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For effective communication at work, I recommend the following styles to successfully manage conflict: 1. Be Proactive In crisis communications, I often counsel clients and colleagues that before a situation develops into a full-blown crisis, there are frequently warning signs. Failure to observe and act on red flags and warning signs leads to crises. To appropriately address conflict in the workplace, I recommend leaders and staff be as proactive and preemptive as possible. The moment you get a sense that something is off, investigate. Alternatively, if you believe a problem is lurking, preemptively address it. Change course. Choose a different path. The worst thing you can do is pretend that a fire is not a fire or that an ember doesn’t have the potential to get bigger if stoked. 2. Be Clear We have all heard the feedback of sandwiching negative feedback between two positives. I am not sure how I feel about this recommendation because it can lead to confusion. If ...

How many times have you looked at certain people around you and thought how lucky they are to be living the dream life? How do they get everything they want, and I don’t – you might have wondered? Well, living the dream life is not about luck as much as it about hope, commitment and patience. No one just magically gets to “live the dream”. People who are living their dream have reached that place with consistent efforts, hard work and fearlessness and you can too. So, start today by making small changes in your life that are sure to set you up for success. Here are 11 ways you can make living the dream life possible: 1. Know What You Want Many of us spend more time complaining about our lives rather than figuring out what we actually want. Firstly, it is okay to not know what you want. While there are people with clear cut goals, there are others who discover theirs with time. What’s important is making conscious efforts in discovering what your heart desires. So, give ...

What Is Social Media Marketing? What Is Social Media Marketing? Social media marketing refers to the process of gaining traffic or attention through social media sites. Social media itself is a catch-all term for sites that may provide radically different social actions. For instance, Twitter is a social site designed to let people share short messages or “updates” with others. Facebook, in contrast is a full-blown social networking site that allows for sharing updates, photos, joining events and a variety of other activities. How Are Search & Social Media Marketing Related? Why would a search marketer — or a site about search engines — care about social media? The two are very closely related. Social media often feeds into the discovery of new content such as news stories, and “discovery” is a search activity. Social media can also help build links that in turn support into  SEO  efforts. Many people also perform searches at social media sites to find soci...

1. Selecting the wrong business structure How did you choose your business structure? Did you select a sole proprietorship because it was the easiest? Perhaps you signed up for the lengthy process of forming a C Corp because it seemed to be the standard? Choosing the wrong business structure can present unnecessary challenges and risks in the future. For example, in the case of a sole proprietorship, you are your business and you are also personally liable for all debt incurred, including egregious lawsuits .  If something goes wrong, your personal assets are at risk. Meanwhile, if you plan to follow the traditional route of investment to  an ultimate sale or IPO a C corporation can be suitable. However, a C Corp is also complicated and costly to set up and maintain, and not ideal for a local mom and pop shop. You can get the same benefits from a limited liability corporation (LLC) for less effort and less money. Before you ...

One of the most common excuses for not traveling is not having enough money. But while globetrotting can be a pricey pastime, creative travelers can find plenty of inexpensive ways to see the world. If you want to stick to your budget and satisfy your wanderlust, try rethinking your travel style. Just because one type of trip is less expensive than what you’re used to, it doesn’t mean you’re getting a subpar experience—you’re just getting a  different  experience. Go out on a limb and try some cheaper ways to take a trip, like booking a vacation rental, couch surfing or taking a day trip. You’ll save money by choosing a less expensive vacation, and the best part is you may even discover a new favorite way to travel. Travel in the Low Season While  shoulder-season  deals offer great prices to destinations just as the weather turns favorable, those brave enough to take the less traveled path of low-season trips can expect to put up with less desirable weat...