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Masks are a part of our daily reality now - if you had a mask before, you were all set! But if you didn't you probably found yourself scrambling and buying and trying and possibly regretting your mask decisions. I was lucky enough to have a mask from before the pandemic, one that I used for woodworking, that has served me well on a daily basis. However, it wasn't always the most comfortable, so I tried out a 'gaiter'-type mask. However, it didn't seem as effective, so I found another 'gaiter' mask with a filter. In the event you're still shopping or curious, I hope you find this video helpful and informative. Products in this video (no affiliate links - I don't get anything if you follow these): Base Camp Mask(similar products amazon.com/AstroAI-Reusable-Dust-Face-Filters/dp/B084TJDDL1 | amazon.com/BASE-CAMP-Active-Carbon-Filter/dp/B083P5JC66) Mozzvas Gaiter Mask with Filter (amazon.com/gp/product/B089R8DN8F) Shirt - came with blue gaiter mask (amazon.com/gp/product/B0897KWXMS)

I own a few wireless chargers and a few power banks, but this is my first wireless power bank. Overall, this is an excellent product and it takes away some of the main annoyances I have with my power banks - namely, having a cord sticking out of my pocket attached to my phone. I already had a MAGQI magnet on my phone from my MAGQI car mount, so I was able to use this immediately. The magnetic pad is a little too thick for some cases, so keep than in mind if you use a case. I don't, so this fits my needs perfectly. The magnet attaches to the wireless charger firmly, as long as you have taken extra care to affix the magnetic pad to your phone with better double-sided tape that what it comes with. My only oddity with this unit is the way it turns on/off - On makes sense, but to turn it off you have to double-click the button. It's not a bad thing by any means, but it just feels odd to double-click a soft button in the age of long presses. Overall, another great product from MAGQI - they continue to solve my phone charging conundrums. Get your own at http://a.co/5oUma9J

Many organizations are currently wrestling with the decision - and pushback - of bringing workers who were remote back into the office. While there are many positions which work better in-office, there are many which are completely functional working remote. The largest battle facing companies is not a generational battle of "young professionals" vs "old school ways", not is it as simple as working from home vs working remote. Rather, it's a battle of company culture and the definition of "perks" in a perk-free landscape. ------------------------------- |communicate |relate |innovate |create |connect linkedin.com/company/zhem facebook.com/communiZate ------------------------------- #leadership #management #workfromhome #business #culture music credit: StreamBeats -- www.streambeats.com

An expandable garden hose is one of the must-have items as a homeowner. They're easy to carry, flexible, and are much easier to store than your typical garden hose. Check it out!

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The ZNE AirFits are an excellent alternative to other extremely expensive offeings. Great sound, great fit (and I typically don't like earbuds), and super compact design. The case acts as a charging base and battery pack for the AirFits, so you can get a lot of hours out of these. To turn them on, just pick them up. If they aren't already paired with a device, the right earbud will automatically connect to the left earbud, which will go in to pairing mode. Connect to ZNT AirFits on your device and you're good to go! There is a single button on each ear bud that offers all the control you will need. Single press to answer a call, single press to hang up, double press to ignore a call. When listening to music, single press to play, single press to pause, and double tap to go to the next track. Pressing and holding the button on the left earbud for 1 second will open up your voice assistant on your phone (be it Siri or Google or other). Get your own! | http://a.co/dl3b3PO

If you work at a company with an IT department, you're likely familiar with dealing with "the help desk" in one way or another. I have taught, coached, and managed IT workers on how to handle customers for years, but another thing I like to do is teach customers - and end users - how best to interact with your IT department and what you can do to NOT drive your IT people crazy. music credit: StreamBeats

These cables work just as good as the other SANGUY USB-C cables I have. I like having the 90-degree end because it allows me to prop up my phone in landscape/horizontal orientation while it's fast-charging. This is great for watching videos (if needed). I always test my USB cables with fast chargers and these cables work great on my Samsung Galaxy S9 with the fast charger. The boot on the 90 degree end is solid and hasn't bent or cracked at all, so I don't feel like I'm stressing it too much when using it as a stand. The length is excellent - 6 feet works great and most of the cables I receive with devices are just too short - 3-5 feet never seems like enough, but 6 to 9 feet always feels more usable and versatile. Get your own! http://a.co/d/7PKLzVf

