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BEST ACCELERATORS IN PITTSBURGH, RANKED
Previously Published on Benzinga Money The Steel City earned its title during the Industrial Revolution — a time when there was such a need for workers that the entire world grew interested in the Three Rivers. The city was booming, and new businesses were being born across the region. Unfortunately, that boom didn’t, and businesses began to falter. In a city once known for its heavy manufacturing, industry would return with a vengeance — but in a different form. Google would move in. Duolingo set up shop. Amazon, Facebook, Microsoft, Apple and Uber would follow suit. See a trend? If you’re running a startup, Pittsburgh is a great place to…
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Staying Productive During the Holiday Season
Previously Published on News Break Relaxing in front of a toasty fireplace, we sip on hot chocolate and sing with our eight-year-old daughter. She has just discovered Karaoke for the first time and seems to be the next rock superstar, ready to make her big break. The holidays are for reconnecting with loved ones, spending time with family and rekindling the friendships we almost lost to the turbulence last year. It’s a time of great joy, warmth and spirit — but also a time of great stress and distraction. We must find time to relax for the first quarter. Yet, we must also stay productive in preparation for the upcoming new year.…
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Using DISC for Building Global Markets, Part 3
READ THE FULL ARTICLE ON DISCINSIGHTS BY PEOPLEKEYS Continuing our series on global expansion by utilizing DISC, we already reviewed the importance of DISC for strategic planning and applying behavioral analysis for hiring and teambuilding in part 1, and focused on some strengths of the different personality styles for business development in part 2. In addition, we must understand that some countries are more family-oriented than others. These cultures may be friendlier, ambitious and centered on people. Other cultures can be more impersonal – especially in business. They want to know numbers, there is very little eye contact and they can be somewhat aggressive. Short and to-the-point, we need someone…
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Turn your consulting energy into coaching revenue
READ THE FULL ARTICLE ON DISCINSIGHTS BY PEOPLEKEYS One way coaches have been finding new clients – and immediate success – is through already established channels that allow them to earn while building their brand from the ground up. Once you get certified in DISC Behavioral Analysis, you have the unique chance to start developing multiple streams of income with the application and expert knowledge of the PeopleKeys DISC system. Gain the insight you need to begin capitalizing on your knowledge and experience with the PeopleKeys Business Partner Training and try some of the strategies below. Use every opportunity to promote yourself The great thing about monetizing your marketing efforts…
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Successful Coaches Know How to Hire
READ MORE OF THIS ARTICLE ON DISCINSIGHTS BY PEOPLEKEYS Many coaches who feel confident providing business expertise in sales, strategic planning, and growth but are reluctant to venture into hiring, despite the impact hiring can make in each of these areas. Could DISC for Hiring be the missing piece of your puzzle for success? Effective hiring strategies can have an immediate and long-lasting impact on growth and productivity. Many DISC Certified Behavioral Consultants are tasked to manage the hiring process of their clients, or at least provide advice for the best fit (especially for top management positions). As you are probably quite aware by now, and from your training with…
