Since the iPhone initially came out, it went from being seen as a toy to becoming a serious business tool. Between it and Android phones, you’ll find a plethora of amazing apps to help you organize and run your business. But that’s not what this list is about. There are already plenty of resources if [...]
According to Dr. Donald E. Wetmore, professional speaker from Productivity Institute, time spent working has increased by 15% over the past two decades. In the same respect, it was found that leisure time has dropped by 33%. With statistics like that, it’s clear that Americans are spending more and more time working each year, while [...]
How well do you listen? Do you give people your full attention when they speak, or are you preparing a strategy and waiting for your turn to talk again? Active listening involves hearing a person’s words, understanding their message and its importance to them, and communicating that understanding back to the person. But how often do [...]
How many of you have a LinkedIn profile? Probably most of you…right? Now, how many of you have been contacted on LinkedIn by someone who found you through search? Probably just a few. But it doesn’t make sense huh? You groomed your profile so it had a compelling headline. You put the keywords you want [...]
Today’s guest post comes from Emily Hankinson. She is a talented senior at the University of Pittsburgh and is an excellent writer. We look forward to having her on our blog. Whether you are just beginning your job search, looking to expand upon your existing network, or are somewhere in between, you know how difficult [...]
Even if you’re not a fan of the Mythbusters, you’ve probably heard of them. Unless you’re anti-Discovery Channel, you’ve likely seen these guys attempt to prove (or disprove) urban legends and modern-day tall tales. Although the team has grown since the show’s humble beginnings in 2003, Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman are the primary Mythbusters. And while [...]
When it comes to email, I’m the worst. Every time I open it, I feel like I’m slaying a Hydra. For every email I respond to, file, or delete, another two pop up in its place. Eventually, I am stuck with an inbox in the thousands, full of messages I need to do something with. [...]
Today’s guest post comes from Adrian Smith writes for such prestigious publications as Labor-Arbitration.com- his main interest is in helping labor arbitrators to do their jobs better. A persons handshake says worlds about them, and whether the handshake engaged individuals realize it or not, the handshake is a major factor in the way each person [...]
Over the past 10 days, I’ve talked individually to over 100 college students about their careers. Most of them – and for reasons we all understand – are scared to death about their pending entrance into the workforce. During these conversations, however, five primary areas of concern (please notice I did not use the word [...]
There’s a sign in our office that makes me smile every time I look at it. Since clear and purposeful communication is the basis for nearly everything we do at BalancedWorklife, it’s a great daily reminder. Yes, even communication specialists sometimes need to be reminded that the message they intended to deliver isn’t always what gets [...]
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