Are our habits making us unlikable?

  June 21, 2018

By Brian Maynor   Contrary to popular belief, being likable is not a gift. A lot of people think that you have to be born with some unteachable traits in…

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Step-by-step guide to changing careers

  June 20, 2018

By Brian Maynor   “I’m hanging in there.” If this is your typical response when someone asks, “How’s work?” it may be time for a career change.  Merely surviving isn’t…

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9 Employee Recognition Ideas for Small Businesses

  June 18, 2018

By Matt Vaadi     We’ve all had the conversation. “Got a minute.” One of your valued teammates sits you down to tell you they are leaving. “It’s not you,…

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4 ways to learn, not just consume more information

  June 15, 2018

By Brian Maynor   Over the past 30 years, the amount of information we consume on a daily basis has grown over five times. While a lot of that has…

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Drive your message home – tips on reading the room

  June 7, 2018

By Brian Maynor   We all know communication is just as much about listening as it is talking, and part of that listening has nothing to do with what’s being…

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Have you ever thought about micro-vacations?

  June 6, 2018

By Brian Maynor   Summer is here, and that coincides with vacations, but instead of planning and stressing about a major, week-long affair maybe it’s time to give micro-vacations a…

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The power of 3

  May 30, 2018

By Brian Maynor   Have you ever wondered why we do things in threes? We count to three.  Some of the most beloved stories center around threes like The Three…

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Women face higher risk of blindness than men

  May 30, 2018

The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology American Academy of Ophthalmology urges women to make eye health a top priority in May Studies show there is a gender gap in eye…

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Women face higher risk of blindness than men

  May 30, 2018

The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology American Academy of Ophthalmology urges women to make eye health a top priority in May Studies show there is a gender gap in eye…

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Are our goals S.M.A.R.T.?

  May 24, 2018

By Brian Maynor   Goals are important because they’re motivational while giving us direction and purpose.  However, most of us fail to achieve them. One of the main reasons we…

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Are our goals S.M.A.R.T.?

  May 23, 2018

By Brian Maynor   Goals are important because they’re motivational while giving us direction and purpose.  However, most of us fail to achieve them. One of the main reasons we…

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Positive ways to shake things up

  May 17, 2018

By Brian Maynor   Do you ever feel stressed out when life is too calm, peaceful or routine? If so, you’re not alone.  A lot of us seek the security…

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Why most of us aren’t playing to our superpowers

  May 15, 2018

By Brian Maynor     We all have superpowers, but very of us use them to our best advantage. While some people struggle with identifying their strengths, most of us…

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How to get back on track after life pulls us off

  May 9, 2018

By Brian Maynor   It’s easy to say “be true to yourself”, but much harder to live it. The self-help industry makes billions of dollars churning out products centered on…

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Understanding why professional relationships are unique

  May 4, 2018

By Brian Maynor   Navigating our careers can feel isolating at times, but if we’re lucky we are never really alone. Whether it’s during a crisis, exploring new opportunities or…

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Understanding why professional relationships are unique

  May 4, 2018

By Brian Maynor   Navigating our careers can feel isolating at times, but if we’re lucky we are never really alone. Whether it’s during a crisis, exploring new opportunities or…

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How to read a company’s tea leaves

  May 3, 2018

By Brian Maynor   This skill isn’t as much about predicting the future as it is divining the company’s culture. After joining a new company there is only a brief…

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How to read a company’s tea leaves

  May 3, 2018

By Brian Maynor   This skill isn’t as much about predicting the future as it is divining the company’s culture. After joining a new company there is only a brief…

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Steps to turn stress into success

  April 26, 2018

By Brian Maynor   When we’re stressed out our emotions run high and our productivity can suffer, but that doesn’t have to be the case. Stress can actually be a…

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Steps to turn stress into success

  April 26, 2018

By Brian Maynor   When we’re stressed out our emotions run high and our productivity can suffer, but that doesn’t have to be the case. Stress can actually be a…

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How to empathize with someone who annoys you

  April 26, 2018

By Brian Maynor   How do you react when someone annoys you? As tempting as it may be to avoid them at all costs, it’s not always possible and never…

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How to empathize with someone who annoys you

  April 26, 2018

By Brian Maynor   How do you react when someone annoys you? As tempting as it may be to avoid them at all costs, it’s not always possible and never…

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The 4-step process to explain things more effectively

  April 18, 2018

By Brian Maynor   We’ve all been there; frustrated and annoyed that no matter how we try explaining something it just isn’t connecting with our audience. Instead of letting our…

