Non-traditional ways to evaluate first impressions
June 21, 2017
By Brian Maynor We’ve all met people who presented themselves one way only to turn out to be completely different over time. It happens, and doesn’t mean we’re poor…
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Is it more persuasive to look smart or sound smart?
June 19, 2017
By Brian Maynor Be sure to look the part. Dress to impress. You’re smarter than you look. Conventional wisdom, training and coaching has always placed appearance at the forefront…
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Is it more persuasive to look smart or sound smart?
June 19, 2017
By Brian Maynor Be sure to look the part. Dress to impress. You’re smarter than you look. Conventional wisdom, training and coaching has always placed appearance at the forefront…
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5 common and maybe surprising habits that could be holding you back
June 13, 2017
By Brian Maynor The nature of a habit is an action we do so regularly, that it we may not even be aware of it. Unfortunately it doesn’t matter…
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5 common and maybe surprising habits that could be holding you back
June 13, 2017
By Brian Maynor The nature of a habit is an action we do so regularly, that it we may not even be aware of it. Unfortunately it doesn’t matter…
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When did self-worth and self-esteem start being determined by others?
June 11, 2017
By Brian Maynor The answer is simple, since childhood. We are all taught that approval is conditional. As children we get admiration, reward and acceptance when we follow…
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Why do we make empty promises?
June 6, 2017
By Brian Maynor We all have experience with empty promises. Either we’ve made them, received them, or both, but chances are they are they are the exception, not the…
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Why do we make empty promises?
June 6, 2017
By Brian Maynor We all have experience with empty promises. Either we’ve made them, received them, or both, but chances are they are they are the exception, not the…
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Small Business Combinations – “Value” is in the Eyes of the Buyer
June 5, 2017
By Larry Ventimiglio Is This a Business or a Career? Many small business owners develop the “urge” to sell the business when things are going very wrong, and the business…
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Small Business Combinations – “Value” is in the Eyes of the Buyer
June 5, 2017
By Larry Ventimiglio Is This a Business or a Career? Many small business owners develop the “urge” to sell the business when things are going very wrong, and the business…
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The 5 stages of change
June 2, 2017
By Brian Maynor Change is hard, but knowing the five stages can make it a little easier. When we embark on change, whether it’s personal or professional, we…
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The 5 stages of change
June 2, 2017
By Brian Maynor Change is hard, but knowing the five stages can make it a little easier. When we embark on change, whether it’s personal or professional, we…
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How to make embarrassment a good thing
June 1, 2017
By Brian Maynor Embarrassment is a normal, healthy and natural emotion, especially when we make a mistake or misstep. Some of us tend to feel it more frequently, and…
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How to make embarrassment a good thing
June 1, 2017
By Brian Maynor Embarrassment is a normal, healthy and natural emotion, especially when we make a mistake or misstep. Some of us tend to feel it more frequently, and…
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How to motivate yourself
May 26, 2017
By Brian Maynor I live to help people. In fact, I take great pleasure in guiding and encouraging people to live the life they want, but to say…
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How to motivate yourself
May 26, 2017
By Brian Maynor I live to help people. In fact, I take great pleasure in guiding and encouraging people to live the life they want, but to say…
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6 Tips For Controlling Your Body Language
May 23, 2017
By Brian Maynor Interpreting body language is something we do all the time, sometimes it’s consciously and sometimes it’s not, and the same is true for how we…
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6 Tips For Controlling Your Body Language
May 23, 2017
By Brian Maynor Interpreting body language is something we do all the time, sometimes it’s consciously and sometimes it’s not, and the same is true for how we…
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Constantly Feeling Drained? Blame Technology
May 18, 2017
By Brian Maynor Constantly tired. Easily catching colds that seem to take forever to get over. Back and body aches. Headaches or migraines. These are all signs of…
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How to make good decisions quickly
May 17, 2017
By Brian Maynor Did you know decision making was a skill? Probably not, because no one ever really teaches us how to make decisions. We are simply expected to…
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How to make good decisions quickly
May 17, 2017
By Brian Maynor Did you know decision making was a skill? Probably not, because no one ever really teaches us how to make decisions. We are simply expected to…
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Trade Agreements and the Impact on Business Immigration
May 16, 2017
By Becky Sigmund and John Hill Renewed concern over the fate of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) heightened recently with reports that the White House had drafted…
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Trade Agreements and the Impact on Business Immigration
May 16, 2017
By Becky Sigmund and John Hill Renewed concern over the fate of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) heightened recently with reports that the White House had drafted…
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The Soft Skills You Need for More Happiness and Success
May 11, 2017
By Brian Maynor Over the past week, I’ve read several articles about soft skills and the importance they play in our lives, yet they are hardly ever taught…
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The Soft Skills You Need for More Happiness and Success
May 11, 2017
By Brian Maynor Over the past week, I’ve read several articles about soft skills and the importance they play in our lives, yet they are hardly ever taught…
