Business - 5/43

Posted by Jessica Ann on Jun 14, 2013

12 Most Meaningful Ways to Communicate Today

Do you ever feel like your communications get lost in translation? And you’re not starring in the movie alongside Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson? Yeah. Digital communications can do that to you. Even though we’re now more connected than ever, the need to be “always on” can dilute your impact. The...

Posted by Dr. Michelle Mazur on Jun 13, 2013

12 Most Massive Worries to Stop Sweating During Your Next Presentation

Do you want to look good on stage during your next presentation? Professional speaker and 2001 World Champion of Public Speaking, Darren LaCroix, posed this question during a presentation at a recent conference I attended. Hands shot up all across the room including mine. Of course, I want to look good on...

Posted by Annette Richmond on Jun 6, 2013

12 Most Essential Career Lessons Learned From Movies

At their best, movies can both inspire and entertain us. Many provide valuable life and career lessons as well. Over the years, I’ve watched a lot of movies. While I’ve found many films motivational, some offer essential career lessons along with a good show. It’s no surprise that many of the movies on...

Posted by Carol Ann Stanger on Jun 4, 2013

12 Most Regal Leadership Tips from Elizabeth I

The current Queen Elizabeth recently celebrated her Diamond Jubilee, marking 60 years on the English throne. Her namesake, Elizabeth I, reigned just under 50 years, and is still recognized as one of the most remarkable and successful rulers in English history. When she came to the throne in 1558, England was...

Posted by Betsy Talbot on May 31, 2013

12 Most Daring Ways to Act on your Dreams

You’ve had this great idea rolling around in your head for weeks, months, or even years. It’s something to think about when work gets tough, money is tight, or you’re just bored with the status quo. But you haven’t yet taken action on it. Why? Most people aren’t sure how to start, so below are the...

Posted by Mila Araujo on May 28, 2013

12 Most Ultimate Ways for Nonprofits to Engage Their Communities

Years ago, before social networks and online communities, I worked in the nonprofit sector. When we would come up with ideas for projects or events, our greatest tools were the mail, phone calls and fax machines. If we came up with something exciting to share that might be better understood with a visual,...

Posted by Kim Phillips on May 23, 2013

12 Most Urgent Reasons to Hire a Professional Writer

We all type, and most of what we type is meant to be seen by just a few people… an email here, a text there, maybe a PowerPoint presentation for the department. Then, there’s the internet. It’s a combination soapbox-printing press-megaphone. It demands content, and a lot of it. Between updating a...

Posted by Allison Herzog on May 21, 2013

12 Most Vital Daily Tasks of a Freelancer

Ahh freelancing. For writers and creative types, freelancing can offer the option to earn a living while working on your own terms, controlling your own schedule and still doing what you love. With the ever-growing opportunity for telecommuting and remote work these days, freelancing can be a welcome career...