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People can get themselves stuck in a rut very easily. We are all guilty of it at some level or another – and when we are stuck, even the simplest of nudges can help get us out of our own heads and back into reality. I’m grateful to get to talk to many people about […]
By Skye Berry-Burke. Effective communication is an essential skill required in every part of our lives, whether it is at home, at work or at play. Most people think that if they can write and they can speak then they have good communication skills. What many people fail to recognize is that effective communication goes beyond just writing and talking. With email, text messaging and social networking sites becoming an ever-growing part of our society and business, it is necessary for people to be even more aware of what they…
By Sharon Graham. Susan Cain, the author of Quiet, delivers a powerful presentation. So, it’s not surprising that Bill Gates, one of the world’s most well known introverts, considers her TED Talk as one of his 13 favourites. During her TED Talk, Susan Cain suggests that our culture prizes outgoing and social people, possibly at a detriment to introverts. She argues that introverts should be encouraged and celebrated for their extraordinary talents and abilities. Provide them with opportunities to work in solitude and with autonomy, and they will be more…
Small business owners have only themselves to rely on! Jump-start your productivity by breaking free of a holiday “groove” with these five easy to implement steps.
By Ken Keis. It affects every aspect of our lives, yet few people will talk about it. If you have it, you are more likely to succeed. If you lack it, you will struggle. What is it? Self-worth. Self-worth is defined as the way you think and feel about yourself. It is the part of your personality that determines personal value and importance. Deeply seated within you, it strongly influences your attitudes and behaviors, ultimately determining your success or failure. When self-worth is low, people have little or no energy…
Pack Credibility with Warm Clothes when Heading for Cold Climes During a winter trip to Edmonton, I was driving in blustery conditions watching drivers cautiously manoeuvre their cars around parked vehicles. Close by, bundled-up commuters jammed into bus stop shelters ready to hop on public transportation. On a nearby snow-packed sidewalk was a man gripping a Starbuck’s cup with his bare hands. This young man – I’m guessing a professional in his 30’s – sported a white shirt and tie, pants neatly pressed, and smooth-soled shoes – and that’s it.…