Most of us experience prostration occasionally. However, some people procrastinate more than they’d like to, and 20% do it chronically even though it causes them real mental pain. How? By bringing forward remorse of not being productive, not accomplishing the goals they set out for themselves. It, in turn, creates negative self-talk and the loss…
A lot of people have a hard time saying “No.” They say “Yes” to favors, asks for help, additional services, etc. even though everything inside them then screams “no – don’t agree to that!” No wonder they end up having hard time managing their time. Have you ever been in this situation? Saying “yes” to…
When you hear the word “branding” – what do you think about? Coca-Cola, Nike, Apple, Starbucks, or Dove? So, huge corporations whose names represent the entire product or services lines or even whose individual products represent a band on their own (ex. Dove – Unilever). Those brands have a life of their own. Hardly anyone…
Did you know that over 30% of Canadians and 55% of Americans reported feeling significant stress in 2018? Everyone knows that stress is a massive problem in our modern society and the cause of many health issues people are experiencing. While it’s probably impossible to eliminate stress from our lives, it’s definitely possible to reduce…
What is your opinion on the below? Is a success in business or anything else based on a bit of luck and IQ of the person? Or does it come from hard work and consistent effort? The most recent research has shown that we overestimate the effect of more luck-based characteristics such as IQ and…
Did you know that since 1977, the number of women-owned business increased over 3,000% in the US? Or that Canadian women rank 1st in terms of involvement with newer businesses, which means we are ahead of the US and all the other countries? We’ve entered and are living in the era of women. More and…
Creativity is an indispensable ingredient not only for art but also for any successful business. It’s the mother of innovation, the cornerstone of your R&D. That’s why, whether you’re a solopreneur or a business leader with employees, nurturing creativity in yourself and your team is an excellent strategy for staying competitive on the market. In…
Creativity is something we usually associate with artists as they are the ones in whom our human need of expressing ourselves is powerful. However, the truth is that we’re all naturally creative, regardless of the profession. Even the Oxford dictionary doesn’t limit the creativity to certain types of work. It says that creativity is “the…
Being an introvert and starting a conversation or networking with strangers is never on the introvert’s favourite activity list. And yet no real connection can be started, no relationship can be built without doing it first. Networking is one of the most critical activities business leaders need to do to be successful. It comes naturally…
Have you ever found yourself paralyzed and unable to take any action? I sure did. A few years back in my corporate career, my department and I in it was going through one of those nightmare periods where you are understaffed, and the new work keeps coming. It got to the point that no matter…
