3 Keys to Developing the New Must-Have Executive Skill: The Final Cut
By Mary Ottman In this three-part blog series, we previously covered two of the three keys to developing the new must-have skill for executives. What…
Success Logs–Are You Tracking Your Success?
A Success Log Can Help You to Achieve More Your life is full of lists. A to-do list that only ever seems to expand. An…
The Art of Persuasive Speaking
Many individuals, especially professionals, have great public speaking and presentations skills, but often lack that key element that can get them where they want to…
Protect Yourself: Know Your Contract Basics
You’re not in business very long before you’re signing contracts. Agreements with landlords, vendors, freelancers, employees, even simple sales – whether you realize it or…
Are You Taking Full Advantage of Your Business Travel Perks?
All the books and websites on travel loyalty programs boil down to knowing how to maximize your point accrual while minimizing out-of-pocket real-dollar investment. The…
Avoiding the Post-Lunch “Food Coma”
After a productive morning, you break for lunch and then spend the next two hours fighting off sleep. Don’t worry: it’s not just you! Nodding…
Retrain to Gain a Better Paying Job
One day, we spotted a neighbor tapping away in her backyard on a stenograph, those goofy little mini typewriters used by court stenographers. When we…
Top Restaurants for a Business Lunch/Dinner
Taking an important or prospective client out is a well-worn tactic for cementing a relationship. Beyond goodwill and gratitude, an evening on the town can…
Are You Annoying Your Coworkers?
We once had a new boss who, on his second day, loudly told a very inappropriate joke. We couldn’t even repeat it here it was…
Monday Motivation: Be an Inspiration to Young Girls
One of the foremost challenges that professional women face is a lack of mentorship. Lacking quality mentors isn’t limited to universities and workplaces, however. The…