by HappyQuotient | Feb 20, 2018 | BLOG, Forbes Coaches, TECHNOLOGY, Trending
Shutterstock If data breaches have you tip-toeing around the way you use your technology, especially while working remotely, you’re not alone. More and more employees, especially executives, are spending less time in the office and more time working in airports,...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 20, 2018 | BLOG, Forbes Coaches, TECHNOLOGY, Trending
Alan Levy, co-founder & CEO of Skywire Networks, one of the largest Fixed Wireless Broadband Providers in New York City. Shutterstock Extreme weather patterns have become a reality of life. Just look at the numerous high category storms that have hit the...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 20, 2018 | BLOG, Forbes Coaches, TECHNOLOGY, Trending
CTO and Co-Founder at ERPScan. President of EAS-SEC. SAP cybersecurity evangelist. Speaker. Trainer. Geek. Shutterstock Nowadays, AI seems to be taking over everything, and there is a variety of examples of that. One of the areas it’s touched...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 20, 2018 | BLOG, Forbes Coaches, TECHNOLOGY, Trending
Forbes Technology Council Elite CIOs, CTOs & execs offer firsthand insights on tech & business. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Forbes Technology Council Successful CIOs, CTOs & executives from Forbes Technology...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 19, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
“Bring me solutions, not problems.” Many well-meaning managers have said it, intending to keep employees from simply complaining about work issues. But employees can take it to mean they should cover up an issue if they don’t have a way to fix it. So...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 18, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
Most of us know that staying productive in the office requires recharging away from it. The hard part is doing it. Even if you go home at a decent hour, you may find yourself checking email or reading one last report. To forget about what’s happening at work,...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 18, 2018 | BLOG, Content, DESIGN, Featured Blog Content, Infographics, Inspire, Resources, Tips, Tips / How To, Training, Trending
by HappyQuotient | Feb 16, 2018 | BLOG, Forbes Coaches, TECHNOLOGY, Trending
Forbes Technology Council Elite CIOs, CTOs & execs offer firsthand insights on tech & business. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Reg Harnish Reg Harnish is the CEO of GreyCastle Security, a cybersecurity consulting firm...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 16, 2018 | BLOG, Forbes Coaches, TECHNOLOGY, Trending
Forbes Technology Council Elite CIOs, CTOs & execs offer firsthand insights on tech & business. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Chalmers Brown Making payments awesome as Co-Founder and CTO at Due. Chalmers Brown ,...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 16, 2018 | BLOG, Forbes Coaches, TECHNOLOGY, Trending
Forbes Technology Council Elite CIOs, CTOs & execs offer firsthand insights on tech & business. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Elad Walach Elad Walach is Founder and CEO of Aidoc, a smart radiology company using AI to...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 16, 2018 | BLOG, Forbes Coaches, TECHNOLOGY, Trending
Forbes Technology Council Elite CIOs, CTOs & execs offer firsthand insights on tech & business. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Hatem Zeine Founder and CTO of Ossia. Wireless power pioneer. Physicist. Inventor....
by HappyQuotient | Feb 16, 2018 | BLOG, Forbes Coaches, TECHNOLOGY, Trending
Shutterstock What’s the difference between implementation and adoption? Or better yet, what’s the difference between a digital product that is beloved rather than just tolerated? Emotional engagement. The best products in our lives connect with us. We...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 16, 2018 | BLOG, Forbes Coaches, TECHNOLOGY, Trending
Post written by Forbes Technology Council Successful CIOs, CTOs & executives from Forbes Technology Council offer firsthand insights on tech & business. Shutterstock This year is a year of growth for many tech teams. The need for more cybersecurity and...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 15, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
If you and your team are facing a chronic challenge, you might be tempted to take control and vehemently argue for the solution you think will work, or to offer ideas indirectly and let your team take ownership of the issue. Neither of these extremes is optimal....
by HappyQuotient | Feb 15, 2018 | BLOG, Forbes Coaches, TECHNOLOGY, Trending
Scientist, repeat entrepreneur and inventor of container virtualization, currently serving as the CTO and founder at AppOrbit. As the cliche goes, software is eating the world. In its wake, every business, whether high tech or not, is ultimately a software business....
