Part of the fun of a vacation is to explore places and sights unseen, to learn about new locations and cultures. It’s not always about the destination, but what you do when you get there. But here is a checklist of items to cross off during your next vacation. Make Your List and Check off […]
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The media, journalists, and the public are prone to oversimplification. And hackers are no exception. Hackers get a bad rap in movies and TV shows. Their reputation is often that of a shadowy, secretive, or marginal group. Here’s how people make hacking a legit career choice. Possibly it’s the evil genius who can quickly break […]
Learning how to facilitate and participate in impactful virtual and hybrid meetings will be one of the most significant competitive advantages you can give yourself in this new world of work. Why? A concerning (but not unsurprising stat): We have 250% more meetings every day than we did before the pandemic, per a Microsoft study. […]
It’s the little things that keep your home together. I know. That sounds hyperbolic. However, by repairing that leaky faucet, cleaning your gutters, and weatherstripping your windows, you can prevent more significant problems, such as severe water damage. Simple maintenance, beyond checking that everything works, can also extend the life of your appliances and systems […]
Sporting events have the unique ability to inspire generations and bring us together for fun and exciting experiences. However, if you’re not a rabid sports fan but more of a casual watcher, it might be easy to miss out on some of the most significant events of the year. As a result, you might miss […]
We all have those days when we don’t feel like doing anything. Mentally and physically, we are exhausted. It’s tough getting out of bed in the morning. And, it’s a challenge just to get out of bed, let alone seize the day. As much as we wish we could stay in bed all day, we […]
Every person fails at some point in their life. And, it’s undoubtedly one of the scariest parts of starting your own business. Though, that concern is valid. After all, it’s long been reported that an astounding 90% of startups fail. Moreover, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), approximately 20% of new businesses […]
You want to improve employee engagement, especially with your remote team — but how? The virtual office has become a lonely and quiet place recently, as more businesses are now transitioning to remote or hybrid offices. In addition, with the advent of tech-heavy software and the need for more collaborative platforms, companies are now stifled […]
Working in the office and working remotely contribute to fairly different lifestyles, but both share the burden of long hours. Remote work is even more conducive to long hours because it combines work and free time settings. But work is not supposed to be your main focus in life, and you have other things to […]
Leadership is shown in a variety of ways and locations. But, the most visible day-to-day expression is frequently how leaders conduct meetings. The criteria for leadership may not be fair and maybe unduly simple, but the fact remains that excellent leaders conduct good meetings and terrible leaders have awful meetings. Period. It all boils down […]