When Jeremy Miner, the Chief Executive Officer of 7th Degree Communications, initially began in sales, he discovered something: absolutely nothing he was doing was working (comparable to several salespeople’s first experiences). He, like us, had been shown numerous techniques from the old sales version and
Just over twenty years ago, entrepreneur Sara Blakely founded iconic shapewear company Spanx. Throughout the company’s history, Blakely has emphasized empowering women. The Spanx product line itself inspires body confidence in consumers, and a portion of the respective profits are allocated to investing in other
It seems that all hope is not lost for retailers. Dick’s Sporting Goods has become an unlikely hero for traditional storefronts everywhere. Since the onboarding of their new CEO, Lauren Hobart, the chain has taken several steps to adapt and modernize the way that they
Prescription drugs have been given to patients who are in dire need of medication. There’s medicine that can help with literally anything and everything that you may need help with. There’s prescribed medicine that helps with pain relief, depression, kidney issues, heart issuesat at NYGoodHealth…
Amazon, more specifically Jeff Bezos, has accomplished many things over the years. From the very start of the website to their latest adventures in technology and more, Amazon has created a name for themselves that is known everywhere. But what is in store for Amazon
As the global economy continues to find itself drowning under the weight of the COVID-19 health crisis, Silicon Valley tech giants have had to massively downsize their companies. Millions of employees have been laid off by firms ranging from Airbnb to Uber in last-ditch efforts
Identifying a “toxic employee” is fairly easy, as it becomes apparent over a pretty short period of time that the particular work ethic and mindset of said person is just not jiving with the core ideals and mission statement of the greater good. Sure, sometimes
From the standpoint of being a hiring manager carefully seeking out the best fit for my organization, there are several aspects taken into consideration. There is not by any means one factor in the interview process overwhelmingly outweighing another among hopeful applicants. Meaning, if one
So you’re still running that team, kudos. Question, have you been doing some self-examination lately? Looking at the man (or woman) in the mirror? No? Well, you better do as Ice Cube said back in the day: “you better check yo’ self before you wreck
As we close out the final chapter of 2019, now is the perfect time to build your strategic plan for 2020. The next several weeks present an excellent opportunity to take stock of what has gone well this past year and what your goals should
Teams have been a part of society since the dawn of ages—Adam and Eve, Lewis and Clark, Batman and Superman, etc. I can literally go all day with that. So, we know, teams are vital to the survival and development of any organization. In this
When you think about the best Christmas movies to watch around the holidays, Home Alone and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York always come to mind. For nearly 30 years, television repeats have made these two films a household tradition. But you’re probably wondering,
You perform a great job, display great skills and dedicate yourself to your job and workplace. Yet, somehow, it is never enough to satisfy your boss. Working with a difficult boss is draining. It can make your work life a living hell. Ideally, we would
2020 is around the corner, and while most entrepreneurs are eager to plan for the future, many miss an important opportunity: conducting an end of year review for their business. Admittedly, it’s less fun to review the past, but by putting your last year under the
It happens practically every time you meet someone new. You’re in the middle of a conversation and someone asks, “What’s your sign?” Humans have been studying astrology for thousands of years and use horoscopes to determine whether or not their personalities are compatible with potential
So you’ve got an idea? Maybe you’ve seen it before and want to put your spin on it and improve it. Maybe it’s a gap in the market for you to fill. No matter what it is, it’s become the most obsessive thought in your
The world is full of fearless innovators. Meet the Rising Stars making a difference in their communities and industries. Who is Aaron Filous? Aaron Filous is the Founder and CEO of Promotable, a flexible service which is reducing the analytical talent gap by delivering education
When Michael Zima and his wife experienced yet another brutal Chicago winter three years ago, they had only one thing on their mind. Get out. Their decision to move led to a fresh life abroad, a new business partnership for Michael, and an unconventional way
