Waiting in line can be exciting. The kind of waiting that ends with a roller coaster ride or with the purchase of concert tickets to your favorite band’s show. Waiting in line can also be not so exciting. Like when you’re at the doctor’s office or stuck in rush hour traffic. This is a story […]
Read MoreWhen I was in college, I worked at a movie theatre. Whenever I worked behind the vending stand, I used to challenge my co-workers to sell more nachos than me. The job, obviously, wasn’t commission-based. There were no prizes or rewards for being the best nacho salesman. I just did it to make my shift […]
Read MoreIf you’re lucky, your thoughts, opinions, and ideas are challenged every day. Regular, open discussion is a healthy thing, especially when it comes to justifying what you’re most passionate about. But let’s be real. With the various responsibilities you have in your day to day and how busy work can seem, it’s easy to fall […]
Read More“First comes laughing, then comes crying.” It’s been a while since I’ve heard these words, but as a child, I heard them often. My grandmother would share this warning with me, my brother, and sister when we were about to get in trouble – and we wanted the good times to keep on rolling. Inevitably, […]
Read MoreIf I had to pass on one trait to my children, it would be honesty. Honesty isn’t just about being a good person. It’s not about having morals or possessing values. It’s about choosing to speak the truth in even the most difficult situations. Think about the restaurant manager who spouts off every excuse under […]
Read MoreDear girl-who-knows-literally-nothing, Ok, that’s a little harsh. You do know some things – important things like the value of hard work and how to respect your professional elders. But, contrary to popular belief, you do not know it all. No worries, though. You’re really just beginning. In the next 1,460 days (four years for those […]
Read MoreMotivation is the reasoning behind the way someone acts or behaves – the general desire or willingness of that person to do something. Each person on this earth has a different set of reasons for why they are motivated to do something. As a leader, finding what motivates each of your employees will not only […]
Read MoreI can’t take it anymore. I have a dirty little secret. And I have to come clean. I hate business books. “But Aimee,” you say. “This is your 36th interesting and insightful article for Reman U! How can you possibly hate business books?” First, it’s creepy that you know exactly how many articles I’ve written. […]
Read MoreIn my early 20’s, I got a job bartending at a local watering hole. The proprietor, Jerry, was a sharp businessman who taught me more than a few things that have stuck with me nearly two decades later. One of my favorite lessons of his was how to handle the “free drink”. Regulars at a […]
Read MoreSo there I was toggling between editing forms (boring) and researching website plugins (endless) – whoever said marketing is glamorous is a dirty stinkin’ liar, by the way. See, the thing about tedium is it’s like a little productivity-killing ninja. It sneaks up on you, hurls a throwing star at whatever part of your brain […]
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