Always be ready with your pitch. Whether you are there to promote yourself or a client, always have an elevator pitch ready. An elevator pitch should briefly highlight who you are and what you do. A surprising number of people come to networking events unprepared. As a part of my series about the things you…
External validation, where an employee’s friends or family outside the company remark on the prestige associated with job and the company. As a part of my series about how leaders can create a “fantastic work culture”, I had the pleasure of interviewing Michael Levy, the CEO of WorkProud. For over 20 years Michael Levy has…
Turmeric has been hailed as a superfood, and it’s all thanks to its powerful active ingredient—curcumin. Curcumin is what gives turmeric its yellow color, as well as the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects and health benefits of turmeric. Numerous scientific studies have shown curcumin to have potent anti-inflammatory properties, which are similar to pharmaceutical drugs, such…
I wish someone had told me to just “be”. So much power in being able to be yourself. There are always expectations but learning to just “be” allows you the freedom to make mistakes and learn from them. As a part of our series about “Heroes Of The Addiction Crisis” I had the pleasure of interviewing…
Any workplace can turn out to be either progressive or regressive, depending on your seeming attitude. As per the WHO, burnout is a stress-related condition that is entirely occupational. It alludes to the fact that burnouts are only the result of worries& stress in the work environment. This problem continues to be an obstruction in…
Always be improving — No one gets it right the first time. Whether that’s the name, formulation, or branding, there will always be room for improvement. Since our launch, we have gone through three iterations of our first packaging design and a complete brand refresh. We’ve incorporated feedback from our consumers, retailers, and distributors. We continue to…
It’s natural to want to protect children from challenging emotions. Parents and caregivers often do their best to diffuse uncomfortable moods or offer distractions. While this can provide short-term relief that is helpful in moderation, it needs to be balanced by sitting with those feelings and taking time to explore them. Remember, emotions occur for…
Live and breathe your business because success is not a one-time thing. Be willing to dedicate yourself and put in the time over and over to continuously learn, grow and improve. I still come into the office on Saturdays and, especially in the early days, I would devote my free time to reading trade magazines…
Resilience. During the pandemic, all of us — employees and employers alike — have realized the importance of being adaptable. People who can pivot quickly in the face of change. People who can take on new challenges. You can call it a “soft skill,” but it’s really critical. What that looks like depends on the individual, but it comes…
Remote Work = Talent Uptick: This is huge — in fact, it’s probably the biggest thing to come out of the pandemic. Millions of people are now working at home, and folks aren’t wanting to give that up. In order to find and retain the best talent, companies will need to make concessions when it comes to…
