Inspiration for the New Year

Wishing you a healthy and prosperous New Year! Today’s issue briefly looks at the story of Bert and John Jacobs, co-founders of the Life Is Good company, and the simple question that inspired them.   Brothers who cofounded a $100 million company say this question their mom asked every night at dinner is what inspired…

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Season’s Greetings from PSC, Ltd.

‘Tis the time to share our favorite holiday poem. It reminds us to hold loved ones close. Enjoy, and know we wish you a magical holiday season. Ezine issue 12/23/2015. The embers glowed softly, and in their dim light, I gazed round the room and I cherished the sight. My wife was asleep, her head on…

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It Pays to Give Thanks at the Office

In a 2013 survey of 2,000 Americans, some 80% agreed that receiving gratitude makes them work harder. This week brings the wonderful holiday of Thanksgiving. While giving thanks for family and friends may be obvious choices, today’s ezine shares a less obvious one: giving thanks at the office. Ezine shared 11/25/2015 It Pays to Give…

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How Successful People Make Smart Decisions

As we complete our 26th year in business, we look back and consider how this milestone was achieved. Freedom to be entrepreneurial. On this Veterans’ Day, thank you to all who have served. Our business partners, both clients and candidates, whom we have helped over the years. Thanks for coming back when the needs arise.…

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5 Body Language Basics That Make You Appear 100% More Trustworthy to Strangers

Successful people are trusted. Today we share Rhett Power’s perspective on using body language to appear more trustworthy. Ezine issue: 10/28/2015   5 Body Language Basics That Make You Appear 100% More Trustworthy to Strangers By Rhett Power Whether it’s in the business world or in personal relations, there is one thing that we all…

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18 Business Lessons You Don’t Want to Learn the Hard Way

Many people learn from their mistakes. But, if you can learn a lesson before, not only will you gain an early advantage, you will eliminate the experience of getting things incorrect in the first place. Enjoy today’s issue. Ezine issue date: 10/15/2015.   18 Business Lessons You Don’t Want to Learn the Hard Way You…

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The 6 Secrets of Self-Control

In today’s ezine we share Dr Travis Bradberry’s perspective on self control. Enjoy! Ezine shared 12/9/2015. The 6 Secrets of Self-Control by Dr Travis Bradberry My first post, How Successful People Stay Calm, continues to strike a nerve (3 million+ reads here on LinkedIn). A common theme in the 4.5K comments is that the strategies work,…

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Special Labor Day Edition: 11 Tips for Grilling the Perfect Steak

For many in the US, this coming Labor Day weekend marks the end of Summer, especially for those with children in school. Since 1882 Americans have enjoyed the first Monday of September off from work. We celebrate this national, annual tribute to the contributions workers have made that add to the strength and prosperity of…

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10 Things that Likable People do Consistently

Want to increase your ‘likability’ score? Here are ten things likable people do on a consistent basis. 10 Things that Likable People do Consistently by Lolly Daskal On some level, most of us want to be liked. Even if you work to maintain an appropriate distance from your team or employees, the more that people…

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7 Simple Techniques to Cut Your Workday in Half

We’re at the height of Summer in Chicago and the weather is beautiful. This issue shares some techniques so you can have more fun in the sun. 7 Simple Techniques to Cut Your Workday in Half   by Lolly Daskal We all want to know that we’re doing our best to be successful, but too…

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