Emotions are the universal language. The way the emotions are felt is the same in each of us. What triggers our emotion is individual, but if we can feel our own pain then we can know what it is like for another to feel their pain. Because of this projective identification, it allows us to […]
Three S.D. County Breweries Make Top 50 List:
The Brewers Association released its annual rankings of the top 50 U.S. beer companies based on 2016 sales volumes. Only one San Diego brewery made the top 10: Escondido-based Stone Brewery, which ranked No. 9. Green Flash Brewing Co. ranked No. 37 and Karl Strauss Brewing Co. ranked No. 41. Topping the craft-only list once […]
How to answer ‘What are you most proud of?’ in a job interview:
If you’re running short on time to prepare for an interview, one question you should definitely be ready to answer is what you’re most proud of accomplishing. This is a tough one, because there are a lot of ways in which you can answer it. The worst thing you can do is to answer the […]
How to find a company culture that fits you:
Finding the right job fit or strategizing your next career move can be eerily similar to a regular shopping experience—it too is all about fit. Here are four strategies and guiding questions you can use to ensure that you’re looking beyond the job description to find something that works for you: 1. Be honest with […]
9 things you should always include on your résumé:
Six seconds. That’s the amount of time you have to impress a recruiter with your résumé. In some cases, whoever’s reading your CV might be looking for a reason to toss it in the “No” pile. You need to sweat the small stuff. That means making certain that your résumé includes these nine basic elements: 1. […]
March Events in San Diego!
San Diego Latino Film Festival 2017 Feb 28, 2017 – Mar 27, 2017 This event occurs weekly, on Tuesday. The SD Latino Festival takes place from March 16-26, 2017 at AMC Fashion Valley 18 theaters. In addition to over 170 films, there is a fashion show, cooking demo with some of the best chefs from […]
5 ways to be more persuasive, from a communication expert who’s coached over 3,000 people:
When you’re tasked with a business presentation, there’s more on the line than making yourself understood. Your goals are bigger: winning new business, shifting the direction of your business, or adopting new tactics, to name a few. To achieve the results you’re after, you must move your audience to take action. Doing that requires a […]
Why Attitude Is More Important Than IQ:
When it comes to success, it’s easy to think that people blessed with brains are inevitably going to leave the rest of us in the dust. But new research from Stanford University will change your mind (and your attitude). Psychologist Carol Dweck has spent her entire career studying attitude and performance, and her latest study […]
5 unprofessional habits that could ruin your job interview:
Job interviews are a prime opportunity to display some of your least professional qualities. With all eyes on you, your habit of dressing sloppily or being exceedingly negative will be front and center for hiring managers and company influencers to see. To help you avoid letting bad habits shine through at the worst moment, we […]
How to improve anything you write in 2 minutes:
You’re busy, so I’ll keep this quick. Following are the simplest tips I can give you to easily — and forever — improve the quality of your writing. Delete the word “that” The word “that” can be removed from your writing at least 90% of the time, and it will instantly make your sentence stronger. […]