Are you too comfortable? [Quote + Lesson]

Wednesday, July 11, 2018 Career, Inspiration, Personal Growth, Quote Permalink

Quote: A ship is safe in harbor, but that's not what ships are for. Lesson to learn: Being too comfortable in your safe space inhibits personal growth. We can be safe in our homes, life situations, friendships, routines, and jobs. However, are we living to our fullest potential? Are we experiencing adventures? Are we achieving to our abilities? Many ...

7 Ways To Change Your Thinking When Under Pressure

Feeling pressure, as many know, is inevitable—you’re bound to feel pressure at some point in your professional life. If you’re like most people, the pressure hits hard at times and we know it can be difficult to pull through. It’s always at the worst time, and there’s usually never an easy solution. As unfortunate as this ...

How Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are [Video]

Our body language not only sends out messages it also shapes who we are. Amy Cuddy, professor, and researcher at Harvard Business School teaches that our bodies change our minds and our minds can change our behavior then our behavior can change our outcomes. Listen to Dr. Cuddy explain her thoughts in this Ted Talks video. ...

5 Federal Labor Laws All Small Business Owners Should Know

Wednesday, April 25, 2018 Employees, Laws Permalink

As a business owner, knowing certain federal labor laws is important because the hiring process is incredibly tricky. Having to jump through all sorts of hoops to ensure you’re doing things correctly can be tiring, especially knowing that a simple mistake can result in legal trouble. Being aware of the employment laws is a step you ...

6 Reasons Why People Centered Leaders Are Successful

People centered individuals are usually highly successful in business and life.  Unlike their data-centric counterparts, people-centric leaders focus on what matters most - their personnel. Being mindful of who and why you’re hiring as well as investing in individuals’ personal development goes a long way to running a prosperous company. I appreciate business owners who realize numbers aren’t always the answer. Unfortunately, many managers ...