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The assertive balancing act
May 10, 2017
By Brian Maynor When faced with confrontation, push back or opposing views there are a few choices you can make. One is keeping quiet and acquiescing to the…
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The assertive balancing act
May 10, 2017
By Brian Maynor When faced with confrontation, push back or opposing views there are a few choices you can make. One is keeping quiet and acquiescing to the…
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Happiness Is A Habit
May 5, 2017
By Brian Maynor Believe it or not, happiness does not come naturally to everyone. I count myself as one of these people. Not that we don’t feel happiness or…
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Happiness Is A Habit
May 5, 2017
By Brian Maynor Believe it or not, happiness does not come naturally to everyone. I count myself as one of these people. Not that we don’t feel happiness or…
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Oh Snap! – How To Recognize And Manage Snap Judgments
May 3, 2017
By Brian Maynor We all make snap judgments about people, but have you ever noticed there is a consistent predictability to them? Quick, dismissive thoughts and ideas about others…
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Oh Snap! – How To Recognize And Manage Snap Judgments
May 3, 2017
By Brian Maynor We all make snap judgments about people, but have you ever noticed there is a consistent predictability to them? Quick, dismissive thoughts and ideas about others…
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The Key To Trusting Our Gut
April 28, 2017
By Brian Maynor It’s easy to say ‘trust your gut’, but how do we know it’s pointing us in the right direction? Making decisions is part of life. We…
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The Key To Trusting Our Gut
April 28, 2017
By Brian Maynor It’s easy to say ‘trust your gut’, but how do we know it’s pointing us in the right direction? Making decisions is part of life. We…
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Why It’s Important to Brush Up On Your Acting Skills
April 26, 2017
By Brian Maynor “Ready…and ACTION!” Whether it’s preparing for an interview or a presentation, the natural tendency is to focus on the material, however, few people spend any time…
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Millennials are Changing the Face of Commercial Real Estate
April 21, 2017
By Alysha Duff, Marketing Specialist, NAI Avant Everyone is talking about millennials today. Economists, pundits, politicians and businesspeople have all weighed in, as their generation became the largest proportion…
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Millennials are Changing the Face of Commercial Real Estate
April 21, 2017
By Alysha Duff, Marketing Specialist, NAI Avant Everyone is talking about millennials today. Economists, pundits, politicians and businesspeople have all weighed in, as their generation became the largest proportion…
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‘Tis The Season For Spring Cleaning
April 21, 2017
By Brian Maynor One of the things I love about spring is the motivation everyone has to clean out, dust off and spruce up their lives. Whether it’s…
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‘Tis The Season For Spring Cleaning
April 21, 2017
By Brian Maynor One of the things I love about spring is the motivation everyone has to clean out, dust off and spruce up their lives. Whether it’s…
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Lessons Learned Along The Way
April 19, 2017
By Brian Maynor “If only I knew then what I know now.” While we may not be able to go back and give advice to our younger selves…
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Do you have professional jealousy?
April 13, 2017
By Brian Maynor Professional motivation often stems from the success of others, but when we get too caught up in comparing ourselves to others it can lead to professional…
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Do you have professional jealousy?
April 13, 2017
By Brian Maynor Professional motivation often stems from the success of others, but when we get too caught up in comparing ourselves to others it can lead to professional…
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What To Do If You Haven’t Found Your Passion
April 6, 2017
By Brian Maynor I love motivating people to live their dreams, but some people struggle with discovering their passion and defining their dreams. It is more common with people…
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What To Do If You Haven’t Found Your Passion
April 6, 2017
By Brian Maynor I love motivating people to live their dreams, but some people struggle with discovering their passion and defining their dreams. It is more common with people…
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How To Handle Criticism Better
April 4, 2017
By Brian Maynor I hate being criticized, even when it is constructive criticism, and I know I’m not alone. For me, at the first hint of a critique my…
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How To Handle Criticism Better
April 4, 2017
By Brian Maynor I hate being criticized, even when it is constructive criticism, and I know I’m not alone. For me, at the first hint of a critique my…
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To Break A Habit You Must First Recognize When You’re Repeating It
March 29, 2017
By Brian Maynor We all have bad habits, but surprisingly most of them are continued out of habit rather than conscious choice. These habits come in all shapes…
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To Break A Habit You Must First Recognize When You’re Repeating It
March 29, 2017
By Brian Maynor We all have bad habits, but surprisingly most of them are continued out of habit rather than conscious choice. These habits come in all shapes…
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Have We Forgotten How To Be Brave?
March 24, 2017
By Brian Maynor As children we run headfirst into the world, full of bravery and courage; tackling obstacles without a second thought and picking ourselves up and brushing off…
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Have We Forgotten How To Be Brave?
March 24, 2017
By Brian Maynor As children we run headfirst into the world, full of bravery and courage; tackling obstacles without a second thought and picking ourselves up and brushing off…
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Pressure Vs. Stress – Two Very Different Things
March 21, 2017
By Brian Maynor Have you ever taken a moment to watch your colleagues in the office? If you haven’t, I highly recommend it. Not only does it give your…
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