This week we came across two articles that take an introspective approach to honing your intuition and understanding of nonverbal cues and becoming a strong leader. Both articles focus on skills that may seem obvious but in actuality, take some practice and focus to perfect. We also loved Brazen Life’s list of apps to make your smartphone into a hub for organization and productivity. Technology really can keep us brainstorming and networking from anywhere!
The WorkBuzz: How to Put Your Intuition to Work
Has anyone ever told you to “trust your gut” or “follow your intuition?” While that is sage advice, learning how to really listen to your intuition doesn’t come easily for everyone. This article offers tips and real-world reminders for how to stay tuned in to clues, verbal and nonverbal cues happening around you. In turn, a more informed intuition over time can help you become more confident in the decision-making process.
Personal Branding Blog: The Best Way to Lead is to Follow
Whether you are leading a team at work or a group of peers in a class project, effective leadership goes far beyond issuing directions and assignments. This article explains why “following” as a leader is actually one of the most important assets people can bring to the job. Read on to learn why the best leaders are strong followers first.
Brazen Life: Top 10 Apps for Maximum Mobile Productivity
Take your smartphone to the next level and make it work harder for you by checking out one or all of the productivity apps listed in this article. Each app is designed to help you stay organized and productive, offering services that include business card scanning, news feed aggregators and task list managers.
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