According to Global Workplace Analytics, more than 60% of employers that allow remote work report increases in productivity among telecommuters. Perhaps you are among the work-at-home, non-self-employed population which has grown by 103% since 2005. If so, here are three ways to pump up your productivity. Ensure your workspace is set up for success. One…
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Five Ways to Make Your Resume Work for You
If one of your New Year’s resolutions was to land a new job this year, avoid making the mistake of ‘dusting off’ a previous version of your resume and add merely adding your most recent work history. Set yourself up for success by following these five steps to make your resume shine. Cut-out clichés. When…
Four Ways to Maximize Your Well-Being and Enjoyment of Life
The easiest way to prioritize your life to maximize your enjoyment is to consider your day as being divided into thirds. Ideally, eight hours should be dedicated to sleep; eight for work, and the remaining eight hours are yours to what your heart desires. Here are four ways to maximize your overall enjoyment of life…
Five Steps to Solve Prospects’ Problems and Seal the Deal
Whether a sales professional’s sales cycle is short or long, here are five specific steps that will help seal the deal. Consider the customer’s point of view. Dale Carnegie’s 17th Human Relations principle, ‘Try honestly to see things from the other person’s point of view,’ is paramount to building a strong relationship with customers. While…
Review and Refine Your New Year’s Resolutions
While 45% of Americans make New Year’s resolutions, only 8% actually achieve them. If you have already set your resolutions or goals for the New Year, you may want to revise them to ensure they are realistic—and hence more attainable. Here are three actions worth taking. Focus on the future. Many of us look at…
Four Formidable Things to Do during Your Downtime
Everyone knows it’s important to take time off from work, yet many people struggle to do so. In fact, a Glassdoor survey revealed that the average American employee only takes half of their earned vacation or paid time off. Unplugging every so often is essential to attain a healthy work-life balance. To help you overcome…
Three Steps to Take before You Set New Year’s Resolutions
As 2016 draws to an end, approximately 45% of all Americans will set goals or resolutions for the New Year according to a University of Scranton Journal of Clinical Psychology article. Here is a ranking of the top six resolutions: Lose weight Get organized Spend less, save more Enjoy life to the fullest Stay fit…
Dale Carnegie Celebrates 104th Anniversary and Unveils New Brand
Last week, the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa was erupting with enthusiasm as over 800 Dale Carnegie leaders, trainers and partners gathered at the organization’s biannual International convention. The organization (formerly known as Dale Carnegie Training – now simply referred to as Dale Carnegie) is also marking its 104th anniversary. The Dale Carnegie…
Three Ways Managers Can Maximize Employee Engagement during the Holidays
With all of the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, many employees wonder if it really, ‘tis the season to be jolly. While businesses are focused on fulfilling customers’ needs in an effort to grow their share of holiday consumer spending, many managers fall short on recognizing the employees who actually provide the customer…
Three Reasons Giving Gratitude Year Round Is Good for Business
It’s common for businesses to show customer and employee appreciation during the holidays, however some organizations are differentiating themselves by weaving such efforts into their daily and weekly plans. This approach to appreciation is benefitting their bottom line and more. Here are three reasons to give gratitude all year long. Showing appreciation increases employee engagement. …