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How to Negotiate CAM Fees in Commercial Leases

How to Negotiate CAM Fees in Commercial LeasesHow to Negotiate CAM Fees in Commercial LeasesThe larger the commercial space you rent, the more likely you will be able to negotiate CAM (Common Area Maintenance) fees and any associated administrative fees. However, no matter how small the space, never accept the terms of any lease without asking for a better deal. In a cautionary statement about the difficulty of breaking into the commercial real estate industry, CFO Magazine reporter, Laura DeMars, clearly indicates that even real estate professionals may have a hard time understanding the complexities of CAM fees The complexity of the industry makes it tough to break into DeMars further states At shopping centers, for instance, tenants usually pay for the upkeep of the building through a common-area maintenance (CAM) fee. While a CFO of a property-management firm doesnt directly manage the tenants, he still needs to understand how those fees are collected more important, since large retailers often dispute CAM fees or pay only a percentage the CFO must know how to account for the difference, or CAM slippage. Before you attempt to negotiate CAM or Administrative Fees, be sure that you understand what they are. If CAM fees are a complicated issue for CFOs, you better go in prepared Industry Standard CAM Fees Because the condition of certain common areas has a direct effect on tenants, fees associated with the costs of maintenance and repair of hallways, elevators, stairwells, lobbies, and common area restrooms are fairly voreingestellt in CAM fees. Also typically assessed to tenants in CAM fees are costs associated with parking lot maintenance (including lighting and landscaping), and sidewalks. Tips on Negotiating Standard CAM Fees If the type of fees you are being asked to pay are non-negotiable, make sure your lease specifically permits you to review the landlords bills. Business is business, and this should not be seen as a distrust of a landlord or something personal, but paying unknown fees simply in good faith is not good business.Requiring a statement in the least that the landlord has to provide documentation (accountability) for all fees charged is the only way to ensure you are being charged fairly. You should also negotiate how much CAM fees can increase each year putting a maximum amount or percentage. This cap should be listed separately from any other rent increases. Operations and Management (OM) Administrative Fees If your lease requires you to pay CAM fees for any operational or management costs immediately object to such costs. If the landlord insists, ask to see a list (proof) of these costs and how your share has been calculated. ansicht fees may not actually be called CAM fees, but Administrative Fees. Administrative fees are still CAM fees the landlord is trying to get you to contribute to his/her own costs. Administrative fees are usually based on a percent of the total CAM costs. Tips on Negotiat ing OM Administrative Fees Most tenants will object to operational and management fees because the landlord is already making income off the rent being charged even without CAM fees. If your CAM fee includes salaries for management or administrative staff (on- or off-site), liability insurance costs (you will have to pay for your own liability insurance the landlord will require this before you can move in), advertising and other promotional activities, professional services such as legal or accounting services, try to negotiate these out of your lease. According to Rosie Rees, The Battle Over CAM Charges,Retail Traffic Magazine Savvy tenants will reduce the percentage (which ranges from 25% to 5%), and exclude non-maintenance-type costs from the calculation (e.g., taxes, insurance, utilities). Rees also believes that maintenance and repair costs related to the buildings (i.e., roofs, building foundations, and exterior walls) should not be absorbed by tenants as these are not comm on areas used by the tenants or their customers. Rees accurately points out The landlord already gets income from those buildings in the form of rent. Any costs of maintaining and replacing them should be paid by the landlord out of rental income. Sources Rosie Rees. Retail Traffic Magazine Online. The Battle Over CAM Fees. September 1, 1999.Laura DeMars. CFO Magazine. The Real Deal. August 2007.

