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It’s a threat that’s only getting bigger. Globally, Cybercrime is a $12+ billion industry! Cybercriminals have consolidated and are very well funded. Think of it as the virtual mafia of today’s digital age. There’s now larger, yet fewer, cybercrime organizations. As businesses increasingly go to the cloud and people shift more of their lives online, the […]

It’s no secret that the US is having some pretty severe issues in the education department these days. I’m going to focus just on the higher education aspect for this convo, but much of this can be applied across the board in terms of education. Warning – some of this may piss you off. Everyone […]

Believe it or not, there’s a lot of benefits of being a highly sensitive person. A lot of people, especially women, struggle with being sensitive. I often hear a lot of frustration from others that feel that they let others affect them too much in a negative way. Ultimately, it boils down to a feeling of being […]

If you understood this post title, then you’re already ahead of the game. (Thanks for the inspiration, Countess!)  The sad reality is, most companies still are very, very uncool. And, it’s not necessarily because they’re clueless about coolness. The coolness I’m talking about has nothing to do with sports cars, overpriced sushi, diamond encrusted medallions or […]

Social media is pointless unless you have people actually reading it. In order to influence more people, you need to focus on these 3 underlying principles then integrate these 25 ways to get more social media followers. Don’t Be a Jerk: Be extra awesome to your current followers! One of the biggest faux pas is […]

If you think that your life would be easier and more productive if you didn’t have to brave traffic to drive to work everyday and deal with daily office politics… well, you’re right. Telecommuting is great for people and incredible for business. If you want to present the idea to your boss, cite this information. Or, […]

Our social media friends can have just as much (or more) of an impact on our lives, attitudes and behaviors as anyone in the real world. And, let’s be honest, sometimes it’s not all rosebuds and picnics in the park. There’s some negative ones, creepy ones, and faceless ones (#10). Here’s 10 peeps you need […]

I have to disappoint you. There is no silver bullet answer to this problem: perfect time and day for sending promotional emails vary drastically depending on your demographics, geography, email list sources etc. That said, not all is lost – there are ways and stats available to help us get closer to the perfect sending […]

In today’s world it’s exciting to get an email or phone call from a potential employer, let alone an actual interview. In a world full of rejection it’s no wonder so many of us feel like we’re almost whoring ourselves out to potential employers. It’s way too easy to have our rose colored glasses on […]

It is a well known fact that whatever we do for the first time, we tend to make mistakes and there is no denying in saying that your experiences teaches you the best. But as Alfred Sheinwold says “learn all you can from the mistakes of others. You won’t have time to make them all […]