The Difference Between Leading and Dictating

The difference between leading and dictating
Today’s workforce is incredibly different than the workforce of five years ago. The world’s largest and most influential companies are realizing that compensation isn’t the only factor that keeps their employees happy. The leaders of companies like Google, Air BNB, and Facebook have taken what some would consider a radical approach to leading, and their moves have created a generation of workers who value collaboration and communication over compensation. Inspiring this type of work starts with inspirational leaders, not overbearing bosses.


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Savoring Moments You Didn’t Know Deserved Celebration


Have you ever had one of those perfect moments in life when everything seemed to just click? Or maybe a dear wish came true? They say those are the moments that memories are made of. Well, granted, some moments in life are more heartfelt than others, but each one is worthy of our appreciation and gratitude for one reason or another. And all too often, magic moments go unrecognized. Here are 15 Ah-ha moments that we think deserve to be added to the memory jar:


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4 Major Marketing Campaigns You Can Mimic for Your Small Business

4 marketing campaigns to mimic
Yes, we already know you don’t have the budget of the world’s heaviest hitters, but their marketing campaigns are successful for a reason. Learning from the best, and finding key takeaways that you can make work on a shoestring budget is always beneficial. Here are four wildly successful marketing initiatives that you can dissect and garner ideas for your own small business.


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Work Smarter, Not Harder With Time Blocking

how to be more productive with time blocking
As the saying goes, we all have the same amount of hours in our day as Beyonce. So why does she have a crazy successful music career, fashion line and Instagram following—all while serving as a loving mother and wife—while you’re stuck trying to get through your workday alive?

We’re betting it’s time blocking. Time blocking is the ultimate productivity hack. Like, if you need one productivity hack in your life and nothing else, this would be it. So, what is time blocking and why have you never heard of it? We’ll tell you. Time blocking—also known as The Pomodoro Technique—is touted as the best tool to prevent burnout. Read on to learn more about time blocking, and how you can use it in your own daily life. We can’t promise you’ll hit it as big as Queen Bey, but you never know!


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Why You Absolutely Must Utilize Video Marketing to Lead the Pack

video marketing
If you subscribe to the age old adage, “a picture is worth a thousand words,” then some simple math can lead you to a thought-provoking new take on the saying. Given that a video shoots at 30 frames per second, it could be said that a single second of video is worth about 30,000 words. This means that a video coming in at a meager one-minute length is worth 1.8 million words.

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How GetAssist Can Help Solve the Issues of Non-Profits

how GetAssist can help non-profits
Social media is a game changer. In the days of print, those who had the highest budget won the battle for business.
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6 Tips On How To Be A Successful Online Community Leader

online community leader
Online groups of any nature all have one thing in common: they are powerhouses of collaboration. Okay, they have one more thing in common: they all have a fearless leader.
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Why Community Gardens are Skyrocketing in Popularity

Community GardensInterest in food gardening is booming. Last year the National Gardening Association reported that more than one-third of American households are now growing some of their own food, a number that has increased by 17 percent since 2008. During this time, the number of Millennials gardening has risen 63 percent, and even the Obamas have a food plot big enough to feed their family on the White House lawn—so what are you waiting for?

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A Peak Into the World Of Online Couponing And How It Can Help You

Online couponingAt GetAssist, we’re all about purposeful communication. Online teamwork. Making every day life easier for, well, everyone. Whether you’re looking for new areas to save a dime for your family, new avenues for generating revenue or new customers to get introduced to your business, couponing is the way to go. Here is a comprehensive peek into the world of couponing, from all angles.


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10 Team Building Activities that Maximize Employee Participation

Team Building Activities
Strong collaboration and effective communication are the cornerstones of any successful team. For years, corporate associations and small group organizations have been searching for the best activities to foster group compatibility and successful teamwork. Unfortunately, many of the team building exercises formed and implemented are poorly contrived and unpopular.
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