How to Make a Great First Impression
Face the facts: about 90% of the people you're going to meet at work or in a social environment are going to have a preconceived notion of what type of person you are. We as humans tend to stereotype and…
How to Become Influential
Influence is one of the most motivating factors in decision making. When you have a major decision to make, what are the influences that drive you to a final decision? It's normal to base any big decisions you make on…
Self-Development Ideas for Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs are in a challenging situation. They have to be good at so many things but are strapped for time. Most entrepreneurs have limited time, energy, and other resources available to spend on self-development. Yet, at the same time, entrepreneurs…
How to Improve Your Listening Skills
Listening is the other half - perhaps the better half - of all communication. Unfortunately, most people rarely receive any formal training on how to do it properly. Improving your listening skills can enhance your professional and personal life. Follow…
The Bullet Journal: A Great Tool for Excellent Time Management
There are plenty of time-management and organization systems. But right now, there’s one organizational tool that’s very much “in vogue” and doing the rounds on Instagram and across productivity/self-improvement blogs. That tool is the bullet journal. The bullet journal is…
9 Tips for Better Negotiations
Prepare for the meeting - Outline the points you want to discuss, point by point. Doing this will make you a stronger and more confident negotiator. Consider timing - Choose a negotiation time when everyone is calm and there’s plenty…