The importance of culling our relationships
October 11, 2017
By Brian Maynor Generally speaking when we control our environment, we control our lives. This is especially true when it comes to the people in our lives. Culling and…
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Construction Technology is Key to Successful Project Outcomes
October 11, 2017
By Keaton J. Green As both human and material resources are scarce and construction projects are increasingly complex, it is still an accepted belief that the contractor must deliver…
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The 3 ‘P’s that prevent us from personal development
October 6, 2017
By Brian Maynor Personal development is a journey that is filled with stepping stones, some positive and some challenging, but it’s how we deal with them that result in…
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The 3 ‘P’s that prevent us from personal development
October 6, 2017
By Brian Maynor Personal development is a journey that is filled with stepping stones, some positive and some challenging, but it’s how we deal with them that result in…
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Summing up business casual
October 4, 2017
By Brian Maynor Business Casual. Relaxed Professional. Casual Fridays. What was intended to be a loosening of formality has become the bane of professional dressing for everyone from HR…
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How to be more charming
September 27, 2017
By Brian Maynor Charm and charisma are seen as positive traits, especially when it comes to leaders, because it inspires commitment, trust and value from others, but few people…
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How to be more charming
September 27, 2017
By Brian Maynor Charm and charisma are seen as positive traits, especially when it comes to leaders, because it inspires commitment, trust and value from others, but few people…
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There’s no ‘one size fits most’ form of disappointment or way to handle it
September 27, 2017
By Brian Maynor Disappointment is a part of life, but so is overcoming it. The fact that we all experience is probably its only universal factor, because we all…
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There’s no ‘one size fits most’ form of disappointment or way to handle it
September 27, 2017
By Brian Maynor Disappointment is a part of life, but so is overcoming it. The fact that we all experience is probably its only universal factor, because we all…
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Is the dark side of our personality holding us back?
September 20, 2017
By Brian Maynor Some of us think our personalities are our best quality, but did you know that every positive trait has an equally dark trait and that…
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Is the dark side of our personality holding us back?
September 20, 2017
By Brian Maynor Some of us think our personalities are our best quality, but did you know that every positive trait has an equally dark trait and that…
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What to do when the daily grind has you down
September 20, 2017
By Brian Maynor We all go through periods when we feel trapped by life and overwhelmed by our routines. That could be feeling trapped in a career because of…
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What to do when the daily grind has you down
September 20, 2017
By Brian Maynor We all go through periods when we feel trapped by life and overwhelmed by our routines. That could be feeling trapped in a career because of…
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It’s time time for a detox, but not a physical one
September 15, 2017
By Brian Maynor When I hear the word ‘detox’ the first thing that pops into my mind is ‘green juice’, which literally makes me turn green, but that’s not…
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It’s time time for a detox, but not a physical one
September 15, 2017
By Brian Maynor When I hear the word ‘detox’ the first thing that pops into my mind is ‘green juice’, which literally makes me turn green, but that’s not…
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The often misunderstood element of our image
September 13, 2017
By Brian Maynor When we think about our image, and particularly first impressions, we often think about placing our best foot forward. Whether it’s for a job interview or…
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The often misunderstood element of our image
September 13, 2017
By Brian Maynor When we think about our image, and particularly first impressions, we often think about placing our best foot forward. Whether it’s for a job interview or…
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3 steps to be more assertive
September 7, 2017
By Brian Maynor I hate conflict. In fact, I use to run from it, and that often means enduring or witnessing rude, inappropriate or unprofessional behavior from others. In…
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3 steps to be more assertive
September 7, 2017
By Brian Maynor I hate conflict. In fact, I use to run from it, and that often means enduring or witnessing rude, inappropriate or unprofessional behavior from others. In…
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Anger is a good thing when you know how to use it
September 5, 2017
By Brian Maynor When you see a child throwing a temper tantrum in a store, is your first reaction revulsion or envy? While we may be tempted to…
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Anger is a good thing when you know how to use it
September 5, 2017
By Brian Maynor When you see a child throwing a temper tantrum in a store, is your first reaction revulsion or envy? While we may be tempted to…
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Why power naps live up to their hype
September 1, 2017
By Brian Maynor As a child I hated taking naps, but that didn’t get me out of them every Sunday after lunch. Little did I know my mom was…
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Why power naps live up to their hype
September 1, 2017
By Brian Maynor As a child I hated taking naps, but that didn’t get me out of them every Sunday after lunch. Little did I know my mom was…
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How to talk to someone when you don’t have anything to say
August 29, 2017
By Brian Maynor We’ve all been in situations when we know we should be making small talk, but don’t have anything to say, so instead we resign to sit…
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How to talk to someone when you don’t have anything to say
August 29, 2017
By Brian Maynor We’ve all been in situations when we know we should be making small talk, but don’t have anything to say, so instead we resign to sit…
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The importance of praising ourselves every day
August 25, 2017
By Brian Maynor Looking inward for praise, acceptance and appreciation is not something that comes as second nature to most of us, and that’s because as children we are…
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The importance of praising ourselves every day
August 25, 2017
By Brian Maynor Looking inward for praise, acceptance and appreciation is not something that comes as second nature to most of us, and that’s because as children we are…
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What is burnout, and how can we avoid it?
