Public speaking expert Janice Tomich urges us to quit using the same tired presentation techniques in her article for Inc.com. See my summary of her no holds barred piece about exciting your audience rather than boring them. Embed from Getty Images Modern audiences are savvy and tired of the same old tried-and-tested presentation…
Read Full ArticleSmart Thinking On Investing – November 25 Heading up this week’s Smart Thinking is a piece on the mindset you need to unburden yourself and pay off debt soon by the Financial Panther. Chris Reining highlights the difficulty of retiring early for his blog. And Alexa Mason, writing for The College Investor shares some ideas of…
Read Full ArticleAct-On’s Amy Duchene shares her inside tips to time management from a freelance perspective. Discover more on how to mind the clock rather than letting it control you below. Embed from Getty Images Put it down on paper; at the beginning of each week plan out what task you need to achieve by the…
Read Full ArticleDr Thomas C. Redman advises in the Harvard Business Review to assess whether you have a data quality problem or not. See my summary of his article below. Embed from Getty Images The “Friday Afternoon Measurement” helps you measure your current data quality level and its impact, as well as allow you to clearly…
Read Full ArticleDorian Bodnariuc, a coffee enthusiast from Coffee Brewing Methods, compares the differences in brewing methods between the AeroPress and the French Press. Read my key takeaways underneath. Embed from Getty Images An AeroPress is two plastic cylinders; the larger being the brewing chamber and the smaller being the plunger The plunger increases the pressure…
Read Full ArticleAs an introvert, the idea of speaking to large groups of people can be your idea of hell; overcome this fear with techniques from Diana Beyer’s article on Ragan’s PR Daily, written to help you become a better public speaker. Check out my key insights below. Embed from Getty Images Know your content inside…
Read Full ArticleSmart Thinking On Investing – November 18 Smart Thinking hits the ground running this week with Mr Crazy Kicks and his advice on what to do with your money. Black Enterprise’s Carolyn M. Brown explains the three habits you need to succeed in retirement. And Northern Expenditure writer Maggie asks if you’re a spender or a…
Read Full ArticleKeith Jackson, author of the blog at Mind Tools, has some great techniques for not losing our motivation with our target goals. I’ve shared my insights from the article below. Embed from Getty Images As the adage goes, “Eat the elephant one bite at a time,” break your long-term goal down into short-term manageable…
Read Full ArticleToday, KaiNexus’s Greg Jacobson discusses the direct application of Lean management and the mindset needed to apply the process. See my summaries underneath for more information. Embed from Getty Images It’s not just a toolset—but an ongoing practice that requires consistent attention; there is no fixed end to its application At its core, it…
Read Full ArticleCoastal Coffee examines in detail exactly what happens when you brew coffee and the factors that affect flavor the most. I took away some interesting facts from their article to share with you guys. Embed from Getty Images Hot water draws the soluble elements from coffee grinds when you start the brewing process; if…
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