TheLadders Top Recruitment Professionals in America

TheLadders Top Recruitment Professionals in AmericaTheLadders Top Recruitment Professionals in AmericaLadders honors ur most active hiring professionals in this quarters Top Recruiters list.Each quarter, our CEO Alex Douzet publishes our list of the best employers and recruiters in the country. These represent the savviest, most supportive and most successful hiring professionals in the USA, and we are pleased to have them be part of the extended Ladders family.With great pleasure, acclaim, and gratitude, may I present this selection from our most recent Top Recruitment Professionals in America list, for Spring 2014Top Corporate Recruitment ProfessionalsStefan BoydSr Finance Manager at AmazonSenior Finance Manager San Bernardino, CAFinance Manager Operations Hazleton, PASenior Financial Analyst Moreno Valley, CAChristine FoglioSourcing Strategist at QVC Inc.Manager Statistical Modeling West Chester, PASenior Online Marketing Coordinator West Chester, PABusiness Analyst Innov ation and Intergration West Chester, PASurya PrakashRecruiter at Radiant SystemsClinical Data Manger Franklin Lakes, NJProject Manager Detroit, MISr Technical Operations Engineer Shelton, CTCharmane CrollTalent Acquisition Specialist at Lexis NexisSr. Financial Analyst Dayton, OHTerritory Manager Miami, FLTerritory Manager Dallas, TXAngela BoeckmannSenior Strategic Sourcing Strategist at UnitedHealth GroupOptum Strategic Account Executive Western Region Denver, COOptum Strategic Account Executive Western Region San Francisco, CAOptum Strategic Account Executive Southeast Region Nashville, TNMackenzie DavisTalent Sourcer at Nestle Purina PetCare CompanyCategory Development Manager Fayetteville, ARCategory Analyst San Antonio, TXNicole VachonTalent Acquisition at CVS CaremarkOperations Shift Supervisor Wilkes Barre, PAHuman Resources Generalist Scottsdale, AZSenior Compensation Analyst Woonsocket, RIJeffrey McCarthySourcing Specialist at General MotorsSoftware Integr ation Engineer Warren, MIJava Developer Warren, MIJava Developer Atlanta, GACathy FinnieSearch Consultant at Marsh, Berry CompanyOutside sale Representative Boston, MAOutside Sales Rep (IMA) Worcester, MAOutside Sales Representative Jacksonville, FLMohammed WajiSenior Technical Recruiter at CORE Education Technologies Ltd.IBM Datapower Consultant Warren, NJBusiness Analyst Tampa, FLIdentity Management Siteminder LDAP Irving, TXPaul CrowleySales Recruiter at Care.comAccount Executive Benefit Solutions New York City, NYAccount Executive Benefit Solutions Chicago, ILAccount Executive dann wollen wir mal Angeles, CARon SilverFounder and CEO at Nova Training Systems, Inc.Sales IT Services and Consulting Parsippany, NJIT Services / Consulting Account Executive Parsippany, NJPeter AnsaraHR Recruiter at ABFSoftware / Pre-Sales Engineer San Francisco, CALead Development Representative Newton, NCAccountant San Francisco, CAAmanda MolloyLead Recruiter at TaxwareEnterpr ise Software Sales Executive Wilmington, MAEnterprise Software Sales Executive Houston, TXPamisetty RajeshTalent Acquisition Specialist at KMM TechnologiesERP Business Systems Analyst Arlington, VAERP Project Manager Arlington, VAAlexis AubreyCorporate Recruiter at Moguldom Media GroupDeputy Editor Los Angeles, CAManaging Editor, Hispanic Online Properties Los Angeles, CAData Analyst Digital Marketing Fort Lauderdale, FLDionne HeardNorth American Sourcing Strategist at AccentureCorporate Accounting Specialist Chicago, ILContracts Negotiation Manager Cincinnati, OHCompensation Design / Discipline Manager Houston, TXTop Executive RecruitersJanet BloomOwner at JBC Executive SearchSales Professional B2B Sales Virginia Beach, VASales Professional B2B Sales Bellevue, WASales Professional B2B Sales Pittsburgh, PAElisa ShefticPresident at Right Executive SearchContent Marketing Manager (Financial Services) Jersey City, NJStock Loan Analyst Greenwich, CTVP Sales Account M gmnt (Mutual Funds, Solutions) Deer Park, NYMartin AppelsonPartner at Bradford Group Consulting and StaffingHybris Solution Architect Miami, FLHybris Solution Architect Edison, NJHybris Solution Architect Boston, MAMike SchoenRecruiter at Concepts in StaffingC++ Programmer New York City, NYSr. Systems Engineer Distributed Systems New York City, NYCore Java SOA Developer New York City, NYSteve WeberPrincipal Recruiter at Access StaffingSenior Residential Property Accountant / Analyst New York, NYDivisional Controller New York, NYController Financial Reporting and Planning New York, NYPhillip MarquartSegment Analyst at Pinstripe Talent, INC.Territory Manager Sales Rep. / Trade Marketing Minot, NDTerritory Manager Sales Rep. / Trade Marketing Stanley, NDTerritory Manager Sales Rep. / Trade Marketing Williston, NDZachary StraubRecruiter at CNI Consulting INCInside Sales Professional Minneapolis, MNInside Sales Professional Seattle, WAAccount Executive Kansas City, M OMohan RaoRecruitment Professional North America at Innovalus Technological IncData Network Architect / Consultant Corning, NYStorage Consultant Corning, NYDatabase Architect Corning, NYRon SimpsonPrincipal Search Partner at Hire-Search GroupSenior Tax Manager Denver, COTax Manager Boston, MATrust Estate Tax Principal / Senior Manager San Francisco, CARoger PreblePresident at Cornerstone Search and ConsultingSans, Lucida Grande, Lucida Sans Unicode, Verdana, sans-serif Senior IT Security Engineer Greenville, SCSenior IT Security Engineer Charlotte, NCrtlich Sales Director Chicago, ILCongratulations to them all For the full list of 200 Corporate Recruitment Professionals and 200 Executive Recruiters, click here.

