Office Dynamics
NOVEMBER 25, 2019
Successful businesses around the world spend enormous amounts of time and money developing a brand that sets them apart and tells their story. Their marketing departments consider every little detail, from logos to font style, from signature colors to tone of communication. Employees forget that developing a personal brand is just as vital for them and requires just as much thought and consideration.
Practically Perfect PA
NOVEMBER 28, 2019
How do you feel when someone gives you feedback at work? Are you open to feedback, or do you feel defensive? What happens when you have challenges at work? Do you face them head-on, or do you avoid the situation? As Assistants, we often come up against misconceptions about the role. How do you feel […].
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Small Business Labs
NOVEMBER 26, 2019
According to the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) , renewable energy sources will pass coal in terms of U.S. electricity generation in 2021. As their chart below shows, each of the sources will produce around 800 billion kilowatts of electricity in 2021. Included in the IEEFA's definition of renewables are utility-scale biomass, geothermal, hydropower, solar and wind, plus small-scale solar. The fastest-growing of these sources by far are wind and s
Ian's Messy Desk
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
The post Learn to Say “No” appeared first on Ian's Messy Desk. There was a time when I would say yes to everything. Not because I thought I had the ability to do it all, but because I felt I looked lazy if I wasn’t doing something all the time. I had to learn to say no. There was also an issue of how to handle things … Continue reading Learn to Say “No” → You just finished reading Learn to Say "No" !
Speaker: Chester Santos
Forgetfulness is costing you time, money, and a ton of missed opportunities. In the age of automation, it’s easy to underestimate the power of a well-trained human mind. But memory isn’t just a parlor trick, it's a strategic edge. Human memory is one of the most underrated business skills. Whether you’re managing people, leading sessions, or having high-stakes conversations, remembering names, details, and concepts can be transformative in building trust, absorbing knowledge, and driving perform
Clutter Coach
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
by Listen or subscribe here: iTunes ? Stitcher ?. Soundcloud ? YouTube ? Google Play ? iHeartRadio You can leave a review here! This is podcast 132 and it’s about decision controls. This episode is sponsored by Clean Email, the answer to email inbox overload. I’ve written about ways to clear out that clutter, but you can save time by using the Clean Email app.
Practically Perfect PA
NOVEMBER 25, 2019
Enjoy today’s Day in the life: Anna Dukes, Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive at ITN, which is full of Executive Assistant Tips and Tricks. What are the main aspects of your role? My role is to act as a support/confidante to the CEO and executive team at ITN with all of the usual diary management, […].
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Brilliantly Better
NOVEMBER 29, 2019
I’ve been living in Spain for over a year now. Enough time to completely change my social circle. Valencia’s expat life is quite vibrant and, if you really take the time to get involved, you get to meet a lot… The post The Proximity Bias – And How It Affects Our Perception Of Value appeared first on Dragos Roua.
BioTeams
NOVEMBER 23, 2019
Innovation happens in many places and has many faces. Enterprises are required to nurture internal processes that work in sync like ecosystems to encourage front line intelligence to feed ideas through to management so that services, products, processes and teamwork ensues collaboratively to deliver benefits to the Value Chain. This requires effective team work and a supporting methodology that aims to treat your team more like an agile soccer team if you think about it so that anyone can effect
TED Talks
NOVEMBER 29, 2019
What would a sustainable, universally beneficial economy look like? "Like a doughnut," says Oxford economist Kate Raworth. In a stellar, eye-opening talk, she explains how we can move countries out of the hole -- where people are falling short on life's essentials -- and create regenerative, distributive economies that work within the planet's ecological limits.
Productivityist
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
On this episode of the program I speak with J.H. Bunting about the life of a writer and the making of his ambitious new book, Crowdsourcing Paris: Memoirs of a Travel Adventure. J.H. Bunting (or “Joe” as I know him) is a bestselling writer, novelist, and a dad. He leads The Write Practice community, an award-winning community of creative writers.
Speaker: Victor C. Barnes, CPA, MBA
In the climb from contributor to leader, the rules quietly change. If you’re aiming for the summit, the air gets thinner—and what got you here won’t be enough to get you to the top (a concept first popularized by Marshall Goldsmith in his book What Got You Here Won’t Get You There ). What made you successful early in your finance career—technical accuracy, sharp analysis, flawless execution—won’t be what carries you to the next level.
Small Business CEO
NOVEMBER 28, 2019
In the age-old understanding of the “marketing funnel”, the more leads that are poured into the top, the more quality results will eventually fall out from the bottom! When it comes to gathering valuable leads for your company or organization, online forms have become the most common and effective method. Noticing this trend, online web developers have begun to create innovative and effective online form building suites that can help your company gain a competitive edge in a crowded online marke
BioTeams
NOVEMBER 23, 2019
Innovation happens in many places and has many faces. Enterprises are required to nurture internal processes that work in sync like ecosystems to encourage front line intelligence to feed ideas through to management so that services, products, processes and teamwork ensues collaboratively to deliver benefits to the Value Chain. This requires effective team work and a supporting methodology that aims to treat your team more like an agile soccer team if you think about it so that anyone can effect
TED Talks
NOVEMBER 26, 2019
Have you ever doubted your abilities, feared you were going to be discovered as a "fraud"? That's called "impostor syndrome," and you're definitely not alone in feeling it, says entrepreneur and CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes. In this funny, relatable talk, he shares how his own experiences of impostor syndrome helped pave the way to his success -- and shows how you can use it to your advantage, too.
