If the mere thought of standing in the front of a room and talking to a group of people has your heart pounding and palms sweaty, rest assured, you are not alone. Public speaking is the second most common personal fear. According to a Chapman University survey, over a quarter of people are afraid of

Being a great boss or mentor means investing in the success of others. It means taking an active role in helping employees and mentees find the ONE Thing that’s going to help them reach their biggest goals. The role of boss and/or mentor comes with a fair amount of responsibility. The best thing you can

Steve Jobs was famous for wearing virtually the same thing every day – a black, mock turtleneck, jeans and sneakers. It was simple yet serious and became a uniform of sorts for Jobs. But he isn’t alone. Cultivating a singular style is a trend among many successful people. What does your style say about you?

When the clock is ticking down we focus in on every second that passes because each moment matters. If you’ve ever watched a basketball game you’ve seen this in action. A single shot before the buzzer can mean the difference between winning and losing. Every player on the court knows how critical each second is

You pull up to your regular parking space at work. What’s the first thought that crosses your mind as you shut the car door behind you and make your way to the office? Is the stress already starting to build? Is there a little lump of dread growing in your stomach? Do you get a

  The workplace is a social environment just like any other. There are a variety of personality types that must learn to get along and work with one another to get the job done. So it should be no surprise that at times, these differences can lead to butting heads, feeling slighted and workplace envy

Spirituality is often a hot button issue in many workplaces. It’s like discussing politics – you just don’t do it. However, when it comes to productivity, research suggests that spirituality is something that should be given consideration. Starting in the early ‘90s an overwhelming number of studies began examining how spirituality influenced productivity in an organizational setting.

It’s an all too familiar story. Bills must be paid, so a job must be had. We end up taking the best option that’s available, but we still have plans to move onward and upward to that dream job we always wanted. Over time we get comfortable in our current job until we wake up

Last month we discussed the many benefits for businesses that give back to their community. We’re expanding upon the subject by providing additional insight on how businesses and employees can connect with the community to make meaningful, lasting relationships. The opportunity for interacting with your community is only limited by your imagination. The key is

Whether you work in the one-room office of a startup or the headquarters of an international business, ONE Thing is certain – employee relationships can make or break an office’s productivity. However, keeping office relationships healthy and positive is no easy task, and it gets more difficult as the workplace becomes virtual. Relationships are often