7 things your workspace says about you

7 things your workspace says about you7 things your workspace says about youFrom shelves lines with awards and certificates to desk littered with bobble-heads and novelty souvenirs, they all reveal snippets of a colleagues personality.For many workers, their desk is just a commodity thats utilized to get their day job done, but in fact, your personal workspace can reveal a lot about you. Introverts and extroverts often make themselves known without even realizing it, and similarly, workspaces belonging to clean freaks and jokers are equally as obvious if you know what to look for.Here are the seven things your workspace might reveal about you1. You dont really like entertainingIf youve purposely positioned your desk to face away from your peers and the doorways where guests will enter, you probably dont like to entertain. Pair this with the fact any nearby chairs are piled high with discarded documents and files so that no-one can sit down with you, your workspace is telling others t hat theyre leid welcome to linger and shouldnt stick around.2. Your door is always openBesides literally keeping your physical door open, there are a number of streuartikel signs to indicate that youre always happy to entertain. A dish full of sweets placed on the corner of your desk, a drawer full of painkillers and other first aid supplies, a number of chairs placed welcomingly around your workspace, and well-fed plants decorating any available surface. This is likely the place your colleagues flock to be.3. Youre not planning on sticking aroundYouve got files piled up in boxes, your desk is lacking any kind of adornment, theres no books on your shelves and not a plant or award to be seen. Either youve just been fired, or youre planning on leaving very soon and dont feel the need to spend time making yourself at home.4. You take yourself very seriouslyYouve had all of your degrees and certificates professionally framed and theyve been hung up in a perfect row behind your desk your numerous awards have been polished to a T and placed neatly on your shelves the same shelves are full of magazines featuring articles either about you or that youve contributed to your name plaque says your full name, title, and lists your qualifications. We get it you think youre very important and deserve respect, but this is likely only going to turn people off.5. Youre just daydreaming about your next holidayA few (office appropriate) holiday photos on your desk of your most recent trip abroad is perfectly acceptable, but a calendar dedicated solely to counting down the days to your next getaway (146 days) is a bit too much. Combined with the stack of cruise brochures piling up in your drawers, your workspace only serves to tell everybody else youd much rather be anywhere but here.6. Youre a super clean freakA clean, tidy workspace is pleasant for anyone working in or around the area, but if you keep bottles of antibacterial spray in your drawers, your desk is piled high with packets of cleaning wipes and theres not one single item out of place besides a stash of sanitiser, your workspace is verging on actually being sterile and thats intimidating.7. Youre a bit of a jokerIf your workspace is littered with humorous posters, novelty souvenirs, ironic bumper stickers and bobble-heads, you probably dont take work too seriously. To some, this could portray you as a creative and light-hearted individual, to others it might indicate a lack of focus particularly if on the desk of a financial type.Getting to know your co-workers has never been easier just look out for the giveaway signs listed above and youll get an overall idea of the people youre working with.This post was originally published on YourCoffeeBreak.co.uk.

