Big News for Equality – Board Positions now open for Woman Executives

Women in the Boardroom

The California state legislators recently passed a bill mirroring efforts in Europe to force corporations to look at Board gender diversity. If they don’t, they’ll be heavily fined for non-compliance. In a nutshell, corporations risk heavy fines starting at $100,000, then quickly escalating to $300,000 for subsequent non-compliance. The legislation is far reaching and states…

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Conquering the Fear of Moving Forward

Conquering the Fear of Moving Forward

Many individuals have a fear of moving forward, and a fear that they will fail. However, the main reason people fail is that they do not know where to begin. They lack a process for starting on the road to change. Studies have shown that many fail for similar reasons. They do not plan properly,…

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Your First 30 Days at a New Job

Your First 30 Days at a New Job

So, you’ve just been hired on at the job of your dreams and you’re dying to make a good impression. Who could blame you? The importance of a good first impression cannot be overstated. Even beyond the critical first day, studies have shown that opinions formed within the first thirty days on a new job…

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Good Information vs Bad Gossip

Good Information vs Bad Gossip

It’s no secret that the workplace is full of office politics and gossip. This is the natural result of human interaction taking place. The bottom line is: There are so many other ways to communicate, so why would you participate in gossip? Most people would answer no. With that said, don’t spread gossip. Realize that…

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How to Deal With Difficult Employees

How to Deal With Difficult Employees

At some point or another, difficulties always arise in the workplace. When the difficulties stem from tricky negotiations with clients or troublesome mechanical failures, they’re simply a matter of patience. But when the troubles come from the employees themselves, it’s an entirely different story. Dealing with disruptive employees is one of the most difficult but…

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Asking for a Raise or Promotion

Asking for a Raise or Promotion

Maybe you’ve been in the same position for several years now. While you’re happy with your job, the compensation just isn’t cutting it as well as it did when you started. Or maybe you’ve done some research and discovered that what you’re being paid is well under the average for other people in your same…

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Invest In Your Employees!

Invest in your employees

Invest In Your Employees Now… Thank Us Later. Companies looking to grow must invest in training their employees now more than ever! With the emergence of smartphones, social media, and online reviews companies simply can’t afford not to. One disgruntled customer. One product launch delay. Or one bad PR move can be the difference between…

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New Boss… New Problems

New Boss…New Problems We have all been there… You get a new boss and everything changes. In some cases, it is a welcomed change with a new leader with great leadership skills who inspires you to be better. Often times, however, it is a nightmare of stress and heartache. We are creatures of habit, and…

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Make Better Decisions Now

rational decision making process

How to Make Better Decisions Starting Today! Did you know that the average person makes a minimum of five decisions per minute when engaged in thought? Add up the number of minutes in the typical eight hour work day, and you are at 480 minutes. This potentially could translate into 2,400 decisions we make each…

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Cell Phone Etiquette

Cell Phone Etiquette

These days, connectivity is often seen as the highest virtue and as an extremely desirable quality in a person. Being available and feeling “connected” to your group 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, whether it’s through the use of electronic organizers, laptops with wireless connections, or cell phones, has become an essential part…

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