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Meeting Agenda Templates For Any Type of Conference Call
Who Needs a Meeting Agenda? Every successful conference call starts with a meeting agenda. Before the call, the agenda informs participants what they need...
Kurt Birkenhagen · 5 min read
Audio and Video Conferencing Icebreakers
How many times can you open a conference call with “one fun fact about yourself?” At this point in my career, my Name/Title/Fun Fact is on...
Jamie Davidson · 6 min read
What Science Says About Productivity: 6 Strategies to Gain a Competitive Edge
In today’s competitive business environment, even small increases in productivity can be enough to create and sustain a competitive advantage. So, if...
Jamie Davidson · 10 min read
Read Between The Lines: Client Body Language and Vocal Cues
You’ve done your homework. You’ve prepared for the big meeting. You’re standing in your Wonder Woman power pose. But, you’re...
Jamie Davidson · 4 min read
Vast Conference’s Favorite Podcasts: 2019
It seems you can’t go anywhere these days without someone wanting to tell you about their favorite podcast – business podcast included!...
Jamie Davidson · 6 min read
10 Tips to Present Like a Pro
Are you primed and ready to give your best presentation possible? At first, public speaking and presenting your work online may seem daunting. How do the...
Jamie Davidson · 6 min read
Business Books for Your Personal and Professional Growth
Did you know that growing your career and improving your personal development is as easy as picking up a book? Reading has been shown to reduce stress...
Jamie Davidson · 14 min read
The Team Collaboration Formula For Success
If you’re an Avengers fan, you know too well that Captain America: Civil War is the perfect example of a potentially powerful team that fails to...
Jamie Davidson · 12 min read
Conquering Your Public Speaking Fears
More people are afraid of public speaking than dying ACTUALLY DYING! Comedian Jerry Seinfeld jokes that most of us would rather be inside the coffin than...
Jamie Davidson · 9 min read
Beating Your Bad Work Habits For Good
While we might not want to admit it, we all have at least one bad habit in both our personal and/or work lives that we’d like to break. Whether it’s...
Jamie Davidson · 5 min read
The Benefits of Being a Positive Procrastinator
You’ve probably heard the expression “there are two ways to skin a cat”. I’m not actually aware of what those two ways are, nor do I need to...
Jamie Davidson · 7 min read
Motivating Teams in 2019
Q4 is a festive time of the year. With so many holidays in such a short period, things can get out of hand quickly. While fun, exciting, and refreshing...
Jamie Davidson · 9 min read
The Best Onboarding Plan for New Employees
The onboarding process can set the tone for a new hire’s whole tenure. These onboarding best practices will help you integrate your new colleague...
Kurt Birkenhagen · 5 min read
Email Etiquette For Employee Onboarding
Every office has different expectations about etiquette and culture, and a lot of those expectations come in the form of unwritten rules. Too many offices...
Kurt Birkenhagen · 4 min read
Disagreement is Good for Business. Agreed?
I disagree with you. Chances are those four words made you uncomfortable. Do we have a conflict here? Conflicts make most people uncomfortable. You’re...
Kurt Birkenhagen · 4 min read
The Best Software for Today’s Freelance Workforce
As a freelancer, time is your most valuable resource. You probably got into freelancing because you wanted to set your own hours and enjoy a flexible...
Kurt Birkenhagen · 6 min read
Communication Tips For Professors
You can avoid a lot of higher education’s nuisances and headaches with the help of internet tools and software. Here’s how communications technology can...
Kurt Birkenhagen · 5 min read
Must-Haves For A Productive Kickoff Meeting
When you kick off a project, you’re really forging a new company. This company won’t have its own letterhead, or have an earnings call, but...
Kurt Birkenhagen · 6 min read
Turn Your Commute Into Time Well Spent
Long commute? You’re not alone. We’re in sunny Los Angeles, a city famous for its bumper to bumper congestion. But, we only have the 10th longest...
Jamie Davidson · 4 min read
Spread Your Message at Events Using Collaboration Tools
Share your next event with conference calling and screen sharing tools Hosting a workshop? Attending a conference? Organizing a social gathering? Event...
Jamie Davidson · 3 min read
Increase Audience Engagemet with 5 Unique Presentation Tips
We’ve all been a victim of a boring presentation. Whether they are given in-person, on the phone, or online. Nothing’s worse than feeling your brain shut...
