Organizations typically praise the last person to leave the office, those who work over the weekends and holidays. Sure, work requires great effort and long hours, but rest and relaxation are just as

Coming soon in the heart of Forest Lake, nestled between the bustle of the city and the quaint Hardwood Creek Trail, will be a smart apartment community. We live in a world increasingly

What’s become a well-worn phrase is “follow your passion.” Something that is easier said than done. For some people, inspiration comes easy. It appears as if inspiration strikes them and suddenly, they

In addition to the obvious moving basics like acquiring boxes, gathering packing supplies, renting a truck, or asking for help from friends and family, you’ll want to notifying the right people about

When you interview for a job and find out you didn’t get it, it’s not the end of your story. As difficult as it may be, it’s important not to

At one point in time, almost all of us have faced some sort of rejection. Whether it was from a school, a company, family, friends, coworkers, or a promotion that you didn’t

When you first move in, everything is a blank canvas. It can be sort of exciting figuring out what to hang on the walls and where to arrange the furniture. If your apartment

A good leader knows when to talk and when to listen; They are effective communicators. On that same note, leaders are self-disciplined. Similar to emotional intelligence, leaders understand and manage their emotions. They

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It's amazing how many people believe that once they attain a certain title or level of leadership, that automatically people will respect and listen to them. Leadership and influence aren’t necessarily a

When you think of a place that fosters creativity, do you think of a workplace? Maybe what came to mind was a classroom, a theater, or a museum. Places that endorse individuality. What

It can be hard to keep your apartment clean sometimes. After all, a home is to look lived in. But, did you know that there are some benefits to keeping your home nice

Other than being underpaid or overworked, employees tend to leave organizations because they feel undervalued or unappreciated. Two of the most basic human desires, to feel valued and appreciated, are not necessarily being

The word success has a lot of definitions attached. Some would define it as making it to the top of their profession, earning money, becoming famous, achieving awards, or acquiring power. But what

Is there another way to get the desired results? Are the desired results the best result? Who else has the information to help? Who is an expert in this area? What is another

No matter how much an employer wants their employees to put the business first, it’s not realistic. Occasionally, there may be moments when people need to come in early, stay late, or

Have you thought about moving to a new house or apartment? Have you wondered what it would be like to be in a new location? If you haven’t, think of some good

Successful managers are often portrayed as authoritarians who process information fast, have an unbending will, and make demands. This style of management is not encouraged. I say this because it’s the business

Imagine coming home to your apartment wanting to relax, only to be interrupted by noise. Among the many benefits to apartment living, noise isn’t one of them. Sound that you don’t

Stories of someone who went on mission, experienced setbacks, and overcame them on their way to success are always so inspiring. Except that’s the thing, those setbacks were displayed to us. If

When nearly thirty-four percent of the U.S. population are renting apartments, problems are bound to arise. Thirty-four percent is a lot of people living in multi-family communities. A place where no two

More than likely, if you think about business or any other issue in a negative way, the results will be negative. Life is filled with moments of uncertainty and it’s hard not

Wouldn’t it be nice to work in an environment where employees: • Collaborated • Divvied up tasks • Gave constructive feedback • Brainstormed new ideas • Contributed to conversations • Exchanged disagreements • Shared the same goals, values, and

With the weather getting warmer, it’s a no-brainer why so many people are spending more time outside. However, with spring, comes cleaning. It’s inevitable that these two words go together. Here

Hardly ever can you find the words ‘fun’ and ‘moving’ in the same sentence. Everyone knows moving to be a stressful situation. Except, it doesn’t have to be. Moving is a time