Warren Buffett is at it again, this time spouting nuggets of wisdom in, of all places, Sports Illustrated. The magazine interviewed him for their July 1, … [Read more...]
Want to Power Up Your Productivity? Neuroscience Says Leverage the ‘Coffee Shop Effect’
Something counterintuitive perks up your productivity at the local coffee shop (and it's not the java).
It's long been suspected that sneaking out of the office (or even home office) for a half day of work at the local coffee shop is great for productivity. The coffee jolt, … [Read more...]
These 6 Words Will Help You Overcome Any Failure (They Did For Me)
Failure is an option, actually. Especially when you handle it with this powerful phrase
The occasional failure, even an #epicfail, is an inescapable part of life. But do you escape from the doldrums that envelop so many of us thereafter? I'm not talking … [Read more...]
A New Study Reveals the 7 Best Strategies for Successfully Asking for a Raise
1,000 employees can't be wrong in sharing the right way to go about asking for a raise
Asking for a raise is about as comfortable as giving the boss feedback. Both can be awkward, tension laden, and require you to put your neck out there. But at least … [Read more...]
Apple’s Likely Next CEO Is a Lot Like Tim Cook (Here’s Why That’s Trouble)
Apple needs another Steve Jobs, not another Tim Cook (as great as he's been)
Let me be the first to say that Tim Cook has done a superb job at Apple. Since taking the helm in August 2011, Apple's market value has more than doubled (for a … [Read more...]
In 1 Counterintuitive Sentence, Mark Cuban Just Gave the Secret to Rapidly Growing Any Business
Dallas Maverick's owner Mark Cuban gives counterintuitive advice, but it's by no means counterproductive.
Mark Cuban, the Shark Tank veteran, sports mogul, and business maven (not to mention billionaire) is known for giving punchy one-liners and pointed advice to anyone … [Read more...]
7 Things Separate Those Who Write That Book Inside Them From Those Who Only Dream About It
Sharing your expertise with the world via the written word is something many dream of but far fewer accomplish
It's something many dream of. Ask around your office who wants to write a book someday, to share (and monetize) their knowledge, and you'll be astonished. I've … [Read more...]
In Shameful Apology Email to Customer, Wendy’s Manager Blames Drug Addicts and ‘Little-to-no Talent Pool’ for Team’s Bad Service
Actually, honestly is not always the best policy.
We've all experienced poor customer service. My wife and I lament all the time that customer service seems to be declining fast everywhere we turn--but somehow not … [Read more...]
Looking to Feel Happier and Supremely Useful at Work? Focus on These 2 Words
It's a new framework that you can implement immediately
I recently wrote about one word that can bring you beyond happiness--usefulness. It's a word I focus on as a centerpiece in my life. I want to deliver on that sentiment here … [Read more...]
This Is What People Think of You When You Wear Headphones at Work (According to an 800-Person Study)
So many use headphones at work, so few know what it says about them.
Plenty of us engage in the habit of listening to music (or podcasts or the news, etc.) at work for a variety of reasons (especially for productivity). In fact, a … [Read more...]
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