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The 4-step process to explain things more effectively

  April 18, 2018

By Brian Maynor   We’ve all been there; frustrated and annoyed that no matter how we try explaining something it just isn’t connecting with our audience. Instead of letting our…

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How changing our habits at home impact our work

  April 18, 2018

By Brian Maynor   Our lives are centered around our habits. We have good and bad habits at home, work, and in other areas of our lives, but few of…

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How changing our habits at home impact our work

  April 18, 2018

By Brian Maynor   Our lives are centered around our habits. We have good and bad habits at home, work, and in other areas of our lives, but few of…

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Common time-drains and what to do about them

  April 13, 2018

By Brian Maynor     Where has the morning/afternoon/day gone? I know I’m not the only one who has ever felt this way, because according to Gallup 61% of working…

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Common time-drains and what to do about them

  April 13, 2018

By Brian Maynor     Where has the morning/afternoon/day gone? I know I’m not the only one who has ever felt this way, because according to Gallup 61% of working…

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3 keys to being happier at work

  April 12, 2018

By Brian Maynor   Everyone wants to be happy at work, but what does that actually mean? Is happiness just being satisfied with our job?  Having fun at work?  Or…

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3 keys to being happier at work

  April 12, 2018

By Brian Maynor   Everyone wants to be happy at work, but what does that actually mean? Is happiness just being satisfied with our job?  Having fun at work?  Or…

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There Are 4 Types Of Expenses, But Only 1 You Need To Cut

  April 6, 2018

By Nik Halik   Managing expenses is nearly a full-time – though unpaid – job for many people. From the monthly mortgage, car payment, insurance, groceries and utility bills to…

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There Are 4 Types Of Expenses, But Only 1 You Need To Cut

  April 6, 2018

By Nik Halik   Managing expenses is nearly a full-time – though unpaid – job for many people. From the monthly mortgage, car payment, insurance, groceries and utility bills to…

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Perfect responses to 5 tricky situations

  April 5, 2018

By Brian Maynor   We’ve all had them; moments when our brains just can’t process words fast enough to respond to a critical situation. Whether it’s during a conversation, meeting,…

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Perfect responses to 5 tricky situations

  April 5, 2018

By Brian Maynor   We’ve all had them; moments when our brains just can’t process words fast enough to respond to a critical situation. Whether it’s during a conversation, meeting,…

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Common behaviors that annoy others

  April 3, 2018

By Brian Maynor   Etiquette is an attempt not to annoy or offend others, but what if we end up annoying them anyway? Sharing space with others is tricky, and…

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A new blueprint for networking

  March 29, 2018

By Brian Maynor   Part of establishing our success is building a network of allies, but that is rarely a topic found in onboarding programs.  Not to mention that cultivating…

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A new blueprint for networking

  March 29, 2018

By Brian Maynor   Part of establishing our success is building a network of allies, but that is rarely a topic found in onboarding programs.  Not to mention that cultivating…

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Specific steps to be more confident

  March 28, 2018

By Brian Maynor   Confidence is powerful. It’s a powerful word; a powerful feeling and most of us could use more of it. While we know all of the amazing…

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Specific steps to be more confident

  March 28, 2018

By Brian Maynor   Confidence is powerful. It’s a powerful word; a powerful feeling and most of us could use more of it. While we know all of the amazing…

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The key to tackling spontaneous speaking situations

  March 21, 2018

By Brian Maynor   Most of the time we get to prepare for speaking engagements, but occasionally they happen to us spontaneously. When we find ourselves in these unplanned spotlight…

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The key to tackling spontaneous speaking situations

  March 21, 2018

By Brian Maynor   Most of the time we get to prepare for speaking engagements, but occasionally they happen to us spontaneously. When we find ourselves in these unplanned spotlight…

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What it takes to make better decisions overall

  March 15, 2018

By Brian Maynor   I don’t think anyone intentionally makes bad decisions, but it happens. In order to make good decisions we need two things:  prediction and judgment.  Prediction helps…

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Are we living up to our potential?

  March 14, 2018

By Brian Maynor   Having potential is often seen as a good thing, but it is both a blessing and a curse. The blessing of potential is the capacity of…

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How to juggle texts, emails, phone calls and drop-ins

  March 7, 2018

By Brian Maynor   Beads of sweat forming on our brow.  Mind racing.  Body tenses.  Eyes darting. These are typical signs of fight-or-flight syndrome, so why do they happen when…

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