August 23, 2017
By Brian Maynor Stress and burnout are often viewed synonymously, but they are actually very different. Burnout is much worse. Pressure, long hours, crisis management and generally too…
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What is burnout, and how can we avoid it?
August 23, 2017
By Brian Maynor Stress and burnout are often viewed synonymously, but they are actually very different. Burnout is much worse. Pressure, long hours, crisis management and generally too…
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We are all a little narcissistic
August 18, 2017
By Brian Maynor When we think about a narcissist, our first thought might be someone who is self-absorbed, loving themselves above all others and expecting everyone else to…
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We are all a little narcissistic
August 18, 2017
By Brian Maynor When we think about a narcissist, our first thought might be someone who is self-absorbed, loving themselves above all others and expecting everyone else to…
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How decision fatigue effects us every day and what to do about it
August 16, 2017
By Brian Maynor Have you ever wondered why we tend to suffer from impulse shopping, over eating or drinking, or other questionable choices after working all day? While these…
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Did you know where you sit at a table says a lot about you?
August 8, 2017
By Brian Maynor How often do you find yourself sitting around a table conducting business in a week? Chances are a lot, but have you ever stopped to think…
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Did you know where you sit at a table says a lot about you?
August 8, 2017
By Brian Maynor How often do you find yourself sitting around a table conducting business in a week? Chances are a lot, but have you ever stopped to think…
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5 things to do when reliance turns into addiction
July 27, 2017
By Brian Maynor It may be okay, and even necessary, to rely on our phones and tablets for outsourced memory, but what happens when that reliance becomes an addiction? …
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5 things to do when reliance turns into addiction
July 27, 2017
By Brian Maynor It may be okay, and even necessary, to rely on our phones and tablets for outsourced memory, but what happens when that reliance becomes an addiction? …
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Our brains are designed to forget things
July 25, 2017
By Brian Maynor Our brains are not designed to remember stuff. Last week I wrote about emptying our mental inbox to free our minds from clutter and distraction,…
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The perfect decluttering formula
July 21, 2017
By Brian Maynor Regret. That is one of the top reasons people cling so tightly to their things, resulting in the accumulation of a lot of clutter. The average…
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The perfect decluttering formula
July 21, 2017
By Brian Maynor Regret. That is one of the top reasons people cling so tightly to their things, resulting in the accumulation of a lot of clutter. The average…
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Is it time to empty your mental inbox?
July 18, 2017
By Brian Maynor When you open your email do you cringe at the number of new, old, flagged and unread messages waiting for you? I’m one of those anal-retentive…
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Is it time to empty your mental inbox?
July 18, 2017
By Brian Maynor When you open your email do you cringe at the number of new, old, flagged and unread messages waiting for you? I’m one of those anal-retentive…
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How to handle the pressure of being a superstar
July 13, 2017
By Brian Maynor When we think about all of the struggles at work, being a superstar rarely comes to mind. Yet, for a lot of over-achievers and standout…
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How to handle the pressure of being a superstar
July 13, 2017
By Brian Maynor When we think about all of the struggles at work, being a superstar rarely comes to mind. Yet, for a lot of over-achievers and standout…
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The naked truth
July 12, 2017
By Brian Maynor Are you comfortable being naked? Surprisingly not a lot of people can say ‘yes’ to that question. When we’re naked we feel extra vulnerable, literally…
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The naked truth
July 12, 2017
By Brian Maynor Are you comfortable being naked? Surprisingly not a lot of people can say ‘yes’ to that question. When we’re naked we feel extra vulnerable, literally…
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Chances are you’re being influenced without even knowing it
June 28, 2017
By Brian Maynor We all like to think we’re independent individuals making our own decisions in the world, but in reality most of us aren’t. In fact, 90% of…
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Chances are you’re being influenced without even knowing it
June 28, 2017
By Brian Maynor We all like to think we’re independent individuals making our own decisions in the world, but in reality most of us aren’t. In fact, 90% of…
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Steps to simplifying life
June 26, 2017
By Brian Maynor If you have ever stopped long enough to realize exactly how busy you are, then you’ve also asked yourself how it got that way. With…
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Steps to simplifying life
June 26, 2017
By Brian Maynor If you have ever stopped long enough to realize exactly how busy you are, then you’ve also asked yourself how it got that way. With…
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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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