Dale Carnegie knew that turning a lesson into a story was the best way to convince an audience of his ideas. While his easy-to-implement advice is the backbone of his best-selling books, the heart and soul of them are the tales of how his tactics have transformed lives. Although it has been 83 years since…
We’ve all been told that “If you want something done right, you’ve got to do it yourself,” and this expression has lead to more professional burnout and stress than almost any other. Whether you’re a small business owner or the leader of a team, it’s essential that you learn to let go of certain tasks…
According to LinkedIn data, there are over 50,000 professional skills in the world! This number can be overwhelming to anyone looking to spruce up their resume – it’s difficult to know where to begin learning. Luckily, LinkedIn has used their substantial user base to determine exactly which skills are most in demand this year. By…
These days, it is quite easy to train yourself in hard skills. Accessible, post-secondary education and sites like Lynda.com and YouTube have made it possible for nearly everyone to gain quantifiable skills related to every field of work. So how does one stand out from the highly-educated crowd and prove worthiness for a leadership role? …