Instant decor in a $10 package I love copper wire lights - they look great and have a nice soft 'feel' to them. They are usually weatherproof (not sure if these are but I assume so), and because they are copper wire they are formable if you need to form them into shapes. I like that these wires are attached to a 'cork' so you can put them into a bottle without an obtrusive battery pack. I don't like how fake and plasticky the cork looks, but that's a minor complaint for $1 per light. The batteries seem easy enough to replace - my biggest 'wish list' item would be for some sort of timing feature like an auto-off or something. I can easily see turning this on - or the kids turning them on - leaving them on and running the batteries down quicker than intended. Overall, these work great! Have a great look that will fit multiple holidays and multiple decor styles. Get your own! amazon.com/gp/product/B07RRHFFNQ

Having an understanding of personality types and how different personalities react is incredibly valuable for leaders. Knowing your personality type and the personality types on your team will better help you communicate, react, coach, develop, and intervene. Being able to identify the personality types of those around you - coworkers, friends, or family - can help you build stronger relationships. helpful related resources: crystalknows.com myersbriggs.org discprofile.com gallup.com/cliftonstrengths - StrengthsFinder high5test.com - StrengthsFinder Alternative eclecticenergies.com/enneagram/test - free Enneagram test synergisticsystems.com - Predictive Index Consulting quizexpo.com/wpqpersonality/harry-potter-house-quiz - Harry Potter House Quiz ------------------------------- |communicate |relate |innovate |create |connect linkedin.com/company/zhem facebook.com/communiZate ------------------------------- #leadership #business #relationship #personality #personalitytypes #myersbriggs #disc #enneagram music credit: StreamBeats -- www.streambeats.com

Throughout my years of leading customer service teams, I've picked up many tips and tricks I've passed along. I often hear people in customer service telling customers what they "can't" do for one reason or another. Instead of telling customers what you can't do, try focusing on what you can do. This one shift in focus will instantly improve your customer interactions. ------------------------------- |communicate |relate |innovate |create |connect linkedin.com/company/zhem facebook.com/communiZate ------------------------------- #customerservice #customersupport #support #helpdesk #leadership #management #business #career music credit: StreamBeats -- www.streambeats.com

Like it or not, networking is the best way to grow in your career, build connections, and maybe even get that interview for that job you have your eye on. If you hate networking with people, you're not alone - most people hate networking, and some make excuses for why they don't have to network. Those who do network often go about it in the wrong way, and end up networking with the wrong people, for the wrong reasons.

Get your own | http://a.co/6PQ4c3q I like these gloves - I like that there is a 'medium' size available and not just "men's" and "women's" (because I normally have to order the women's), and I like how the medium size fits. These are one of the best touchscreen gloves I've used - the tacky/sticky palms are nice because it reduces the chance of dropping your phone and the medium fits tight enough that I feel like I have a pretty good angle when tapping on my phone's screen. My main complaint about these gloves is against the marketing - these are NOT "winter gloves". They are not windproof or waterproof or thermal or bear proof. I won't expect them to be for the price, but I don't think they should be marketed this way. My other negative is a small one - I don't mind the finger and thumb being different colors so you know where you can touch your phone, but the lightning bolt on the side and the power icon on the index finger serve no purpose and are really just an odd generic design choice. I'm glad they are at least reflective, but it seems like an odd choice and it makes these gloves less professional, in my opinion. They're good $10 gloves, but NOT winter gloves.

I have been assisting people with buying a computer and what to look for in a laptop for nearly 2 decades. For many years, I have used a single rule of thumb for what you should be looking for in a laptop, and it's still as true now as it was 15 years ago. You may be passionate about Linux, but this isn't a video for you. This is a video for people who are looking for a laptop that don't need the biggest, best, or most technical. And this is a video to help you explain to others how to shop for a laptop.

