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People See Your Flaws, so Embrace and Heal Them
Brief People around you know your flaws, and admitting to them shows welcoming vulnerability and is the first step toward reducing their negative impact on your life, writes Bob Vanourek. "Revealing our weaknesses allows true friends and colleagues to share the...
What is The Difference Between Vinyl And Linoleum Flooring?
Brief Both vinyl and linoleum are popular, resilient flooring materials. While they are similar in look and texture, there are a few key differences that are important to note. Insight According to The Spruce, one of the biggest differences between linoleum...
5 Ways Office Politics can be a Good Thing
Brief Whether you're liked, trusted and respected in the workplace affects how far you can advance and how much influence you can have, writes Steve McIntosh, founder of CareerPoint. McIntosh offers five ways to constructively play office politics and increase your...
Speak Clearly and Simply to Help People Understand you
Brief Don't assume everyone understands the meaning of the industry-specific jargon you're using, especially because many people won't admit that they're confused, writes John Millen. Regularly checking in for comprehension "opens the door for real questions,...
Advice on Investing in Yourself as a leader
Brief Leaders must discover their personal motivations, move past self-imposed limitations and focus more on the present than on aspirations, according to advice from CEO coach Marshall Goldsmith. "If we are ready to invest ourselves in becoming our better selves --...
The Benefits of 6-inch-wide Masonry Units
Brief Rising material costs have made 6-inch-wide concrete masonry units an attractive option for interior and exterior wall construction for schools or mixed-use and residential properties, Philippe Ledent writes. Ledent covers many of the benefits of 6-inch CMUs,...
Cloud Management System CTO Examines FedRAMP Security
Brief Kahua, a project management information system based in the cloud, recently achieved a moderate designation from the federal FedRAMP program setting optimal security protocols for cloud services. In an interview, Kahua Chief Technology Officer Colin Whitlatch...
4 Keys to Digital Transformation in Construction
Brief Even though a solid majority of construction companies assign digital transformation a high priority, only 15% have actually begun the process, according to a Dodge Construction Network survey. David Brian Ward, CEO of Safe Site Check In, reviews four factors...
Strength vs. Bonding for Masonry Components
Brief An excess of specified masonry strength may come at the cost of the ability to form a strong bond, John Chrysler writes. Chrysler explores how individual masonry materials work together to achieve the best combination of strength and bonding and avoid the...