Want to be an All-Star Employee? Follow These Simple Steps
April 12, 2016
By Brian Maynor Close your eyes; think about your office for a moment and picture an all-star employee. Chances are they will immediately jump to mind. These aren’t the…
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The Thin Line Between Epic White Jeans & A Fashion Failure
April 7, 2016
By Brian Maynor White jeans may be all the rage for spring and summer, and while they sound like an easy alternative to blue jeans, they are in fact…
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What Should You Carry In Your Work Bag?
April 6, 2016
By Brian Maynor I love to be nosey and see what people are carrying around in their bags, especially their work bags. Bags are common accessories now, even with…
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What Should You Carry In Your Work Bag?
April 6, 2016
By Brian Maynor I love to be nosey and see what people are carrying around in their bags, especially their work bags. Bags are common accessories now, even with…
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Getting Stains Out – Part 4
March 31, 2016
By L. Paul Cline The right product applied the wrong way can make the stain set worse. Never Apply Direct Force. Dab gently or soak indirectly. Do not scrub…
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Have You Mentally Checked Out Of Your Career?
March 30, 2016
By Brian Maynor For a lot of people their work has become so routine they can literally disengage mentally and coast through the day on autopilot, but is that…
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Have You Mentally Checked Out Of Your Career?
March 30, 2016
By Brian Maynor For a lot of people their work has become so routine they can literally disengage mentally and coast through the day on autopilot, but is that…
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Types of Solvents (And the Stains They Remove) – Part 3
March 29, 2016
By L. Paul Cline Water: Universally safe on basically everything. It is effective as an immediate treatment to prevent stain setting. Needs prolonged soaking to have much effect on…
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Are You Staying Relevant or Becoming Obsolete?
March 22, 2016
By Brian Maynor Did you know most mid-level and especially senior-level professionals worry about staying relevant more than anything else? In a world where teams are becoming global, companies…
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Are You Staying Relevant or Becoming Obsolete?
March 22, 2016
By Brian Maynor Did you know most mid-level and especially senior-level professionals worry about staying relevant more than anything else? In a world where teams are becoming global, companies…
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The Pajama Game
March 16, 2016
By Brian Maynor As we start to see warmer weather the focus shifts from tight layers for warmth to loose layers for comfort, and let’s face it you can’t…
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The Pajama Game
March 16, 2016
By Brian Maynor As we start to see warmer weather the focus shifts from tight layers for warmth to loose layers for comfort, and let’s face it you can’t…
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How To Keep Yourself Together When Dealing With Conflict
March 16, 2016
By Brian Maynor Conflict happens. It’s a natural part of life, especially when working with other people, and it’s not necessarily a bad thing. Conflict can lead to great…
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How To Keep Yourself Together When Dealing With Conflict
March 16, 2016
By Brian Maynor Conflict happens. It’s a natural part of life, especially when working with other people, and it’s not necessarily a bad thing. Conflict can lead to great…
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Defining What ‘Oversized’ Really Means – And How To Pull It Off
March 9, 2016
By Brian Maynor The trend away from skinny everything has been going on for several seasons, but there seems to still be some mystery around how to pull off…
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Defining What ‘Oversized’ Really Means – And How To Pull It Off
March 9, 2016
By Brian Maynor The trend away from skinny everything has been going on for several seasons, but there seems to still be some mystery around how to pull off…
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Are You a Toxic Colleague?
March 9, 2016
By Brian Maynor The simple truth is, no one likes a toxic coworker. You avoid them, cringe to work with them and generally try everything possible to have as…
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Are You a Toxic Colleague?
March 9, 2016
By Brian Maynor The simple truth is, no one likes a toxic coworker. You avoid them, cringe to work with them and generally try everything possible to have as…
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Common Stains and How to Remove Them – Part 2
March 7, 2016
By L. Paul Cline Selecting the right solvent requires you to know two things: 1) what will dissolve the stain and 2) what is safe to use on the…
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Here’s How to Know What to Toss or Keep When Editing Your Closet
March 4, 2016
By Brian Maynor Cleaning out our closets is time consuming, hard work and emotional, no doubt about it, and regret seems to be the most common feeling we have…
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Here’s How to Know What to Toss or Keep When Editing Your Closet
March 4, 2016
By Brian Maynor Cleaning out our closets is time consuming, hard work and emotional, no doubt about it, and regret seems to be the most common feeling we have…
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Corporate Culture – and the Road Toward “Success”
March 3, 2016
By Larry Ventimiglio While business “success” is built upon professional leadership, management, and staff proactively performing their functional responsibilities in a synergistic manner, and guided by a unifying corporate vision, the…
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Corporate Culture – and the Road Toward “Success”
March 3, 2016
By Larry Ventimiglio While business “success” is built upon professional leadership, management, and staff proactively performing their functional responsibilities in a synergistic manner, and guided by a unifying corporate vision, the…
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Common Stains and How to Remove Them – Part 1
March 2, 2016
By L. Paul Cline Stains, they get the best of us. From sliding into first base to finding a leaky pen in your pocket, we all stain…
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It’s Time To Spring Clean Your Closet & Prep For A Whole New Season
March 2, 2016
By Brian Maynor Winter is almost over, and for many people it couldn’t come fast enough. Personally I love winter, because I seem to have a clearer understanding of…
