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Things You Can Do To Improve Your Leadership Throughout the Year
No one achieves mastery in one sitting. Thus, anyone who aspires to be an expert on any field should be willing to put in time and effort to grow knowledge and enhance skills. If your goal is to be a great leader, you should always be seeking to improve the way you...
4 Ways to Challenge Yourself This New Year
The thrill of adventure comes from the challenge that goes with it. When you come to think of it, challenge is one word that you can easily interchange with adventure. After all, you cannot call something an adventure if it is not challenging enough. Thus, if you...
In the Middle of a Stressful Workday? Use These Three Mental Breaks Tips to Hit the Reset Button
Fulfilling a leadership position comes with a lot of responsibility. As rewarding as the work can be, it can also be the source of much of your daily stress. While some days pass without incident, others are full of pressure, deadlines, and corporate demands....
Leadership: 3 Apps That Will Help You Achieve Your Goals
All effective leaders have mastered the art of goal-setting. But even more importantly, they’ve learned how to achieve the goals they create. When it comes to developing strong follow-through, sometimes all you need is a little nudge in the right direction....
Three Life Goals for the New Year
With the new year quickly approaching, many of us are reflecting on our experiences over the last 365 days. For those in leadership positions, your reflection probably revolves around how effective you were when it came to inspiring and improving the lives of...
3 Impressive Scenic Drives to Visit This Fall
With the rise of the latest pandemic, the way that we travel has had to change. Some people are staying safe by avoiding air travel altogether, while others opt to limit their vacations to less populated destinations. Many adventure-seekers have found comfort in...
Microsoft Teams Offers These 4 Features To Help Your Company Succeed Virtually
Coronavirus left many companies scrambling to convert their daily operations to virtual enterprises. For many, that meant finding tools and resources that specialize in making fundamental tasks easier. One of the most important elements of running a successful...
3 Remote National Parks to Visit Safely Amid COVID-19
In these uncertain times, it has been increasingly difficult to balance personal safety with the desire to travel and explore the world. Many families have found creative ways to have fun within the confines of their homes while limiting activities that require...
Want to Donate Clothes and Household Items? Here Are 3 Ways to Donate Safely
In addition to causing a global health crisis, coronavirus has put a damper on countless activities that brought joy to our lives. Not only have entertainment and travel plans been impacted, so have the most selfless of our pursuits. Although many of us still have...
Visiting Your Family for the Holidays? Here’s How to Keep Everyone Safe
Maintaining holiday traditions during a pandemic can be tricky. With social distancing mandates and travel restrictions, attempting to visit your family can come with several challenges. Fortunately, there are many reliable ways to limit the health risks for you...
Telecommuting While Your Children Are Home? Use These Three Tips To Make Your Work Day Easier
COVID-19 has affected the world in ways that very few of us saw coming. As the initial panic set in, everyday tasks like gym workouts and trips to the movies became forbidden activities that reinforced the reality that a new normal was replacing customs of old....
3 Charitable Causes Dedicated to Fighting COVID
Coronavirus rocked the globe and changed billions of lives, seemingly overnight. Millions of people have fallen ill, lost their jobs, and been displaced from their homes. People all around the world are struggling to get back on their feet, protect their health and...
Leadership: 3 Perks to Provide Essential Employees During A Pandemic
“Essential workers” is a term that many of us were unfamiliar with before the spread of COVID-19. However, our country has grown to learn the importance of this special group of employees. From cashiers to medical staff, and all of the public service roles that...
3 Simple Ways to Create a Backyard Adventure for Your Kids
This year’s pandemic has put a damper on most families’ adventurous travel plans. With the ever changing peaks and valleys of the number of Coronavirus cases, it’s hard to know when it’s completely safe to leave the security of your home. And for parents of...
Suffering From Wanderlust But Can’t Travel? Here Are 3 Virtual Ways to Get Your Fix
To travel, or not to travel, is a controversial subject in the age of COVID-19. While some people feel comfortable donning a mask and hopping on a flight, others are still cautiously staying home. If you identify more with the latter, you may be looking for safe...
