Tips From T. Marie
DECEMBER 10, 2019
It’s the holiday season , and many home businesses are thinking about client gifting. From wondering if you should or shouldn’t gift clients to worrying about whether your client celebrates a certain holiday or not, it can be a stressful decision to make. Here are a few pointers to help you navigate client gifting for the holidays. Should You or Shouldn’t You?
Office Dynamics
DECEMBER 11, 2019
Optimization is like administrative skills and attitudes on steroids (in a good way!). Optimization means to enhance the effectiveness of something; to make something function at its best. When I read the definition of optimization, I immediately think of two things: Part of my “job” is being brought into companies by senior leaders to help make their administrative partners function at their best.
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Practically Perfect PA
DECEMBER 9, 2019
It often feels like hierarchy and influence go hand in hand, but the capacity to influence others isn’t exclusively linked to stature and job titles. As an assistant, it may sometimes feel either uncomfortable or even impossible to influence others in the workplace, but it’s not necessarily the case. When we aren’t the most senior […].
Ian's Messy Desk
DECEMBER 12, 2019
The post How to Make Your Public Speaking More Effective appeared first on Ian's Messy Desk. From the Office of Educational Development at UC Berkeley: Analyze Your Audience Remember that the members of the audience are beneficiaries of your communication. Don’t make assumptions about your audience. Figure out the basics. Who are these people? demographics (age, ethnicity, gender mix, etc.). predispositions (hopes, fears, positives/negatives, level of interest). knowledge of/experience with
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
Small Business Labs
DECEMBER 10, 2019
HBR's Now to Negotiate as a Freelancer provides an excellent overview of this important topic. Key quote on 3 things that tend to cause freelancers negotiation problems: First, they focus on the business aspect of the relationship to the detriment of building a personal rapport; second, they attempt to differentiate themselves from their competitors with price discounting, and third, they waste their negotiation time on the wrong clients.
Clutter Coach
DECEMBER 12, 2019
by Listen or subscribe here: iTunes ? Stitcher ?. Soundcloud ? YouTube ? Google Play ? iHeartRadio You can leave a review here! ?. This is podcast 133 and it’s about how to create good habits. I was inspired by reading a review of a new book called Good Habits, Bad Habits, by psychologist Wendy Wood. The author says what I already knew and have podcasted about before; that willpower has little to do with forming good habits, or being successful, or even having self control.
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BioTeams
DECEMBER 10, 2019
Whilst it's true that the rise Artificial Intelligence threatens industries and jobs alike, it also presents an opportunity for humans and teams to embrace the new paradigm by staying one step ahead and making themselves smarter and more capable in harnessing collective intelligence. The term collective intelligence refers to the resulting knowledge or wisdom that ensues when many agents or individuals are involved in a group and where this type of 'intelligence' cannot exist through an individu
TED Talks
DECEMBER 11, 2019
Where does wealth come from, who creates it and what destroys it? In this deep dive into global economics, Mariana Mazzucato explains how we lost sight of what value means and why we need to rethink our current financial systems -- so capitalism can be steered toward a bold, innovative and sustainable future that works for all of us. Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward?
Small Business CEO
DECEMBER 13, 2019
Outsourcing has become a universal tool to facilitate business processes so many tech companies around the globe start looking for outsourcing solutions – both nearshore and offshore. If to think in the long-term perspective, outsourcing could be a nice start to implement the scaling strategy of a company. In this article, we’ll try to give useful tips to help IT companies leverage outsourcing to scale their business.
Brilliantly Better
DECEMBER 8, 2019
Burnout is a serious thing. I’ve been experiencing it in many forms and lengths: from 1-2 days (the “s**t, I’m taking the rest of the day off” thing), up to several weeks, or even months (these are borderline depression, actually).… The post 5 Early Signs Of Burnout – And The Most Common Cause For It appeared first on Dragos Roua.
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.
Executive Assistant Breakthrough
DECEMBER 13, 2019
If you’re an Executive Assistant wondering what other career opportunities are out there, this post is for you. Executive Assistants possess a unique combination of skills. Most likely, you’re high versatile with the ability to solve a wide range of problems, working with an even wider range of people. The good news is that these abilities make you a GREAT fit for an unlimited number of interesting career options.
TED Talks
DECEMBER 12, 2019
What's the difference between heroes and leaders? In this insightful talk, Lorna Davis explains how our idolization of heroes is holding us back from solving big problems -- and shows why we need "radical interdependence" to make real change happen. Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fill out our survey ! Become a TED Member today at [link] Hosted on Acast.
