Everyone should gain learn how to speak in public. It's a life skill that can help propel careers in various fields. Public speaking can also be fun and even exciting if you take some advice from Toastmasters, the nonprofit that helps people worldwide to improve...
I fell in love with musicals when I was a kid and watched AMC (America's Movie Classics) all summer. This was AMC, pre-The Walking Dead and every character learned a joyful lesson. A few years later I discovered Broadway and my education continued. If you...
You don't have to be a kid to get some 'too cool for school gear'. 3-D printing has arrived. Staples made the Cube 3D Printer available in stores at the end of June. You can get one right now for $1300 on staples.com and create...
If you have the guts to start your own business, take the smart next step and hire a lawyer. A business lawyer will save time, energy and money that you’ll need in order to run the company. As the owner, your main focus should be...
Sure, you could embark on a career without a mentor, but there are so many benefits to the advisor-advisee relationship, that you’ll be at a distinct disadvantage without it. Find someone who is trustworthy, experienced and generous, and watch your professional life take off like...
Great leaders share certain qualities: a clear vision, an appetite for inspiration and versatility. Jeremy Johnson, president of undergraduate programs at the online education company 2U, wrote about these traits in an article about how leaders can ‘get unstuck.‘ The qualities he described form a...
You’re completely prepared for this interview. You're wearing the perfect outfit, done your research and have pens, paper and your resume packed and set to go. You’ve done a mock interview and are ready to show them how you can help them meet their goals....
Together they’re worth over a billion dollars, they’ve conquered nearly every existing form of entertainment, and they seem truly happy, kind, and fun!. What can we learn from Jay Z and Beyoncé, to capture just a small fraction of their success in our own lives? Here...
Fashion is kind of my thing. What you wear tells the world how you want to be perceived. So, why not fill your closet with pieces that say, “I am a smart, serious young woman.” Your confident message will attract the right kind of attention...
It takes discipline to stay motivated. Sometimes you need to be reminded to keep moving forward. Here are some inspirational reminders to keep trying from some dedicated achievers. Use these quotes, one for every day of the work week, to help you win the battle...