It's not Christmas, which means you can't just get him any random gift, it's Valentine's Day, which means you have to actually be thoughtful. Not that you aren't already, but the wrong Valentine's Day gift for a guy can misconstrue an unintentional message. That's why it's best to play it safe, and find a gift that could fit his interests. It's typically obvious if your man is into comics, certain movies, and other types of geekery, so you could get him a novelty item like a pajama pants or Read More...

It's typically easy to find a Valentine's Day gift for HER, but what about a Valentine's Day gift for HIM? Flowers, candy, and cute little bears aren't exactly fitting for a man, but what could you possibly give on such a sappy holiday? Although it's typically considered a woman's holiday, it's still nice to give your man a gift too. This guide suggest some gifts that are sure to be appreciated...without making him feel like he's smoldered in pink and red confetti hearts. Read the full story Read More...

You might think you're the favorite at work, but to others you might just seem obnoxious, and that type of behavior can ruin your career. Sure, everyone wants to stand out, to be liked the most, and to climb the ladder, but there are certain ways to do it...and certain ways not to do it. In this interesting and helpful article, you'll learn the 10 obnoxious behaviors to avoid at work, and you'll probably be able to relate them to people in the office. The first obnoxious behavior iRead More...

You can probably imagine how many gifts the president gets, especially around the holidays, but what do you think he does with the 15,000 gifts he gets each year? It's a lot more extensive than you think. First of all, he gets some pretty awesome gifts, from sculptures to a mounted zebra skin from Tanzania. But they also have to record each gift they receive, who sent it, and what ties we have with their country. Then guess what they have to do next? Read the full article here :: Read More...

If someone were to ask you what matters most to you, would you be able to easily answer? Specifically, can you fill in the blank, "All I care about is ____"? If you can't complete it, you're just going through the motions. In this inspiring article, it explains that if you don't know what you care about most, you should put your energy into figuring it out, because otherwise you're wasting time on meaningless activities. There is an entire four-step elimination process to help you figure it oRead More...

Do you know what gift you're going to give your significant other for Valentines Day? Are you going to try to think of something on your own, or should you "stick to the list" so you don't mess anything up? Well if you need a little clarity, Business Insider offers an entire article on how to figure out what to get your significant other. From research on the interpretation of gifts, to gifts to give to people you have non-romantic relationships with, you really can't mess it up with their suggeRead More...

Technology has made things so much easier, especially when it comes to training new employees. This article offers 6 technology tools that you can utilize to train new employees as well as welcome them. From HR software that offers automated options, to welcoming them on social media, these tools will definitely help both of you, and help you save time! Read the full story here :: Six SRead More...

Forbes just released its list of America's Most Promising Companies, and at the top was an app called Instacart. The $2 billion grocery delivery service has sky rocketed up the Silicon Valley money list in just 2.5 years and is still growing. This month, Instacart announced a new $220 million Series C funding round, just six months after raising $44 million. So what is all that money being used for? Instacart founder and CEO Apoorva Mehta says he needs the money to expand to new markets. CurrRead More...

Do you lead from who you are rather than from your power or position? The Lead Change Group captured the idea of leadership being character-based rather than position based. What they found was that character-based leadership is not a list of behaviors, but is about who you are at your core. It further explains how leadership is influence, how influence is given, and how people give influence based on competence, trust, and purpose. Read the full article here :: Read More...

Sure, big businesses are probably very successful and powerful, but they don't seem to be very innovative. If you take a look around the big business landscape, it won't reveal much in the way of innovation because of how routine things typically are. There are reasons why innovation lacks in big businesses, one being that they are simply too big to adopt new ideas or regulations. Could you imagine trying to teach an entire big business a new strategy? Read the full story here ::Read More...