Resilience means knowing how to cope in spite of setbacks, or barriers, or limited resources. Resilience is a measure of how much you want something and how much you are willing, and able, to overcome obstacles to get it. It…
The latest scientific research proves that we have the power and ability to be happier--we just need to learn how to tap into it. Live Happy CEO, Kym Yancey hosted a FREE, 5-Day conversation series: "Wake Up Happy!" September 22nd through September…
You've probably experienced that tense moment when conflict arises... when furious glances dart across the conference table, or screaming matches erupt in the hallway. (Awkward!) Yet, conflict can be a healthy part of team communication. Conflict can spark creativity. It…
"Is your boss a slave-driving psycho?" This is what a poster for the 2011 movie Horrible Bosses asks. As the movie's box-office popularity attests, most of us have worked for a horrible boss at some point. In a brilliant piece on the…
In today's world of smartphones and 24-hour news channels, we've become addicted to information. I found myself filling all my micro-moments each day with stuff that blocked me from forward progress. Brain "noise" is any information that is irrelevant, useless,…
Effective communication between two people is not easy. You really have to practice to make it work. Through the effective use of feedback skills, you can create a good communications climate. The following general guidelines will help you use your…
Have you ever experienced love at first sight? You were enamored. You were captivated. You hung on every word, and everything about him or her was wonderful. Everyone who came before and anyone to come after was irrelevant. The only…
The following article is a guest post from Vaughn Rachal of Future Point of View. It originally appeared on Scott Klososky's blog Technology Story. There's no denying that technology is perpetually accelerating in both performance and function! The changes we've…
Making Sure You and the Client are a Good Mutual Fit You're on a potential client's short list of speakers, and the client would like to set up a pre-booking call with you prior to making a decision. So you've done all…
We are proud and excited to share this 30 minute documentary of the extraordinary life accomplishments of Dr. Nido Qubein, president of High Point University. The Biography Channel originally produced and aired the documentary, which prominently features the High Point…
You are already fascinating. That's a fact. But, are you allowing your natural, authentic personality to shine through on social media? Hmm. Maybe not. A lot of fascinating people have extraordinarily boring blogs, tweets, and YouTube videos. (Yawn.) The world…
Once a client has a short list of speakers, it's very common to set up pre-booking calls with them prior to making a decision. Would you hire someone to work for you before speaking with them on the phone? Of…
Because most of us dread being called out for mistakes or weaknesses, leaders who hope to give honest feedback run the risk of angering employees and decreasing their productivity if it isn't delivered correctly. This explains research findings revealing a…
At SpeakersOffice, we receive a lot of inquiries from new speakers who are seeking representation. One of the most common difficulties for speakers who are just starting out in this industry is collecting quality video footage. As a speaker, your…
I give about 100 lectures a year, which translates to about 300 flights. I try to stay positive about everything, which shouldn't be a surprise considering I'm a researcher, author and educator in the field of positive psychology. I do have…
Your personality has one distinct advantage. This advantage is your highest and most unique value. It's what makes you different- and better- than everyone else in the crowd. It's the essence of your personal brand. This is what makes you,…
Scott Klososky shares his thoughts with the American Staffing Association on how the staffing industry can use technology to hone its competitive advantage and position itself for future success - a preview of his highly anticipated keynote presentation at…
Hall of Fame speaker and business growth specialist, Jeff Blackman interviewed Howard Putnam which appeared on Jeff's Results Report. Check out the interview below: It's somewhat ironic, that one of the most down-to-earth guys I know, spent his professional career…
Who is the most important person on a team? If you follow sports, you know commentators will often talk about the "glue guys" or "glue gals" who hold their teams together in the midst of challenge and are largely responsible…
Seriously, actually sitting down and writing your own eulogy can be a marvelous exercise in goal-setting. Make it long and detailed. Your eulogy can become your script, telling who you were, what you did, how well you were liked. If…
