Being a part of the C-Suite is the dream of every employee. But what are the traits of people in these top positions? It is known that many responsibilities fall into your hand once you get to the top, yet many people still have dreams to one day be part of the C-Suite. A position … Read more
Tiina Alahuhta-Kasko. CREDIT: Laforce Stevens Big conglomerates tend to be companies filled with rules, regulations, and office politics. But flat organizations strive to empower and coach their employees.For years, I worked at a Fortune 100 company, one that did billions of dollars in sales annually. It was surprising to see how it could survive for so long, … Read more
Being a product manager at Facebook is one of the most coveted jobs in tech. How can you beat out the competition? In the last few years, Facebook has grown exponentially. From social network to multi-billion dollar enterprise, many people, Millennials especially, now have their dreams set on working there. In fact, working at Facebook … Read more
Are you doing the right things to make sure your company is continually able to innovate? Because the culture at your company can either make or break you. Each company has a different culture. Teamwork depends on people matching that culture. I worked at a plethora of companies with varying management styles, ranging all the … Read more
As the great playwright Samuel Beckett once said, “Ever tried, ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better.” These are words that entrepreneurs embrace everyday, as each failure is a chance to start over and better. Starting a business is tough. It is even tougher when you are looking at creating a business … Read more
Meeting new people is tough. It’s something that many people dread. When some of us attend mixers and events, we get butterflies in our stomachs, we fumble over our words, or we don’t end up having a conversation with anyone. Whenever you go anywhere, you don’t really know whom you will end up meeting or their standing. Is … Read more
Kyu Lee, CEO of Wiselike. CREDIT: Darius Salehipour Twenty-five-year-old Kyu Lee is one of the rising stars in the tech community. As founder and CEO of Wiselike, he has created a website where anyone can create their own “Ask Me Anything” page to better brand themselves.It takes only a quick visit to Wiselike to realize the … Read more
It’s no secret that online marketing is powerful. But why does it work for some and not for others? Perhaps the better question is: why isn’t it working for me? The answer is simple: Successful online marketers follow systematized processes that continually produce the same great results. Marketing systems might seem intimidating at first, but … Read more
Colors. We see them every day. Whether you are in your room, in an office, flipping through a magazine, or even relaxing at the park, they are everywhere. No matter where we look, colors surround us. Sometimes, colors complement their surroundings. Other times, they cause a clash. There are even situations where they make some … Read more
Wine has become synonymous with our culture. It is a drink that many indulge in while they relax in their homes, enjoy meals at restaurants, and celebrate special occasions. Even scientists claim that the resveratrol within red wines can lead to a healthy heart. Michael Houlihan and Bonnie Harvey of Barefoot Wine have spent 20 … Read more