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What would you do if you were chosen to appear on the ABC reality show "Shark Tank," and then Mark Cuban offered to invest $200,000 in your company? If you were Derek Pacque, the 23-year-old founder of CoatChex , you'd turn him down. The Idea CoatChex was born when Pacque, an entrepreneurship student at Indiana University, was told to come up with 10 pet peeves. "One was wearing my coat to the bar and not having anything to do with it," he says. His aggravation level peaked one night when he hid his coat in an out-of-the-way place only to find it had been stolen when he returned. When he asked bar owners why they didn't offer coat checks, they told him it was too messy, and too much of a hassle with patrons often losing tickets or leaving without their checked items. "So I said, do you mind if I set something up?" Pacque recalls. "I'll deal with the customers and the hassles, I'll get out when you don't need me, and I'll give you a percentage of … [Read more...] about Advice From the 23-Year-Old Who Said No to Mark Cuban

It’s a new day for the way we work, and for most people that means the opportunity to work from home—at least a few days a week. This is a wonderful thing; after all, who doesn’t appreciate avoiding the commute, taking their dog for a walk over lunch or working in their yoga pants all day? Further, many disabled workers found themselves in a more comfortable position, with the option to cut out an uncomfortable commute and the option to create a welcoming home office. advertisement advertisement For those who have the option, getting out of the house can be a welcome change of pace—and can have a positive effect on everything from work-life fulfillment to motivation and career growth. The key is balance, and finding just the right mix of time in the office and time at home. Since many employers are offering the option for hybrid work, it’s wise to consider when you might want to work from home and when you want to make the trek to the office. Being … [Read more...] about 5 factors to consider if you’re debating returning to the office

If you’ve ever tried to change someone’s mind but found they were completely unwilling to budge in their thinking, it can help to understand how the brain works. Changing your mind—or someone else’s—is a complex process done through assimilation or accommodation, says David McRaney, author of How Minds Change: The Surprising Science of Belief, Opinion, and Persuasion and host of the science podcast You Are Not So Smart . advertisement advertisement “When the brain is confronted with novel information that generates cognitive dissonance, we tend to assuage that conflict by either updating our interpretations information or updating the models of reality that we generated to make sense of it,” he says. Assimilation is when the brain takes the new information and fits it into an existing model in the brain. Accommodation is when we acknowledge that our existing model is incomplete or incorrect. The brain updates the model so that the novel … [Read more...] about How psychology can help you change someone’s mind

Job seeking is a grueling process, but it is also an opportunity to put your best foot forward in order to find a company that is the best fit for you. advertisement advertisement Although it can be nerve wracking to sit through one interview after another, candidates should remind themselves that these interactions are a two-way street, and they have every right to ask challenging questions to make a decision, should the offer come. Here are the critical questions you as a candidate must ask during a job interview—because remember, you’re interviewing the employer, too. Questions to ask yourself before applying for the job Before setting off on your job search, make a list of the types of companies you’re interested in. advertisement Is this a place you see yourself thriving in? Do you believe in the mission? Why do you want to work at this place? What attracts you about the organization? Oftentimes, our … [Read more...] about These are the questions candidates must ask during a job interview

They are privy even to the darkest secrets of the families they serve. Indeed, many are entrusted with the care and well-being of the people who depend on them most, including the youngest children and the oldest, frailest seniors. They carry out the most basic, menial tasks of a household, some are on call for practically 24 hours, while many others are maltreated or manhandled, without the usual protections given to workers elsewhere. They are our domestic workers who, almost a decade ago, were “baptized” in law with a term that describes both the scope of their responsibilities and the relationship they have (or should have) with their employers. “ Kasambahay ” is a term meant to convey where they work—the home or “bahay”—and their status in the family—a “kasama” or companion. It can also be taken to mean a comrade, a coworker, or even a member of the family. In 2013, the late President Benigno Aquino III signed Republic Act No. 10361 meant “to protect the rights of domestic … [Read more...] about The ‘kasambahay’ deserves more

