If there’s a quote that seems to encompass the year 2021 — it’s this one from Deepak Chopra, “All great changes are preceded by chaos.” Think about that for a minute. For many of us, the beginning of 2020 was just another year. By March and April, the world as we knew it changed — […]
National Siblings Day is on April 10th every year. While Father’s Day and Mother’s Day are widely celebrated, fewer people are taking the time to make sure they are staying connected with their brothers and sisters. How are you going to connect with your sibs this year? Okay — you have exactly six days to […]
No one enjoys paying taxes, but the tax return that comes around each April is something to look forward to. However, entrepreneurs need to manage their taxes more carefully than traditional employees. While self-employment certainly has its perks, you have to be prepared to manage your own taxes in order to accurately file them each […]
As you begin to open up your office after all this COVID stuff — you’ll be looking for a way to get your team motivated. Try running a competition in the workplace. A friendly contest helps make work fun and will spur your business forward, leading to higher efficiency and increased profits. Not all contests […]
Like so many other business owners, you’re rearing to get back to work in your office. Specifically, going back to what life was like before COVID-19. Your main goal for right now maybe simply returning to the office. That’s not unreasonable. The rollout of the vaccine is here — and things are looking up. According […]
Next Sunday, April 4, 2021, is Easter. Woot! Woot! I love to celebrate any holiday with my kids and family — but with COVID finally abating — this will be an even happier festival than usual. Easter marks the beginning of Spring, symbolizes rebirth, and is another excuse to gorge yourself on chocolate. There’s something […]
“Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in!” — Michael Corleone Why would I quote a line from 1990’s Godfather: Part III? It is arguably, after all, the worst film in the iconic franchise. But, for some reason, it reminded me of the phrase “cancel culture.” Unless you’ve been completely disconnected, […]
Your emotional intelligence is just as important as your street smarts and general knowledge. This is how you’re able to connect with people, build relationships, and express emotions in a healthy manner. Emotional intelligence can be broken down into five categories, each of equal importance: Self-awareness Self-regulation Motivation Empathy Social Skills Are you making time […]
The concept of emotional intelligence has been studied for decades. It wasn’t until 1995, with the publication of Daniel Goleman’s book Emotional Intelligence that EI was pushed to the forefront. At the same time, employers still didn’t embrace emotional intelligence for work success. Maybe it was because they believed that emotional intelligence myths like there […]
Using an online calendar takes your time management above and beyond. You’ll be able to accomplish more goals, complete more projects, and make time for even the smallest of things as you use this tool to optimize your time. To help you on your time management journey, this guide was developed to help you understand […]
