Thinking Aloud
7 Habits Of A Happy Brain
You can replace unwanted habits with new habits by building new pathways in your brain, says Loretta Breuning, PhD, author of "Habits of a Happy Brain".
Are You Living An Adventure-Starved Life? 11 Ways To Shake Things Up
If you too feel adventure-starved, don't worry. There are plenty of small ways to infuse totally ordinary days with life-shifting excitement — and it doesn't require a globetrotting career or a big budget, insists Vella Mbenna, author of "Muddy Roads Blue Skies".
Do You Believe In My Words?
Belief is a hard idea to really get one’s arms around. Dannie De Novo, author of "Get in a Good Mood & Stay There" shares 3 ways to help you believe in yourself and in your success.
How To Overcome Common Misconceptions When Adopting An A.I. Tool At Work
Regardless of what AI-based tool you’re onboarding, consider these tips from Susan Tran, Head of Customer Success at Spoke for dispelling common misconceptions and successfully implementing software.
How To Start Kids In The Family Business: Oh So Carefully
There is a big difference between working with your children and setting them up for succession. Henry Hutcheson, author of "Dirty Little Secrets of Family Business" shares seven steps to successfully bring your children into the business and prepare them to take over.
Is Programmatic Advertising The Future For Paid Digital Media?
While programmatic is already monopolising ad spend and will continue to branch out into new technologies, it’s important that marketers remember to tread carefully. Darren Barr, Head of Paid Digital at Further, shares more.
As The Leader Of Your Company, It Pays To Be Emotionally Intelligent
Cultivating emotional intelligence is an ongoing process, and it can be scary at times. But the process of gaining more can only move you forward — in life and in the office, says Scott Schulte of Sonus Benefits.
How One Woman’s Flat Tire Inspired A Global Trucking Movement
It may have seemed like just another flat tire at the time. But, that was the day the trucking industry took a turn for the best. Women in transportation have never looked back, says Keith Martino.
4 Ways Sales Can Help Your Company Offset Losses From Trump’s Trade Wars
As we delve deeper into 2019, the international business environment has changed dramatically with paradigm shifts in trade. Ryan Moore of Peak Sales Recruiting shares four ways your sales team can help when tariffs are putting pressure on profits.
Know Your Audience: The Power Of Human-Centered Content
As much as SEO can seem like a game played by, for and between software and algorithms, remembering the human element is key, argues Ronald Dod, Chief Marketing Officer and Co-founder of Visiture.
Don’t Just Think Like A Startup, Execute Like One Too
Working at a startup is a great experience, it will never be quite the same experience doing it at a large company, but your mindset can be the same, insists Winson Wong, Head of Business Development for Connected Solutions.
The Worst Ways To Build A New Brand On Social Media
Building up a reputation and presence as a new brand is difficult. However, there is a right way to do this and a wrong way, says Manish Dudharejia, President and Founder of E2M Solutions Inc.
The Profound Connection Between Poverty And Burn Injuries
Celia Belt began her volunteer work on the burn unit in early 1998 and within months of her volunteering she co-founded Moonlight Fund, a nonprofit for burn survivors. She shares some thoughts.
Employment Gaps Raise Red Flags, But They Can Be Overcome
Remember that unemployment gaps can be essential to a happy, healthy career and can, at times, lead to better opportunities. Steven Starks, Senior Career Counselor at University of Phoenix explains.
[Infographic] Reinventing The Internet With Blockchain
Blockchain technology presents a new way to completely separate from the Internet as we know it, and start over.
Take Your Marketing Automation Further With AI
AI-based technologies bolster marketing automation efforts through personalized interactions. Your business can benefit on a multitude of fronts by embracing these game-changing advancements, argues John Oechsle, President and CEO of Swiftpage.
How Businesses Can Promote A Green Workplace
Because there are so many ways to go green deciding what to do can be challenging. Focusing on one or two projects at a time will make going green more manageable, says Scott Cramer, President of Go Solar Group. He shares a few ways you can create a greener work environment.
[INTERVIEW] Thomas Haughton, Winnipeg Executive, Vice President Of My Place Realty
As Vice President of My Place Realty, a Winnipeg-based property management company, Thomas Haughton and his team help people find high-quality multi-family residences that they are proud to call home.
Are You A Pleaser In Your Business? The Number 1 Pattern To Avoid
Being a pleaser in your business is not necessarily a good thing. It's a pattern that often occurs when you don’t feel good enough about yourself and can lead to bad consequences in the long run, says Ben Ivey.
How To Jump Ahead Of The Startup Competition
Dr. James Nitit Mah, President and Founder of Intellegend Corp.. says entrepreneurs will have greater success if they understand what types of individuals make the best employees of small businesses.
Tech That Can Make The Freelance Economy Sustainable
The freelance economy is going strong, but it's not without its own issues. One of them is the lack of benefits that are accorded to fulltime employees. But Peter Johnston, founder of Kalo, says technology is changing that.
Top Emerging Startup Industries For 2019
If you’re looking for some insight into how the startup landscape is evolving, here are some of the industries 99designs expect to reach a tipping point this year.
Stop Wasting Money On Random Acts Of Workplace Training
Learning and development is now a $140 billion industry. However, much of this money is wasted, insists Juliana Stancampiano, author of "Radical Outcomes: How to Create Extraordinary Teams that Get Tangible Results".
In Tune With Yourself To Succeed
by Fiona Murden, author of "Defining You: How to profile yourself and unlock your full potential"
Do you really know who you are? 95% of...
Debunking 4 Commonly Believed Myths About Healthcare For Small Businesses
There’s often confusion surrounding small business health insurance that may prevent a small business owner from taking the crucial steps to make sure their team is covered. Sally Poblete, CEO of Wellthie debunks some myths.
Not Just A Buzz Phrase: How Disney’s Mission Drives Its Continuing Success
The strength of an organization rests not only on the power of its mission but also its mission statement — to bring everyone together around common objectives. That’s something Disney’s leadership understands well, argue Michael G. Goldsby and Rob Mathews, authors of "Entrepreneurship the Disney Way".
The Extraordinary Power Of Ordinary Creativity
There is a kind of ordinary creativity of which we are all capable. Henry Mintzberg, author of "Bedtime Stories for Managers" says just one little switch can change the world.
It All Impacts – Just Be Nice
Being nice is rare in service interactions and therefore a secret weapon, says Bruce Hodes, CEO of CMI Teamwork Chicago and author of "Front Line Heroes".
10 Credit Myths Debunked
When it comes to debt, credit reports, and credit scores, conventional wisdom is peppered with myths, misunderstandings, and misrepresentations. Rod Griffin, Director of Public Education at Experian says what matters is how you use credit.
Seven Small (But Sweet) Ways To Show Your Community Some Love In Time for...
February 14th is coming up and you've already started pondering how to proclaim your love to that special someone. (If not, you'd better get on that!) But what about your community? Quint Studer offers a few small, high-impact ways to help citizens feel the love.