It’s easy to believe in the power of home field advantage. Teams regularly avoid resting their stars later in the season when jockeying for playoff seeding just to earn the right to play in front of their home fans. Look at football, where the term “12th man” has emerged to describe how fans act like… Read more »
The Rundown on Different Types of Running
Runners looking to enhance their skill and reduce their risk of injury have some difficult decisions to make. After all, up to 79% of distance runners experience one injury or more per year, based on a literature review published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. From training regimens to the proper footwear, it’s tricky… Read more »
Anaerobic vs. Aerobic Exercise: What’s the Difference?
In the general public, there can be confusion over anaerobic vs. aerobic exercise. Often, the discussion surrounds which form of exercise is better for weight loss or overall fitness. While there are important differences between aerobic and anaerobic exercise, both are important. According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), adults should… Read more »
Persuasive Communication in Business Negotiations
Business negotiations aren’t confined to contract talks with third parties or discussions about a raise in salary. They take place in brainstorming sessions, elevator pitches to potential investors, and everyday conversations with coworkers. Mastering persuasive communication in business is essential to a successful career, regardless of your position. So, how do you master those important… Read more »
Success Mindset: Applying Psychological Principles to Business
What does it take to become successful in the business world? To start, you could certainly point to having a strong set of skills and the right type of knowledge. Those qualities are important, but they’re not everything. Consider how a survey from Indeed questioned 1,000 employers about the most impressive top performer they’ve ever… Read more »
Optimism vs. Realism: How to Strike a Balance to Make Better Business Decisions
The Windows Phone was a make-or-break product during Steve Ballmer’s tenure as CEO of Microsoft. Before the device launched in 2010, there were signs that investors and employees had lost confidence in Ballmer’s performance according to Reuters. Capturing a share of the mobile market must have seemed like an effective way to regain their support…. Read more »
Why Your Workplace Mindset Matters
Looking for an edge in your upcoming phone interview? Maybe you should dress up, even though your interviewer won’t actually see you. It might seem like it wouldn’t matter, but having your favorite suit or dress on can enhance your confidence and the way you think. Studies in Social Psychological and Personality Science found that… Read more »
Serving Others: A Guide to the BSW Job Market
Social work is about assisting those in need. Everyone deserves to live a fulfilling life and to have someone willing to fight for them. Social workers do that, and their service takes many forms. The job market for service-centered jobs is large and varied, and sometimes all it takes to start this career is a… Read more »
MPA Careers Guide
Explore Your Options If you’ve ever thought about creating policies to improve society, a business or an organization, then a Master of Public Administration (MPA) might be for you. In 1947, Gordon Clapp, then-chair of the Tennessee Valley Authority, defined public administration (PA) “as a public instrument whereby democratic society may be more completely realized.”… Read more »
The Difference Between Micro, Macro and Mezzo Social Work
There are several ways to divide the social work profession. The good news is these skilled practitioners are in high demand across all areas of practice. For instance, medical social workers have a projected growth rate of 20 percent by 2026, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), which is about three times the… Read more »
