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Vanessa Van Edwards is a published author and techpreneur at her company the Science of People. Vanessa uniquely combines her background in human behavior research with entrepreneurship by building applications based on the latest technology trends. After winning Portland Start Up Weekend in 2012, Vanessa started Dream Up Labs to develop tech tools for her latest addiction: Pinterest. As an acclaimed writer and behavioral investigator, Vanessa’s background is in human lie detection in the business world. Her unique approach and books have been featured in CNN, Forbes, Business Week and the Wall Street Journal and she is a sought after consultant and speaker for HR and Sales Departments. Vanessa is now combining her knowledge of human behavior to tap into the latest technology trends.
Be honest: some of your employees and colleagues annoy you. Vanessa Van Edwards explains why — and how to communicate with “annoying” co-workers with finesse.
Read More No CommentsResearchers are finding that instructional self-talk can be very useful in work situations, when we need to regulate emotions and make important decisions.
Read More No CommentsBefore you go from free blog content to paid info product, do your market research — and develop your product based on what your customers will actually buy.
Read More No CommentsEntrepreneurs, take note: the one trait successful people share is not skill, talent or luck. It’s the ability to stick to the task at hand.
Read More No CommentsWorkaholic? Research shows that a heavier workload in the office actually increases domestic bliss, especially for women.
Read More No CommentsDo you have a professional inner circle? Having a peer group provides accountability and honesty entrepreneurs can’t get elsewhere.
Read More No CommentsIs your office jester hiding something behind all that sarcasm? Solve the issue before it poisons the rest of the workplace.
Read More 1 CommentMost people will make a snap judgement about you within a few seconds of meeting you. Keep these five things in mind to ensure your first impression is a good one.
Read More 5 CommentsVanessa Van Petten, author and founder of RadicalParenting.com, discusses the four basic methods for publishing a book — and their pros and cons.
Read More 4 CommentsThe yes ladder is fundamentally a trust building exercise. If you can get people to trust you, your product and your brand they will be more likely to say yes to you again and again.
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