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Master Your Body Language to Master Public Speaking

12/12/2016 |

Hannah Martin, co-founder and writer at the Talented Ladies Club, reveals her tips for improving your public speaking skills—it’s all about your body language. Check out my key insights from her article below. Embed from Getty Images   Don’t underestimate what vibes you’re subconsciously giving off when speaking in public; your body language is crucial…

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Smart Thinking On Investing – December 09

12/09/2016 |

Smart Thinking On Investing – December 02 In Smart Thinking this week, Barry Ritholtz, author of The Big Picture blog, has written a comprehensive guide to help you evaluate you need for a financial advisor—too good not to share! A Wealth of Common Sense’s Ben Carlson explains how we are all in sales, like it or…

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Follow Through on Your Goals and Resolutions

12/08/2016 |

Zack Miller from LivePlan reveals his strategies for setting achievable goals and reaching them. Check out my top insights below. Embed from Getty Images   Make your goals visible; write them down somewhere accessible to remind yourself of them as needed, whether it’s a notebook, or on your phone or whiteboard Break your goal down;…

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Ways to Avoid Common Six Sigma Deployment Mistakes

12/07/2016 | Comments Off on Ways to Avoid Common Six Sigma Deployment Mistakes

From Grey Campus, Uma Daga sets us on the right path to steer clear of common Six Sigma mistakes. Read on for more information from the article. Embed from Getty Images   While training and certification in Six Sigma are necessary for deployment teams, it’s important not to lose the organization’s original focus Six Sigma…

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The Answers to Coffee Questions You’ve Been Seeking

12/06/2016 |

I loved Ryoko Iwata’s infographic on “Coffee questions you’re too afraid to ask,” so here are the insights I took from it off her website (I Love Coffee) just for you. Embed from Getty Images     The difference in light and dark roast; a light roast offers you a sweeter, floral cup of coffee…

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Phrases to Avoid in Your Presentation

12/05/2016 |

Today, Better Presenting’s Rick Altman shares the things you should never say during your presentation. Read my key takeaways below. Embed from Getty Images     Don’t ask, “How are you all doing?” Are you really going to wait for 30 or even 300 peoples’ answers? This just comes across as insincere Avoid the phrase,…

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Smart Thinking On Investing – December 02

12/02/2016 |

Smart Thinking On Investing – December 02 In this week’s Smart Thinking, the Financial Panther explains what he likes about robo-advisors. Wallet Hacks’ Jim Wang shares the income streams of millionaires to inspire our own path to financial freedom. And The Green Swan tells all on his money mistakes in the past.   Pretend to Be…

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How to Be Happier at Work

12/01/2016 |

Today, I wanted to share Dr. Rebecca Newton’s piece today from Forbes on common behaviors of people that are happy in their work. An insightful piece, see my summaries below for more detail. Embed from Getty Images   It’s easier to be happier if you know what the driving force behind your happiness is—sit down…

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How Six Sigma Isn’t For Everyone

11/30/2016 | Comments Off on How Six Sigma Isn’t For Everyone

Don Pepper’s LinkedIn blog warns us of the pitfalls of applying Six Sigma to your organization; it isn’t a system that works for everyone as the company 3M demonstrate. Check out my key insights from the article below. Embed from Getty Images   Applying the discipline of Six Sigma effectively strangled 3M’s research and development…

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How Your Home Brew Coffee Can Taste a Whole Lot Better

11/29/2016 |

In today’s article, Dominic Preston shares tips for how to enhance your home brew coffee care of Primer Magazine. See my summary of his piece below. Embed from Getty Images   Find the perfect balance in the convenience of your own home of quality, taste, cost, and effort to make the best coffee you can…

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