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Why Psychology is the Key to Growing Your Business

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Gaining an advantage Much in the same way that sports men and women are seeking the services of sports psychologists to develop ways to achieve peak performance, so now are businesses turning to psychology to look for ways to gain an advantage over their competitors and maximise the potential of their employees. Leaders are learning […]

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I refused to put money into the office Powerball pool because of math — but my boss' rationale for playing is economically sound

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Business Insider considered the dollar costs and probabilities involved in winning Wednesday’s massive $500 million Powerball jackpot, and concluded that buying a ticket is a pretty bad decision. In other words, a rational person who is all about the numbers and the money would not play. However, for many people, playing the lottery is about […]

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Hearts get blood pumping on tour

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If your new year’s resolutions include getting in shape, consider this, dancing at a show counts as cardio. The Hearts When: Jan. 8 Where: Amigos What: The Hearts (formerly Jeff Stuart & The Hearts) are one option to get that organ pumping. If you’re not quite ready to leave the glitter of the holidays behind, […]

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Ways to Work With Open-Concept in Business

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Not too long ago I was invited to be interviewed by Buzzfeed for how the colors you paint your home can make a difference to your life when you make the right choices. When I entered the expansive headquarters of this social media giant, I was struck by the wide open spaces and the vibe […]

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Ulta Beauty's Expansion Continues With Few Missteps

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As numerous high-quality growth names fall below key support levels, Ulta Beauty (ULTA) continues to be a pillar of strength, trading tightly after a breakout and holding above its 10-week moving average. A strong earnings report in early December has a lot to do with it. Shares gapped up powerfully on Dec. 4 after the […]

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Netflix Streaming Starts in 130 More Countries

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Popular U.S. streaming video company Netflix began offering its service in 130 more countries around the world with the noticeable exception of China. While popular, the company has seen slowing growth in the U.S. The service was already offered in 60 countries, and the company has said its goal is to be in 200 countries […]

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Why I'm Not Ready to Say Bye to 2015

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I know, I know, I should probably be writing something like, “10 Best Places to Travel to in 2016,” but in all honesty, I’m not ready to say goodbye to 2015. It might be because in 2015, I cut ties with anything holding me back, said f*ck it, worked my ass off, and traveled to […]

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World Bank Study Sees Global Economy Growing

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World Bank experts predict global economic activity will grow a bit faster this year because of more rapid growth in advanced economies, a study published Wednesday said. While developed nations are expanding, global growth is constrained by problems in major emerging markets, the study said. The study said that overall, the global economy would probably […]