According to the report, this trend will continue across markets, industries, degrees of seniority, and age groups. (Representative image) Sparked by the Covid pandemic, The Great Resignation -- which has already been happening in India for the last two years -- is likely to continue in 2022 with a whopping 86 per cent of employees planning to resign in the next six months, recruitment agency Michael Page stated in a report. Their findings suggest that 61 per cent of employees in India are willing to accept a lower salary or forgo a pay rise and/or a promotion for better work-life balance, overall well-being and happiness. “According to our data, not only has it already been taking place for the last two years sparked by the global pandemic 2022 will only see it intensify,” Michael Page stated in its report titled The Great X . Read more: Man quits Rs 3.5 crore salary job at Netflix because he was bored of it According to it, this trend will continue across … [Read more...] about 86% employees in India may resign in 6 months: Report

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin On June 24, 2021, the Seattle Kraken announced the hiring of Dave Hakstol as their franchise’s first head coach. Friday marks his one-year anniversary. He has already climbed the ranks to become the 19th-longest tenured coach in the 32-team National Hockey League. This summer, it seems like the NHL’s coaching carousel is spinning faster than ever. Here’s a rundown of the flurry of recent hirings and the latest on the vacancies that are still open. Old Faces In New Places In the last 10 days alone, four veteran bench bosses have signed on with new teams. John Tortorella brings his fiery personality and demanding style to the Philadelphia Flyers. Paul Maurice came back from a six-month hiatus to sign on with the Florida Panthers. Peter DeBoer moved from the Vegas Golden Knights to the Dallas Stars and Bruce Cassidy landed with Vegas just eight days after the Boston Bruins let him go. Between them, the quartet has … [Read more...] about Paul Maurice Is Part Of The NHL’s Hottest Trend: Veteran Coaches On New Teams

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin The Multiple Mini Interview, or MMI, has become a popular interview format for medical schools and direct medical programs (BS/MD and BS/DO) and can be one of the hardest formats for students to prepare for. However, it is an effective way for the admissions panel to learn more about you and your values. What Is A Multiple Mini Interview? During a Multiple Mini Interview, you will be participating in various short problem-based stations. Each station will typically last for five minutes, and many times there will be a series of six to 10 interview stations. Sometimes the medical school will partition the auditorium into individual stations, whereas other times students will go into private classrooms to answer the prompts. You have two minutes to read the prompt beforehand and formulate your answer. At each station, you will have to answer a variety of questions, often related to ethical dilemmas, dealing with … [Read more...] about What Pre-Med Students Can Expect From The MMI Interview

Conny Braams from Unilever; Dara Treseder from Peloton; Forbes CMO Hall of Famer Antonio Lucio; and Frank Cooper III from Visa. Illustration by Alexander Wells for Forbes. Recognizing the 50 Most Influential CMOs in the World By Seth Matlins , Managing Director, Forbes CMO Network Additional reporting by Diane Brady , Emmy Lucas , Olivia Peluso , Lauren Debter , Isabel Lord , Katherine Dunn T wo hundred years before it was first used as a verb, “influence” was a noun denoting the stars’ ability to affect human lives and destinies. Today, we consider “influence” less astrologically and more practically, focusing on the chief marketers who wield it to shape the character and destinies of the brands and businesses they help steward. The link between marketing and influence has always been inextricable. After all, a chief marketer’s job is about nothing more than it is the influencing of attitudes and behaviors in … [Read more...] about The Forbes World’s Most Influential CMOs List: 2022

For more about Arthur Ashe and his legacy, watch the CNN Film " Citizen Ashe " on Sunday, June 26, at 9 p.m. ET. (CNN) Tennis legend Arthur Ashe was a champion both on and off the courts. The famous athlete was also a humanitarian, devoting much of his life to making a difference for others. "From what we get, we can make a living," Ashe famously said. "What we give, however, makes a life." Here are some of the causes Ashe supported, which you can champion by clicking here or on the button below. The power of coaching under-resourced youth In 1968, Arthur Ashe co-founded the National Junior Tennis League, "as a way to gain and hold the attention of young people in the inner cities and other poor environments so that we can teach them about matters more important than tennis." Read More Today that league is the National Junior Tennis and Learning network (NJTL), which is supported by the USTA Foundation . It is a nationwide group … [Read more...] about Continuing the legacy of Arthur Ashe