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Many job postings / job descriptions tend to pour in a long list of "required" skills. This is a blessing and a curse to job seekers. On one hand, you can see what is - and might eventually be - required/expected of you in the role. On the other hand, this list of requirements might scare you away from submitting an application because you don't deem yourself enough of an expert in what they need. ------------------------------- |communicate |relate |innovate |create |connect linkedin.com/in/michaeljmandeville facebook.com/communiZate ------------------------------- #jobhunting #jobseekers #recruitment #jobpostings #hiring #jobsearch #jobdescription

One of the best ways to foster employee engagement is to be an engaged leader. We can't expect our employees to remain engaged if we aren't engaged with them. Placing the person - the human - at the center of your leadership style and leading with empathy is a good way to make sure you stay engaged with your employees and remember the person behind the performance.

Throughout my years in management, I have found myself saying and coaching these 5 things repeatedly. These 5 Customer Service skills have served me in walk-in, chat, email, and phone support, retail, and can typically be applied to any organization where interacting with a customer is a requirement.

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I have had the opportunity to manage many professionals at the beginning of their career. A question I often get is "how can I break into a career in IT" = here are 5 tips for breaking into a career in Information Technology or Cyber Security.

These two wireless charging offerings from JUNAN are among the most inexpensive Qi charging options I've found. They are both good little chargers, though they feel cheaply made, so I'm not certain of their longevity. Charger Stand | http://a.co/i9exhZR I'm not sure how much pressure the plastic base would withstand. Just don't yank on it and you'll most likely be okay. The charging disc slides up/down the stand which is an interesting, abeit mostly pointless, feature. The good of the feature is you can slide it to the bottom and lay your phone in the horizontal orientation. The bad of this feature is that it's difficult to tighten the disc to keep it from moving accidentally, and I've already had a couple times where it didn't exactly line up with my phone because I bumped it. The other weirdness is the placement of the micro-USB plug on the disc at the bottom, necessitating an odd kink in your USB cable or making it so your cable hangs out awkwardly behind the stand. I've already had inconsistent experiences with this charger, so while it's nice looking and a great way to jump in to the wireless charger environment, I hesitate to recommend it as your main wireless charging option. Charging Pad | http://a.co/50XX7Dx This charger doesn't have much style - in fact, there is a total lack of branding beyond the words "Wireless Charger" on the face of the plastic. I like that there isn't an obnoxious brand, and if you wanted to have a nice bit of SWAG for your brand, I could definitely see buying up a few of these, slapping a sticker on it, and giving them away as door prizes (you could do worse). The LED light around the edge of the unit is a great touch - it's red when nothing is on it, so I can't recommend this for placement in a bedroom because the LED is "always on" - and it's blue when your device is charging. Since this is a charging pad and not a stand, it's easier to miss your mark when placing your phone so just make sure your phone starts charging once it's placed. If you simply love your wireless charging, this would be a good unit to toss in a bag for travel - it's so small and compact you'll hardly notice it. The charging times seem comparable with other units I've tried (dependent on the power source feeding it, naturally).

There is a lot to unpack about Employee Mentorship Programs. What works with mentorship programs, what doesn't work, how do you implement a mentorship program at your company? I have watched mentorship programs be successful and I've watched them fail, but why do Employee Mentorship Programs fail? Let's discuss some reasons why Mentorship Programs fail, and how they can be successful.

Many who are leaders or in a mentorship role struggle with finding the balance of pushing people to be their best while maintaining a good work environment without burning out or putting too much pressure on employees. If you're involved in onboarding employees either as a manager or mentor, make sure you lay your foundations early on to fight toxicity and burnout later. ------------------------------- |communicate |relate |innovate |create |connect linkedin.com/company/zhem facebook.com/communiZate ------------------------------- #leadership #management #mentorship #onboarding #training #business #relationship #relationalleadership music credit: StreamBeats -- www.streambeats.com

The new-and-improved Momax Q.LED 2 Desk Lamp comes packed with a 15W fast wireless charger, 10W USB charging port, ambient lighting, adjustable positions, and - oh yeah - a light! Dimmable and tunable 1000 lumen LED light. In this Video: MOMAX Q.LED 2 Desk Lamp - amazon.com/gp/product/B09BVM7PWG Music: Streambeats #desklamp #lamp #wirelesscharger #review #unboxing #desk #bedroom #office #home

I've learned a number of "dos" and "don'ts" for phone support and customer service.