In 2002 Vishen Lakhiani operated his small business, Mindvalley out of a bedroom in Time Square. It was a shady little apartment that previously had been a Thai massage parlor. Later that year, due to visa problems he was forced to head back to his home town of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. But this lent itself...
Many people strive to act with honesty and integrity. Life, unfortunately, is riddled with situations that test your ethical fortitude. Nothing can test your dedication to living an ethical life faster than some American workplaces. The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger follows a young professional (Andrea Sachs) as she navigates an office culture that...
Whenever we get into a new job or career, we always promise ourselves that it will get better, we will grow, make more money and eventually branch out to do our own thing. Sometimes, we chase that dream so much that we find ourselves feeling drained, settling and hating our jobs. This then leads to...
What was your first “real” job? Do you remember it? Of course you do. Mine was post-college, auditing newspaper circulation for advertisers, in an industry I didn’t know, working with people significantly older than me, dealing with department heads who were proud members of the old-boys club. Due to my despised job function ("I just...
Recruiting the right workforce is a key element in business success, as like minded people will work well towards the same goals. Every employer wants to have a dedicated team of employees who enjoy their jobs and are looking out for the best interest of the company. The best potential candidates will not necessarily be...
Searching for team building ideas for attracting and increasing employee inspiration is a hugely researched topic and there are many ideas which should be considered. Here are some considerations for managers that can help them gain insights and trendy team building ideas within the teams. Keep your staff motivated With the start of the new...
