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How to Appreciate Your Life Without Feeling Guilty
Of all the ways there are to increase your personal power, gratitude tops them all. Being appreciative for everything you have and having...

Marleen Greenleaf
Nov 11, 20222 min read


Should Every Conflict Be Resolved?
Did you know that there are people that specialize in resolving conflicts? Well there are, that is just how common conflict issues arise...

Marleen Greenleaf
Oct 28, 20222 min read


5 Strategies to Shine Bright on the Job
Shining bright at a job is often associated with being a “suck-up,” “brown nose,” or “teacher’s pet.” What shining bright at work is...

Marleen Greenleaf
Oct 14, 20222 min read


10 Expert Tips for Negotiating in Today’s Business Environment
The heart of business lies in negotiation. Whether you’re trying to close on a sale or get yourself included on a plush project that...

Marleen Greenleaf
Sep 30, 20222 min read


The One Word to Change in Your Vocabulary to Break Bad Habit Cycle
What we say matters. Especially what we say to ourselves. Whether speaking out loud or speaking internally to ourselves, if we choose our...

Marleen Greenleaf
Sep 16, 20222 min read


How to Streamline Relocating and Beginning a Business Simultaneously
Maybe you're moving because your current living space isn't capable of supporting your business. Or perhaps your motives aren't about...

Ted James
Sep 2, 20223 min read


Top 10 Essential Leadership Skills
It’s all about skills in the modern world. It’s never been more challenging to be a leader than it is today. Markets and entire...

Marleen Greenleaf
Aug 19, 20222 min read


How to Lead With Courage
When we think of leaders, we might be tempted to think of courageous and heroic figures. The leader is the person at the vanguard of the...

Marleen Greenleaf
Aug 5, 20223 min read


Improve Office Morale with Gratitude and Teamwork
We all desire recognition for a job well done, especially as members of a team. As a team, each person works together toward a common...

Marleen Greenleaf
Jul 22, 20223 min read


Managing High Job Expectations
Do you have a boss who expects nothing less than perfection? Managing high job expectations can be challenging, but it isn't impossible....

Marleen Greenleaf
Jul 8, 20222 min read


Surefire Ways to Prepare for a High Profile Job Interview - And Get Hired!
Since becoming a part of the working world, you've probably been on several job interviews. In most cases, interviews take on a generic...

Marleen Greenleaf
Jun 24, 20223 min read


Is a Returnship For You?
If you’ve been out of the workforce for a while, a returnship may be what you need to build a bridge to your next job. It’s basically an...

Marleen Greenleaf
Jun 10, 20223 min read


A Foolproof Formula for Showing Your Boss You Have Potential
Showing your boss that you have potential is essential whether you want to climb up the ladder to senior management or be picked for...

Marleen Greenleaf
May 27, 20223 min read



Marleen Greenleaf
May 13, 20220 min read


Should You Use a Business Coach?
When you think about your business' potential, what comes to mind? Do you have a solid five-year plan, or are you pretty much winging it...

Ted James
Apr 29, 20223 min read


Small Business Owners Should Adopt These Simple Practices Right Away
Running a business requires an understanding of several different areas, from finance to customer service, and while every entrepreneur...

Ted James
Apr 15, 20223 min read


Tech Tips For Entrepreneurs: Protecting Your Customer’s Data
Cybercrime is always on the rise. In fact, it’s increased an average of more than 27% since 2017, and small and medium-sized businesses...

Ted James
Apr 1, 20223 min read


Your Guide to Running a Remote Team
Trying to push your career in a more exciting and fulfilling direction? Starting your own company could be your perfect path forward. And...

Tina Martin
Mar 25, 20223 min read


Use These Resources to Grow Your Business (Even Mid-Shutdown)
Recovering after a pandemic closure may be tougher than you anticipated. When it comes to small business success, sometimes the obstacles...

Elena Stewart
Mar 4, 20212 min read


3 Steps of Getting Into the Flow
Let’s talk about getting into the flow. You know what I’m talking about, that special state of mind we reach sometimes – quite by...

Marleen Greenleaf
Mar 1, 20212 min read
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