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Consider this. You work for an organization in East Africa. The organization sells treadle pumps (used for farmland irrigation) to the local farmers. After years of operation you notice that in some regions the treadle pumps sell extremely well, while in other regions they don’t sell at all. You’ve been tasked with generating sales of […]

Common symptoms: When they happen, why they happen, and what you can do Jump to: Mild-stage Alzheimer’s symptoms Moderate-stage Alzheimer’s symptoms Severe-stage Alzheimer’s symptoms Mild-stage Alzheimer’s symptoms During mild-stage Alzheimer’s, your loved one will likely be able to manage his or her basic self-care — what experts refer to as activities of daily living (ADLs) […]

Common symptoms: When they happen, why they happen, and what you can do Jump to: Mild-stage Alzheimer’s symptoms Moderate-stage Alzheimer’s symptoms Severe-stage Alzheimer’s symptoms Mild-stage Alzheimer’s symptoms During mild-stage Alzheimer’s, your loved one will likely be able to manage his or her basic self-care — what experts refer to as activities of daily living (ADLs) […]

We’d like to think the American Dream holds room for everyone to make big bucks, regardless of innate qualities like personality. But some new data from Truity Psychometrics suggests the contrary: Your Myers-Briggs personality type correlates with how much money you earn. Specifically, traits of extroversion, sensing, thinking, and judging all predict higher incomes. And […]

On every airline flight, a flight attendant gives directions to those on board so they know what to do if there is an emergency. One line always stands out for me; “If you are traveling with a child or someone who requires assistance, secure your mask on first, and then assist the other person”. I […]

More stressful than Christmas shopping. More necessary than a Netflix account. The interview — to many, the most evil necessity. For those who aren’t so inclined, the interview process feels like running against the wind — with an open parachute strapped to your back. But, for livelihood’s sake, we must be successful in interviews. Although interviews […]

Being a caregiver for a loved one is often a selfless, thankless job. It can require extreme amounts of patience, determination and grace that many people do not have all of the time. During the holiday season, this difficult job can become even more arduous than usual. An increase in unhealthy behavior like indulging in […]

Because diabetes can develop gradually, it’s important to recognize any early warnings signs and take preventative measures as soon as possible. If you find that these symptoms fit you, consult your doctor. 1. Changing Vision Sudden fluctuations in vision should be taken very seriously—even if that change is for the better. While it may be exciting […]

Emotional intelligence is widely known to be a key component of effective leadership.The ability to be perceptively in tune with yourself and your emotions, as well as having sound situational awareness can be a powerful tool for leading a team. The act of knowing, understanding, and responding to emotions, overcoming stress in the moment, and […]

It’s an unfortunate paradox: Family members who devote countless hours to caring for a loved one may wind up becoming so worn down — physically, mentally and emotionally — that they may need care themselves.Pamela D. Wilson, a leading expert in the caregiving industry, addresses this problem in her new book, The Caregiving Trap: Solutions […]

People who manage to get a lot accomplished each day aren’t super human, they’ve just mastered a few simple habits. Some may be easy to guess: Keep your desk organized and aim for around eight hours of sleep a night. But others, like taking a mid-day nap or complaining, might surprise you. Here are 15 […]

Laughter is your natural defense mechanism. It’s a prescription from your “Humor Being” to cure the chaos that attacks you from day to day.To describe what a Humor Being is, I have to first define what a sense of humor is. The dictionary says the word sense means “perception or awareness; and correct reasoning; or […]