Fowler's Succesful System of Coaching
I've just completed my certification as a Master Trainer through Fowler International Academy of Professional Coaching (FIA). In the process, I had the opportunity to have a few conversations with the...
View Article4 Signs You're in the Wrong Job
Have you been feeling disengaged at work? Do you feel your mind wandering? Do you wonder if this job is really the right one for you?You may not be completely unhappy, but you also know you’re not...
View ArticleUber Won't Surrender to Its Chinese Rival in the World's Ride-Hailing Market...
CAPE TOWN, South Africa -- San Francisco-based ride-sharing service Uber had already established itself as a leader in the U.S. market when Chinese-owned Didi Dache first released its own mobile...
View Article5 Easy Steps to Get Your Blogging House In Order
Every time you create a blog post you're creating a new/unique page online (on the internet, across search engines). This means that you're increasing your chances of ranking in search results, having...
View ArticleA Myth Busted: Do Resume Writing Services Really Get People Job Interviews?
Regardless of the type of job someone is trying to get, the competition in all industries is extremely fierce. When a hiring manager considers several candidates for a certain position, the resume is...
View ArticleChamber of Commerce Works to Defeat, Not Implement Its Own Members Preferences
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce claims to be "a business federation representing companies, business associations, state and local chambers in the U.S., and American Chambers of Commerce abroad." They...
View ArticleRather Than Fight Ad Blocking, Advertisers Must Attack the Root Causes
The spread of ad-blocking technology affects more than just advertisers. Lost revenue could threaten careers and signal the decline of entire industries. In December, the video game and entertainment...
View ArticleSexual Harassment At Work: Why Women Stay Silent
I once managed an account that was the largest and most prestigious that my firm had ever won. When I got the assignment, I was so excited for the opportunities this account would bring, so long as I...
View ArticleWhy The 'B' Word Is Killing Your Business
Now I know you were thinking the other "B" word, but that's not what I'm referring to. The "B" word that I'm speaking on that is possibly killing your business is...BRANDING! Yep! I'm going to say it....
View ArticleWhen to say "No" to a Prospective Client
Wait! What? Say no to a prospective client? Seems like a radically crazy idea, particularly for those with new or struggling businesses. Consider this. Two clients. Client A is going to pay you your...
View ArticleAcknowleding Others
Acknowledging Others Whether you are waiting to cash-out or check-in to your hotel room, standing in line at Starbucks or a business networking event ... or just passing another in the hall, being...
View ArticleRefugees Have a Right to Asylum, Not Bias and Barbed Wire
Last week at the Zaatari refugee camp in Jordan, I met a Syrian girl who told me she wanted to become an interpreter. I met a Syrian boy who was yearning to return to school. I was deeply moved by the...
View ArticleBrian Berger: The Apple of Underwear
Paradigm Shifters is a series of interviews with a select group of women and men from eclectic walks of life. It will highlight unspoken, real-life insights on how they have been able to turn weakness...
View ArticleBehind the Curve?
In our March 15th blog post (What's So Bad About a Little Deflation?), we discussed deflation and why central bankers across the globe have gone to great lengths to avoid an environment of falling...
View Article7 Tweaks to Improve Your LinkedIn Profile
One of the best social media sites for businesses is LinkedIn. As a freelancer, LinkedIn has been a great help to me as part of my professional and personal branding. My LinkedIn profile has led to...
View ArticleHow Facebook Is Recruiting Exceptional Talent Today
Facebook, the largest social network with 1.55 billion monthly active users, is consistently one of the top employers in America. Don't you wonder how a company with nearly 13,000 employees and 49...
View Article7 Tips to Help You Build a Strong Personal Brand Online
While your company's branding is vital to success, building your personal brand online can help you attract additional exposure, open doors to new opportunities and help you connect with your target...
View ArticleHow to Market Fin-Tech to millennials
According to research, millennials are confident, connected, and open to change. This generation is seen as more liberal, more inclined to technology and concentrated on the power of social networks....
View ArticleBack to the Future: How the Evolution of Corporate Wellness Influences Its...
Back in the late 1870s, when Thomas Edison was perfecting the lightbulb, a quiet revolution stirred in the workplace. The movement to take care of employees simmered for more than a century before...
View ArticleCEO Talk: Razmig Hovaghimian, Viki
Razmig Hovaghimian is the executive chairman, cofounder and former CEO of international online streaming video site, Viki. After Rakuten acquired Viki for $200 million in September 2013, that December...
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