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Our contemporary culture gives us access to an abundance of choices.  Study. Don’t study. Work. Don’t work. Career choices: endless. Job opportunities: unlimited. At times, choice can be overwhelming.  What should you do?  Which opportunity should you pursue?  In the face of too much choice, you may find yourself avoiding...

April is Administrative Professionals Month and while gifts of roses are lovely, what matters more is to commit to investment in training for your administrative team. Here’s why. One of the sometimes hidden golden (human) resources in a company is the administrative staff. This is the group of staffers who...

You don't have to look too far to see examples of the misuse of power, with examples littered throughout history and across politics, business, and community sectors.  Professor Dacher Keltner from Berkley University found that people who feel powerful are more likely to act impulsively. For example, have affairs, drive...

What’s bigger than a million dollar idea? Building a business that consumers the world over can depend on. How does one do that? “If you have a product that works, people all over the world are going to want to use it,” says Emil Michael. Simple, straightforward words of wisdom...

Cryptocurrency isn’t just some incomprehensible tech talk anymore. Now, it’s the topic of conversation at book clubs and barbecues. Although not everyone understands blockchain technology and digital finance, it seems no one fails to appreciate the potential opportunities the new currency offers. Almost 90% of US adults have heard of...

Is there a correlation between Greek philosophy and the improvement of quality of life, business success, and wisdom?  The answer to this question can be given by Dr. Alkistis Agio, Inspirational Speaker, Philosopher, Visionary, Creator of “The Greek Oracle” App.  Dr. Alkistis Agio, for over 20 years now, has trained...

As experienced traders know, markets are subject to drastic changes. I have seen industry mentors generally encouraging new traders to use technical analysis for over twenty years. However, in my opinion, this leads first-timers to think this is all you need to learn to trade profitably. Technical analysis alone has...

When the COVID-19 pandemic sent scores of office employees to build new offices in their homes, Milwaukee-based National Business Furniture needed to quickly adapt its business model, its showroom, its inventory, and its online catalog to accommodate the changing needs of the workforce in the new normal. Newly appointed President...

 In 2005, Leon Avigad, founded Leopard Hospitality, where he currently serves as chief executive officer (CEO). The company specializes in the construction and operation of boutique hotels. Leon is also the founder and co-owner of Brown Hotels, a Tel-Aviv-based boutique hotel collection. Leon Avigad has worked for many years in the...

The study of architecture is an interesting blend of sciences and arts. It involves the study and design of buildings and other structures. However, it is not as simple as it sounds. There is a world of things a student of architecture studies; from history and theories of architecture to...