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Why You Should Strive to Be a Lifelong Learner
Many people wonder what they can do to become well-rounded and competitive while increase their rate of success. An often overlooked yet simple way to improve is to increase…

U.S. Entrepreneurs, AlleyNYC Rally to Send Aid to Nepal
Entrepreneurs from around the world have become leading fundraisers for aid to help the survivors in the massive earthquake that struck Nepal…

The state of security for small business
Spending on security by U.S. businesses has grown dramatically, expected to top $377 billion this year, up from $319 billion in 2013…

Job Interview Tips For Mature People
To start with, here are some statistics: Only 28% of workers 55 and older find jobs within one year versus 71% of…

Navigate Your Fears With These 4 Mental Strategies
Watch your thoughts, they become words. Watch your words, they become actions. Watch your actions, they become habits. Watch your habits, they become character. Watch…

Find the Right Meme that Fits Your Personal Brand
Creating graphic memes with quotes is a good way to encourage conversation and shares on social media. Having a standout visual marketing…

The Engaged Leader
I read a fascinating post by Patrick Lencioni, entitled, Micromanagement Is Underrated. It’s a must read post! No one likes working for…

7 Ways to Go From a Boss to a Leader
Many people view the terms “boss” and “leader” as interchangeable – but they are vastly different. To determine which one you are, I…

Sometimes In Business Writing, Less Is More
What do chocolate, writing, and online ticket sales have in common? Not that much, but they do have one thing in common,…

The No. 1 Mistake Product Developers Make
A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of attending a new competition for inventors that was held in Kansas City. Teams…