by HappyQuotient | Feb 15, 2018 | BLOG, Forbes Coaches, TECHNOLOGY, Trending
Forbes Technology Council Elite CIOs, CTOs & execs offer firsthand insights on tech & business. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Vikram Joshi Co-founder and CTO at pulsd. Vikram Joshi , Shutterstock Before joining...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 14, 2018 | BLOG, Forbes Coaches, TECHNOLOGY, Trending
As the Founder and Chairman of XponentialWorks, Avi Reichental has spent a career foretelling the possibilities of exponential technologies. Shutterstock CES is the world’s grandest stage for all sorts of electronics, and this year in Las Vegas, there was again...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 14, 2018 | BLOG, Forbes Coaches, TECHNOLOGY, Trending
Forbes Technology Council Elite CIOs, CTOs & execs offer firsthand insights on tech & business. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Srinivas Arasada Founder and CTO of Evolutyz Corp, a leading global technology...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 14, 2018 | BLOG, Forbes Coaches, TECHNOLOGY, Trending
Forbes Technology Council Elite CIOs, CTOs & execs offer firsthand insights on tech & business. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Matthew Lieberman Advisory Marketing Leader at PwC and an innovative executive at...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 13, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
Research shows that women are far more likely to achieve their professional ambitions if their partner supports them (or if they stay single). But even for women whose partner is committed to equality, it’s difficult to navigate the challenges of a dual-career...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 13, 2018 | BLOG, Forbes Coaches, TECHNOLOGY, Trending
Co-Founder and President of Protenus, an analytics platform that detects inappropriate activity in healthcare institutions. Shutterstock As a co-founder of a company that helps health systems detect threats to their organization proactively, I strive to be years...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 13, 2018 | BLOG, Forbes Coaches, TECHNOLOGY, Trending
Forbes Technology Council Elite CIOs, CTOs & execs offer firsthand insights on tech & business. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Ben Haynes Founding Partner of RANGER Studio. Project Lead for Directus. Ben...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 12, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
When working on a global team, it’s easy to focus on the ways that you and your colleagues are different. But rather than thinking about what sets you apart, emphasize what you have in common. This will draw you closer to your colleagues and make you more...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 11, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
It’s frustrating to work with someone who doesn’t listen. Whether your colleague interrupts you, rambles on, or seems distracted, the impact is the same: You feel ignored, and the chances of misunderstandings increase. But you can encourage your colleague...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 8, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
It’s important to encourage your employees to take time off. Make it clear to them that this is a business issue — not just a personal one. Use a few minutes in a team meeting to share some of the research on the benefits of vacation, such as higher...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 7, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
We all want to find meaning in what we do. As a manager, you can help your team members foster this inner sense of purpose by asking them a few simple questions: What are you good at? What do you take on because you believe you’re the best person to do it? What...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 6, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
When an employee comes to you asking for a flexible schedule, you might be tempted to say yes. But giving one person tailor-made working conditions can easily be perceived as favoritism. Before saying yes (or no), ask yourself three questions: What is the employee...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 5, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
Busy sales managers tend to deliver a curt message to their reps: “Get better and sell more.” This feedback may work for some salespeople, but not for most. Instead of asking your reps “What’s closing this month, and how can we make those deals...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 4, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
If you need to come up with a new idea, stop trying to think of the best one. Instead, imagine the worst idea possible: What would be the wrong way to solve this problem? What do our customers absolutely not want? How could we make all of our stakeholders angry? Try...
by HappyQuotient | Feb 1, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
The next time you feel that you’ve royally messed something up at work, avoid self-flagellation and think about what you can learn from it. Don’t interpret setbacks as “I’m not cut out for this challenge.” Instead, tell yourself, “I...
by HappyQuotient | Jan 31, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
One of the most stressful things about being self-employed is managing your cash flow. It’s especially difficult if clients don’t pay you on time. You can avoid most problems by putting a contract in place before you start an assignment. Don’t...
by HappyQuotient | Jan 29, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
Leaders play a significant role in helping employees understand why their jobs matter, but it’s not just about connecting their work to a larger purpose. You can also do it by demonstrating curiosity: Explore, ask questions, and engage people on their ideas...
by HappyQuotient | Jan 28, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
Friendships in the office can be tricky. When the boundaries are blurred between the professional and the personal, there’s a chance for feelings and team performance to be hurt. But just because there is potential for messy entanglements doesn’t mean you...
by HappyQuotient | Jan 25, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
Difficult conversations are challenging in part because you don’t know if or when the discussion will go off the rails. To make sure things go smoothly, agree on a code of conduct with your counterpart beforehand. At a minimum, suggest no interrupting, no...
