From coffee breaks to requests to talk things over a cup of coffee, caffeine seems to be inextricably linked to the world of business. This association didn’t happen by chance. Actually, the effectiveness of coffee as a way to build personal relationships has demonstrable psychological and biochemical foundations. Makes You Appear Energetic Caffeine is a…
Listening is a powerful tool that can help you become a better businessperson. Think of all the miscommunications issues you’ve had in the past and you’ll probably realize that they could have been avoided by listening more carefully to the other person. You may think of listening as a passive, or automatic activity. The truth…
Although stay-at-home orders are being lifter or relaxed, many companies will continue to work remotely over the next several months. Working remotely poses many potential problems for any business. One of the biggest challenges is keeping a sense of company culture among workers who are physically apart. Use the following strategies to maintain the culture…
Persuasion can bring you benefits in all domains of life. Whether it’s getting your children to do home chores or closing a deal, the potential of persuasion is almost endless. But how to become more persuasive? Persuasion is not magic. On the contrary, it has been thoroughly studied, and research provides some useful insights you…
“Curiosity killed the cat”, according to an old saying. This gives curiosity a bad rap, but odds are that the proverbial cat was being more nosy than curious Being curious is not the same as being nosy. Nosy individuals overstep lines in their eagerness to know more about other people’s business. Curious people, on the…
Delegation is an essential managerial skill, but it can be hard to master, especially if you are a hands-on person. Use these four models to identify easily the tasks you can delegate to other members of your team. The Urgency/Importance Delegation Model Use this model to determine whether you should take on a task o…
The coronavirus outbreak has caused a lot of understandable confusion. And wherever there’s confusion, there are also scammers trying to take advantage of unsuspecting victims. The following are some of the most common coronavirus scams. Keep them in mind to protect yourself and your business against fraudsters. Charity Scams This is a common scam during…
Let’s face it: The last several weeks have been stressful. Worrying about a pandemic while juggling family and work responsibilities can stress even the most level-headed person. How are you dealing with stress? Adding more tools to your stress management toolkit is always a good idea. Read on to discover four simple and effective techniques…
With the coronavirus pandemic still unfolding, video calls are becoming increasingly important. Maybe historians will debate about how this technology solution helped economy stay in motion. The reality right now is that video call fatigue is on the rise among remote workers. If you are one of them, follow these four tips to make the…
Sheltering in place and social distancing pose unique challenges for those looking to grow their business through networking. Having the right contacts can make a crucial difference for any business, especially during times of uncertainty. Use the following four strategies to keep networking even when circumstances seem adverse. Attend a Webinar Virtual events are becoming…
