There is always some stress at work. There are deadlines to meet, urgent work that comes up, and sometimes mistakes that have to be fixed. So you rush around trying to meet all of those demands, and you find that there just isn’t enough time in the day to get everything done. The same...
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Back in 1936, when Dale Carnegie first published “How To Win Friends and Influence People,” the only “app” he was familiar with was the one you submit to an organization in the hope of landing a job. My, how times have changed! While job applications are still very much prevalent and a necessary component...
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When you think of dreams, the first thing that comes to your mind is the kind you have when you are sleeping. However, the meaning goes well beyond that. Dreams are what we want out of life, whether it is that perfect job, a new home, or to raise a family. Each day there...
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Every leader has a different type of style of leadership, which is usually based off personality type and situations or projects. Based on numerous studies over the years, there are several different types of leadership styles displayed. Previously, it was believed that there were 3 major leadership styles as laid out in the U.S....
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Communicating poorly leads to misunderstanding, arguments, conflict, and a series of other negative outcomes. In the workplace and in your personal life, communication is the single most important component of your interaction with others. If you are the type of person that always feels left out of a conversation or that no one seems...
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As you were growing up, you were taught to “be good.” This usually referred to the way you acted toward other people, and those were probably the most important lessons learned in early life. You have met people in your life that you didn’t really like for various reasons, but the biggest one is...
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“Best practices” is a buzzword often heard throughout business circles these days. And indeed, there are a lot of things that can be categorized as such, but there is often a variety of opinions about what specifically should be done when you are looking into developing as a professional. Here are a collection of...
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Being creatures of habit, most people do not like changes as a rule. Once they are settled into their daily routines at work, they like to leave it that way. “If it isn’t broke, don’t fix it.” However, sometimes change is necessary to increase efficiency or to accommodate newer technologies or a shift in...
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While most companies are seeing more layoffs than new hires, interviewing skills are becoming more valuable. With record unemployment, a “help needed” sign is guaranteed to get lots of attention. If it is your to screen applicants or to make the final decision on a new hire, it’s especially important you make the right...
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Very often salespeople are so focused on landing that next “huge” account that they are often overlooking the best, most profitable accounts in their funnel: the existing customer. If you’re an Alabama sales executive looking to really grow your revenue and produce above and beyond your company’s expectations, why not look at your existing...
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