Have you ever been to a conference or trade show and felt like it wasn’t worth the effort or the time or the money? There are so many business conferences out there, it’s important that if you are going to take the time away from work to attend a conference, you know...
We have a very special video for you today! I’m here with my Science of People team to discuss tips on how to encourage, support and motivate a remote team. As you can see, our team works virtually—everyone in their own space instead of a local office—and we meet...
Before every show, TV host Stephen Colbert has a ritual. And it’s a little superstitious. He rings a little bell in his bathroom. As he walks toward the stage, he waits for one of his writers to tell him, “Squeeze out some sunshine.” He does a...
You have a big meeting coming up. One of your first big questions should be on seating arrangements: What is the best seating etiquette? Is there an ideal business seating arrangement? Does seating matter? First things first. Seating matters! In fact, it can change...
Do you have the perfect playlist? Not all playlists are created equal! You need one for every work pace: Peak performance playlist Deep work playlist Cool down playlist Let’s say you have a big meeting, interview, or negotiation and you need to pump yourself up. You...
When you prepare for a big meeting, you often think about what to say and what to wear, but forget about a simple, yet powerful decision–seating arrangements. These meetings can include: Interviews Negotiations Collaboration meetings Presentations Can you use...
In this episode of our series, The World’s Most Interesting People, I sat down with Kristen Hadeed. Kristen is the founder and CEO of Student Maid, a cleaning company that hires students. Kristen is also the author of Permission to Screw Up: How I Learned to Lead by...
In this episode of our series, World’s Most Interesting People, I sat down with my friend Jordan Harbinger to discuss his tips on how to become a networking master. Jordan is the host of The Jordan Harbinger Show podcast. Meet Jordan Is networking a skill we’re born...
You have an opportunity. Great interview questions help you… Reveal someone’s true personality Speed read a candidate quickly Build rapport that lasts Your questions might be even more important than a candidate’s answers. A great interviewer uses key behavioral...
Sure, you have a LinkedIn profile–but do you actually leverage it? I want to show you some easy LinkedIn strategies: To find great work To make more money To build an incredible network It’s estimated that one in three professionals on the planet are on...
In this episode of our series World’s Most Interesting People, I sat down with Rand Fishkin. Rand is the founder of SparkToro.com, Moz and Inbound.org. He’s also the author of Lost and Founder: A Painfully Honest Field Guide to the Startup World. Meet Rand Rand has...
Do you dread meetings? If so, you’re far from alone. That meeting announcement memo can strike fear into the hearts of even the most dedicated professionals. If you find yourself feeling even the slightest reticence each time a meeting is called, it’s worth asking...
