Control your lighting If possible, position your device in front of a window for natural lighting. If you cannot gain natural lighting, place your device in front of a light that allows for your face to show clearly on the camera. AVOID: sitting with your camera facing the window. This will allow for the image…

  As states begin to reopen after months of being in quarantine, businesses all over the country are in the process of restarting regular operations. Reopening can lead to many stress factors for both employees and the employer. Here are 7 helpful ways that an employer can help ease the transition from working at home…

Calling all NJ/NY area Women Business Owners and Executives! We’re putting together a business forum for 2020! This will be an amazing opportunity to hear from other Women Business Owners and Executives on their approach to running a successful business! You’ll join an exceptional group of incredible women to learn, network, and gain insight needed…

Americans are working more than ever, and an increasing number have taken less days off – in some cases, less than five days during the entire year. This approach to work may be doing more harm than good, and employers should consider the ramifications of employees not taking personal time. Companies need to evaluate their…

CFO asks CEO: “What happens if we invest in developing our people and then they leave? CEO: “What happens if we don’t, and they stay?” This dialogue between a CFO and a CEO has appeared on LinkedIn and on other websites. The question is one that highlights the different schools of thought – COST vs.…

As an entrepreneur, I believe that inspiration, motivation, and support are extremely beneficial to the success of my business, but also to how I’m feeling with the progress. When things are going good, I have better focus, more creativity, increased production – It’s a feeling that drives me to do more. Those great feelings may…

As I was leading a training on Sexual Harassment Prevention earlier this month, I made a few observations that really highlighted some flaws with the state of our society. I told the group that I was going to ask them to challenge their perceptions, pre-conceived notions, and unconscious bias. Sometimes those things can cause inappropriate…

You may already know that as a premier training organization, Training Innovations works to provide comprehensive training and educational resources to our clients across the country. But did you know that you can connect with our online resources as well? We’ve just launched a brand new Facebook page as well as a revamped LinkedIn page.…

Even the most diplomatic leaders butt heads with clients sometimes. As CXO of Attack!, an experiential marketing agency, I know I’ve had my share of miscommunication (especially with CMOs) over the years. That’s why I’ve come to rely on some very specific tactics that help me align with my clients and keep the lines of…

As a business owner, you’re already aware that your customers are the lifeblood of your business. And that’s why it’s important that you engage with them. The problem is there are plenty of companies out there who just don’t understand the importance of engagement and insist on shoving sales pitches down the throats of their…

Here are some simple steps to keep you organized and productive at work! If you develop these habits, you will feel less stressed out and more confident in the work you are trying to produce. Have A Planner. … or maybe five, but either way, you need to have at least one. … Write A…