The Importance of Sharing Your Vision With The World

The Importance of Sharing Yur Vision With The WorldThe Importance of Sharing Your Vision With The WorldMy mom encourages me to become an entrepreneur. We are both quite fascinated by tech and the Internet. But being a 90s kid, I am around the same age as the Internet, so me and mom have obviously grown up in significantly different times. She thinks that if I go around talking to people, someone might steal my idea.Observing the evolution of the mobile phone from the untimely classic of Nokia 3310 to todays Iphone 6, I have always appreciated but perceived as something completely normal my access to the World Wide Web and all the wonders that one can find there.Future vs. PastConsequently, my generation doesnt know what the world was before the Internet. In our minds, it is nothing unusual to be able to go on Google and learn about absolutely anything. Instantly and for free. We are used to transferring and downloading all kinds of data just the same way. Maybe we take it for granted which we shouldnt do as in 2014 mora than 4.4 billionpeople still dont have access to the Internet.Just as the Internet (and all the knowledge and information that it provides) should be accessible to everyone, entrepreneurs genuinely believe in sharing all kinds of know-how, experience and contacts between each other for free. They are more than glad to help anyone who is facing something they have already been through and never get tired of sharing their idea with the next person they meet. (The theyre going to steal my idea thought never crosses their mind.) Why?Because they know that you never know what your vision can do to the person in front of you. Even if its a complete stranger that youve been talking to for the past 3.6 minutes, maybe this complete stranger will be your tech co-founder youve been struggling to find or the product specialist you need in your team or even your next investor? Or he might as well tell you about the entrepreneurship contest he had won that lo oks surprisingly like the perfect next step for the development of your own startup. Never underestimate the sweet nature of serendipity.A lot of times the person in front of you wont be your next UX designer or the volunteer who falls in love with your project and suggests to somehow get involved, but in order for the world to learn about your idea you have to talk about it ALL THE TIME. If you dont do it, then how are you going to validate your idea and get any customers?Use every opportunity to find what people think about your business concept. Carefully remember their reactions and questions because after all you are building something for them. You want to see how peoples faces change when they hear about your product and you want them to want to use it.Im sure that being a founder of an early-stage startup means pitching, pitching and some more pitching. I reckon it might get a bit tiring to repeat the same things again and again. But if you feel that this really is your miss ion, you wont get tired of it and people will see the* spark in your eyes* that doesnt go away even after making the same presentation that introduces you, your company and your team for the 1000th time.Moreover, we all know what people mean by* iteration.* Its the constant improvement of your product while building features, receiving customer feedback (which is the 1 driver of asuccessful customer experience strategyaccording to this study)and going back to change and polish. By talking to literally everyone about what you are doing, you are creating an endless human network to test and criticize your work. It is up to you to get the maximum value out of every conversation and win the attention of the person so that they want to keep an eye on your future development.So when my mother tells me to keep things tomyself because someone might steal my idea(she says that with a most serious tone), I cant agree. I wouldnt be where I am right now if I wasnt ready to passionately share my vision with every person I meet. Go out today and talk about how you think you can change the world. Even if you havent started building anything yet. Ask people if they are facing the same problem as you and about the way they are currently dealing with it. See how they feel about your solution. abflug from there and see what happens.If youre still thinking someone might steal my idea, like our Facebook page for daily career inspiration so that you land your dream job instead ? Yasmin Tezdjan A 20-year-old Business Design student based in Barcelona whos excited about making the world a better place through innovative businesses and thinks rap is poetry. I feel complete at the beach.Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *CommentName * Email * Website Subscribe now for moreSee more great content and inspiring examples of resumes done right each month. Subscribe Youre subscribed Latest posts See all posts by Eric D. Halsey The Resumes of Chernobyl by Eric D. Halsey 4 Ways Creativity Can Improve Your Resume by Katherine (Tori) LutzHow to Create a First Year Elementary School Teacher Resume

The 5 destinations to visit before they become total hotspots

The 5 destinations to visit before they become total hotspotsThe 5 destinations to visit before they become total hotspotsIn this social media-centric world we live in, destinations are constantly booming with tourism thanks to a simple Instagram post. While traveling to popular cities like London and Paris are enticing, there are tons of up-and-coming areas throughoutEurope, South America, Asia, and more that should be on your bucket list when thinking about your next big trip. Read on to learn the five destinations to visit now, before they become total hot spots.1. SingaporeFollowing the hit movieCrazy Rich Asians,which was filmed mostly in Singapore,the flchespopularity quickly skyrocketed. If you scroll through your Instagram feed, youll most likely see the top travel bloggers photographing the colorful houses of Koon Seng Road, the installation at ArtScience Museum, and the awe-inspiringGardens by the westindischer lorbeernature park. Since last year, several new trendy hotels have popped up throughout Singapore includingHotel Indigo Singaporein the Katong neighborhood andThe Warehouse Hotelon the river.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and more2. Millahue Valley, ChileChiles stunning wine country is an under-the-radar destination in South America that is about to get an increase in tourism. The newly openedPuro Vikhotel is comprised of 19 floor-to-ceiling windowed bungalows overlooking the valley. A stay includes all meals (including wine, of course), horseback riding, hiking, wine tastings, astronomy evening walks, and more. The hotels sister property,Vik Chile, is also nearby making it a luxurious and serene getaway for travelers.3. Northland, New ZealandIn the Northland of New Zealand is Russel, the seaport town situated in the Bay of Islands. Its a mix of small-town vibes, beaches, and local wineries. When visiting New Zealand, this area is a must-do, alo ng with staying atHelena Bay Lodge, which is located on private farmland about an hour drive from Russel. The lodge offers luxurious villas with beachfront views, Michelin-starred cuisine, a private helicopter, and more.4. Puglia, ItalyWhile Amalfi Coast, Florence, andRomeusually take the lead as the most popular Italian destinations, Puglia is making its way to the top of the list. The Southern region of Italy is filled with picturesque whitewashed hill towns, Mediterranean coastline, and vibrant ports. If you want to experience the authentic culture and food in Puglia, book your trip now before it gets too crowded.5. The Azores, PortugalTravel has become more adventurous and off-the-beaten-path, so its natural that The Azores islands are becoming increasingly popular. From the dramatic landscapes to fishing villages and black-sand beaches, its bound to become the next big destination in Europe. The top-rated hotel in the region isAzor Hotel, which is a 123-room property overlookin g the sea.This article originally appeared on Brit Co.