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 […].
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
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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.
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?
Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson
Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.
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
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.
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Brilliantly Better
DECEMBER 13, 2019
From January 1st, I’m going to the gym 5 times a week. From January 1st, I’m going to quit smoking. From January 1st, I’m starting to meditate 5 minutes every day. All these things have something in common. Apart from… The post New Year Resolutions – Do They Actually Work? appeared first on Dragos Roua.
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
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.
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.
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
Join this brand new webinar with Tim Buteyn to learn how you can master the art of remote onboarding! By the end of this session, you'll understand how to: Craft a Tailored Onboarding Checklist 📝 Develop a comprehensive, customized checklist that ensures every new hire has a smooth transition into your company, no matter where they are in the world.
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.
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.
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.
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Unlock your full potential with our comprehensive guide on productivity. This detailed resource explores the three fundamental pillars of effective task management: Todo List Mastery, Time Management, and Habit Optimization. Learn to capture and prioritize your tasks effectively, schedule them using proven strategies like the Pomodoro Technique, and maintain your productivity through consistent habit tracking.
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
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.
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.
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Sharing your authentic self in a virtual interview can be an unwanted challenge. How do you break through the digital barrier when conducting a virtual interview and share your exceptional self? Think in unconventional ways to elevate the virtual interviewing experience.
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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