3 Philanthropic Lessons We Can Learn From Doris Buffett
As a selfless philanthropist, Doris Buffett’s goal was to ensure that the last check she ever wrote would bounce. After amassing wealth through lucrative investment shares, Ms. Buffett definitely had the means to dole out large donations to her favorite...
Three Great Reasons Why Every Leader Should Start a Journal
If you are a leader with a myriad of responsibilities on your shoulders, it is probably a struggle to squeeze some ‘me’ time into your schedule. As your leadership role advances, it becomes even more challenging to make sure that you have time left for yourself....
Four Suggestions For a Philanthropists’ Bucket List
Nothing is more rewarding than knowing that your actions have made a positive impact on others. So once you experience the joys that come from doing charitable works, do not be surprised if you would start seeking ways to do it again and again. You may even be on...
Ready to Be a Virtual Traveler? Five Ways to Make The Most of It
Do you consider yourself as someone who is happiest when exploring new places and taking exciting adventures? If your answer is yes, then it is safe to assume that it has been pretty challenging for you to follow recent policies that aim to control the spread of...
Adventure Quotes From Famous People To Strengthen & Inspire
It is no secret that life is laden with challenges. You need to be strong, wise, and resilient to survive. To accomplish remarkable things, you should be willing to take risks and be adventurous. Still, there are days when even the simple act of getting out of bed...
Leadership Tips: 5 Ways To Avoid Work-From-Home Burnout
A joint survey from CNBC and Change Research shows that 42% of respondents across the country are currently working from home. Although working remotely has many advantages, it also comes with its own set of challenges. Leaders who are usually slumped with tasks in...
Four Rewards You Get From Doing Philanthropy During a Pandemic
True philanthropy is hard work because it compels you to invest time and energy for a specific cause. It is also a possible reason why not everyone can readily respond to the call of doing charity. As the current pandemic is making the future seem uncertain,...
Four Ideas to Recreate Travel Bonding Moments
Travel becomes an even better experience when shared with the people that matter most to you. The good memories we collect from our escapades make traveling such a worthy endeavor. It also makes us eager to keep on planning for an amazing getaway with the people we...
Five Adventure Ideas Worth a Try During a Pandemic
Does it seem like your life has been put on a standstill because of the COVID-19 crisis? As you are forced to either postpone or cancel many things, it would not be surprising if you feel this way. Lockdown and quarantine restrictions are probably more unbearable...
Tips for Leaders Who Want To Make the Most Out of Virtual Meetings
The current pandemic has forced many industries to "forced many industries to transition to working from home. This set-up works because with the help of modern technology and latest tools, businesses can still conduct their regular operations with ease....
Four Small Things You Can Do To Support the Country During a Pandemic
The annual Fourth of July celebration is generally a joyous event throughout the country. With colorful parades, amazing fireworks, and exciting activities, many use this holiday as an opportunity to chill and unwind. It is also a perfect chance to happily...
Traveling After Pandemic? Things to Expect
History shows that large-scale events such as a pandemic can greatly alter people’s way of life. Some changes are absolutely necessary so that it becomes almost impossible for things to go back to the way it used to be. Since the travel industry has been hardly hit...
How to Find Adventures in Your Daily Routines
People resort to adventures to take a break from life’s daily routines. While many may view day-to-day happenings as boring and predictable, we anticipate adventurous activities to be exciting and unique. With our conflicting views about unique adventures and daily...
Five Pointers to Avoid Scams When Making Donations Online
One bitter truth in life is that bad things can happen to good people. Sometimes even your good intentions can put you in a bad situation. This is because there are people who can bear to take advantage of the misfortune of others. As unbelievable as it may sound,...
Powerful Quotes From Exceptional Leaders To Inspire Greatness
Leadership is never for the weak, scared, or lazy because this task requires boldness, courage, and hard work. Still, at the end of the day, even the best leaders are simply humans who are vulnerable to fatigue and depression. Without constant support from their...