Our necks bear the brunt of the stress when we spend too much time looking at screens. Taking a break is the best solution, but sometimes we can’t afford to go offline. Luckily, with simple corrections to your posture and typing habits, you can eliminate injury to this sensitive area. Join us for this series…
Creativity is a natural part of life that we all have. Everyone has the ability to be creative, either by using logic and reasoning or through something more abstract like problem solving. It is usually the childlike side of us when it comes to art, music or just being inspired in general. Although our creativity…
Why do some people succeed more quickly than others, and maintain that success over the course of decades? What’s the difference between those who seem happy with their achievement and those who are miserable due to their successful careers? The answer to those questions can be found through top performers. What do these people have…
Speaking Confidently and Effectively Speakers are often aware of the fact that they may be nervous and uncomfortable when speaking in public. This stress is definitely not something you should ignore. A wise man once said – “Fear brings excitement, excitement creates adrenalin, and adrenalin makes your heart beat faster”. Even if there is no…
Working Smarter, Not Harder Learning how to work smarter, not harder can improve your productivity and performance while increasing your overall job satisfaction. It can also make you a valuable asset to the organization for which you work and increase your job security. Making new habits to bypass working hard is difficult and requires practice,…
Taking responsibility is more than being responsible for something—it’s also, ultimately, answering to your actions. To hold yourself accountable, you must find the motivation to take on difficult tasks. You need to amplify the urgency of your mission, know why it matters, and understand how taking responsibility helps you become the kind of person you…
How to Write the Perfect Elevator Pitch Learn how to create a compelling elevator pitch that you can use to sell your organization’s products and services. An elevator speech (elevator pitch) is a quick synopsis of your background. Here’s information on elevator speeches, what to include, and examples. An elevator pitch is never an opportunity…
Cultivating a Growth Mindset Mindset is a choice. People with a growth mindset—who choose to believe that talent and ability can grow—experience better performance, focus, and success. You have the power to change your mindset. The key is learning how to make the shift. This course shows you how. Myths about the concept of growth…
Employee Handbook Development Tips Many organizations lack an employee handbook, which poses a serious challenge for employees. There are also organizations without one because they don’t feel the need or have reasons such as an incomplete HR professional on staff or work demands taking up their time. Not writing a personnel manual can lead to…
Appreciative Inquiry Examples New Perspective in Thinking: Appreciative Inquiry. Appreciative Inquiry, or AE, is an entirely different perspective of thinking about organizations and their functioning . Unlike the almost instinctive process of trying to find what’s wrong with one’s work environment to come up with solutions, AE emphasizes identifying the best qualities in order to…
