I’m an optimist but even I’m noticing the prolific increase in divisiveness across all walks of life of late, whether it’s a sports story that divides our opinions, … [Read more...]
Amazon Just Announced It Is Spending $700 Million to Retrain 100,000 Employees (and They’re Free to Quit Thereafter)
Here's why Amazon's massive investment is such a brilliant move
In what is one of the biggest corporate retraining initiatives ever announced, Amazon said Thursday morning that it will invest $7,000 per … [Read more...]
If You Answer Yes to This 1 Question, You’re Unintentionally Holding Yourself Back From Success
This profound question can unveil more than you think and spur change greater than you'd imagine.
Here's a truth: Many of us don't really notice our life has gotten off track until it's off track. It can happen to business owners, corporate citizens, … [Read more...]
Google Can Spot Its Highest-Empathy Leaders In 5 Minutes With These 16 Questions
The search giant doesn't have to search hard for high-empathy leaders when armed with these questions.
Google has perfected the use of data to help illuminate people dynamics. It tried to prove managers don't matter and instead found 10 traits of the very best ones. It … [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...]
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...]
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