Author / Ian Maclean

Finally, we have come to soft skills. I have referenced soft skills in almost every one of my blogs up to date. This seems to be the everlasting battle with Geeks. Technical…

Influence can be a powerful tool. The more influential a person is, the more power they seem to command. Being able to make people do what you want can be used in…

Speaking in front of other people is a huge fear for many people. In fact, public speaking was the number one fear in the United States in 2014. However, being able to…

People mess up. No one is perfect, and although we may like to think we can perform jobs without errors it just simply does not happen. It’s part of being human. However,…

When introducing new technology to customers it is important to do it carefully. If it is not done carefully and correctly you might end up losing trust between yourself and the customer.…

In the world of computer programming, Geeks, and technical jargon working with clients is something that is not always discussed. Sometimes this aspect of the business glossed over and ignored. It is…

Leading can be a demanding and difficult job. Therefore, leaders who are successful are often looked up to and praised. If you think of a couple famous people, it is likely that…

Working in teams can be hard sometimes. There are a lot of reasons working with other people can go wrong. Miscommunications, different working styles, and language can all create problems with teams.…

Lots of people have big dreams, and while many things may stand in their way, most problems can be solved. However, motivation to attack these problems can be a problem. Motivation is…

Are you a Geek? Have you ever dreamed of being a manager, but haven’t been sure of how to get started? Well look no further, this chapter is designed to take an…