Elementary School Guidance Counselor Job Description For Resume

Elementary School Guidance Counselor Job Description For ResumeElementary School Guidance Counselor Job Description For ResumeGuidance counselors at elementary schools help young children with difficulties they may face at school or at home, such as learning disabilities, adjustment or behavioural problems and offer guidance to overcome these or to improve existing performance.Elementary School Guidance Counselor Job DutiesIf you enjoy working with young children in a learning environment, have a good understanding of child psychology and would like to assist them in overcoming problems, you might derive great satisfaction out of working as an elementary school guidance counsellor, a role that will give you the opportunity to be a part of building a strong foundation for the future of a child.Duties usually include1) Observing children and identifying their strengths, problems or areas for improvement.2) Offering guidance to students, parents and teachers.3) Monitoring the progress o f children with difficulties to observe if improvement is being made.4) Working with other teachers to help with the overall development of the students, not just their academic development.5) Interacting with parents, understanding how the child is performing at home and whether there are any relevant conditions prevailing at home that may be affecting the child adversely and accordingly advising parents on how to assist the child.6) Recommending appropriate psychological help if required.7) Working with special needs and disabled children in some cases. .Create this ResumeElementary School Guidance Counselor Knowledge and Skills1) An approachable and calm disposition so that young children feel comfortable speaking with the counsellor.2) Good knowledge of psychology and excellent observation skills to apply this knowledge to childrens behaviour.3) Listening skills to understand the children, as well as to absorb inputs from parents and teachers.Elementary School Guidance Counselor Educational Qualifications and Experience1) A Bachelors degree in education or psychology may suffice but a Master of Education degree or Master of Arts degree in Education or Counselling is likely to attract a higher salary. In some schools it may be mandatory for the candidate to have a teachers certification.2) Experience required is usually 2 5 years, though in some cases it may be more.3) State certifications are essential, while those with National Certified School Counsellor (NCSC), Licensed Professional Counsellor (LPC), National Certified Counsellor (NCC) certifications are favoured and likely to draw higher salaries.Elementary School Guidance Counselor Salary and Benefits1) Average hourly rates are between $15 and $25, while annual Elementary School Guidance Counselor salaries range between $35,000 and $65,000.2) Benefits offered by most schools include 401(k) or 403(b), life or disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid sick leave and vacation time.Customize Resu meMore Sample Job Description ArticlesComputer Technician Job Description Data Analyst Job Description Design Engineer Job Description Diesel Mechanic Job Description Electrical Engineer Job Description Elementary School Guidance Counselor Job Description

