We’ve all seen it. The desk with a growing mound of files, paperwork, Post-Its and empty soda cans scattered around. Desks that are so completely covered with piles and piles of stuff that you swear you’ve seen the piles actually moving. And at the head of the desk, a blissfully unaware employee, okay with the [...]
Lessons Learned
5 Winter-Approved Drinks That Are Good to the Last Drop
Brrr, it’s cold outside! Now that we’re officially in November, we’re assuming the winter routine of bundling up both inside and out. Being bundled up, while toasty, is almost a little too lulling. When you’re wearing your favorite sweater and scarf or are working from home where the blankets on the bed are only a [...]
Eye Contact Pitfalls to Avoid in Your Business Videos
Our eyes communicate our feelings – including comfort and discomfort. Few things project our emotions as well or as rapidly as the eyes. Humans have relied on looking into someone’s eyes for thousands of years to get an understanding of how the other person is feeling and whether or not they are telling us the truth.
My Journey Out of Debt Step #6: Invest for Retirement and Save for Kids’ College
TODAY’S BITE-SIZED TO-DO: Take stock of your retirement savings options at work. If you have a limited array, look into opening up a Roth IRA on your own. Then connect with a financial advisor to walk you through next steps based on your long-term financial goals.
Style Saturday: One Woman’s Story About Following Her Passion for Sustainable Fashion Design
Style Saturday: Sustainable Fashion Design — No Longer a Heyday for Hippies and Hemp
How to Choose Your Online Video Background
A great way to communicate important messages to your target audience is the tried and true “talking head” video – where you speak directly to a camera. Simple and versatile – you can be humorous or serious, informative or promotional – however…
Lessons from Oprah Winfrey: A Tribute to the Ultimate Female Mogul
I was just 9 months old when Oprah did her first broadcast of The Oprah Winfrey Show. Yup, I have no memory of the world without Oprah. I remember thinking as a kid, “I have got to be on this show one day!” I guess I didn’t make it onto the show but I trust [...]
Ning Co-Founder Gina Bianchini Talks Startups, Lessons Learned, and the Future of Social Media
When it comes to women in technology, Gina Bianchini is among the most respected in the field and someone I greatly admire. I met Gina in New York last fall. You know when you meet someone you really admire and they kind of let you down because they aren’t who you thought they would be? [...]
