Whether you are a high level manager or a recently graduated intern walking into the workforce, confidence plays a significant role in how you perform. Like many things in life, building your confidence is a lot easier said than done. With this in mind, ADMIN’s team went on a hunt for TED Talks that not only help you build confidence at work, but talks that inspire you to get outside of your comfort zone. We found a lot of great talks on the TED ...
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
MONTHLY BOOK REVIEW: DIGITAL MINIMALISM
During the month of October, ADMIN’s team decided to test the waters for our Book of the Month. Sure, we wanted a book that related to business and how we work, but we also wanted to branch out of the traditional business book arena. This landed us on Cal Newport’s book: Digital Minimalism. In a day and age where the hype of minimalism clashes with the want to have and do it all, we were intrigued to see how putting down our phones and stepping ...
HOW TO HOST A PRODUCTIVE MEETING
Ever walk out of a meeting wondering how an hour went by and nothing got done? Have you ever hosted a meeting that just fell flat? We have all been there! Meetings are meant to be a productive collection of ideas and work; however, they often disappoint when it comes to effectiveness. Knowing exactly how this feels, ADMIN’s team decided to pull 3 essential meeting techniques that guarantee a productive and effective meeting in the workplace. ...
TED TALKS TO HELP YOU WORK SMARTER
Ever hear the phrase ‘work smarter, not harder’? It’s safe to say that is easier said than done. In a day and age where there is a lot of work to be done (and done quickly), how can we make sure that we are easing up on the effort while also working smarter? Lucky for us, there are a slew of insights on this topic including some incredible TED Talks from some of the best in the business. From finding joy in the work you do to building the ...
TEN QUOTES FOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
ADMIN Partners has a reputation on social media for motivating other people. Whether it be personal development or inspiration in the workplace, our content will have you bursting with ambition. With this, we recently started the 10 Quotes series; a list of 10 quotes that will inspire you both in and out of the workplace. Today’s list of quotes are here to help you with all of your business development needs. Maybe you need a reminder that a ...
MONTHLY BOOK REVIEW: DARING GREATLY
Over the past year, ADMIN Partners has shared a number of book reviews on all the different aspects of business. While we have enjoyed each of those reads, we wanted to change things up for August and check out a book that focused on personal development. It is our belief that building your personal development skills will better one’s life both in and out of the workplace. Lucky for us, we stumbled on the book Daring Greatly by Brené Brown and ...
THE TOP 5 BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PODCASTS
It’s been a while since we have featured our favorite podcasts on the blog, but that does not mean that we have stopped listening. In fact, we had so many saved that narrowing down the list to five for this post proved to be a challenge. We decided to select our top podcasts that have a focus on business development. Whether it’s boosting your digital marketing practices, taking the leap on a new business venture, or finding ways to boost ...
ADMIN SALES TIPS: SEARCHING FOR THE ‘NO’
From time to time, ADMIN Partners likes to share tips and techniques that can benefit advisors and fellow retirement industry experts in their sales initiatives. ADMIN’s own sales team has experienced an array of direct and indirect sales situations which has helped us over the years when working with various client types. With this in mind, our Sales Team has decided to share one of the top sales tips they have under their belt: search for the ...
FIVE LEADERSHIP PODCASTS YOU SHOULD LISTEN TO
Podcasts are a simple way to take in both education and inspiration while on the go. Whether you have a long commute to work or need something to keep you entertained on the treadmill, a podcast is a great way to kill time. Almost all podcasts are free and they are hosted on a slew of platforms. They have also become a leading form of marketing for businesses in various industries. Simply put, there is a podcast for everything so no matter what ...
PRESENTATIONS vs. CONVERSATIONS
Like with most businesses, ADMIN Partners is invited to speak at an array of events within the retirement planning industry. Whether it be to educate financial advisors on regulatory updates or talking to Plan Sponsors about how to more effectively manage their retirement plans, ADMIN’s team is well versed in hosting presentations. The thing about presentations is that they can often be mundane and it is very easy for an audience to lose ...
FIVE PERSONAL GROWTH PODCASTS YOU SHOULD LISTEN TO
Podcasts are a simple way to take in both education and inspiration while on the go. Whether you have a long commute to work or need something to keep you entertained on the treadmill, a podcast is a great way to kill time. Almost all podcasts are free and they are hosted on a slew of platforms. They have also become a leading form of marketing for businesses in various industries. Simply put, there is a podcast for everything so no matter what ...
MONTHLY BOOK REVIEW: SHIFT AHEAD
For the month of February, ADMIN’s team wanted to select a book that could apply to any business in any industry. We searched through endless book lists and landed on Shift Ahead by Allen Adamson & Joel Steckel. While the concept of the book stood out for us, it was the comprehensive case studies that really hooked us once we started reading. If you have ever considered how your business can keep its edge in a World where economy and ...