All goals are problematic? for you  except for one

All goals are problematic? for you except for oneAll goals are problematic? for you except for oneThe late physicist Richard Feynman famously won a Nobel Prize for his work on quantum electrodynamics. But heres something fruchtwein people dont know about him He was also a world-class safecracker.In the 1940s, in the New Mexico Desert, Feynman was bored while working on the Manhattan project that would birth the atomic bomb. Naturally, then, he decided to occupy himself by pulling pranks on his colleagues.Knowing that fruchtwein of them were relatively careless when dealing with the safes that stored top secret documents - whether forgetting to lock them, or leaving them on factory settings, or choosing obvious dates as their codes - he began leaving leides in the place of their work likeI borrowed document no. LA4312 - Feynman the safecracker.Eventually, he got so good at it that the Colonel in charge of his unit began advising people that if Feynman had been anywhere near their s afe, it was a part of their job to change their combination lock once mora.This story is one of many stories Feynman tells in his autobiography Surely, Youre Joking Mr. Feynman, where his playful nature gets the better out of both him and his attention.One of the things Ive personally always admired about Feynman is that he was so deeply curious about things that the only purpose behind what he decided to commit himself to was what he found interesting.He had general aims, Im sure, and given the complexity of the work he put out, he was obviously an insanely focused person, but the orienting impulse that guided him was beyond goals and simple ambitions. He was far more interested in getting somewhere past the known.Goals as orientation are common in almost all of our pursuits. We look ahead, predict what may make us happy in the future, and we then narrow down towards something specific. But what if thats not the way?Is living goal to goal the answer?When dealing with the future, an orientation of some sort - however vague or specific - is necessary. If we didnt have one, we would be entirely shaped by the current of luck and randomness, which isnt always a blessing.To exercise some semblance of agency over our lives, then, we often resort to goal-setting. We are taught to do so early on so that we can keep up with the world around us. Later, corporations, for example, even have acronyms, like SMART goals, that have us continuing to do so.Now, whether we are setting SMART goals or personal ones under our own framework (or no framework), the one thing that they have in common is that they are relatively concrete. You want to be married by 30, earn an executive position by 40, and be retired by 50. Thats how they usually go.For the most part, my inclination is to say that having unterstellung is better than not having any, and certain people have a genetic disposition to find satisfaction in specific accomplishment more so than others, but there are also probl ems that come with spending an entire life living goal to goal.For one, it attempts to predict an unpredictable future. Who is to say that what you want tomorrow or the year after is the same thing you want right now? More critically, what if what you want right now isnt even oriented in the right direction over the long-term and youre actually going the wrong way? Life changes, we change, and none of this is evident without hindsight.Secondly, and just as importantly, it creates an anchor You bind your expectations of happiness and contentment onto something so singular that you often forget that other things in your life are capable of adding just as much joy to your experience than the thing youre so fixated on.Everybody knows that the ultimate reward is the process, not the goal, but what we forget is that the virtue of even having goals makes it very hard to stay honest to a process that often deviates day to day.This creates a strange tension On one end, goals of some sort are necessary, and giving the future its due attention is the right thing to do on the other hand, the act of creating these goals and worshiping them, as we often do, leads to a conflict that we cant easily get away from.To solve this tension, we have to move towards something more nebulous.The pursuit of interestingnessThe really fascinating, and even admirable, thing about Feynman was that if he ever had a goal, it was simply this to learn as much as possible in any direction that his innate curiosity took him.For brief periods of his time, working on one problem or the other, he may have had more specific goals, sure, and he certainly took the time to focus on them as he needed without distractions. But broadly, his orientation was pointed towards the most interesting thing he could find.The pursuit of interestingness, I think, solves the predicament that is inherent in goal-setting. Its vague and nebulous enough to be honest about the unpredictability of the future, without being hopelessly lost in the chaos of pure luck and randomness.Throughout life, we all see things, learn things, and pursue things. This process is different for each of us, but as we do so, we also develop a very strong intuition of what we, personally, find fascinating about the world - something that aligns with our deeper nature while respecting that we change over time as menschengerecht beings, letting us adapt accordingly.Interestingness isnt hedonism or materialism or the chase of anything new and shiny that seeks to distract us. Its deeper than that. Its taking on that random project you had no plan to take on because you have a feeling that you might just learn something you didnt know about yourself. Its seeing a person you just met not as a potential partner or someone who can do something for you but simply as an individual who may open up a new, unknown, and unique dimension in your life.The great thing about pursuing this kind of interestingness is that it has a far shorte r feedback loop than specific goals. You keep doing something for as long as its interesting, but if you were mistaken about your initial impulse, you move on, without too much lost.Naturally, not everything or everyone is interesting all the time, but generally speaking, if something maintains its interest over a period of time, its likely worth dedicating some energy to.By making interestingness the goal, you give your actual goals a fluidity, one that can better accommodate new information. This also better amalgamates the goal with the process, rather than the goal being a distinct thing that battles to keep your attention off of the process.More than anything, however, the pursuit of interestingness honors a simple truth about the human experience The best things in life are by-products. They come when they come, as you commit yourself honestly to a process, not when you spend time striving for imagined perfection.The takeawayThe future demands attention, and while focusing all of our energy on it is self-defeating, we do need to be intentional about directing some of our effort towards it as we orient ourselves in the world.Goals are one way to do that. They give us a way to make concrete what is otherwise uncertain so that we can make progress without losing ourselves to anxiety. The problem, however, is that they often mistake what exists to provide orientation as a thing of value in itself.The best way out of this trap is to pursue what is interesting - to use our intuition for what it is that we find novel in this world to make the process and the goal one and the same thing to continually update our sense of what is worth pursuing without being confined to false certainty.Interestingness seeks out the riddle of life. It gives us a reason to turn the next page, to see the next scene, to give form to the unknown.Feynman embodied this, but he also once said something that captures what it is that differentiates such a pursuit from mere goals and certa intiesI think it is much more interesting to live not knowing than to have answers that might be wrong. If we will only allow that, as we progress, we remain unsure, we will leave opportunities for alternatives In order to make progress, one must leave the door to the unknown ajar.Goals, incorrectly, assume that we already know what it is that we want. Interestingness is more humble. It makes up its mind as it moves, slowly blowing from one thing to another, until it eventually grasps something that lies beyond prediction.Looking ahead, imagining scenarios that we think may be worth our time, has a place, but at the end of the day, what is most relevant is unfolding around us right now, and it doesnt care what we thought about it yesterday.Want to think and live smarter? Zat Rana publishes a free weekly newsletter for 30,000+ readers atDesign Luck.Thisarticlewas originally published onDesign Luck.

