by Eliot Hoppe | Sep 22, 2025 | Professional Development
Have you ever had a gut feeling that someone wasn’t being completely honest—or sensed tension even when no words were spoken? That’s body language at work. Psychologists estimate that up to 70% of communication is nonverbal. This means our posture, gestures, tone, and...
by Eliot Hoppe | Sep 15, 2025 | Professional Development
You step onto the stage or into the boardroom. All eyes are on you. You have a critical window—maybe 30 seconds—to either capture the room or lose it completely. What’s your first move? For many, the default is a familiar, comfortable script: “Good morning. My...
by Eliot Hoppe | Aug 25, 2025 | Professional Development
You’re sitting across from a tough prospect who’s been burned by salespeople before. Their arms are crossed, their responses are curt, and you can feel the resistance radiating from across the table. What’s your next move? Most salespeople would push...
by Eliot Hoppe | Aug 4, 2025 | Professional Development
Are you looking to maximize your cognitive performance, sharpen your focus, and boost your mental well-being? Elizabeth Ricker’s Brain: An Owner’s Guide offers a practical, science-based roadmap to understanding and optimizing your brain’s potential. Whether...
by Eliot Hoppe | Jul 23, 2025 | Professional Development
What’s the first thing you say to yourself when something goes wrong? Do you offer yourself reassurance or beat yourself down with criticism? It might seem like a small moment that fades as quickly as it came, but your self-talk—the ongoing conversation you have with...
by Eliot Hoppe | Jun 16, 2025 | Professional Development
“A leader must have the courage to act against an expert’s advices .” – James Callaghan Introduction: Leadership after Covid has become more complex than ever. The pandemic changed how we live and work, especially for leaders and managers. Companies have had to...