December 2017 archive

The Stress-Reducing Secret to Being More Successful

#5 is a game-changer. By Andrew Thomas Founder, Skybell Video Doorbell @andrewthomas (https://www.inc.com/andrew-thomas/the-stress-reducing-secret-to-being-more-successful.html) CREDIT: Getty Images Going faster. Multitasking. Hustling. This wildly hectic pace that we now call “normal” causes depression and anxiety – even though we don’t admit it. More pragmatically, it threatens our ability to perform at our best.

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4 Ways to Improve Your Strategic Thinking Skills

By:  Nina Bowman (https://hbr.org/2016/12/4-ways-to-improve-your-strategic-thinking-skills) If you’ve ever received feedback that you “need to be more strategic,” you know how frustrating it can feel. To add insult to injury, the feedback rarely comes with any concrete guidance on what to do about it. One of my coaching clients, Lisa, a vice president of HR, was in …

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4 Powerful Ways to Be Happy With Your Career

What are the true motivators in our lives? By Chris Dessi VP of Sales, Performline, Inc. @chrisdessi (https://www.inc.com/chris-dessi/4-powerful-ways-to-be-happy-with-your-career.html)  CREDIT: Getty Images American Psychologist Frederick Herzberg made the assertion that our most powerful motivator at work is never money. Herzberg defined four powerful motivators. Each cultivate a deep sense of positive change and happiness in your career.

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Neuroscience Says These Are the 8 Best Ways to Build Trust in the Workplace

Trust is the key ingredient to all successful relationships. Here’s how to get it. By Justin Bariso Founder, Insight @JustinJBariso (https://www.inc.com/justin-bariso/neuroscience-says-these-are-the-8-best-ways-to-build-trust-in-the-workplace.html) CREDIT: Getty Images It’s the foundation behind the happiest marriages and the intangible quality that makes the best teams click. Put simply, it’s the key ingredient to all successful relationships. It’s called trust.

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Want To Crush It On Social Media In 2018? Here’s The Truth You Need To Hear

You really only have two options. By Nicolas Cole Contributor, Inc.com @Nicolascole77 (https://www.inc.com/nicolas-cole/want-to-crush-it-on-social-media-in-2017-heres-the-truth-you-need-to-hear.html) CREDIT: Getty Images Last week, I wrote a column here on Inc called: 10 Social Media Predictions for 2017 (and Where You Should Be Spending Your Time). Overnight, my inbox flooded. The article clearly resonated, and while some people reached out simply to acknowledge they …

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8 Scheduling Hacks to 10X Your Productivity

Get the most out of your days with these 8 scheduling hacks. By Sujan Patel Co-founder, Web Profits @sujanpatel (https://www.inc.com/sujan-patel/8-scheduling-hacks-to-10x-your-productivity.html) CREDIT: Getty Images Let’s face it – business owners have a lot on their plates. Whether you’re managing teams locally or globally, your day-to-day thoughts and activities are likely consumed by the need to accelerate the growth …

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9 Emotional Intelligence Mistakes That Make Leaders Look Really Unprofessional

91 percent of employed American adults believe that interpersonal communication issues prevent leaders from leading effectively. By Peter Economy The Leadership Guy @bizzwriter (https://www.inc.com/peter-economy/9-emotional-intelligence-mistakes-that-make-leaders-look-really-unprofessional.html) CREDIT: Getty Images One of the most important attributes of being a good leader is empathy–as well as the ability to understand and react correctly to your employees’ emotions when they are expressed. According …

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