15 Characteristics of a Good Programmer
Business leaders are often challenged to find talented, experienced programming staff, especially if salaries must fit within certain budget guidelines. The fact that most of a programmer’s work is conducted in front of a screen makes the hiring process even more...
10 Things Successful People Never Do
You know successful people create goals and rise early, but what about the things they avoid? In order to create good habits, you have to get rid of the bad ones. Here are 10 things you’ll probably never see a successful person do: Cry about not getting enough...
12 Ways to Have the Most Productive Morning Ever
That's the conclusion of a 2012 study published in an American Psychological Association journal, Emotion. Among the 700 adults asked about their emotional state, health and preferred time of day, self-professed "morning people" reported feeling happier and healthier...
7 Ways to Get People to Believe, Like and Respect You
There are some simple, yet often forgotten, business principles that can build a positive professional reputation and keep credibility intact -- for you and your business. Here are seven ways to convey thatyou are poised, polished and ready to conduct business with...
Avoid These 8 Mistakes as a New Leader
It’s not uncommon for new leaders to make mistakes, but I argue that some of these can be avoided. Below are 8 of those mistakes and how to avoid them: Thinking you need to make every decision. Thinking you know everything. Failing to realize you’re being watched even...
10 Ways to Delight Your Boss
Like it or not, most of us are not the masters of our own destiny at work. The relationship with our boss is often a defining factor in our success and something that many of us lose sleep over at night. When things start to get strained, for whatever reason, we have...
10 Pointers Every Young Entrepreneur Needs to Know
A young entrepreneur might run across a lot of articles offering advice for the new business owner. But how many articles are actually geared toward the young entrepreneur? Do what you love. Stay focused. Exploit online resources. Find a mentor. Take care of yourself....
5 Things Not To Say During An Interview
Everyone knows how to act on a job interview right? Think again. Even seasoned professionals make mistakes during in-person interviews. Coming to an interview late or ill prepared are two obvious show stoppers, but even seemingly innocent comments can hurt your...
I quit! 11 smart tips to resign gracefully
There are various reasons why people choose to quit their jobs -- a burnout, emergencies, family commitments and sometimes even prospects of new jobs. Whatever the reason, quitting is a big decision that should be taken after much thought. If you've finally decided...
16 Questions to Ask Before Designing a Logo
As every good designer knows, a logo is about more than looking cool. A quality logo also needs to stand out and be recognized among the slew of others in the same market space. It should deliver an immediate and positive association with its company and products....