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OCEAN is an acronym for Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism. These five factors are basic for those looking for new employees to work for them. The OCEAN test is a personality test commonly used for the career sector. We could say these are some important soft skills. Today we...

I founded Clio in 2008, just as the global economy was reeling from the Great Recession. I was a young entrepreneur with big dreams and even bigger ambitions, and—despite the economic challenges—I saw an immense opportunity in cloud technology as a transformative innovation. The legal industry was one of the...

Courage and leadership in today’s world are synonymous. As CEO’s and Senior Executives, we find ourselves operating in fast paced environments, requiring agility and vision to respond to the ever-changing business landscape. To be effective in today’s business landscape, leadership involves more than just leading through direction, but requires the...

Local online marketing basically consists of all the marketing efforts you make that are designed to draw local traffic to your website specifically. In other words, this marketing type helps you reach your local audience. The truth is that many people prefer shopping locally when they can. According to statistics...

It is estimated that 70% - 90% of the new products that come on the market each year fail to produce profits. When profits are not there, the product does not have a reason to exist. The numbers speak for themselves, and the percentage of products that fail is literally...

An interview may start with how well you handle your current job and who you are in a few words. At some point, it will go to the less comfortable questions like ''Describe one of your greatest weaknesses.'' The answer to that needs to be based on certain pillars, which...

Everyone wants to occupy quick and efficient employees who produce the maximum result in the minimum amount of time. But is it really possible for someone to work very fast and still be good? Of course, but the question is whether these people are only the exception. Sometimes these people...

Last week I had one of the most fulfilling episodes of my consulting career: A two-day immersive workshop with a Fortune 500 insurer designed to stress-test their corporate strategy. While specifics are private, I'd like to share a few thoughts this experience inspired. Corporate strategy is commonly understood as the...

The question of where you see yourself in the next five years is a good sign that the company is looking seriously at you. But what should your answer be? To figure that out, you have to understand what is hidden behind this question, so let's see what this is...

For many people, the morning starts with coffee, soda, tea, or an energy drink. It’s an attempt to boost energy, mood, and alertness — to sharpen your mind for the day. You may feel like that caffeine buzz is boosting your brainpower. But there’s a downside.  Caffeine is not an...