If you take a look around the Internet, you will see that most websites use videos. And there is a very good reason for it — they are perfect in what concerns user engagement. Images, sound and text (if done right) all in one nice package. Easy engaging and similar to the allure that television use to wield without rival. But alas, video has out smarted a single box! In case you are still having...

Everyone has a couple of acquaintances who have found their close friends at work. If you want to make your working hours more pleasant, become friends with colleagues. The working day is much easier if you are surrounded by good company, pleasant colleagues or even friends. Each of us needs someone to recognize our features and skills. Therefore, friendship at work is natural. “Friendship is...

Nobody wants to become a devil-like boss. But sometimes transformation from a class teacher to a hated boss happens unnoticed. Here are seven signs you are turning to a terrible boss:  1. You’re telling your employees to work longer but leave early yourself You are number 1 for your subordinates. Your actions are an example to follow. Employees are watching you and believe that they can...

When you think about the most important things that you need to do to grow your business, you never think about attention. However, attention is the most valuable resource anyone can give you. And this is becoming more important every day. The reality is that you are competing with the entire world, with 24–7 global news, with news feeds with clickbait, with the latest Internet outrage. So, as...

One of the features of a charismatic leader is the ability to speak in public. Successful speech is a speech with energy, passion, attractive enthusiasm. Comparisons, metaphors, stories that appeal to the emotions of the audience make it powerful and memorable. During the study, charismatic leaders demonstrated inspiration, passion as well as energetic appeal to the audience throughout the...

It’s not a secret that quality of the presentation directly affects how your idea or your product is received by the audience. And if you have to speak to people, it is better to prepare. Below you will find some short and useful tips on how to create a truly memorable presentation. 1. Let people know why they need to see your presentation. Clearly outline the purpose of the presentation before...

“The art of war is like water which flows clear of heights and fills the hollows”! So what else Master Sun Tzu? How can one translate your metaphorical phrasing into practical fruitful advice for Westerners? Though it was written 25 centuries ago, your master-piece The Art of War is currently the most read and used world-wide by strategists whatever fields they belong to.   Its main...

Berkshire Hathaway Inc., the investment company of American billionaire Warren Buffett, acquired a stake in online retailer Amazon.com Inc., said Buffett in an interview with CNBC. He noted that it was not he who made the investment decision, but one of Berkshire’s portfolio managers, odd Combs and Ted Weschler. “I was an idiot for not buying Amazon shares,” he said. Berkshire will publish...

Business is not only a dream come true, but also a source of stress. You have to achieve goals, fulfill plans, fight for personnel, conquer the world. Nervousness and stress is transmitted from management to employees, from colleague to colleague, and then to clients. Is it possible to live in a different way? 1. The company is not a family Many companies like to say that their team is like one...