Ahhh….the dog days of summer! For many of us, this means clearing the calendar for a week, packing up the family, and heading out for a long anticipated vacation. We envision idyllic afternoons in the lake, hotdogs and hamburgers on the grill, and great stories around the campfire. Reality, however, may look a little different. …
Category: Soft Skills
Tips for research, fact-finding in the business world
Research and fact-finding are important elements to success in the business world. Truly effective marketing hinges upon the quality of research businesses put forth as well as rely on. Unfortunately, while the Internet has made research and fact-finding much more accessible and streamlined than it was in the past, the tremendous volume of information available on…
Five Ways To Stay Positive
When things are going wrong, it can be hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Spending time in negativity central can really put a damper on how you live your life. Sometimes, that can be hard to avoid when faced with trials. Dale Carnegie said it best: “one of the most…
Power of Persuasion – How to Convince Others It Was Their Idea
Dale Carnegie’s 16th principle for winning friends and influencing people is to “let the other person feel that the idea is his or hers.” By doing so, the idea will stick with the person and he or she will take more away from the idea since it is “theirs.” Keep your voice level and do…