Networks, whether they are personal or professional, have to be built and maintained over time if you want to gain lasting benefits from them. The way you do this is by creating solid relationships with the people within your network. It all starts with who you invite...
Veterans Who Became Well Known After the Military
Every United States military veteran that answers the call of duty shares ONE Thing in common – a commitment to serving and protecting the American people. Whether they dedicate their entire careers to the military or go on to follow a different path, Veterans Day is...
Grow a Mustache, Support Your Community
Facial hair is serious business, and growing a mustache this November – or Movember – is one sure fire way to build camaraderie within the office and show support for your fellow man! The tradition began in 1999 with a group of young men in Australia who decided to...
What We Can Learn From the Business of Halloween
About this time last year billionaire multi-media mogul Mark Cuban made the biggest investment ever for the show Shark Tank. The sum of $2 million may be a drop in the bucket to someone with a net worth of around $2.5 billion, but for businesswoman Melissa Carbone it...
A Mentor Moment with Nick Alter
With the fourth quarter rolling along, there’s no question that how to thrive in business is at the forefront of many of our minds. Because of this collective concern, we’ve focused our attention this month on succeeding in business. When we stop to think about the...
Entrepreneur Productivity Tips That Build Businesses
In the world of startups, every minute counts. Productivity requires a massive amount of focus on the things that grow your business. For busy entrepreneurs that wear multiple hats it can seem like you’re totally focused on your business, but in reality you’re being...
Give the Gift of Success on Boss’s Day
Considering that only 34 percent of workers actually want to take on the tough task of being a manager, it’s clear that bosses deserve a little recognition. The concept of Boss’s Day was created in 1958 with the purpose of showing appreciation for bosses as well as...
The Extraordinary Focus of Christopher Columbus
There are many myths, mysteries and controversies that surround Christopher Columbus and his voyage to the Americas. However, ONE Thing is certain – this explorer had a boatload of focus. Columbus wasn’t the first person to believe the world was round, nor was he the...
The Rewards of Becoming Someone’s Personal Mentor
If you’ve ever relied on a mentor in your career, education or personal life you know how invaluable a resource they can be. But what’s in it for the mentor? It turns out the rewards of being a mentor are just as substantial as what the mentee gets out of the deal –...