What Everyone Else Does When It Comes to Teamwork Resume and What You Need to Do Different

What Everyone Else Does When It Comes to Teamwork Resume and What You Need to Do Different The Pain of Teamwork Resume Fewer employers will search for technical abilities, therefore an excellent set of soft skills can help to make your resume shine. The skills section of your resume shows employers youve got the abilities needed to be successful in the part. Perhaps your skill set is totally different. Review their About Us page and see whether your soft abilities or attributes are aligned with the providers core values. Becoming in a position to articulate your particular teamwork abilities and abilities through examples, both in person and on a resume, can provide you an advantage in the work marketdistribution policy. The ability to deal with time indicates you may lead a number of projects with adequate understanding of deadlines and expectations. For instance, if you know the job demands a great deal of team project work, mention a few examples of successful team proj ects you have completed before. Needless to say, developing a great resume is at or close to the top of that list. Hiring managers want to learn your specific abilities and abilities. Employers expect their employees to have the ability to work effectively together. Adequate communication is just one of the very best qualifications valued by all employers. When HR departments compose job posts, it always comprises an overview of skills that are necessary for the job. Up in Arms About Teamwork Resume? You always need to review the work description carefully to try and comprehend what teamwork will probably mean in each individual role. Organizational skills are wanted for anybody in assistant or managerial positions. An excellent mentor sees past the stereotypes and can assist you with reaching full potential. A management resume should demonstrate that, whether youre a restaurant manager or an operations manager, you comprehend the importance of your position. If youre an assistant manager whos seeking to be a shift manager, then youll require a management resume that shows off your value to the company, and a management resume that shows your professional development also. Target your statements directly for the position youre after and the requirements of the organization. The true educational demands of your management resume will depend only on the industry youre working in. Who Else Wants to Learn About Teamwork Resume? If youre not certain which skills you wish to share, consider your prior experiences. In fruchtwein instances, your soft skills can boost your hard skills. As stated earlier, assessing soft skills is considerably more difficult. Keep in mind, the majority of the special skills that you set on your resume needs to be job-related skills taken from the work description and your best transferable skills. Communication is a significant element of collaboration. Organizational skills consist of many different skills like lea dership skills, communication, excellent teamwork and several more. Teamwork is the procedure of having the whole team thats working together as one unit. You have the ability to clarify the teamwork aims of the team any time they go astray from the path. The creativity never features an end and also enables the team to work efficiently. Quiz teams are likewise an excellent place to come up with teamwork. In the modern business world, organizations are taking well-planned things to do to boost their productivity and profitability. When creating your military resume youre going to be concentrating on the ways your military experience can be readily transferred to a civilian job and possible employers will quickly find the value that youre ready to provide their company. Hiring managers, after all, always need to hire those who have a history of making things happen. Always remember that hiring managers do not devote a whole lot of time perusing a resume. When faced with a large quantity of information, the capacity to detect problems and patterns, interpret data, and discover solutions is a far-reaching skill. The skills section of your resume is a terrific place to include keywords from the work description. Just upload your resume in their system then paste the whole job description to begin the comparison. Employing an online resume builder is a powerful method of quickly producing professional-looking resumes that you are able to tailor for each application.

