The Preparation Backlash & How It Can Do More Harm Than Good
July 19, 2016
By Brian Maynor We’re taught from an early age it’s best to always be prepared. Whether it’s for a job interview, test or just dealing with everyday life, but…
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The Preparation Backlash & How It Can Do More Harm Than Good
July 19, 2016
By Brian Maynor We’re taught from an early age it’s best to always be prepared. Whether it’s for a job interview, test or just dealing with everyday life, but…
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How to Manage a Company’s Image
July 13, 2016
By Brian Maynor I write a lot about image from a personal standpoint, but lately I have had some questions about larger image issues, particularly from companies trying to…
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How to Manage a Company’s Image
July 13, 2016
By Brian Maynor I write a lot about image from a personal standpoint, but lately I have had some questions about larger image issues, particularly from companies trying to…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: advice, life
How To Own Your Next Social Engagement, Or At Least Give The Appearance You Do
July 8, 2016
By Brian Maynor From small get-togethers to large events, summer is a social season, so it’s important to feel comfortable and confident when interacting with both people you know…
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How To Own Your Next Social Engagement, Or At Least Give The Appearance You Do
July 8, 2016
By Brian Maynor From small get-togethers to large events, summer is a social season, so it’s important to feel comfortable and confident when interacting with both people you know…
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How To Make Boredom Productive
July 6, 2016
By Brian Maynor No matter how exciting your job is, finding yourself bored at work is an inevitable. The question is do you know what to do when you…
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How To Make Boredom Productive
July 6, 2016
By Brian Maynor No matter how exciting your job is, finding yourself bored at work is an inevitable. The question is do you know what to do when you…
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Do You Know Your Summer Essential Hats?
June 29, 2016
By Brian Maynor Along with sunglasses, hats are quintessential accessories of summer. They go hand-in-hand really, so it’s important to find the right ones that work for you. We’ve…
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Do You Know Your Summer Essential Hats?
June 29, 2016
By Brian Maynor Along with sunglasses, hats are quintessential accessories of summer. They go hand-in-hand really, so it’s important to find the right ones that work for you. We’ve…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: advice, life
Are You Ready To Recapture The Stress-Free Feeling Of Summer?
June 29, 2016
By Brian Maynor Remember as children we longed for summer vacation because it meant freedom from school, homework and days of endless play? While most of us aren’t in…
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Are You Ready To Recapture The Stress-Free Feeling Of Summer?
June 29, 2016
By Brian Maynor Remember as children we longed for summer vacation because it meant freedom from school, homework and days of endless play? While most of us aren’t in…
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Big EGOS in Business – a Liability on the Balance Sheet for SUCCESS?
June 27, 2016
By Larry Ventimiglio While narcissists are generally considered a liability in business, sometimes their inherent selfishness and lack of empathy helps them rise to the top. Is this good…
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Big EGOS in Business – a Liability on the Balance Sheet for SUCCESS?
June 27, 2016
By Larry Ventimiglio While narcissists are generally considered a liability in business, sometimes their inherent selfishness and lack of empathy helps them rise to the top. Is this good…
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Your Fragrance – What It Says About You And Why You’re Drawn To It
June 24, 2016
By Brian Maynor Fragrances may be a taboo in the office when you have to deal with close quarters and various tolerance levels to smells, but on our own…
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Your Fragrance – What It Says About You And Why You’re Drawn To It
June 24, 2016
By Brian Maynor Fragrances may be a taboo in the office when you have to deal with close quarters and various tolerance levels to smells, but on our own…
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Is Your Face Leaking Microexpressions?
June 20, 2016
By Brian Maynor When it comes to negotiations reading someone’s body language, tone, jesters and facial expressions are crucial to achieving your desired outcome, even if they last only…
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Is Your Face Leaking Microexpressions?
