Author / Bryn McKie

In this world there are two types of people: geeks and suits.  They both respond differently to situations and rely on different parts of their brain when it comes to decision making.…

While learning about soft skills, it can be hard to know exactly where they would be used while in business.  First, you need to know what soft skills are.  They can be…

It’s always hard to try and influence someone to try and get them to do what you want or to see your point of view.  Influencing someone is a very psychological activity,…

Throughout the years I have seen many Powerpoint presentations.  Some are good and some are just terrible.  It’s very clear that people need to learn how to properly use and work a…

There are no two people who are exactly alike in the world.  Just like snowflakes, each one is unique.  They like different things, they respond differently to situations, and they communicate differently.…

Finding a mentor in business is something that I have been really focusing on recently.  Last semester I began my Departmental Honors Thesis.  Since I am a business major, I created a…

There are many different ways that a team can be dysfunctional and toxic. According to Patrick Lencioni, a writer of business management books, there are five main ways that a group can…

Motivation is different for every person. Rarely in a company will you find something that will fully motivate multiple workers. This is why it is hard to give out an overall prize…

When becoming a manager, you will have to deal with all types of people.  Smart, funny, mean, gossipy, and many more.  Usually it is easy to put up with people’s attitudes, but…

Teamwork, as defined by the Business Dictionary, is the process of working collaboratively with a group of people in order to achieve a goal.  This is important in any part of life, but it is especially important in business.  A lot of business…