ending review cycles? Are you wondering if your Subject Matter Expert actually got that last review request? Are you having trouble trying to decipher impractical or conflicting feedback? 💢 If any of these scenarios sounds familiar, you may benefit from a crash course on managing SME relationships!

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Practically Perfect PA round up of 2014

Practically Perfect PA

'I wanted to do a Practically Perfect round up for 2014. We have had some fantastic feedback over the year and I hope you have all found the varies blog posts and articles helpful. Thanks again to all of my guest writers this year – I hope to have a few more of you next year, so do get in touch if you are interested in writing for Practically Perfect PA in 2015.

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Clear Clutter to Create Physical and Mental Space

Clutter Coach

'by Originally posted 2008-04-18 10:00:00. Republished by Blog Post Promoter I just started a business incubator to get some of my ideas off the ground. It’s called Ladies Who Launch , and so far I’m loving it! For those of us who work solo, as I do, it’s really helpful to get help and support from a group like this. Our first homework assignment has three tasks, one of which is to get organized!

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4 Ways To Make Your Mondays Better

Productivityist

'Bob Geldof was conveying a sentiment felt by the majority of us when he belted out that 1979 classic “I Don’t Like Mondays.” Why is it that the Monday morning alarm always seems to be the one that gets the most snooze button presses?! Just like Mike has , I’ve been able to eradicate the Monday morning blues from my life. I’m going to share with you some of the decisions I made that helped to make that a reality.

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Happy New Year!

Practically Perfect PA

'The post Happy New Year! appeared first on Practically Perfect PA.

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100 Ways To Live A Better Life – 48. Break Up With A Person You Don’t Really Like

Brilliantly Better

'Maybe you’re friend with somebody just by habit, chemistry being dead for a long time now. Just break it up. Tell him. Ok, let’s unfriend … The post 100 Ways To Live A Better Life – 48. Break Up With A Person You Don’t Really Like appeared first on Dragos Roua.

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Elevating the Virtual Interviewing Experience

Sharing your authentic self in a virtual interview can be an unwanted challenge. How do you break through the digital barrier when conducting a virtual interview and share your exceptional self? Think in unconventional ways to elevate the virtual interviewing experience.

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Picnic and Barbecue Planning Pointers for Businesses on a Budget

Small Business CEO

'Company picnics boost morale and show appreciation for the work your employees do. They also show a commitment to your staff. At the same time, they can be expensive. Many employees don’t realize the cost involved in hosting an event, with the biggest costs being food and entertainment. Here’s how to have a BBQ event that won’t break the corporate bank account.

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Why You Need To Review (And How To Make It Easier To Do)

Productivityist

'One of the most critical things we can do on a regular basis is review our progress, yet we usually think more about it as a month (or year) comes to a close. The problem with that line of thinking is that we run the risk of letting things slide to the point where the important things we want to do end up getting less attention and the results can suffer.

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100 Ways To Live A Better Life – 52. Smile At Least 10 Times A Day

Brilliantly Better

'And I mean it, start to count that. Smiling is a sign of honesty and power. Everybody can cry over a disaster but only the … The post 100 Ways To Live A Better Life – 52. Smile At Least 10 Times A Day appeared first on Dragos Roua.

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100 Ways To Live A Better Life – 53. Burn Some Old Memories

Brilliantly Better

'Maybe the notebook from your 7th grade? Maybe the teenage dumb poetry you wrote? Whatever it might be, break up with it. Might be difficult, … The post 100 Ways To Live A Better Life – 53. Burn Some Old Memories appeared first on Dragos Roua.

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Mandatory COVID Vaccination Policy Template

New vaccine mandates and testing policies will affect employers with more than 100 workers. Get Paycor’s free, customizable vaccination policy template to communicate critical details and new requirements to your employees. Get Paycor’s Template today!

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5 Ways that Unified Communications Is Changing the Workforce (Infographic)

Small Business CEO

'As business leaders worldwide continue to adapt to increased mobility needs, unified communications is becoming a critical tool in the daily operations of companies in all industries. Cloud-based communication devices not only save money, but they also help to improve workflow efficiency within all areas of a firm. For starters, UC tools allow IT professionals to spend less time maintaining hardware and more time customizing these new programs to better serve a business.