June 20, 2016
By Brian Maynor When it comes to negotiations reading someone’s body language, tone, jesters and facial expressions are crucial to achieving your desired outcome, even if they last only…
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The Keys To Summer Jeans
June 15, 2016
By Brian Maynor We all love jeans, but during the summer it seems almost impossible to wear them without the fear of sweating to death. While it you do…
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The Keys To Summer Jeans
June 15, 2016
By Brian Maynor We all love jeans, but during the summer it seems almost impossible to wear them without the fear of sweating to death. While it you do…
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The Impression Matrix
June 14, 2016
By Brian Maynor We all get nervous before a presentation, interview or starting a new job, particularly if we feel in over our head. This is completely normal, and…
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The Impression Matrix
June 14, 2016
By Brian Maynor We all get nervous before a presentation, interview or starting a new job, particularly if we feel in over our head. This is completely normal, and…
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Urgent Security Threat
June 13, 2016
By Kevin Wade President and CEO of IntelliSystems Recently at IntelliSystems, we have noticed an increase in email ransomware attempts. There is no way to guarantee that you or…
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Urgent Security Threat
June 13, 2016
By Kevin Wade President and CEO of IntelliSystems Recently at IntelliSystems, we have noticed an increase in email ransomware attempts. There is no way to guarantee that you or…
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Philanthropy is good business
June 6, 2016
By Bethany M. Griffith “If there be any truer measure of a person by what he does, it must be by what he gives.” Robert South While many…
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Philanthropy is good business
June 6, 2016
By Bethany M. Griffith “If there be any truer measure of a person by what he does, it must be by what he gives.” Robert South While many…
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An Open Letter to College Graduates – 8 Things You Must Know
June 2, 2016
By Lee-Anne Scalley OneinaMil Congratulations, after four years of hard work, hard partying and a slew of life lessons, you now have a fancy, crisp, very expensive piece of…
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How To Upgrade The Classic T-Shirt
June 1, 2016
By Brian Maynor Looking through my closet the other day, I was startled at the number of t-shirts I have amassed. Now in all fairness I do wear them…
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How To Upgrade The Classic T-Shirt
June 1, 2016
By Brian Maynor Looking through my closet the other day, I was startled at the number of t-shirts I have amassed. Now in all fairness I do wear them…
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How to Offer Feedback in an Office Obsessed With Being Positive
June 1, 2016
By Brian Maynor Over the past several years employers have been focused on creating positive work environments that they started requiring employees to maintain them in their handbooks, but…
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How to Offer Feedback in an Office Obsessed With Being Positive
June 1, 2016
By Brian Maynor Over the past several years employers have been focused on creating positive work environments that they started requiring employees to maintain them in their handbooks, but…
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It’s Time To Tie One On For Summer
May 25, 2016
By Brian Maynor With Memorial Day this weekend, I’m sure there will be lots of cookouts, beers and other festive activities, but that’s not the only way to ‘tie…
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It’s Time To Tie One On For Summer
May 25, 2016
By Brian Maynor With Memorial Day this weekend, I’m sure there will be lots of cookouts, beers and other festive activities, but that’s not the only way to ‘tie…
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The Great Dress Code Debate
May 25, 2016
By Brian Maynor Dress codes have been propelled back into the spotlight for the last few weeks calling into question their effectiveness and necessity. Do people really need to…
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The Great Dress Code Debate
May 25, 2016
By Brian Maynor Dress codes have been propelled back into the spotlight for the last few weeks calling into question their effectiveness and necessity. Do people really need to…
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Are You Ready To Get Your Chinoiserie On?
May 20, 2016
By Brian Maynor Not only is print on print a hot trend for the summer, there is one particular style of print that seems to be the most popular,…
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Are You Ready To Get Your Chinoiserie On?
May 20, 2016
By Brian Maynor Not only is print on print a hot trend for the summer, there is one particular style of print that seems to be the most popular,…
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Recognition For Your Hard Work Starts With A Self-Assessment
May 18, 2016
By Brian Maynor When we are tasked with composing a self-assessment, it’s easy to focus on the areas for improvement and further development, but often we overlook all or…
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Recognition For Your Hard Work Starts With A Self-Assessment
May 18, 2016
By Brian Maynor When we are tasked with composing a self-assessment, it’s easy to focus on the areas for improvement and further development, but often we overlook all or…
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Personal Jewelry – The Trend Everyone Can Embrace
May 10, 2016
By Brian Maynor Statement pieces are over. The big necklaces, bracelets and cocktail rings have had their moment for several seasons, but now we are seeing the pendulum swing…
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4 Simple Questions to Control Emotional Explosions
May 10, 2016
By Brian Maynor Communication is easy and instant. With texts and emails within a few seconds, we can fire off a thoughtless message that can wreak a lot of…
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The New Summer Suiting Playbook
May 4, 2016
By Brian Maynor Looking professional doesn’t take a break just because it’s warming up. It just takes a little more work to maintain. And for anyone who lives in…
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The New Summer Suiting Playbook
May 4, 2016
By Brian Maynor Looking professional doesn’t take a break just because it’s warming up. It just takes a little more work to maintain. And for anyone who lives in…
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Keeping Your Perspective On Social Media – What You See Isn’t Always True
May 4, 2016
By Brian Maynor What started as a way of keeping in touch with family and friends, quickly turned to virtual networking and has now turned into anxiety inducing constant…
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Keeping Your Perspective On Social Media – What You See Isn’t Always True
May 4, 2016
By Brian Maynor What started as a way of keeping in touch with family and friends, quickly turned to virtual networking and has now turned into anxiety inducing constant…
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How to Find the Perfect Pair of Shorts
April 29, 2016
By Brian Maynor As we welcome humidity and hot weather, shorts are going to become an essential part of your wardrobe, but finding the perfect pair can be cumbersome.…
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How to Find the Perfect Pair of Shorts
April 29, 2016
By Brian Maynor As we welcome humidity and hot weather, shorts are going to become an essential part of your wardrobe, but finding the perfect pair can be cumbersome.…
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Fifty is the New Prime of Your Career – Especially For Women
April 27, 2016
By Brian Maynor Years ago turning fifty meant the beginning of the end of your career as the focus shifted from advancing to retirement. Today that’s no longer the…
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Fifty is the New Prime of Your Career – Especially For Women
April 27, 2016
By Brian Maynor Years ago turning fifty meant the beginning of the end of your career as the focus shifted from advancing to retirement. Today that’s no longer the…
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Preparing Your Summer Staples
April 21, 2016
By Brian Maynor It may only be April, but as temperatures climb into the upper 80s it’s hard not to jump into summer styles. Since we are on track…
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