One of the great misconceptions is that you can motivate people. You cannot. Think about motivational speakers. Is the company really any different after they speak than it was before? Probably not. The enthusiasm was based on pure emotional energy, not on a change of mindset. It is not playing […]
Leadership
How to Deal with Difficult People in Your Team
Life is full of challenges, but few are as difficult as having to work closely with people whose behavior exceeds what you consider acceptable. Since these people could impact your work life significantly, here are some ideas that can help: In general, follow the philosophy of the Serenity Prayer. […]
How to Work with a Difficult Boss
You seldom get to choose your boss. What you do get to do is influence how you work together. It is not the boss’s job to make you happy. And since you spend more time being influenced by your boss than by people outside work, do whatever you can to […]
In Business, the Purpose of Knowledge Is Action
When considering how knowledge affects personal decision making and reasoning, we need to understand what knowledge is and how it relates to information. We distinguish between knowledge and information by recognizing that they are fundamentally different. Information consists of data organized to characterize a particular situation, condition, context, challenge, or opportunity. Knowledge consists of […]
How Business People Make Decisions?
We need to understand that people prefer to think, make decisions, and act in ways that are natural and convenient for them. They like to feel that any decision can be made and implemented in an easy, manageable, and acceptable manner and that it will be the "best way" to […]
Why Female Entrepreneurialism Is on the Increase [Infographic]
Us ladies have been working hard at becoming self made millionaires, but it’s much harder for women to get into entrepreneurialism than it is for men. Why? Many suspect that old habits are wreaking havoc and that women lack the confidence to take a step into the unknown. But many […]
Top Business Bootcamps for Young Professionals
Currently, there are a wealth of different bootcamps available to young professionals who are interested in pursuing a career in business. Listed below are five of the most accomplished of these bootcamps, all of which strive to educate and inspire a new generation of insightful and ambitious entrepreneurs. 1. The […]
Leadership Tips for Introverted People
Congratulations to all extroverts: you rule the world! Well, society thinks so at least. So, you are welcomed to continue doing that and skip this post, as it is devoted to us, shy introverts, who dream of being good leaders but believe they are not loud and charismatic enough to […]
Competitive Intelligence: Researching to Gain the Upper Hand in Business
It may have been more than 400 years ago that philosopher Sir Frances Bacon is believed to have coined the phrase ‘knowledge is power', but these words are no less relevant today, especially in the business world. In an ever-more competitive marketplace, knowing and understanding your rivals, and using this […]
The Modern Face of SEO: How to Become a Thought Leader
While the reports of SEO’s demise may have been greatly exaggerated during 2013, there is little doubt that its fundamental nature and delivery mechanisms have changed considerably with the advent of content marketing. This year will finally content marketing emerge as the primary aspect of business outreach strategies, with Econsultancy’s […]
How to Thwart Procrastination
Are you a procrastinator? I am, as much as possible, but I’ve learned that procrastination doesn’t do justice to small business ownership. If you want to achieve great success, you have to be proactive. Here are 10 ways to thwart procrastination so you can more quickly and efficiently achieve your […]
How to Make the Office More Fun and More Productive
Happy employees are good employees, and outside of salary and benefits the best way to keep employees happy is to promote a fun and productive office environment. If you want a better working environment, try the following10 ways to make the office more fun - and more productive. 1. Take meetings […]