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly How Does Your Company Culture Stack Up - Spark Hire

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly How Does Your Company Culture Stack Up - Spark HireSuccessful companies know that theres more to the office than just the bottom line. While profit and strong client relationships matter (a lot), a brand that wants to stick around for the long-term should also focus on company culture. Whether its providing a space for naps or incorporating a flexible work from home policy, behauptung benefits up a companys level of appeal for current and potential employees. For entrepreneurs and management personnel who are focused on ROI, it may be hard to see the value in committing time and energy to worrying about company culture. But having an environment where everyone knows the goals of that organization and feels appreciated helps to attract more desirable candidates, and can often encourage these people to stay for the long haul.So what exactly is company culture?I know, it sounds like one of those touchy feely concepts that doesnt work in a real life settin g. Actually, company culture is a major point of focus for a number of successful organizations. Take Zappos for example. Platforms are constantly writing about the brands positive work environment, which is a major point of focus for the brand. In fact, the company takes its culture so seriously that CEO Tony Hsieh wrote an entire post dedicated to the concept on the company blog. In addition to Zappos, Forbes has also created a post that focuses on other companies that are known for providing a good work-life balance. Brands that topped the list include Colgate-Palmolive, Wegmans, and Coldwell Banker.How to go about creating your own positive company cultureSo you want to make sure that your business is a good place to work. Smart move. Here are some things you can focus onDocument your values Particularly for larger companies, its important that employees on all levels know exactly what their short and long-term goals are. When all employees are on the same page, it makes it much easier to carry out the companys mission properly. Employees should also know how to deal with clients, the media, and other groups, as each person in that group ultimately represents the company as a whole.Hire well Ultimately, your employees can make or break your company. Pick people who are well educated and enthusiastic and youre likely to thrive, whereas those who are uninspired and unfocused can cause a serious issue for the organization. Stella Dot have instituted 10 hiring filters for each new employee, including sense of urgency, curiosity, and willingness to fail. This ensures that any new hires blend in well with the rest of the organization.Change as you grow Just like business practices, company culture may need to evolve as the organization grows. Strategies that worked when the business had three employees will be far different from what is required when there are 100 members on the team.Be transparent Regardless of their position within the company, employees want to know where the business is headed and how they fit into that future. While upper management doesnt need to go over every detail about company financials, its important that all employees are made aware of long-term goals and upcoming plans. This builds trust and helps to keep employees invested in the business. Treating everyone with respect and valuing the opinions of all staff members makes for a peaceful, productive place.Encourage employees ideas The idea that only one person can come up with ideas for that company is a dated one, and it does the business a disservice. Companies should thrive on collaboration, and should encourage staff members to take an active role in the businesss products and services. Employees should feel free to express their ideas and suggestions, and should have a forum for doing so.While company culture varies from place to place and between industries, ultimately a number of the elements of positive company culture are universal. This includes bei ng transparent and open with employees, adapting as the business grows, and allowing employees to use their ideas to make a difference at work.Do you work in a place with a great company culture? What makes it so appealing? Let us know in the commentsnamen Courtesy of Flickr byabbybatchelder

