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Set Goals, Not Resolutions

03/30/2017 |

The Financial Ginger, Jacob Brad Johnson, advocates real goals rather than resolutions in his blog article today. Read on for my top takeaways from his piece. Embed from Getty Images   It’s mid-march, and let’s face it, by now we’ve probably all forgotten those resolutions we set at the beginning of 2017 Real goals that…

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Encourage Innovation

03/29/2017 | Comments Off on Encourage Innovation

Dan Blacharski walks us through how Six Sigma encourages innovation within your organization for Innovation Excellence. See underneath for my key observations from his article. Embed from Getty Images   The Six Sigma approach gets a lot of bad rap for dampening innovation in the workplace due to its metrics, methods, and conformation to quality…

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A Match Made in Heaven

03/28/2017 |

Christopher Osburn, blogging on Uproxx, studies the effect of mixing coffee and chocolate in your daily cup of java. Check out my insights below. Embed from Getty Images   A new caffeine-related study suggests we’d gain even more benefits from our daily morning coffee if we add cocoa to it As well as the caffeine…

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Stop Making the Same Public Speaking Mistakes

03/27/2017 |

Today, check out Business Insider’s article from public speaking expert Terri Trespicio talking about the major mistakes all speakers make at times. Read on for more details on how to avoid these. Embed from Getty Images   It may seem like you should start with an introduction about who you are, but kick off with…

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Smart Thinking On Investing – March 24

03/24/2017 |

Smart Thinking On Investing – March 24 Christina Wallace begins Smart Thinking this week with a perspective on the unveiling of the Fearless Girl statue on Wall Street on International Women’s Day. Charis Rebecca Brown reveals what habits debt-free people don’t have for Clark.com. And Half Banked’s Desirae guides us through making our money count.…

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Master Your Time

03/23/2017 |

LinkedIn influencer Jessica DiLullo Herrin reveals her techniques for being more efficient and productive. See my summaries for more details. Embed from Getty Images   We all get the same amount of time per day; so it’s entirely up to us how we manage that time to make it as fulfilling as possible Check in…

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Succeed as a Manager

03/22/2017 | Comments Off on Succeed as a Manager

What does it take to be a good manager? Joseph Coffey, writing for Business Time Zone Global, has some ideas—read my insights from his article underneath. Embed from Getty Images   Approach the hard decisions and challenges you will face in a leadership role with sincerity and honesty At all times, be consistent and professional…

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Improve Your Efficiency

03/21/2017 |

Check out this great infographic from Matt Banner’s On Blast Blog to help you make your day more productive with coffee. See my key insights from his piece below the artwork.   Credit: On Blast Blog   Coffee can heighten your powers of perception, break down communication barriers, aid your relaxation, and help you be…

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Mistakes to Avoid When Public Speaking

03/20/2017 |

Smart Company’s Eve Ash walks us through the common mistakes we tend to make when giving presentations. Check out my key takeaways below. Embed from Getty Images   The usual problems that speakers find themselves making when giving a presentation is that they can’t control their anxiety, they don’t connect with their audience, it’s one-way,…

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Smart Thinking On Investing – March 17

03/17/2017 |

Smart Thinking On Investing – March 17 Kicking off Smart Thinking this week is Stacey, author of Creating My Happiness blog, who reveals that sometimes spending money can save you money. Money Nuggets walks us through finding the right debt solution. And Broke Millennial Erin Lowry helps us see the value in “worthless degrees.”  …

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