No negative people allowed

No negative people allowed. Period. While you can’t control others (and you shouldn’t try to do that anyway) you should be in complete control of how they impact and influence you, your emotions, feelings, behavior and life in general. Negative people should have zero influence over how you feel, think or perform. They have lost already and as such their …

Social media influencers: Casey Neistat

Whatever you may call it, social media is here to stay and it is relevant for both businesses and individuals. It is how people communicate, it is how brands market and advertise, it is one of major ways that connects us all. One of recent examples of its influence is a cameo appearance by a 12 year old boy (Dutch) …

How to find a new job

How to find a new job? A question, we have all asked ourselves at some point and more importantly, we had to answer it. When it’s time to move on from your current position or place of employment it is essential to be strategic about your next move. First, research the position and who it reports to. Your direct supervisor …

Don’t jump to conclusions

Our vantage points and perspectives differ and they matter when making decisions which is why it is important to do your best to understand as much of the environment as possible. Understand what and who influences decisions. As you progress in your career, your priorities and responsibilities will change and so will your decisions. It is important to do your …

Presidents won’t solve your problems

As we all strive for progress and greater accomplishments, it is important to understand that each of us are creators of our own destiny. Presidents or anyone else for that matter are not the ones who will solve your problems. Spending more time with family and friends; attaining a better job; earning more money; buying a vacation home, cars, boats, …

Expand your circle of trust

Meeting people, getting to know them and learning what matters to them will be of great value to you in the long run. Build relationships, expand your network and invest in growing your circle of friends, colleagues and acquaintances. While we all know that networking has a potential to produce great value, this became even more evident to me during …

Don’t trade your character for the corner office

As we grow, advance and ascend to positions of greater responsibilities, it is essential to remain grounded and stay true to yourself. No matter what happens and where you end up in your career make sure you remain who you are as a person, as a human being. While I do understand that certain positions may require adjustments to protocols …