About a month or so ago, I had a pretty bad day. It was Murphy’s Law in motion. My car had a flat tire, and I spilled coffee all over my clothes. Including a brand new pair of pants I bought, on my way to see a client in Florida who was critical of my […]
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Psychology has spanned over a hundred years now. First, there was Pavlov’s theory of classical conditioning where humans are triggered by certain stimuli. Then there’s the concept of cognitive behavior where one’s emotions are said to be influenced by the mind. Now, we are on this third wave of human psychological evolution, which is the
Entrepreneurs serve as innovators who set up business processes or oversee commercial enterprises. Given the growing popularity of gig-work apps. More freelancers and independent contractors are becoming entrepreneurs. Participation in the growing gig economy is a great way to test whether you’re cut out for being in business just based on the quality of products
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As I embark on an annual trek to the Nevada dessert where I’ll be completely off the grid for 10 days for both personal and professional development, I’m looking forward to being dragged back into the real world. Our addiction to technology is growing and damaging in a number of ways. The level of social
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I recently listened to an interview that Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers had with Aubrey Marcus. Aubrey is a well-known podcaster who is very involved in the psychedelic community and a proponent for the healing and expansive qualities of psychedelics. The controversial QB, who last summer misled the press about his vaccination status, talked
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While economists’ debate whether the U.S. can expect a recession, the job market remains incredibly strong. But how might a downturn along with inflation affect freelancers and independent contractors that fuel the growing gig economy? Our talent-coordinator teams regularly chat with these workers to gain insight and understanding into what they really are looking for
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National Relaxation Day on August 15 (#NationalRelaxationDay) really resonates with me because I was obsessed with being productive early on in my entrepreneurial journey. I was always trying to optimize my production. But one thing that I realized in the past few years is that sometimes one of the most productive things that you can
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I recently enrolled in a program at my alma mater, George Mason University. To learn some new tools to help my executive coaching clients field high-performing teams. I would assert that wellbeing is correlated directly to higher productivity and there are several key components. One is getting enough sleep. For years, it was almost like
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Between rapidly evolving skillsets and an airtight labor market, business leaders and job seekers alike are questioning the relevancy of a college degree. I was surprised to hear a very promising candidate for our marketing team who had just graduated tell me in a second interview that his motivation for joining our staffing company was
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On International Cat Day, which is celebrated August 8, I can’t help but reflect on my journey from dog lover to fan of furry felines. Toward the end of high school, I was dating a girl who moved into the room above her parent’s garage – a space she shared with two house cats. After
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