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Why the Early Bird Gets the Worm

07/27/2017 |

Michelle Schroeder-Gardner, founder of Making Sense of Cents, reveals why getting into the habit of waking up earlier is beneficial. See my top takeaways from the article underneath. Embed from Getty Images   Being an early riser can be great for a number of reasons, not only can you establish a better pattern of sleep,…

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Solutions for Lean Six Sigma Failure

07/26/2017 | Comments Off on Solutions for Lean Six Sigma Failure

Joe Bockerstette of Business Enterprise Mapping reveals the solutions you need to solving Lean Six Sigma (LSS) failure. Here are my key insights from his piece. Embed from Getty Images   Rather than attempting to use LSS to fix small pipeline problems, think big and look at the whole workflow to see where major improvements…

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For Coffee That’s out of This World

07/25/2017 |

Mark Weislogel, Ph.D., shares the details behind the revolutionary Capillary Beverage “Space” cup. Read on for more information from his piece on NASA’s own blog. Embed from Getty Images     Strategic design by researchers at Portland State University has resulted in a coffee cup designed to help astronauts drink coffee in zero-gravity Each curve…

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Give a TED Worthy Presentation

07/24/2017 |

Presentation Panda’s Adam Noar teaches us how to create presentations worthy of a TED event. Check out my observations below. Embed from Getty Images   Get personal and share a personal, engaging story to create a connection with those you’re speaking to, and always keep smiling throughout Be consistent in the style, tone, imagery, and…

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Smart Thinking On Investing – July 21

07/21/2017 |

Smart Thinking On Investing – July 21 Cashville Skyline’s Kate Dore heads up Smart Thinking this week by revealing the key to mindful budgeting. Guest posting on Yes, I Am Cheap, Andrea Woroch helps us avoid purchasing mistakes. And Bravelygo reveals what you should be asking a financial professional.   Writing for Daily Worth, Zina…

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Improve Your Goal Setting Abilities

07/20/2017 |

Ed Sykes of The Sykes Group helps us set and achieve goals effectively by employing some key steps. Here are my key insights from his piece. Embed from Getty Images   Take the time to shut out external distractions and truly contemplate your long-term goals, write them down and adjust them as they grow and…

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Get Intense about Product Quality

07/19/2017 | Comments Off on Get Intense about Product Quality

IQMS reveals what you need to know for manufacturing higher quality products in your organization. Check out my observations below. Embed from Getty Images   Fast-growing manufacturers, who are outpacing the competition and improving the company’s market share, are all doing the same thing: getting intense about product quality This focus is at the core…

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“Caffeine Is Perfectly Healthy”

07/18/2017 |

Time’s Alice Park explains how research is making the case for drinking coffee stronger than ever. Read on for more information from her piece. Embed from Getty Images   Okay, perhaps the title should be caveated with the note “in moderate amounts,” but research certainly shows more positive effects on the body as opposed to…

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“Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway”

07/17/2017 |

Alison Edgar reveals the best way to overcome glossophobia—the fear of public speaking—in her self-named blog. See my top takeaways from the article underneath. Embed from Getty Images   Overcoming fear can be achieved by following these tips for giving a good presentation; to begin with, know your content inside out Build your presentations around…

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Smart Thinking On Investing – July 14

07/14/2017 |

Smart Thinking On Investing – July 14 Mary Beth of Workable Wealth opens up Smart Thinking this week with a look at how much money you need for retirement. Money Ning author, David Ning explains why index funds are your best friends. And Budgets Are Sexy asks if it’s possible to achieve socially responsible investing.…

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