Is exciting new technology a more worthwhile investment than a possibly life-changing experience? You could call me an ardent supporter of the iPhone platform. I’ve owned several over the years. I appreciate the sleek look, intuitive engineering, and staying current with the latest exciting technology release. Other’s champion the ability to be part of the […]
Learning
5 Inspiring Books That May Change Your Thinking About Life
Books are my guilty pleasure. I should be working but I am reading. I should be sleeping but I am still reading. I should be exercising but I have been lured again…… By the temptation to read. What do I love about books? Books provide insights into the distilled thoughts that are often decades in […]
4 Ways Earning an MBA Could Help Your Small Business Succeed
You don’t need formal education to succeed as an entrepreneur. However, a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) can sometimes help to put you on the fast track to business success by offering you numerous massive benefits and advantages. Let’s take a look at 4 of the most important ways earning an MBA can help you […]
3 Books That Will Transform Your Thinking on Success Habits
Do you ever regret agreeing to something? Maybe you said yes when you should have said “no.” You said yes to a meeting that you knew was going to be a waste of time. It was unproductive and stopped you getting “your work” done. You didn’t say no to that urge to opening up your […]
How to Survive Automation: Upskill and Adapt to Change
If you haven’t already, you should definitely check out the CGP Grey video on YouTube titled “Humans Need Not Apply.” The “threat” of automation has people scared, worried that technological unemployment will reign supreme once we allow robots to take our jobs. The good news is that many agree that even if massive robot-induced layoffs […]
Without a Foundation of Research, Product Development Falls Apart
Think about some of your favorite products of all time. Maybe it’s your new pair of noise-canceling headphones. Maybe it’s a favorite skin care product, or a pair of really well-designed insoles for your running shoes. Or maybe it’s a particularly amazing project management app a colleague told you about. Now, think about WHY those […]
How to Train Your New Employees with Microlearning
According to a 2016 study, more than 40% of employees quit within the first six months of starting a new job. While a big reason for this is the disconnect that exists between their expectation and reality, the study also found that at least four out of ten employees felt actively disengaged at work. Training […]
4 Business Changing Lessons I Learned from a Day with Mohnish Pabrai
The annual Pabrai investment funds meeting in Aliso Viejo, California, began with a 12.6-mile bike ride around beautiful Newport Bay. So I rented myself a bike, and arrived at Starbucks ready to mingle with my fellow riders. We were about to meet the man responsible for this expedition, and most of Pabrai’s investments. Arguably one […]
3 Easy Ways to Educate Your Employees While They Work
Training is one of the most critical areas to funnel resources into for your business. Giving people the training, skills, and information they need to be successful in their jobs is crucial to the long-term success of your business. Go2HR reports, “A recent survey indicates that 40 percent of employees who receive poor job training […]
10 Strategies for Rebounding from Startup Failures
If you can’t deal with failure, then the entrepreneur lifestyle is not for you. Don’t believe that urban myth that all you need is a good idea, a little fun work, and the money will start rolling in. When you are pushing the limits, nobody gets it right the first time, or even maybe the […]