Productivityist
DECEMBER 11, 2019
On this episode of The Productivityist Podcast, I’m joined by Andrew (Drew) Tarvin. Drew is the world’s first Humor Engineer teaching people how to get better results while having more fun. He has worked with 35,000+ people at 250+ organizations, including Microsoft, the FBI, and the International Association of Canine Professionals. He is a best-selling author, has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and FastCompany, and his TEDx talk has been viewed over 4 million times.
Small Business CEO
DECEMBER 10, 2019
Today’s market is an extremely competitive place that requires constant change and evolution to keep up the pace. The advent of Digital Marketing turned the tables of advertisement and became the de facto media to make your brand reach new potential customers. There are several digital advertising options you can study and implement on your brand, but one of the most sought and successful types of ads are the Pay Per Click ( PPC ) ads.
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.
BioTeams
DECEMBER 10, 2019
Whilst it’s true that the rise Artificial Intelligence threatens industries and jobs alike, it also presents an opportunity for humans and teams to embrace the new paradigm by staying one step ahead and making themselves smarter and more capable in harnessing collective intelligence. The term collective intelligence refers to the resulting knowledge or wisdom that ensues when many agents or individuals are involved in a group and where this type of ‘intelligence’ cannot exist t
TED Talks
DECEMBER 10, 2019
At age 81, actor and activist Jane Fonda is putting herself on the line for the planet -- literally. In a video interview with TEDWomen curator Pat Mitchell, Fonda speaks about getting arrested multiple times during Fire Drill Fridays, the weekly climate demonstrations she leads in Washington, DC -- and discusses why civil disobedience is becoming a new normal in the age of climate change.
Stephanie LH Calahan
DECEMBER 12, 2019
Neuroplasticity, aka brain plasticity, is the brain's ability to “re-wire” or reorganize itself and that is good news for you. You likely have more control over how you think and behave than you might realize. At one time, people thought that only “super human” people were able to accomplish fantastic results. They believed that the brain's development stopped at a certain age and you had to deal with “what you were given.” Today, we know that is not true and
Small Business CEO
DECEMBER 10, 2019
Neil Patel is probably one of the best known names in entrepreneurship and digital marketing. He has 62,000 followers on Instagram, over 81,000 followers on Twitter, nearly half a million YouTube subscribers, approximately a million podcast listens per month, and millions of monthly readers on his personal marketing blog. So when one of the best marketers of all time says that he’s going to reveal his secrets to becoming big on social media, you want to sit, review and listen.
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 Labs
DECEMBER 9, 2019
Trust and safety have always been major issues with the sharing/gig/peer-to-peer economy. But data on the safety problems in this growing part of the economy have been non-existent. But that's starting to change. Last week Uber released a U.S. safety report that provides details on the number of sexual assaults, murders and fatal crashes that occurred through its platform in 2017 and 2018.
TED Talks
DECEMBER 9, 2019
Why does modern technology promise efficiency, but leave us constantly feeling pressed for time? Anthropologist Kathryn Bouskill explores the paradoxes of living in a fast-paced society and explains why we need to reconsider the importance of slowing down in a world that demands go, go, go. Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fill out our survey !
Small Business CEO
DECEMBER 9, 2019
Careful planning is the secret to every successful trip, and work travel is no different. Amsterdam is one of the most interesting and non-standard cities in Europe and it’s definitely worth visiting it at least once. This is a city with unlimited opportunities for self-expression, a real paradise for art lovers; the beautiful European capital with countless cafes and winding canals.
Small Business CEO
DECEMBER 11, 2019
It’s prevalently established that tool hire is a better option because it is cost-effective, hassle-free, and provides flexibility to one’s business. But you can’t buy tools from anywhere or everywhere. Therefore, here is the guide for your reference when you are going to hire tools. What is best for you? Renting or buying? Before even hitting the road to find your company to hire tools from, you need to be sure whether you wish to purchase or rent.
Speaker: Frank Taliano
Documents are the backbone of enterprise operations, but they are also a common source of inefficiency. From buried insights to manual handoffs, document-based workflows can quietly stall decision-making and drain resources. For large, complex organizations, legacy systems and siloed processes create friction that AI is uniquely positioned to resolve.
Small Business CEO
DECEMBER 10, 2019
Are you speaking for the first time at a conference? It’s quite nerve-wracking , isn’t it? The amount of pressure from this one event can feel so overwhelming, especially if you haven’t done it before. Don’t worry, though. There are three easy things you can do to prepare for a conference so you can deliver your speech eloquently and confidently. 1.
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