Within the realm of business, you’ll often hear the importance of having a competitive advantage. And what this essentially means is having a point of distinction that separates what you have to offer from others. To have a competitive advantage, you must not only offer something better but something rare and unique to ensure...
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When tennis star Naomi Osaka said, “it’s OK not to be OK” after her withdrawal from this year’s French Open, I didn’t think much about her words as I assumed she was only talking about the hidden struggles of elite athletes. But upon reflection, Osaka was brave enough to admit something many of us...
READ MOREPractical tips for finding a remote job
If you’ve decided you want a job at an all-remote company, you might be wondering how to start. What follows are practical tips specific to the remote market based on my nine-month job search. If I’d know many of these things sooner, I’d have saved myself time and frustration. Where to find remote job...
READ MOREWhy remote working isn’t the fourth industrial revolution (4IR)
2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic have been touted as the acceleration of 4IR in the workplace. Employees connecting via Zoom from home have ushered in a new way of working. Organisations that had not invested in digital solutions for their employees were caught napping. Those who invested in digital tools were way ahead and...
READ MOREFive ways teams can successfully solve complex problems
Today, we may be more separate than ever. Previously tight-knit, cohesive teams are being challenged in unique ways, while the expectation is to deliver at the same rate and quality, or better, as pre-COVID19 era. But usually, the most exciting innovations come when we need them most. Since then, we’ve witnessed several new types...
READ MOREStorytelling: How not to kill your audience by death of PowerPoint
If 2020/2021 has taught us anything it is that we can’t leave our private lives outside the door. We are whole human beings, not corporate robots. We lead complex and often messy lives, and we have stories to share. Every single one of us. So why do we create presentations as if we were...
READ MOREHow to write a professional email with a great message and a nice tone
You are sitting in front of your computer screen thinking about how you will respond to a recent email that you received from your boss or even your coworker. You are a bit upset regarding the email that you’ve just received. You want to respond; in fact, you want to respond in ALL CAPS,...
READ MOREHow to build your personal brand on LinkedIn
How does it feel to know that, next time you submit a job application, your potential employer will browse your social media accounts? Are you confident they present a professional, respectful person that would represent their company with pride? Or are you tempted to stop reading this post immediately so you can confirm your...
READ MOREResume writing for remote work
As we continue to live in a COVID-19 society, employment opportunities continue to be offered remotely. Now is the perfect time to update your resume that matches the job market. Updating your resume,e you’ll stand out to potential employers with a resume that matches the remote work job descriptions. In this article, you’ll find...
READ MOREHow to know you’re ready to transition to a new career
Although you are the only one who will truly know when you are ready to transition to a new career, these feelings can often be just below the surface. Maybe you feel like something is wrong, but you can’t express it. You don’t know for certain what bothers you or what it is that...
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