You’ve jumped from roommate to roommate over the years. First there was the one who never talked to you, but stayed in her room all the time, fighting with her boyfriend on the phone. Then there was the one who would leave passive aggressive notes on the refrigerator, telling you to pick up your jacket you left in the living …
Keep Looking Up: How to Tackle Today’s Tough Job Market
Since the Great Recession hit in 2007, finding a job has been a lot harder than it was in years past. Youth unemployment was at 8.9% in August 2017, which is to say nothing of underemployment experienced by young workers, with 51% of millennials reporting underemployment. Even worse, in New York City, young people are earning 20% less than previous generations. Right now you …
Old Friendships: How and When Should You Make Them Survive?
We always hope that our relationships will stand the test of time. Lifelong friendships are highly praised, and rightly so. Knowing that someone will always have your back is definitely a fortifying feeling. Of course, although you’ve built a robust friendship, maintaining that connection takes commitment and effort. Some friendships are easier, requiring less contact – you can simply pick …
What are the Two Words That Always Deliver Sales Results?
All sales professionals know the power of using the right words at the right time. With that said, there are two words that consistently deliver results. Unfortunately, women tend to shy away from using these impactful words, instead defaulting to their more passive counterparts. What are these mysterious words? “Will” and “would,” as opposed to “can” and “could.” “Will” and …
What is the Winning Edge to Ensure Career Success?
Regardless of your role, your attitude and willingness to work with others is worth 50% of your position. These two attributes contribute more to the perception of your co-workers, supervisors, and management than any other skill. They give you a winning edge for promotions and leadership opportunities. Attitude is prevalent in your every action. A positive, enthusiastic attitude encourages and …
How Can You Actually Control Your Own Destiny in Life?
You’ve probably heard this many times throughout your life: “You are in control of your own destiny.” Perhaps this rings true for you, or maybe you think the sentiment condescendingly oversimplifies life’s complications that can limit your options. Regardless of whether you feel absolute control over your fate, the fact is that you can at least influence it. A major …
How to Reenter the Workforce as a New Mom
Reentering the workforce after recently becoming a mom can seem like a monumental task—especially when the job market is competitive. Adjusting to the new challenges of motherhood on its own is a huge change, and it’s easy to get overwhelmed when it’s time to begin a job search in earnest. However, there are some concrete steps you can take to …
Why a Strong Brand is Important for Your Small Business & How to Create One
You might have heard that ancient quip: “What’s in a name?” A lot, actually, as anyone would testify. The same holds true for a brand. After all, a brand is a name that you create for your line of products and services for business. Therefore, it’s essential for every small business to create a strong brand. Definition of a Brand …
What Skills Will Trend In The Future Workforce? How To Stay In The Loop
Have you ever wondered which jobs will stand the test of time? If you have, then you’d not be surprised to hear that many of the jobs that are currently trending will not exist in the next two to five decades. Some of these jobs are fading away and will be completely gone as early as 2030. The key factors …
How to Show Grace and Authenticity When It’s Your Bad
In my early twenties, I read The Grand Sophy by Georgette Heyer. I was riveted by the title character, who said, “Nothing makes you so angry as knowing you are in the wrong.” That single sentence has had a profound effect on how I handle situations of missteps and blunders throughout my life. Not only has it helped guide my …
What is Sales’ Unsung, Powerful Tool? Consider: The Phone
As salespeople, we are on the phone with clients and prospects every day. The ubiquity of this form of communication can obscure the phone call’s true value. Don’t take this powerful tool for granted! Freshen up your phone etiquette to maximize your sales potential. The Basics Your voice immediately sets you apart. Your client or prospect needs to clearly hear …
A Toxic Environment: When to Leave a Bad Job
Most of us have experienced at least one terrible job. Being in a toxic environment can be crushing, and your fight or flight instincts kick in: It’s time to find a new job. We’ve been there. Finding a way out of a toxic working environment can be difficult, and you may feel trapped as you search for a position elsewhere. …
Gender Roles: It’s Not Just a Phase, Your Mom Should Know That by Now!
Our families significantly shape who we are as people. The way we’re raised impacts the way we think and the attitudes we have. Family beliefs, however, are not tattooed onto your brain. Almost all of us differ from our family’s worldviews in more ways than one. This is to be expected, as time keeps moving us forward and popular attitudes …
How to Master High Touch Sales Today
There are multiple approaches to sales depending upon the complexity of the product or service, your personality, and the needs of your prospective or current clients. A low touch sale may be transactional and require very little sales interaction. This can include repeat orders that are automated. On the other end of the spectrum, a high touch sale will require …
Do You Suffer From Long-Term Insomnia? Try Sleeping Sideways
Sleep is incredibly important to your health. Getting enough of it improves your immune system, lifts your mood, and can help prevent heart disease, just to name a few benefits. Getting too little sleep, however, increases your chance of accident and injury, makes you irritable, and, if chronic, can lead to some serious health conditions. If sleep comes easy for …
Is it Possible to Quickly Climb the Corporate Ladder?
When it comes to advancing in the workplace, people often talk about long journeys of climbing the corporate ladder and having to start small. But while there is something to be said for gaining valuable experiences and learning the ropes of a job gradually, does this have to be the case all the time? Is it possible to quickly climb the …
Stay-at-Home Mothers: Return to the Work Force with a Vengeance
For new moms, the choice to stay at home with their babies is a tough one. There are pressures that weigh down on the new mother from all angles. A post on “The Biggest Surprise About Going Back to Work After Being a Stay-at-Home Mom” talked about the reality of moms who are going back into the work force: On …
In the Workplace, Supporting Actors Actually Carry the Show
Throughout our schooling and within self-help and professional books, we are consistently – constantly – urged to take the lead. We are taught to be leaders in our workplace and in our personal lives, in everything we do. While this might feel empowering, the fact is that this is not always feasible. Indeed, if everyone was always playing a leading …
5 Great Themes to Start Your New Blog About
Everybody can start a blog, as long as you have some basic computer skills. A couple of years ago, blogging was all about expressing your views, and people would actually take the time to read your stories. Today, things have changed a bit, as you need to blog about what people are actively looking for. However, this doesn’t mean that it …