by Ann Connor
In a world where we’ve become ingrained to expect rewards for good behavior and punishment for poor results, it may seem counterintuitive to tell you to abandon it all. But, after recent studies and years of research, that may be just the thing your company needs to boost creativity and progress within your business. Read on for the three things not to do in order to gain respect and motivate your employees.
by Ann Connor
We all know networking is a non-negotiable as far as a successful career goes. But for some, it can be an incredibly painful and awkward experience—leaving many to never willingly attempt it again. But thanks to one Fast Company contributor’s month-long journey in “settling in” to networking, we were able to gather up her words of wisdom and turn them into four steps to help you kick your networking anxieties to the curb and get connected!
by Ann Connor
If you’re a bit concerned about how you finished 2019 and how you can start strong now that the New Year is here, we don’t blame you! With 2019 behind us, it’s important to have all your ducks in a row to make sure that the upcoming year can be your best yet. That’s why we’ve compiled this can-do list to make sure your small business is ready, set, go for 2020.
by Ann Connor
Thanks to the good ol’ internet, turning your passion into a sustainable career is now more possible than ever. And while it may take a little more time and determination than say, securing a more traditional corporate position, it is 100% possible. Why? Because where before a niche market typically applied to a relatively small number of prospects, in today’s world wide web, niche can easily mean upward of tens of thousands—a.k.a. big success! So we’ve gathered up the top strategies for using the internet to supply that online niche market and land you your dream job.
by Ann Connor
We all know the old adage “old habits die hard.” And if you’ve ever tried to break a bad habit—from nail biting to desert cravings—un-conditioning your body can be a seriously difficult task. So much so that, even the science community didn’t think it was all that possible…until now. Turns out there is hope after all!
By Ann Connor
All too often, we mistake kindness with weakness—but the mistake doesn’t lie in associating kindness with weakness but instead associating kindness with “yes, and…” behaviors. You don’t have to be spineless to be kind! In fact, sometimes doing the kind thing can be the hardest thing—like telling a current employee they may not be a good fit, after all, for the company. Sure, it may not “feel” kind, but when handled thoughtfully and explained genuinely, the end result winds up being a win-win for all involved: that employee is now free to explore a more fitting career path elsewhere and your company is now open to receiving suitable talent. Here are five other fabulous results that creating a company culture of kindness can bring:
