Thought Leaders
If You’re Not Happy, Stop Complaining and Make a Change
You can complain about it and hope it magically changes, or you can set out to make a change. Here is a simple four-step plan to help you achieve happiness.
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Thought Leaders
The 12 Steps to Happiness That You Create (Infographic)
This feeling that we all strive for is a path we choose, not a destination to arrive at.
Building a Business
To Stand Out From the Competition, You Need to Offer Distinct Emotional Benefits
Most products or services typically offer the same functional benefits. What separates one from the other, however, is the branding.
By Jim Joseph
Tech
Binge-Watching Is Our New Normal
The practice of mainlining shows is becoming increasingly acceptable, although it's still an activity that incites complicated emotions, a new study suggests.
By Laura Entis
Thought Leaders
10 Ways Successful Entrepreneurs Stay Calm
There is an art to being cool-headed when situations become challenging, but like most things in life, that art is brought about by practice.
By Adam Toren
Marketing
5 Ways to Respond to Negative, Evil Emails
These are proven methods for keeping your emotions within reason, so that you don't hit 'send' while your emails, tweets, comments, and virtual chime-ins are still flaming.
Thought Leaders
7 Dark Truths About Entrepreneurship
Those "overnight successes" are almost invariably the product of exhausting behind-the-scenes work and years of practice and failure.
Thought Leaders
Navigate Your Fears With These 4 Mental Strategies
While the physical aspects of owning your own business can be daunting, so too are the mental and emotional burdens.
By Jeff Boss
Business News
Stephen Hawking, Via Hologram, Tries to Reassure One Direction Fans About Zayn Malik’s Departure
In another universe, not only is Zayn still a member of One Direction, but you're married to him.
By Laura Entis
Entrepreneurs
16 Ways to Create Your Own Happiness at Work
People who consider themselves to be happy are 36 percent more motivated, six times more energized and twice as productive as their unhappy counterparts
Thought Leaders
Why Entrepreneurs Should Be More Like ‘Gas Stoves’
Allowing yourself to quickly burn off frustration and move on from stressful situations is an incredibly valuable attribute to refine.
By Peter Gasca
Thought Leaders
5 More Ways to Lead Effectively Gleaned From My Time in the SEALs
Many of the same traits found in leaders are the same ones required by founders, such as courage, resiliency and emotional intelligence.
By Jeff Boss
Building a Business
A 6-Step Program for Improving Your Communication Skills
Systematically striving to listen better and express yourself clearly will yield immense benefits.
By Graham Young
Building a Business
Failure and Rejection in Startups: 3 Things to Remember
Suffering from a recent rejection? Guess what? You're in good company.
Entrepreneurs
Developing People Skills Is a Brilliant Career Move
Leaders with strong social skills derive more productivity from teams and enjoy more success attracting the customers, talent and investment needed to build their companies.
Building a Business
The Surprising Benefits of Laughter
That case of the giggles is good for more than the obvious ab workout.
By Laura Entis
Building a Business
4 Tips to Successful Business Storytelling
By incorporating storytelling into your marketing strategy effectively, you can enhance revenue as well as brand loyalty.
Thought Leaders
Stop Reacting and Start Responding
Virtually all of your thoughts and feelings are conditioned responses to past experiences. But if your strategy is flawed, you'll continue to get low returns on your efforts.
Thought Leaders
A Simple Solution to Taking Things Personally and Overreacting
When you are facing an issue, just ask yourself a simple question before taking any action.
By Stephen Key
Building a Business
How to Get Your Ideas to Stick
The more of these critical elements you have, the better the chance your message will stand out.
Online Presence
Facebook Updates Its Suicide Prevention Tools
The social-media platform has made it easier for users to reach out to their connections whose activity on Facebook indicates they are at risk for self-harm or suicide.
By Laura Entis
Building a Business
3 Great Ways to Create an Emotional Bond with Customers
Entrepreneurs can try to woo clients by building a relationship and in the process score better sales and repeat business.
By Jesse Torres
Building a Business
Why Playing It Safe Will Kill Your Startup
Following the prevailing trend or the tried-and-true could drain a new company's creativity. Aim instead to be an innovator.
By Renée Warren
Entrepreneurs
How to Rise Above 5 Self-Limiting Beliefs That Hold You Back From Success
These 'human' challenges are completely solvable, as many of them are self-induced.
By Jeff Boss
Building a Business
Are Your Employees in Danger of Suffering Heartbreak?
It's important to be aware of potential workplace heartbreak that can be and often is caused by unthinking managers.
Building a Business
Mind Over Money: The Brain Chemistry Behind Investing
When it comes to making money with investments, it turns out emotions really do count.
Building a Business
Why Catering to Exactly What Clients Want Is a Winning Strategy
Sometimes a consumer won't be able to describe the need clearly but if you can figure out how to best provide the right service, you'll score the business.