by HappyQuotient | Jan 24, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
When you take on your first manager role, people will be watching. What you think, what you say, and how you show up can have a direct impact on those you’re leading. It’s important to project calmness, confidence, and competence, even if you feel stressed...
by HappyQuotient | Jan 23, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
You know the stress case — the one who’s always overwhelmed, overstretched, and overextended. They aren’t easy to work with, but you probably don’t have a choice. Whether you regard your colleague with annoyance or sympathy, you can help them...
by HappyQuotient | Jan 22, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
When you’re brought in to turn around a team or business unit, the deck might feel as if it’s stacked against you. If your predecessor failed, how will you succeed? First off, to effectively lead a turnaround, resist the temptation to emotionally distance...
by HappyQuotient | Jan 21, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
Returning to a company you used to work for can be a smart career move. But don’t assume you will pick up right where you left off. Reset expectations — both yours and others’. Demonstrate that you’ve grown, and establish yourself as a more...
by HappyQuotient | Jan 18, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
It’s nice to have fast-acting employees on your team. But some people have such a deep need to get things resolved that they move too quickly and make a mess. They may secure a bad deal just to say they’ve done it, or issue a faulty directive so that they...
by HappyQuotient | Jan 17, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
Conversations about promotions can be tense — both for the person asking and for you, the manager. Your first instinct might be to consider whether the employee is a “good fit” for the new role, but it’s better to focus on their skills. Ask...
by HappyQuotient | Jan 17, 2018 | BLOG, coaches, Coaching, DEVELOPMENT, Emotional Intelligence, Forbes Coaches, Happiness, Inspire, Tips, Tips / How To, Training, Trending, Wellness
POST WRITTEN BY Forbes Coaches Council Top business and career coaches from Forbes Coaches Council offer firsthand insights on leadership development & careers. You know the feeling: Everything seems to be falling apart and people are looking to you for...
by HappyQuotient | Jan 16, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
Whether we realize it or not, we are constantly given small opportunities to build up or put down our coworkers. If we’re introducing two colleagues, telling a story about how a meeting went, or sharing a colleague’s project, how we talk about others can...
by HappyQuotient | Jan 15, 2018 | BLOG, BUSINESS, HBR, Management Tips, Tips, Trending
Many people let their personal relationships fall by the wayside as they focus on their careers and start a family. Yet research shows that we are more successful in our careers when we’re supported by a foundation of strong, stable friendships. Don’t run...
by HappyQuotient | Jan 15, 2018 | BUSINESS, HBR, HBS, Inspire, Management Tips, Tips, Tips / How To, Training, Trending
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by HappyQuotient | Jan 14, 2018 | BUSINESS, HBR, HBS, Inspire, Management Tips, Tips, Tips / How To, Training, Trending
Researcher Ethan Rouen discovers that rank-and-file employees understand the boss deserves a big salary, but only when the number is fully explained. Description — Researcher Ethan Rouen discovers that rank-and-file employees understand the boss deserves a big...
by HappyQuotient | Jan 11, 2018 | BUSINESS, HBR, HBS, Inspire, Management Tips, Tips, Tips / How To, Training, Trending
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by HappyQuotient | Jan 10, 2018 | BUSINESS, HBR, HBS, Inspire, Management Tips, Tips, Tips / How To, Training, Trending
Marco Di Maggio and colleagues find that brokers tend to reveal the occurrence of a fire sale to their best clients, allowing them to generate significant profits by predating on the liquidating fund. Such information leakage comes at the expense of higher price...
by HappyQuotient | Jan 9, 2018 | BUSINESS, HBR, HBS, Inspire, Management Tips, Tips, Tips / How To, Training, Trending
People who worked for a company guilty of malfeasance may see their future salary curtailed, even if they are guilty of nothing, according to research by and Boris Groysberg, Eric Lin, and George Serafeim. Description — People who worked for a company guilty of...
by HappyQuotient | Jan 8, 2018 | BUSINESS, HBR, HBS, Inspire, Management Tips, Tips, Tips / How To, Training, Trending
This economic study by Amitabh Chandra and Douglas O. Staiger finds evidence of allocative inefficiency and substantial variation in comparative advantage across hospitals, with the benefits from treatment being much higher in some hospitals than others. The study...
by HappyQuotient | Jan 8, 2018 | BUSINESS, HBR, HBS, Inspire, Management Tips, Tips, Tips / How To, Training, Trending
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