Monthly Archives: July 2015

A Guide To Introducing Mindfulness Into Your Workplace

“A number of Fortune 500 companies, including Google, AOL, Apple and Aetna, offer meditation and mindfulness classes for employees — and the top executives of many major corporations say that meditation has made them better leaders.” — Carolyn Gregoire “The Daily Habit Of These Outrageously Successful People“ In her article “The Daily Habit Of TheseContinue reading “A Guide To Introducing Mindfulness Into Your Workplace”

How To Improve Your Productivity With Mindfulness in the Workplace

There has been rapid growth in workplace mindfulness programs, and there are some compelling reasons why this is a good thing! “The enormous benefits of mindfulness at work are increasingly being recognized by employers as well as by employees. More mindfulness means more professional productivity and satisfaction, and less absenteeism, `presenteeism’ (where workers are physicallyContinue reading “How To Improve Your Productivity With Mindfulness in the Workplace”

50 Things I’m Grateful For… Summer 2015 Edition

It’s time, once again, for our annual tradition on the CCC blog. Each year, I list 50 unique “things” that I’m currently grateful for. While I’m grateful every day, it’s helpful to write down a list every now and then. I encourage you to try it! Write your own blog post or share your list inContinue reading “50 Things I’m Grateful For… Summer 2015 Edition”

Add The Power of Print to Your Marketing Mix

By 2016, the printing industry is expected to hit $845 billion.^ And yes, it’s growing. Before you go all digital in your marketing efforts, take a step back and consider the power of print. Beyond the sheer size of the industry and options available, creative uses of print in your marketing campaigns can help youContinue reading “Add The Power of Print to Your Marketing Mix”

Does Your Brand Speak Emoji? 😎 💬 💻

Emoji. Those cute little characters that you add to your texts and tweets are all grown up — or at least getting there. In fact, the “picture letters” have moved into the business world. Today #ChevyGoesEmoji. But first, tweet us your favorite emoji to get this party started. http://t.co/cATXXdIfsn pic.twitter.com/bKnxRBaMHY — Chevrolet (@chevrolet) June 25,Continue reading “Does Your Brand Speak Emoji? 😎 💬 💻”

Living a Good Life: On the Road to Authentic Happiness

“The more I learn about positive psychology, the more I am convinced of its tremendous potential. Potential to transform individuals and societies. Potential to steer humanity into a new era, an era that pays homage to this statement: Every human being, whether living now or in a future generation, should be afforded the opportunity toContinue reading “Living a Good Life: On the Road to Authentic Happiness”

Selfies: Awesome Advertising or Bad for Business?

Selfies tend to draw a reaction one way or the other. Some people love them while others hate them. But here’s the real question: are they awesome advertising for your brand or bad for business? It depends on how you use them. For example, the above image is a selfie I took after a springContinue reading “Selfies: Awesome Advertising or Bad for Business?”

How To Earn Your ’15 Minutes’ In Business With Style & Grace

“In the future, everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes.” -Andy Warhol (or not) People often ask me what the hardest part of leaving the corporate world and starting my own business was. It was learning to promote myself, which may come as a surprise. Granted, I should have been doing that in the corporateContinue reading “How To Earn Your ’15 Minutes’ In Business With Style & Grace”