As anyone who comes from a small, southern town knows, it is extremely easy to pick up common sayings from those around you. Someone who’s pretty full of it is “all hat, no cattle.” Your perpetually late friend is “slower than molasses in January.” Someone who has just sold a business is “living in high […]
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Benjamin Franklin was one of the founding fathers of the United States. He was an author, politician, inventor, scientist, civic activist, diplomat and statesman. Here are some Benjamin Franklin Quotes: 27 Inspiring Benjamin Franklin Quotes: 1. “Do not anticipate trouble, or worry about what may never happen. Keep in the sunlight.” – Benjamin Franklin […]
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Jack Ma or Ma Yun is a Chinese Businessman and Philanthropist whom is the founder and executive chairman Alibaba Group. As of 2014, he is the richest man in China and the 18th Richest person in the world with an estimated networth of $24.1 billion. Take a look at some Jack Ma Quotes: 40 […]
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Warren Buffett is an American businessman, investor and philanthropist and is considered the most successful investor in the world. He is the CEO, chairman and biggest shareholder of Berkshire Hathaway. Warren Buffett was ranked the world’s wealthiest person in 2008, and 3rd wealthiest person in 2015. Take a look at Warren Buffett quotes below: […]
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Morgan Freeman is an American actor and narrator. Freeman has won an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. He has also received 4 different Oscar nominations. Morgan Freeman is known for his distinctively smooth, deep voice. He is ranked as the 4th highest box office star with over $4.3 […]
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In his book No B.S. Time Management for Entrepreneurs, business coach and consultant Dan Kennedy reveals the steps behind making the most of your frantic, time-pressured days so you can turn time into money. In this edited excerpt, the author describes the one habit you should adopt–and stick to without fail–if you want to be […]
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In business, transformational leadership is often the best leadership style to use. However, no one style of leadership fits all situations, so it helps to have an understanding of other styles. Common leadership styles include: Autocratic leadership. Bureaucratic leadership. Charismatic leadership. Democratic/participative leadership. Laissez-faire leadership. People/relations-oriented leadership. Servant leadership. Task-oriented leadership. Transactional leadership. Transformational leadership. […]
The Buddha once claimed that desire creates suffering. On the surface this seems to make sense. You feel pain when you don’t get what you want. The solution, in Buddhism, is to cease desiring things and therefore your suffering will end. Somehow, that doesn’t feel right. Sure, desire may create pain, but doesn’t it also […]
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Just because it’s common, that doesn’t mean it’s not risky. Many people fall into the misconception that if a lot of people are doing something, it must be the safest path. If you were born several decades ago, you would have thought smoking was safe because everyone was doing it. Is Having a Job Safer? […]
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Businesses make hundreds or thousands of decisions every year, many of which seem inconsequential. But the smallest details can have business-changing or even business-ending consequences. Here are 11 of my favorites to watch out for: 1. The lowly extension cord. People get cold feet. They get a space heater. They plug it into a two-pronged […]
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