by Laura | Feb 8, 2018 | Blog
Have you ever been described as helpful, friendly, or good natured? And secretly you wondered if it was really a compliment? Wished you were more assertive? Four decades ago, my first work evaluation read that I was “eager to please”. That was nice. But it wasn’t...
by Laura Porreca | Feb 7, 2018 | Blog
A guy walks into a bar… ok, maybe he walks into a meeting, and he sees three people talking. One is an ideal team player, another thinks he’s an ideal a player, and the third doesn’t even know he’s a part of the team! When it’s Not Working How many times have you felt...
by Laura Porreca | Jan 17, 2018 | Blog
Being an employer may be both rewarding personally and financially, but it comes with its own set of challenges. One of the most crucial components of success is how a manager deals with his workers and how he strongly motivates them to affect their productivity. As a...
by Laura Porreca | Jan 11, 2018 | Blog
They say practice makes perfect. When you sit down and read this phrase with the intention of really understanding, you might find great wisdom in it. The small habits and the small decisions we make everyday make up the great things in life. If you take the time to...
by Laura Porreca | Jan 10, 2018 | Blog
In life, communication is one of the most important parts of our lives. Without proper communication, we find that a lot of things go astray. The same can be said of business. Even though a business might have the best business models and hire the best staff, without...
by Laura Porreca | Nov 30, 2017 | Blog
Being able to communicate effectively is one of the life skills everyone needs as it not only makes life simpler for you, but it also helps people around you to better understand you with fewer misunderstandings. In business, effective communication is paramount to...