Interesting people 7 things they all have in common

Interesting people 7 things they all have in commonInteresting people 7 things they all have in commonIve written about a lot of research from experts ongetting people to like you, beinginfluential andhaving great conversations.Whats the best way to use all this information to be more interesting?1) Dont be boringSometimes the best offense is a good defense. Look at it like the Hippocratic Oath of conversationsDo no harm.Were all terrible at realizing when we bore others because, well, we all think were just fascinating.The 1 tip for never boring anyone comes fromScott AdamsBe brief, be positive.If youre always to the point and stay upbeat, its extremely hard for anyone to accuse you of being poor company.But sometimes you do need to speak a little longer to make sure things dont get stilted.The Art of Civilized Conversationoffers another good tipIs anyone asking you questions about what youre saying?If not, maybe its time to end the story or ask the other rolle a question.(More rapp ort building techniques arehere.)2) The most captivating people are often good listenersImpressing people can be great but it can also devolve into status jockeying, one-upmanship and envy.People love to talk about themselves and there are a dearth of good listeners.Let the other partie talk.Itgives their brain as much pleasure as food or moneyTalking about ourselves- whether in a personal conversation or through social media sites like Facebook and Twitter- triggers the same sensation of pleasure in the brain as food or moneyYou can make an excellent impression by saying amazingly little.Ironically, the people we like the most often say the least.(Learn how to listen like a hostage negotiatorhere.)3) Talk about the other persons interestsThis is straight fromDale Carnegieand if youre not that socially adept, this is as straightforward as it gets.Why struggle to guess what most peoplemightfind generically interesting?Ask people what theyve been up to or what their hobbies are. Then talk about that.Youre now 80% of the way there.If you know about the subjectthe similarity will bond you.If you dont, ask them to explain and bea great listeneras they talk about something they love.(More on the science behind Dale Carnegies classichere.)4) Have three good storiesComedians dont just talk aboutanything when theyre onstage. They have their act rehearsed.You dont just trot intoa job interviewand say whatevers on your mind.Always have three good stories on hand that reliably entertain, inform or engage.Another tip fromScott AdamsPeople are generally more interested in stories about people rather than things.Drama, gossip and reality TV are successful for a reason. We all find human behavior fascinating.On the other hand, most people dont want to hear about the features on your new iPhone.(More on how to tell good storieshere.)5) Dont forget charismaIts not all about the words. Some people are engaging but if what they said was transcribed, it would be unimpressive.When youre speaking emotionally, the words only account for 7% of what get conveyed. Seven percent.Voice tone and body language are far more important.ViaThe Heart of Social Psychology A Backstage View of a Passionate ScienceOne often quoted study (Mehrabian Ferris, 1967) found thatof all the information conveyed to another person when we say something that is emotional (not informational), only 7 percent is contained in the actual meaning of the words we use.Laugh. Smile.Be passionate. Gesture. Modulate your voice. Dont just sweat the words.(Heres how to becharismatic.)6) Be somewhere interestingGot a say in where youll be at, as with a date or meeting?Pick someplace stimulating.Context matters.In general,were lousy about realizing where our feelings are coming from.Research showsexcitement from any source is often associated with the person youre with - even if theyre not the cause of it.Why do people find musicians so captivating? The music and the crowd stimulates emotions - and w e viscerally associate those with the band.MIT Behavioral EconomistDan Arielyrecountsa relevant study he didWhy does this happen? Ariely thinks it might have something to do with misattribution of emotions Sometimes we have an emotion and we dont know where its coming from, so we kind of stick it on something that seems sensible. In other words, your strong feelings about the music might make you think youre having strong feelings about the lead singer.(More on the power of contexthere.)7) Live an interesting lifeRemember the theme ofDon QuixoteIf you want to be a knight, act like a knight.If you dont read, watch and think about generic things, generic things are less likely to come out of your mouth.This doesnt need to be expensive or difficult.Hang out more often with the most interesting people you know.The friends you spend time withdramatically affect your behavior- whether you like it or not.The Longevity Project, which studied over 1000 people from youth to death had this to sayThe groups you associate with often determine the type of person you become.InThe Start-up of You, Reid Hoffman and Ben Casnocha talk abouthow the best way to improve particular qualities in yourself is to spend time with people who are already like that.The best and most reliable way to appear interesting is to live an interesting life.And to pursue that ends up being far more rewarding than merely making a good impression on others.Join 315,000 readers.Get a free weekly update via emailhere.Related posts8 Things The Worlds Most Successful People All Have In CommonWhat 10 things should you do every day to improve your life?How To Make Your Life Better By Sending Five Simple EmailsThis column first appeared at Barking Up the Wrong Tree.

Enlarging Text on Websites That Use Small Text

Enlarging Text on Websites That Use Small TextEnlarging Text on Websites That Use Small TextDespite the advances in modern computer technology, there is a common complaint among young and old alike, and that is the dreaded website with text that too small to comfortably read or, worse yet, impossible to read. Especially for the sight impaired it is quite disturbing to see an alarming trend in the number of website pages that open and display text that is too small for the human eye to read, even with the aid of glasses. And this doesnt apply to that age-old dreaded fine print you see in disclaimers, terms, and privacy policies. You have come to expect that, especially from businesses that dont want you to know that theres a 20% re-stocking fee should you decide to return those shoes that looked better online. The bigger problem is the actual content, and even sidebar links displayed on websites that you either want to read or need to read. You Cant Fight City nachhall Even some government agencies (including the IRS) have begun to incorporate tiny, unreadable text into their websites. You may find this particularly curious because it is these very federal and state governments that regulate and enforce the Americans with Disabilities Act and advocate for accessibility. But, as the saying goes You cant fight City Hall. Instead of fighting City Hall its best to take matters into your own hands. Unless you are severely vision impaired it is quite easy to enlarge (or reduce) text to make it more readable on your computer screen. The best part is you dont have to spend the time or money to purchase or download special software. Microsoft Internet Explorer (All Versions) If you encounter a website with small text using Internet Explorer use the drop-down menu in your taskbar to select the following options to increase or decrease the fonts appearance View Text Size Largest, Larger, Medium, Smaller, Smallest Mozilla Firefox and Netscape 6.2, 7.0 and 8.1 The following steps will help you enlarge or reduce the appearance of text on a web page viewed in Firefox or Netscape. Begin by opening the browser window to the page you want to either view in larger textor make the text smaller. To Enlarge Text Press and hold down the control (Ctrl) key on your keyboard and then press the plus () key. Repeat Ctrl untilthe text reaches the fruchtwein comfortable size for you.To Reduce Text Size Press and hold down the control (Ctrl) key on your keyboard and then press the minus (-) key. Repeat Ctrl - until the text is the desired size tofit yourviewing screen. Apple Safari (All Versions) Use the following steps to enlarge or reduce the appearance of text on a web page in Apple Safari. Begin by opening the browser window to the page you want to either view in larger text or make the text smaller. To Enlarge Text Press and hold down the Apple key on your keyboard and then press the plus () key. Keep repeating this process until you can easily and comfortably read all of the text.To Reduce Text Size Press and hold down the Apple key on your keyboard and then press the minus (-) key. Keep repeating this process until the text is the most viewing size for you and fits within your monitor screen. There is only caveat to fixing this annoying and often troublesome computer situation. You will not be able to do these steps on a mobile device because of the lack of the control tab. However, given the speed at which technology is advancing, it wont be long before this IT issue is resolved.

