Learning

Fourth of July is an American holiday that marks its independence from British rule with the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. Since then, we have celebrated this commemorative day with fireworks, barbecues, parades and more.…

It’s January. You’ve made a lot of resolutions. You’re going to eat better, exercise more, and—oh, yeah—this is the year you’re going to find the perfect job. The job that you are excited to wake up to; the job where…

Handwriting is back in fashion. Typography dominated the design world for many years, but recently, hand-drawn lettering, also known as brush lettering or calligraphy, has made a huge comeback. You’ve probably seen hand-drawn letters on movie titles, magazine covers, book…

Everyone makes mistakes. It’s how you deal with them that matters. "If you spill milk on the floor and clean it up, it’s not a big deal. On the other hand, if you spill milk on the floor, walk away…

A lunch and learn provides essential training over the lunch hour. Your team gathers into a central location, and as they enjoy a shared lunch, they also learn about a topic relevant to your office. Done correctly, this program can…

For teachers, few things can be as challenging as capturing and keeping students' attention. At one time, a classroom meant rows of desks, each facing in the same direction, but those days have ended. Today's students are often situated in…

Google Docs (for word processing), Sheets (for spreadsheets), and Slides (for presentations), and have changed the way we do and share our work. Each Google Drive extension has become increasingly important for flexibility with remote workers, part time work from…

Success for a startup is often based on who they connect with and what they can learn from them. Over the past 10 years, shared workspaces, business incubators, and accelerators have had incredible growth. The challenge now is not whether…

Picture the scenario; an office veteran with 20 years in the industry, and an energetic millennial working right alongside him. Things aren’t melding well. The young gun wishes the vet would stop clinging to his ‘old’ ideas; and the old…

Useful learning curves and insider tips can be the difference between a smooth or a rocky transition into a new office position. A well-planned and organized training program is critical - new employees looks for confirmation that hopping aboard was…

So you just made the mistake that will send your stellar career down the drain and make everything you worked for null and void … or did you? Often in office life, we can feel so much pressure to be…

pilScoot over, novels. Coloring books for grown-ups have taken over bookstore displays all over the country. The genre has been around for decades, but in 2013 adults discovered coloring in a big way. Last December, adult coloring books filled nine…

You don’t have to dread your morning commute. What if, instead of muttering at the traffic, a slow train, or slowdowns, you did things that set you up for a great day at work? Here are five things you can do…

Do you yearn to learn? If so, you’ll enjoy watching TED Talks. I love them and watch them regularly, so I’m excited to share some of the best, most powerful TED Talks with you. But first, an introduction to TED.…

What’s the secret to climbing the corporate ladder? You want your career to move forward, right? You don’t want to stay where you are forever—you’d get bored and restless at some point, even if you love your job right now.…

Microsoft Excel is a great program to do numerical analysis. However, it can be tedious to use. There are many processes and functions that are time consuming to repeat over and over. Learning Excel tips and tricks can vastly improve…

Mark Zuckerberg leaned on Steve Jobs. Bill Gates looked to Warren Buffet. Richard Branson relied on Sir Freddie Laker. These three billionaire entrepreneurs—who have inspired countless business leaders to reach for greatness—all understand the power of having the right people…

I’ll admit it, I’m guilty. Guilty of trying to make fish climb trees. If you’re not familiar with this reference, it comes from Albert Einstein’s quote “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to…

There's no doubt that working as an administrative assistant can be rewarding, exciting and, at times, stressful. Being a successful and irreplaceable leader in the workplace requires creative problem solving skills and the ability to juggle a multitude of tasks…

Recently, my supervisor was telling me her frustrations with a co-worker she had decided to mentor. They both worked at our company but were in completely different departments, so she really didn’t know how to guide and advise him. Just…