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How to Prepare for the Rising Millennial Workforce
Millennials are an integral (and growing) part of today’s workforce, now comprising the largest share of the U.S. workforce. As more tech-savvy Millennials join your organization, it becomes increasingly important […]
The Best Motivation Tips for Managers and Employees, with Dan Ariely
The biggest killer of motivation in many organizations is that managers don’t always recognize the true value of good will and social utility. Psychologist and Behavioral Economist Dan Ariely says […]
Emotional agility in the 21st century workplace
In an increasingly global professional and social environment, organizations are becoming increasingly agile and adaptive to these changes. Regardless of industry, leaders share common concerns over changes in technology, an […]
5 Black History Month Celebration Ideas for the Workplace
Every February, Americans across the country celebrate Black History Month. This annual celebration recognizes the achievements of members of the African-American community, both past and present, and the central role […]
9 Tips for Crafting Your Message & Presenting Ideas Effectively
Whether you are new to the workforce or a corporate executive, you may find yourself in the position of needing to write and present an effective message to a group […]
Entrepreneurs: Stop Fetishizing Failure, Start Asking Absurd Questions
It is becoming an increasingly popular trend in Silicon Valley to place failure on a pedestal. According to author Tim Ferriss, the phrase “fail fast, fail forward” has become a […]
Bring the Future Forward by Welcoming Technology as Your Colleague
Technology has grown by leaps and bounds over the last few generations. In the early 1960s, computer mainframes the size of semi-truck trailers that used transistors were considered cutting-edge because […]
What the PyeongChang Winter Olympics Taught Us about Diversity & Inclusion
In an increasingly global and connected world, cultural diversity and inclusion are of great importance. While many organizations realize the role an effective diversity training program can play, there is […]
4 Tips to Improve Your Interpersonal Skills
The ever-elusive “soft” skills tied to a high emotional intelligence (EQ) remain a key differentiator between wildly successful employees and ones who may struggle to effectively collaborate with their peers. […]
Desire Success? Start Asking Dumb Questions
Investor, advisor and author Tim Ferriss says that often times the smartest questions are the “dumbest” — the ones that no one asks because they are afraid of being shamed. In a […]
A Key Distinguisher Between Average & Outstanding Employee Performance
What is it that separates an average-performing employee from a truly exceptional employee? While there are many things that can set one employee apart from the rest in terms of […]
How to Provide an Engaging Learning Program Around Design Thinking
Design thinking is the art of implementing elements from a “designer’s toolkit” to create innovative solutions and systems. When applied the right way, it can offer considerable benefits.
How Great Stoic Thinkers Inoculated Themselves Against Fear
Tim Ferriss is an old hand at goal setting. However, many people let fear hold them back when setting their own goals. In this video, Tim dives into how to […]
3 Reasons to Encourage Video-Based Self-Directed Learning
Getting a self-directed learning (SDL) course off the ground is an enormous challenge for many organizations. While SDL empowers employees to make their own decisions and control the direction and […]
3 Tips for Managing Cultural Diversity at Work
Cultural diversity is not only an enormous issue for organizations of all sizes—it’s an inevitable fact of life in our increasingly globalized economy. Companies can benefit greatly from the variety […]
Want to Succeed? Fail Until You Find Your Passion
In this video, Sarah Robb O’Hagan discusses some of the experiences and revelations that she had while working on her book, Extreme You. Among the most impactful realizations is how many […]

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