In an article by Time Magazine on October 26th, Michael Sherer presents timely research for all of us Blackberry, iPhone carriers, and the like. As technology improves and more business is done at the touch of a button, we are reminded to read the fine print that our technology providers have written for our safety. [...]
Nobody enjoys making difficult decisions, especially when both sides of the issue seem of equal merit. At the same time, some people are able to make those choices with much more ease than others. A recent article in the Wall Street Journal reported how some recent psychological studies on decision making have revealed a much [...]
The Technology CEO council took to Washington this past week to bring IT business solutions proposals which might provide relief to the Federal Deficit. Samuel Palmisano (CEO, IBM) and Michael Dell (CEO, Dell) collaborated on a Politico.com opinion page last week that described how they propose to streamline and update the Federal Government with the [...]
With prohibited cell phone use and a lack of internet access, airplanes used to be the one place where we were truly forced to disconnect. Being on an airplane meant that no one could call you with last minute projects and you couldn’t be expected to respond to emails immediately. Even if for a few [...]
I came across this blog post about coworking spaces in New York City recently. Co-working spaces are exactly what they sound like, shared work spaces. They are occupied by multiple companies so they can share resources. People can pay by the day or by the month and get internet access, office supplies, desks, chairs and [...]
A recent study by Chadwick Martin Bail and iModerate Research Technologies has found that consumers engaged in social media are more likely to purchase and promote products. Even more interesting is the fact that more and more people are expecting business to have some kind of digital presence whether it be Facebook or Twitter. With [...]
We’ve discussed elevator pitches on this blog before, but I recently read this eye-opening article on how smartphones are changing elevator pitches. Smartphones allow us to play videos , visit websites and look at documents. An elevator pitch is supposed to be quick and to the point, but it’s so valuable to have a means [...]
Loss aversion is a psychological term for the human tendency to prefer avoiding a loss rather than acquiring a gain. This article uses an example of someone offering $100 with no strings attached or the chance to win $200 by betting on a coin flip. Most people choose to take the $100 with no strings [...]
A recent study by Ceridian – a large human resources provider, revealed that trust between employers and employees is deteriorating. Erosion of trust can cause loss of motivation and commitment to your company, so it is important to gain and maintain trust among your employees. Be a Leader Take the lead in spearheading projects, generating [...]
Email, snail mail, phone, Skype, IM – there are so many ways for people to contact us that it can be overwhelming. It’s like having a constant “open door” policy on your life. This post from Time Management Ninja struck a chord with me and it sends a good message: Limit Your Doors. Before you [...]
