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HOW TO BE A BETTER BOSS
Everyone has their own version of what it takes to be a better boss. Undoubtedly, you’ve read books, articles, listened to lectures or even took examples from our own life experiences, but the best advice that I’ve read lately was pretty unexpected. The most shocking aspect about it was that it encouraged one to think like a janitor. I know what you’re thinking— a janitor(?!)—We didn’t work as
TAKE A BREAK— LITERALLY
What are the biggest keys to success? With ease, many of us can rattle of three that come to mind: working effectively, efficiently and smart. Now, what does that mean and how exactly do you achieve those three things? There are many ways, but probably one method that you’d never expect— taking breaks. Taking time away from your work improves
5 WAYS TO TRAIN YOURSELF TO ACCEPT CRITICISM
As a boss, you know that you’ve come a long way and probably encountered a lot of opinions along the way. Even on your journey, you’ve probably criticized your manager or boss, you may have even said it to their face. However, one thing you might have realized that if you harness criticism in the correct way, it will make you a better boss and co-worker.
RESTAURANT HACKS
Okay, so we are two and a half weeks into 2015 and you’re still going strong on your NYE resolutions— bravo, the first few weeks/month are the hardest part. At this point you may even be starting to prefer your new healthy eating habits, which is awesome. So how can we maintain our new ways and eat out at our favorite restaurants? Easy—
PRODUCTIVITY MYTHS WE TRULY BELIEVE
If you had to describe how you are in one word, and you’re not using the word “stressed,” what would it be? If that word is busy, we know how you feel. We live and work in an on-demand society with a culture built on the best product/solution, implemented in the shortest amount of time, costing us the least amount of
3 STRATEGIES TO MAXIMIZE YOUR SALES TEAM
Any business owner knows that having a stellar sales team is one of keys to maintaining and achieving (even) more success. No matter what industry you’re in, knowing when to invest in prospective employees, how to delegate talent and caring about individual successes are critical to forming a top-notch sales team. Here are three strategies to help you improve your
WHAT IT TAKES TO HAVE GREAT EMPLOYEES
There’s a huge difference between “good” employees and great ones. The great ones go the extra mile, without ever being asked and never for recognition. You’ll even notice that they express continued enthusiasm and positivity and truly improve your office’s culture; i.e. when they are on vacation or out sick, you miss their presence. While having these types of employees
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TERRIBLE AND GREAT BOSSES
After you’ve had a few jobs, you can accurately look back and see which managers, supervisors and bosses were the most influential to you and which were the bane of your existence. Although, years might have gone by, you still can recall in perfect detail the feelings and particular situations you were placed in that made you glad you had