How to Have Successful Negotiations in Business and in Life [UPDATED]

"Use soft words and hard arguments." - English Proverb I've never been a good negotiator. I'm not naturally a pushy or aggressive person (unless I really need to be), so negotiations were always uncomfortable. I probably gave in too easily, leaving opportunities and money on the table. I always brushed it off, thinking that negotiation … Continue reading How to Have Successful Negotiations in Business and in Life [UPDATED]

How Reading Can Improve Your Emotional Intelligence [UPDATED]

Human intelligence is an amazing thing. It is made up of several elements, including genetics, DNA, and education, to name a few of the most obvious. Most of us know that reading is an activity that can improve our intelligence over time. Reading teaches us to open our minds to new concepts, schools of thought, … Continue reading How Reading Can Improve Your Emotional Intelligence [UPDATED]

How to Become Agile

How to Become Agile [UPDATED]

"Agile" isn't something you just wake up and do. It involves more than simply telling yourself, "I'm going to be 'agile' today." The truth is, most people—and organizations—don't truly understand what "being agile" really involves. In this article, we will define what agile actually is and how organizations can become agile.