The workplace is where most people spend their time, so it’s important for everyone to look their best there. Wear whatever you like at home, but try to keep your sense of style in public. The most important thing is to get dressed for work, parties, …
As a result, it is imperative that we engage in some creative thinking in order to conceal our valuable possessions in locations that would never occur to thieves. Do not leave anything to chance, and proceed with extreme caution when deciding where to invest your wealth. …
Facial biometrics is a system that uses a scan of a person’s face to determine their identity. The development of facial recognition technology has led to its use in many different fields, including mobile platforms, robotics, and even matters of national security. Both security and privacy …
Even though thieves prefer the cover of night to make off with valuables, a site that isn’t watched closely during the day could be vulnerable to attacks. Both daytime and overnight security patrols have their justifications. A lot of construction firms hire security guards and set …
Our reputation follows us everywhere, and is a reflection of us at all times. The fact that you are unknown is significant enough that even the lack of a reputation is telling. It is therefore important to define who you want to be perceived as in …
If you aren’t part of a large organization with its own staff of trained negotiators, it’s in your best interest to find, interview, and hire the best negotiator you can. Investigate everything from the price to the scope of work to his references before hiring him. …
It’s true that successful negotiators make better decisions both before and during negotiations, but do you pay attention to your own motivations when making choices? More importantly, do you think about how your choices will affect the people you interact with in the future? When making …
Remember that the other side’s team may be trying to drum up support for their objections even if they aren’t physically present at the table, and account for that when formulating your response. A common tactic for anticipating and preparing for counterarguments is to “hype” them …
Cramming and understanding are not synonymous. Why are you trying to memorize the close formula when you could just as easily learn it? As easy as that… despite the adage that “practice makes perfect,” cramming and not understanding only makes things worse with repeated practice. Why …
I read an article about Tom, coach Belichick, and the Patriots this week that, once again, had a valuable lesson for everyone working in sales to take away from it. You can’t deny Tom Brady’s success, regardless of whether or not you like him as a …