8 Ways to Detox After a Rough Work Week
It’s been a week. The early mornings and late nights at the office have meshed into one big blur. Your body aches. So does your mind. So when you leave work in a haze Friday, what can you do to detox before you come back Monday? We asked the Young Entrepreneur Council, “How do you […]
5 ‘Do Not Disturb’ Tips for Avoiding Tech Distractions
You’re sitting in your cubicle, minding your own business, when a little “bing!” rings—Gchat is requesting your attention. Without hesitation, you minimize the document you were working on to see what’s up. It’s a link from your co-worker to a Buzzfeed article about the 21 cutest cats everrrrrrrr. So, obviously, you click it… and that’s […]
7 Easy Hacks for Productive Mornings
You casually glance away from the Excel sheet you’re working on and down at the time in the bottom corner of your screen, expecting to see 10:00 a.m., maybe 10:30. But nope—it’s noon. NOON! And you’ve barely crossed off to-do No. 1. OK, so maybe you pressed snooze one too many times, couldn’t find anything […]
Too Busy for Vacation? 11 Original Ways to Recharge This Summer
Ah, summertime! Sun’s up, pool’s open, life’s good. Except it’s not all sunshine and beach-bumming for everyone—especially not for business owners or busy professionals. When the days and weeks run together and the months turn into one never-ending blur, it’s not hard to fly by summer, stuck in the 9-to-5, without even a nod of […]
Do These 12 Things Before Your Next Speech or Presentation
Are your palms sweating as little droplets sneak their way down the side of your face? Is your heart pounding so hard that’s all you can hear? Did your tongue just turn to sandpaper? It sounds like you’ve got a speech to give. Public speaking might not be your “thing,” but anyone can give a […]
9 Smooth Negotiation Techniques That Never Fail
There you are, sitting across the table from a frustrating situation—he wants one thing (say, vanilla ice cream), and you want something else (swirl, duh). You’re about to begin what could be a heated negotiation. So how do you approach it? How do you smooth talk your way to sweet, swirlin’ success? Whether you’re trying […]
12 Things All Effective Leaders Do
You’re the boss. But that doesn’t have to be synonymous with bad guy—and it shouldn’t be, because horrible bosses aren’t the most effective ones. You can be a leader your employees like, respect and trust, one who gets the job done, well and the right way—no condescending, arrogant, too-good-for-this-office bossing around needed (or wanted). Related: 9 […]
7 Things Great Leaders Never Do Again
Good leaders can take a budding business and make it grow and flourish. Great leaders take a step back once it’s in bloom. But how, without letting the company wilt? We asked the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), “What is one thing all leaders—founders, CEOs, managers—should say no to as their company grows, and why?” 1. […]
The 8 Most Important Basics of an Elevator Pitch
The “up” button glows orange as you wait. You can hear its motors moving as you watch the lights descend from floor 10, then 9, then 8… then a loud a clunk when it hits 1. The elevator doors slide open, and you walk inside. And just when you think you’re riding solo to floor […]
13 Pieces of Career Advice to Help You Flourish at Work
No. 1: If it doesn’t make you better, it’s not worth doing.
10 Best Practices for Making a Good Impression
Admit it: You judge people. Whether it’s the new guy in the cubicle next to you, the girl you always see on the phone in the hallway or the person at the coffee counter, we attach a fast glimpse at someone’s behavior to an impression, good or bad. And you’re lying to yourself if you […]
10 Tasks Entrepreneurs Should Always Outsource
It’s happening again. Your to-do list is massive—and it keeps growing. It’s a monster. But you can’t just run and hide under your covers or lock it away in your closet and cross your fingers that it doesn’t bust down the door. Because it will, piece by piece. So instead of helplessly watching its shadow […]