5 new books Im reading to boost my career and life this fall

5 new books Im reading to boost my career and life this fall5 new books Im reading to boost my career and life this fallYou know Im a book-lover, but this past summer I havent been able to read too many new books because Ive beenwriting my own So this fall I have some catching up to do The good news is, there are so many great new career books out Ive got quite the reading list on my nightstand already.herbeie are 5 books on my must-read list this fallSome are by gal pals like Maxie McCoy, favorite authors like Brene Brown, and some are delightful new finds. I hope youll join me as I devour these books, page-by-page. And I welcome your recommendations on books youve been loving lately, tooWell That Escalated Quickly by Franchesca RamseyIve been following Franchesca ever since her viral Sh-t Girls White Girls Say to Black Girls video took the internet by storm. This book her very first is in many ways the story of what happened since then. Her subtitle sums it up bestMemoirs and Mi stakes of An Accidental Activist.Im excited to hear Franchescas perspective on call-out culture and sharing your voice on the Internet. This topic hits home, especially as Im pushing myself to be more vocal about my politics and personal life online.Youre Not Lost by Maxie McCoyMaxie and I go back to Bossed Ups very beginning. Odds are, youve heardher recent interviewandboss tipon theBossed Up podcast, too. Her book is really for people who find themselves at an inflection point or proverbial fork in the road.As Ive evolved my business over the years, there are plenty of months when Im struggling to find my way. Im excited to hear how Maxie guides readers like me through that fog and into the light.Work Party by Jaclyn JohnsonTo be honest, I dont know Jaclyn Johnson well at all. But its hard to miss what a major player shes become in the womens conference scene. Her company,Create Cultivate, took the conference circuit by storm with celebrity-laden, made-for-Instagram events that t ake millennial pink to a whole new level.I wanna hear the backstory and learn what motivates this media maven, which is what her book is all about.A Year Off by Alexandra and David BrownInour recent community survey, you inspired me to think more about how travel fits into the Bossed Up lifestyle. Having taken my first trip out of the country in 10 years () toColombia with my motherthis past March, I know exactly how profound taking time off can be. And like so many of you, I want a helluva lot more of it.Thats why this new book about a couple who quit their jobs, walked away from their day-to-day lives, and traveled for an entire year together is SO intriguing to me First tipped off by the fabulously talentedAnn Shen on Instagram, I was delighted to discover a new book thats one part travel guide, one part travel essays and photos, and one part memoir. It covers the practical how-tos on how to fund a year of travel, as well as telling the story of how these two people who only knew each other for a few months decided to make this daring move together.Dare to Lead by Brene BrownIs it me or is Brene Brown like a modern day fairy godmother? Shes so wise and comforting, and yet she challenges us to evolve and grow all at the same time. I just love her.As such, her previous books are always on my round-up reading lists (especiallyDaring GreatlyandThe Gifts of Imperfection, which I can say without exaggerating they changed my life). But Im especially thrilled to binnensee shes finally wading directly into the world of leadership and culture change thats my jamIn the era of leadership we find ourselves in now, we could all use a few lessons from this real-talkin Texan. I cant wait to hear her take on the issues I find myself thinking about a lot culture change, leading with courage, and creating organizations where all people can thrive.Whats on your reading list this fall?Id love to hear from you in the comments below. What books do you recommend I add to my list? Do you want to read along with me? If so, perhaps I can do some Insta lives later this quarter talking through my reviews of these rad reads. Let me know what you think in the comments below Disclaimer Im excited to read all the books detailed here, which is why Im recommending them. That said, some of the offers above also include Amazon affiliate links, which means at no cost to you, I may earn money when you click through to make purchase.This article first appeared onBossed Up.