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It’s Time To Spring Clean Your Closet & Prep For A Whole New Season
March 2, 2016
By Brian Maynor Winter is almost over, and for many people it couldn’t come fast enough. Personally I love winter, because I seem to have a clearer understanding of…
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Feeling Good is Part of Looking Good
February 23, 2016
By Brian Maynor To look our best, we need to feel our best and if you work in an office behind a computer all day, you know that can…
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Basic White Sneakers – The Lasting “Must Have Shoe”
February 19, 2016
By Brian Maynor Remember growing up when the worst thing in the world was a new pair of white shoes? Well times have definitely changed. Over the past…
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Basic White Sneakers – The Lasting “Must Have Shoe”
February 19, 2016
By Brian Maynor Remember growing up when the worst thing in the world was a new pair of white shoes? Well times have definitely changed. Over the past…
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The Best Tips For Interpreting And Seeing Beyond First Impressions
February 17, 2016
By Brian Maynor When we first meet someone it’s natural to expect them to be on their best behavior: impeccable manners; excellent communication skills, and the perfect blend of…
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The Best Tips For Interpreting And Seeing Beyond First Impressions
February 17, 2016
By Brian Maynor When we first meet someone it’s natural to expect them to be on their best behavior: impeccable manners; excellent communication skills, and the perfect blend of…
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The Best Way To Break Up With Your Go-To Pieces
February 14, 2016
By Brian Maynor I know they are our favorite pieces for a reason, but sometimes we rely on them a little too much so they end up being all…
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The Best Way To Break Up With Your Go-To Pieces
February 14, 2016
By Brian Maynor I know they are our favorite pieces for a reason, but sometimes we rely on them a little too much so they end up being all…
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Through The Looking Glass – How A Promotion Changes Everything
February 10, 2016
By Brian Maynor In the professional world hard work, dedication and success are rewarded with promotions that raise you through the ranks. For some it happens very quickly, while…
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It’s Time To Stop And Smell The Roses
February 3, 2016
By Brian Maynor Life is hectic, no doubt about it, and with Mardi Gras in full swing and Lent starting next week it seems the year is picking up…
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A Balancing Act – Blending Personality With Professional Culture
February 3, 2016
By Brian Maynor Have you ever felt the pressure to conform? I’m willing to bet you have, and it’s important to know you’re not alone. A lot of people…
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The Modern Professional Wardrobe – Breaking Down New Work Essentials
January 27, 2016
By Brian Maynor One of the most frequent questions I am asked is, “What are the key work wardrobe essentials for today?” Most people are familiar with the old…
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Mind Games – Subtle Ways To Build Confidence And Get What You Want At Work
January 27, 2016
By Brian Maynor There is something to be said for walking fearlessly into a room or situation and feeling nothing but courageous. That attitude often results in killer presentations,…
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More Must-Read Books for 2016 – Learn Leadership from Lincoln
January 25, 2016
By Jerry Bellune Abraham Lincoln was an unlikely president. A backwoods lawyer with no political power. But he found a way to win his rivals support. This is an…
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Lighten Up! – Don’t Pack Away The Pastels Just Because It’s Winter
January 22, 2016
By Brian Maynor Winter is traditionally the season of dark, deep, rich hues, but not this year. Pastels, a class of color often regulated to spring and summer is…
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The Cold Hard Science Behind Image & Impressions
January 19, 2016
By Brian Maynor Being in the business of first impressions, a lot of facts are gleaned from experience and feelings, but it’s nice to have the support of cold,…
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The Budget Friendly Ways To Update Your Style
January 13, 2016
By Brian Maynor Having the desire to change and update your look is easy. It’s the ability to do it on your budget that is the problem. Luckily there…
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Are You Focused More On “Proving” Or “Improving”?
January 12, 2016
By Brian Maynor From everything I’ve read about 2016 it’s clear the overriding theme is to make this the year of ‘you’ in every aspect of your life, but…
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The New Rules For 2016
January 4, 2016
By Brian Maynor As 2015 draws to a close, it’s only natural to wave good-bye to trends, styles and habits of the past year and look for fresh and…
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It’s All Fun And Games Until Someone Gets Sick
December 16, 2015
By Brian Maynor While we focus a lot on the festive side of the season, attending all of those parties, stressing out over work and family balance and traveling…
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Holiday Office Etiquette
December 16, 2015
By Brian Maynor When it comes to mixing work with food and gifts there are some special rules you need to remember. It’s been long established that sharing a…
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Out of touch or out of their minds? Maybe both!
December 10, 2015
Jeffrey Gitomer In a survey conducted by a BIG benefits management company (a management and human resource consulting firm), they asked 365 CEO’s and sales management executives, “What are…
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How To Mix Coworkers and Cocktails Like a Professional
December 9, 2015
By Brian Maynor With lots of parties, lunches, events and cocktail receptions taking place in the next few weeks mixing business and pleasure is the name of the game…
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16 Customers Whose Business You Don’t Want
December 7, 2015
By Mike DuBose and Blake DuBose Whether you are part of the retail, wholesale, or service spheres, any business leader, owner, or employee who deals regularly with customers knows…
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Trees shouldn’t be the only things sparkling this time of year
December 5, 2015
By Brian Maynor Now that the holiday season is in full swing, it’s time to start thinking about all of the holiday parties you have on the books and how…
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