One of the principles I live by is to not speak using clichés and buzzwords. The definition of the word cliché itself will give you an idea of why effective speakers and savvy writers avoid them. A cliché is something that’s become so overused that it has lost its ingenuity…

I’ve been invited by Elon University to give a commencement address. This is something I never expected. I haven’t even thought of it as a possibility. I am an achiever. I relentlessly go after my dreams and have fulfilled most of them, but this is different. This is not something…

Blaming tools and programs has become a trend these days. A lot of people are blaming CRM right now, but the system itself is not the actual problem. 69 percent of CRM’s implementation failure to meet its goals is due to a lack of planning for the entire implementation process. …

Do you find yourself skipping through most of the things that appear on your feed? Are you spending more time than you should be scrolling through your timeline? Perhaps it’s time to do some spring cleaning on your social media. Social media is a double-edged sword. Proper usage gives us…

Nobody wants to get sick. Aside from the pain that you have to endure, it limits what you can do, causes anxiety, changes your plans, puts your life on hold, suspends your regular flow of everyday routine or worse: cut your life short. …

“When women rise, so do all of us.” A 2019 study by S&P Global Analysis reported that companies with female CFOs are more profitable, and in the 24 months after the appointment of female CEOs, there was a 20% increase in stock price momentum. According to a McKinsey report, $12 trillion could be added to global GDP by…

We’re dedicating this week’s blog to celebrate one awesome year of the UNprofessional podcast. …

With winter’s cold weather, shorter days and less sunlight, you and your employees may feel more lethargic and irritable than usual. This mood shift known as “winter blues” may affect your team’s productivity. …

Science cited in a Forbes article states that taking a vacation increases productivity. But it’s not always easy to switch from vacay mode to work mode, especially after enjoying a much-needed break. Your transition back to work doesn’t have to be stressful or something to dread either. Head back to…