We live in a society where the need to be more productive and competitive places people in a complex situation. And now, we need to add on the phenomenon of the pandemic that has forced many families to work from home and blur the lines between work and personal lives. This competing demands from family […]
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I am not exaggerating if I say that the work team is the most important element of an organization. A team is a group of people who actively cooperate to achieve the same goal. Until a little over a year ago, the connection between people who collaborated at work was in person, except for those […]
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One of the biggest challenges that we may face in our lives is when we get to a point of stagnation. The statistics are not so great, since a study has found that 69% of people feel stuck in some way, be it in their own routines, in their work, or in their interpersonal relationships. […]
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So, you’ve had professional and personal achievements, you are recognized by many because they consider that you are capable and that you have the necessary skills to fulfill your function, however, you don’t feel sure that everything they say about you is true. You probably think that your current position might be too big for […]
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The coronavirus pandemic has forced many employees around the country to work from home. As we try to reduce the amount of people infected with the virus and practice social distancing, we may find ourselves isolated or overwhelmed in dealing with this new reality. I know there are some workers (whom I greatly admire) that are […]
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I got my first after-college job because I literally stepped up to the plate. It was my senior year at Georgetown University and I was leading a national Cuban-American youth conference on campus to promote democracy in Cuba. Several speakers and experts in the matter were in attendance, and the day was going smoothly… until […]
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It is undeniable that the rise of technology is transforming the economy. An increasing number of jobs are being automated or set up to be worked from remotely, which means potential employees are competing with candidates from a worldwide pool. Is your job safe? Well, it depends on what you do and what skills you […]
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A to-do list is a running tab of tasks. If designed correctly, it can be tremendously beneficial to keep you focused and productive. It can also be detrimental, however. If you don’t think about your goals or plan out your responsibilities, your schedule will end up being a pile of tasks that leave you exhausted […]
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Podcasts are one of my favorite ways to learn lately because I can tap into the wisdom of people from all over the world at the touch of a button. I love how I can listen to business experts, accomplished entrepreneurs and even former CIA agents and expand my horizons while I’m driving or doing […]
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Here is a confession: I have never had work-life balance in my life. I love my family, my work, and myself, but I cannot think of a single stretch of time where it was all “balanced.” To be honest, I think that trying to achieve so-called balance causes undue stress and is ultimately unattainable. It […]
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I believe in the power of change! And this year I am proud to conclude that iCatalyze’s growth has been positive, significant, and impactful. iCatalyze met its primary objective of helping more individuals and organizations maximize their personal and professional potential and its secondary objective of reaching out to a wider community through social […]
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What qualities come to mind when you think of a good leader or a good boss? I am sure that no matter who you ask, the answer will include traits such as charisma, empathy, resilience, integrity, confidence, or decision-making skills. These are all characteristics of emotional intelligence. Every good professional or entrepreneur must have a […]
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