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A well-designed website organically grows a company's business and reinforces branding. 

A study by Nielsen Norman Group found that users stay on a website for an average of 10 to 20 seconds. Visitors hang around longer only if they find something worthwhile during those initial glances. For a business, every second counts. 

Lead Generation Vs Demand Generation

Alan Watts - Life and Music

Leaders are placed under a tremendous amount of pressure to be relatable, human and … nice. Many yield to this instinct, because it feels much easier to be liked. Few people want to be the bad guy. But leaders are also expected to make the tough decisions that serve the company or the team’s best interests. Being too nice can be lazy, inefficient, irresponsible, and harmful to individuals and the organization.

The UK’s biggest ever online test into stress, undertaken by the BBC’s Lab UK and the University of Liverpool, has revealed that rumination is the biggest predictor of the most common mental health problems in the country.

Since our childhood we all know how to dream. Asleep and awake. Thanks to the power of our imagination we believe we are capable of achieving anything we can dream of. However, as we grow older we lose this wonderful ability we'll later need to be creative, to innovate, to change our lives and to transform our organisations. We invite you to dare to dream again, to challenge your comfort zone, and to enjoy the pleasure of turning your dreams into reality.Do you dare to dream?

Playful urban design. A Baltimore bus stop that doubles as a giant typographic sculpture.

Some very useful tips on coaching people out of a conflict

You probably agree that the world of SEO is confusing and frustrating. With Google constantly changing, updating and tweaking its algorithms, it’s no wonder there’s a lack of clarity. Not to mention the tons of misinformation published online by self-proclaimed “SEO gurus”, which only add to the mass confusion.

We all could do with a little less stress in our lives, Maria knows her stuff, the interview makes for a quick interesting read, I might even buy her book.

Do you wish to voice your opinion or share your experiences? Have you had to recognise and accept cultural differences? How did this made you feel? Was the situation dealt with effectively? Did all parties feel happy with the outcomes? Do you have a great story with a learning point?

No doubt we’ve all heard of the legend of Atlantis, the ancient, once great city that was lost when the ocean submerged it. To this day the legendary city has yet to be found (or proven to have ever existed) yet over the years many other underwater cities have been found, each of them as eerie as they are mind blowing and beautiful.

Adapting Communication to Others: We communicate with people every day, but sometimes we do not adjust our communication style to the audience or situation. The context of your communication makes a difference both in the way you engage with others and in the way they interpret your communication.

Great video on power poses, change your posture can boost testosterone and confidence within 2 mins!

The Importance of Emotions in Business - Too often in my professional life I was told there was no room in business for emotions. I came to believe it with time. And yet, there was always a side of me that was frustrated with this concept – with management’s tendency - 

INSIDE AN AUSCHWITZ GAS CHAMBER

I think can be useful in conceptualising and dealing with interactions. This video looks at the Parent, Adult and Child states, and basic transactions.

At its worst, depression can be a frightening, debilitating condition. Millions of people around the world live with depression. Many of these individuals and their families are afraid to talk about their struggles, and don’t know where to turn for help. However, depression is largely preventable and treatable. Recognizing depression and seeking help is the first and most critical towards recovery. Watch the Video here - http://www.changeandbeyond.com/#!I-Had-A-Dog-His-Name-Was-Depression/c1fhv/837C4B62-B77F-4C42-851E-B3C8CBEEBC20

When others seem to be enjoying life, the black dog stands in the way for a lot of people. If you're wondering WTF I'm talking about, watch the video. And if you recognize any of this, maybe it's time to think about taking some steps to look after yourself.

Raw and uncut. Jake Coe died April 2014, reportedly of an overdose. He leaves a wife and toddler. R.I.P. Jake