According to Gallup’s State of the American Workplace report, the U.S. currently has a high number of job openings. Record numbers of employees are contemplating jumping ship to embark on those opportunities. Consider these facts: Just over half of employees (51%) say they are actively looking for a new job or watching for openings. In…
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Four Business Lessons to Garner from the 2017 Oscars
Some are calling Sunday night’s 2017 Academy Award for Best Picture mistake a mix-up of epic proportions. Here are four lessons that extend beyond show business worth incorporating into your daily routine. Smile– Whether the nominees were ultimately winners or losers, every single one smiled during practically the entire Academy Awards show. It’s certainly an…
Negotiations—Four Steps for Smooth Selling
Whenever stakes are high—as with negotiating, fear and anxiety tend to dominant our minds. Instead of fearing negotiations, approach them with the same process and perspectives as those who have mastered the art of the deal. Here is how. Define a win-win strategy. Sales professionals sometimes refer to an upcoming pitch as, ‘Going in for…
Four Favorable Ways to Frame Peer Feedback
Providing employee feedback effectively can be challenging, especially when conducting 360, or peer, reviews—a growing workplace trend. Here are four ways to frame feedback they won’t forget. Add equal parts of positivity. Before sharing constructive criticism, prime with positive statements. Since positive feedback stimulates the brain’s reward centers, the recipient will be more open to…
Five Ways to Show Your Customers Some Love
Customer appreciation strategies need not be extremely costly or complicated. Here are five simple ways to show your customers some love. Surprise and delight. One of the easiest ways to love your customers is to reward them with complimentary perks. Expedited or free shipping, and sample products, are affordable ways to drive revenue and loyalty. …
Three Ways Remote Workers Can Pump Up Productivity
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…
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…
Time Out!
This past week, a friend asked me if I could choose one word for the year 2017, what it would be. After thinking for a few minutes, I concluded “helpfulness” because it is so challenging. I want to be helpful in my head, but often my actions and words fall way short. Helpfulness is the…
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…