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My Three Words For 2015

Productivityist

'As we kick off the 2015 calendar year, I don’t just look back at the twelve months gone by but I envision the twelve ahead. I’m not a big proponent of New Year’s Resolutions, but I have taken to choosing some trigger words to help me propel the year to come to great heights. This practice isn’t a new one. In fact, it was Chris Brogan who originated the practice and my former podcasting partner and good friend Michael Schechter who introduced me to the annual tradition a couple of years ag

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Four Ways to Increase Your Chances of Success with Your Restaurant

Small Business CEO

'Opening a restaurant can be a great experience and lucrative as well, but like any other business, there is risk involved. If you are contemplating starting a restaurant, there are a great many things you can do to improve your chances of success. The following are four ideas. Different type of cuisine. You don’t necessarily need to open a restaurant with a type of food that no one has ever experienced before, but it needs to be different from other restaurants in the neighborhood.

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Showing Your Human Side: Why Blogging Makes Busy Lawyers

Small Business CEO

'It’s unfortunate, but the majority of the people you interact with on a daily basis don’t think you’re human. They think you’re a creature from some far away, incomprehensible, planet filled with lawyers that speak their own language and don’t understand the problems of real people. Deep down inside, you probably already know this to some degree.

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Is Training the Right Solution?

Speaker: Tim Buteyn

Let's set the scene: you’ve identified a critical performance gap in your organization and need to close that gap. A colleague suggests training, but you suspect there’s something going on that training can’t address. How can you determine if training is the right solution before you commit your budget and resources to a new training program? In this webinar, you will learn how to determine if training is the right solution using the Behavior Engineering Model.

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Three Levels of Prevention for Safe File Sharing

Small Business CEO

'Although there is no doubt that data sharing is valuable in business, an important way to connect with partners and build up rapport with customers, it’s also a risky business for an organization if not protected. Usually, problems arise due to not understanding the dangers associated with file sharing resulting in intentionally or unintentionally flaunting company regulations.

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100 Ways To Live A Better Life – 47. Make A Promise To A Close Person And Keep It

Brilliantly Better

'It doesn’t have to be something big. It doesn’t have to be for someone special. It doesn’t have to be difficult also. But it has … The post 100 Ways To Live A Better Life – 47. Make A Promise To A Close Person And Keep It appeared first on Dragos Roua.

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100 Ways To Live A Better Life – 49. Get A Thing You Wanted For A Long Time

Brilliantly Better

'But you didn’t had time or money to get it. Just go out and get it. Not only it will boost your self-respect, but it … The post 100 Ways To Live A Better Life – 49. Get A Thing You Wanted For A Long Time appeared first on Dragos Roua.

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100 Ways To Live A Better Life – 50. Stop Being Judgmental

Brilliantly Better

'With others AND with you. Excessive criticism will kill your enthusiasm. Lighten up. Accept life as it is. And you know what? The moment you … The post 100 Ways To Live A Better Life – 50. Stop Being Judgmental appeared first on Dragos Roua.

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Revitalizing Dry Content: A Lesson in Engagement

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

We’ve all been there. You’ve been given a pile of dry content and asked to create a compelling eLearning course. You’re determined to create something more engaging than the same old course that learners quickly click through, but how do you take this “boring” content and create something relevant and engaging? Many instructional designers will say, “Boring in means boring out.

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The Productivityist Podcast: David Delp of Pilot Fire

Productivityist

'The calendar year is coming to a close and it’s time for many of us to think about the year to come. This week I invited David Delp of Pilot Fire to join me on The Productivityist Podcast so that we could talk about what it takes to make a great year not just a pipe dream, but a reality. David and I have a very good rapport, and we really connected when we met at the inaugural SimpleREV event.

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100 Ways To Live A Better Life – 51. Change Your Wardrobe

Brilliantly Better

'You don’t know how much are you tied to what you wear. If you’re on the gray loving side, put some color in your clothes. … The post 100 Ways To Live A Better Life – 51. Change Your Wardrobe appeared first on Dragos Roua.

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