Stressed? Author and speaker Denis Waitley shares three guidelines to transform negative anxiety into positive success. Follow these rules and take action now to let go of your stress. 1. Accept the unchangeable. Everything that has happened in your life to this minute is unchangeable. It’s history. The greatest waste of energy is looking back …

The deeper you understand a subject, the simpler it becomes for you. The opposite is quite true as well: The simpler your understanding of something, the more complex it seems to you. According to people I’ve interacted with, some of the work I do is considered magical, like some kind of sorcery. But I am …

According to extensive Gallup studies over two decades, one of the most important decisions any organization will ever make is whom to hire or to promote to management. Not to be a downer, but good luck with that. Why? Gallup has determined that only one in 10 people actually possesses the talent to manage others. …

Here are the essential components of a marketing plan that keeps the sales pipeline full. 1. Market research. Research is the backbone of the marketing plan. Your local library is a great place to start, offering reports like Standard & Poors or IBISWorld. Some library cards even allow access to online services from home. Identify …

Don’t sabotage your professional reputation. Even the smartest people can display workplace habits that make them look unprofessional. We listed some of the worst offenses below, based on scientific research and expert opinion. Those offenses include telling inappropriate jokes and being too sheepish to ask for advice. You’re a smart person. And your coworkers should …