Wed.Apr 12, 2017

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5 Reasons Why You Need Emotional Intelligence

Office Dynamics

Sure, having a high IQ is great, but how does your EQ (emotional quotient) at work stack up? Nearly all HR managers (95 percent) and employees (99 percent) surveyed by OfficeTeam said it’s important for staff to have strong emotional intelligence. In addition, more than one in five workers (21 percent) believe EQ is more valuable in the office than IQ.

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Why Bosses Need to Be More Agile

On The Job

There's lots of talk these days about the need for companies and their employees to be more "agile," to learn to adapt quickly to changing market conditions and customer demands. The problem, however, may be that it's the managers who are the ones who are the real sticks in the mud. For example, there was a story in the Wall Street Journal about how some bosses hoard talent, refusing to let workers move on.

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When Do You Need Slow Mode?

Clutter Coach

by Last month I included a blog post by Leo Babauta who writes Zen Habits. This time I’ll write about slow mode; what it is and when you need it. To start with, here’s some wisdom from the International Institute of Not Doing Much. . Put your feet up, and stare idly out of the window. Warning: Do not attempt this while driving. Do one thing at a time.

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Create the Marketplace – Own the Marketplace

Small Business CEO

People want something unique and different, so don’t compete—create your own. In a nutshell that’s the motto CEO and business founder Jeff Pedersen lives by, and what enabled him to start, and continue running, his successful business, Cariloha. Many of today’s current marketplaces are saturated. So if you don’t have the time and/or money to compete with well-known and well-funded brands, find a niche where you can create your own marketplace.

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SME Relationships: Proven Solutions for Seamless Collaboration and Success

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

💢 Do you find yourself stuck in never-ending review cycles? Are you wondering if your Subject Matter Expert actually got that last review request? Are you having trouble trying to decipher impractical or conflicting feedback? 💢 If any of these scenarios sounds familiar, you may benefit from a crash course on managing SME relationships!

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Office Options: 5 Things to Consider When Renting a Workplace

Small Business CEO

There are many options a business or enterprise has when looking for a place to conduct their daily duties. Often-heard buzzwords, like ‘co-sharing’, ‘open-plan’ offices, and ‘time-share’ renting all sound like viable and important things worthy of your consideration and time, but what are they exactly? And, more importantly, why should you even be considering them in the first place (hint: unless you’re in the process of getting together a tech start-up, they’re probably not for you).

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Streamlining Supply Chain Management: Perfecting Your Purchase to Pay Processes

Small Business CEO

Supply chain management is the lifeblood of any business: without a proper, streamlined supply chain, your company risks being left without the proper tools it needs to get things done. If you already have a great supply chain, then you are ahead of the game. If your supply chain isn’t as efficient as you’d like it to be, it’s time to fix it quickly.

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Why Bigger Can Be Better When Choosing a Surveying Company

Small Business CEO

There are times in life when you might want to work with an individual – such as an artisan baker or dressmaker – but choosing a surveying company is generally not one of those times. A good number of talented individuals and small surveying firms are out there and quite capable of doing the job, but generally speaking, bigger is better for several reasons. construction worker at the construction site of a new company and industrial building.

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5 Commonly Overlooked Network Security Threats

Small Business CEO

When it comes to network security, there are two types of companies: Those that are serious about security, realizing that something or someone dangerous is lurking around every corner. Those that don’t think anything bad will ever happen to them. Where does your company fit in? Even if you’re serious about network security, it goes without saying that you could overlook a threat that could cause major damage, financial loss, and hundreds of hours of lost time.