It can be stressful when you have to make important decisions regarding your business and career. We all want to make the right decisions and this can create a lot of anxiety. As a result, here are some suggestions on how to manage the stresses of making the right decisions. First, get all of the [...]
There are a few things in life that almost everyone dreads – paying income taxes, hitting the interstate on a holiday weekend, a summer cold – and standing in line at the Motor Vehicle Administration! No matter how short your transaction, there’s never an “un-busy” time at the MVA. However, there is an alternative – [...]
Stress and anxiety are very common when you work in business. As a result, here is a list of techniques that a business person can use to help manage their daily stresses and anxieties. Sometimes, we get stressed when everything happens all at once. When this happens, a person should take a deep breath and [...]
If you’ve ever presented an idea, concept, or suggestion and received a less-than-positive reaction in return, then you’ve probably wondered where your message went wrong and what you could have done differently. At times, your choice of words is all that stands between you and the positive response you desire. The English language is rich with choices. You can use multiple [...]
Have you ever had a brilliant idea that fizzled because you couldn’t decide on the best way to act on it? The key to making good decisions in these situations is to organize and evaluate your options thoroughly. You can move great ideas to action by following a few tried-and-true decision-making techniques. Starbursting Technique The [...]
Americans spend a considerable amount of time on the road – driving to and from work, running kids to and from school and activities, and just keeping up with the demands of everyday life. With this in mind, the inside of your car should be comfortable, enjoyable, and attractive…if it’s not, then you might want [...]
Recently, my team and I have been giving social media workshops. We often get asked some form of this question – What should we use for content? What should we post? I have an infinite number of suggestions on this subject, but what I try to communicate to folks is to use content that is [...]
Our very own Village Connector Community News Charter Member, Jeffrey D. Carlson, CFP®, has been recognized as a FIVE STAR Wealth Manager in the February, 2012 edition of the Baltimore Magazine. Congratulations Jeff! For more information about Jeffrey or his services, visit him on the web at: www.AmeripriseAdvisors.com/Jeffrey.D.Carlson/ ————————————————————————– Anita M. Hicks is a Community [...]
It’s been said that great minds think alike, but when it comes to presenting an idea to a group some brains couldn’t be more different. That’s why it’s important to understand the special characteristics and needs of your audience before giving a presentation. In this article, we’ll take a look at three ways to evaluate [...]
Tips for Organizing Your Thoughts and Communicating Your Concepts How many times have you come up with a great idea only to receive a lukewarm response – or worse, no reaction at all? We all want to communicate our ideas in a way that generates positive feedback, encourages others to join our cause, or helps [...]