Jen Lawrence
NOVEMBER 26, 2019
Self-awareness is all the rage lately. Emotional IQ training. Meditation. Journaling. We’ve made self-awareness trendy. And that’s not a bad thing. Slowing down to figure out how we are affecting the world around us is more productive and expected as we interact with each other. I learned the Left-Hand Column Exercise years ago at my first full time job and it’s been a valuable tool for me over the years.
Speaker: Kim Beynon, CPA, CGMA, PMP
The most overlooked, yet most critical, element of transformation is preparing people for change. Automation and AI aren't just technical upgrades, they’re cultural shifts which can challenge identities. That’s why change management isn’t a side project—it’s the foundation. In finance, where precision and process rule, navigating change can feel especially disruptive.
Small Business CEO
NOVEMBER 25, 2019
Despite the controversy, research paper writing services are rising in demand. If you’re looking for starting-up a business in this niche, here are some things to consider. College students may be overloaded with all sorts of papers to write, and at times it is quite hard to succeed with all of them at once. That is why various custom writing services are gaining popularity every day.
Small Business CEO
NOVEMBER 24, 2019
When it comes to transcription services, it is important that you make sure you compare and choose the right ones for you. This is because it can make your decision a lot easier and it can do you a lot of favours if you choose the right service. In this article, we will discuss how you can compare and choose the right transcription service. If this is something that you want to investigate and find out more about then, make sure you read over this article.
Small Business CEO
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
Despite the unprecedented influence of social media, the classic email remains a top marketing choice for business owners. However, many mistakes are made regularly that hurt prospects to increase sales and gain conversions. Even the most seasoned experts can slip up. Here are 5 of the top mistakes made in email marketing and tips on how to avoid them: 1.
Small Business CEO
NOVEMBER 25, 2019
There are several ways to protect your business and all the hard work you have put into it. Perhaps the most important thing you can do is to make sure your business is adequately insured with the proper types of insurance plans. A recent N.Y. Times article reported 40% of small businesses in the U.S. to have no insurance whatsoever, while the SBA estimates between 36-53% of small businesses are involved in at least one lawsuit in any given year.
Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar
Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.
Small Business CEO
NOVEMBER 23, 2019
With 11x ROI than other marketing methods, influencer marketing is delivering exceptional results due to highly engaged audiences. Because of this, many brands and marketing agencies are looking forward to ramping up their influencer marketing efforts exponentially. But scaling influencer marketing efforts can be a real pain, especially when you are dealing with an army of micro-influencers.
Small Business CEO
NOVEMBER 28, 2019
Cloud is an advanced development of the digital age and has set a different era in the world of business solutions. Microsoft Dynamics 365 is the latest solution for businesses with a combination of ERP and CRM that is cloud-based. The solution comes in two editions, namely Business and Enterprise. The inclusion of the modern-day business intelligence functionalities has become indispensable for businesses and industries in different sectors.
Small Business CEO
NOVEMBER 29, 2019
When you own your own business, there are a lot of challenges you’ll face along the way. You’ll also be exposed to a lot of risks which could jeopardise the company. Security is one of the main challenges you’ll want to tackle head on. Protecting your business is crucial if you want it to succeed. So, how can you protect your business? Here, we’ll look at some of the key steps you can take to ensure your company is protected against the most common threats.
Small Business CEO
NOVEMBER 28, 2019
Retargeting requires some practice and knowledge to get positive results. It is well worth the effort, though. The fact that only 2% of website visitors purchase on their first visit to a website should be reason enough to consider the many options of a retargeting campaign. Through cookies, you can bring your ads to visitors anywhere online, encouraging them to return to your website.
Speaker: Chandra McCormack, CPA, MBA, NACD.DC
Technical degrees might open doors—but it’s the soft skills that keep them open. In the face of disruption, evolving workplace dynamics, and rising expectations of leadership, soft skills like communication, emotional intelligence, and presence have become core business essentials—not nice-to-haves. Inspired by stories from her father coupled with her own career journey, seasoned executive Chandra McCormack breaks down how to lead with impact, connect with purpose, and cultivate a workplace cult
TED Talks
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
Ever wondered how your smartphone works? Take a journey down to the atomic level with scientist Cathy Mulzer, who reveals how almost every component of our high-powered devices exists thanks to chemists -- and not the Silicon Valley entrepreneurs that come to most people’s minds. As she puts it: “Chemistry is the hero of electronic communications.” Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward?
TED Talks
NOVEMBER 25, 2019
There are more than 10,000 nuclear weapons in existence today, each one capable of causing immense destruction. Why don't we talk about this threat as much as some other major issues? In this practical talk, nuclear security expert Emma Belcher shares three questions you can ask your elected officials to gain a better understanding of the state of nuclear weapons and the measures we need to stay safe.
TED Talks
NOVEMBER 28, 2019
Author AJ Jacobs embarked on a quest with a deceptively simple idea at its heart: to personally thank every person who helped make his morning cup of coffee. More than one thousand "thank yous" later, Jacobs reflects on the globe-trotting journey that ensued -- and shares the life-altering wisdom he picked up along the way. "I discovered that my coffee would not be possible without hundreds of people I take for granted," Jacobs says.
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