How To Avoid Distractions & Get Things Done

One thing is for certain, we live in a world with no shortage of distraction. It is almost impossible to avoid distractions; from technology that connects us through social media to endless platforms of entertainment. Modern life is challenging the way we think, focus, and interact and is a landmine full of information overload andContinue reading "How To Avoid Distractions & Get Things Done"

Why professional growth starts at the internship level

In most cases, having an internship is typically a requirement for entry-level jobs out of college. This idea may seem daunting for underclassmen as they balance part-time jobs, schoolwork, and extracurriculars alone. In the grand scheme of things, an internship should be seen as a stepping stone for your career but can be utilized toContinue reading "Why professional growth starts at the internship level"

The Golden Hour – The Most Powerful Success Factor In Personal Development

“The most powerful success factor of personal development and lifelong success has to do with the “golden hour” of your day.” Bryan Tracy, Motivational Speaker and Self-development Author. According to Bryan Tracy you become what you think about, most of the time. As an individual you take in all the ideas, information, and impressions thatContinue reading "The Golden Hour – The Most Powerful Success Factor In Personal Development"

Tampa Bay: Among the Fastest Growing Cities for Population and Job Growth

The city of Tampa has experienced exponential growth in the last decade. According to the Tampa Bay Times, Tampa is among the nation’s top ten biggest leaders in population growth in the last decade. While the Great Recession in 2008 struck the city with blunt force, the metro area has been on the rebound withContinue reading "Tampa Bay: Among the Fastest Growing Cities for Population and Job Growth"

How Can Nudging Create Higher Efficiency in the Workplace?

Managers and companies looking to grow in profit can barely disagree that employee productivity has become a major struggle for managers. Supported by workplace design and service, nudging can be an effective method to increase both employee productivity and workplace efficiency.  Read more about Nudging here!Nudging applies insights from behavioral science to design organizational settingsContinue reading "How Can Nudging Create Higher Efficiency in the Workplace?"

3 Important Ways to Experience Mindfulness in the Workplace

“Wherever you go, there you are” - Jon Kabat-ZinnRead more about Mindfulness here!You don't need to meditate every day to experience the benefits of mindfulness at work. Here are a few ways you can incorporate mindful moments into your day so you can de-stress and do your best during those busy days in the office!Continue reading "3 Important Ways to Experience Mindfulness in the Workplace"

3 Tips About Conflict Management You Can’t Afford to Miss

Kenneth Kaye, American psychologist and writer, once said, “Conflict is neither good nor bad. Properly managed, it is absolutely vital.”Read more about Conflict Management here!  Highly effective leaders identify, understand and develop swift and savvy resolutions to workplace conflicts, most of which demand some level of confrontation. Now, Forbes has found many clients dread confrontation,Continue reading "3 Tips About Conflict Management You Can’t Afford to Miss"

Utilizing Positive Psychology in the Workplace

Positive psychology is a concept that has been gaining relevance as it drastically improves productivity and positive company culture in the workplace. What is positive psychology? It is shifting the emphasis away from the negatives in the workplace and focusing on achieving goals, encouraging teamwork and maximizing productivity. Read on for two key reasons toContinue reading "Utilizing Positive Psychology in the Workplace"

Do You Really Need Social Media & Online Marketing? This Will Help You Decide!

“Social media is not just a spoke on the wheel of marketing. It’s becoming the way entire bicycles are built.” Ryan Lilly, Innovation & Economics Expert. For more than a decade, social media has been one of the fastest growing industries in the technology world. It helps businesses to validate their name and be moreContinue reading "Do You Really Need Social Media & Online Marketing? This Will Help You Decide!"

What did Mary Barra, CEO of General Motors, do to reach the top?

According to Inc., as of 2017, nearly 47% of the American labor force is made up of women. And while the differentiation between men and women in positions of power still exists, the trend of having a more balanced gender representation is becoming more prevalent: more women today have succeeded in raising the corporate ranks,Continue reading "What did Mary Barra, CEO of General Motors, do to reach the top?"

3 key components to a strong company culture

As work environments are becoming to evolve into a more modernized atmosphere, new hires are prioritizing a positive company culture over things like location, company size and certain benefits. Company culture influences nearly all aspects of the company itself. There is an important connection between associates that feel a true value in their work andContinue reading "3 key components to a strong company culture"

What We Do

“We educate and inspire individuals, teams, and corporations to increase performance, productivity and profit in an ever-changing business world” - Helle Hansen Helle Hansen is the CEO and Founder of Minetum Consulting. Helle has a Bachelors degree in Information Management and a Masters degree in Social Science from Copenhagen Business School, followed by an MBAContinue reading "What We Do"

3 steps to maximize productivity in the workplace

It is common for you to finish each workday feeling exhausted and completely worn-out.   The feeling of just wanting to go home, relax and watch TV is all most people want after a long day at work.  But as you pack your bag to leave work, a coworker enthusiastically goes on about their productive dayContinue reading "3 steps to maximize productivity in the workplace"

55 percent of all Americans are very stressed out

A Gallup research released earlier this year confirmed what we already know: America is stressed out. Gallup’s Global Emotions Report included a survey of 151,000 adults in more than 140 countries. Researchers ranked America as the seventh most stressed out country in the world. 55 percent of adults in the United States said they feltContinue reading "55 percent of all Americans are very stressed out"

Racing Thoughts: How To Stop Your Mind Racing Thoughts

As a bunch of uninvited guests who refuse to go home, they keep you awake for hours. The thoughts and speculations from the past to the future of what to remember, job, finances, and relationships etc. You have probably tried to lay sleepless because of thoughts that were spinning in your head, but they continuedContinue reading "Racing Thoughts: How To Stop Your Mind Racing Thoughts"

How To Improve Business Performance With Leadership

Leadership plays an important role in many organizations but it is not everyone who has enough focus on whether the leadership style is actually the right one for the company. By focusing on leadership in your company today, you can help create even better results in your company. You might come from a time whenContinue reading "How To Improve Business Performance With Leadership"