What can a company do to encourage people to innovate and bring ideas to the table? In a book collaboration by Scott Anthony, Paul Cobban, Natalie Painchaud, and Andy Parker, they believe that every business can bring a culture that enables the flow of ideas. A team at Innosight began collecting examples of interventions that promoted better innovation habits. They ... Read More »
We grow by learning from our failures. It can feel like there is no hope and you start to doubt yourself for making mistakes. But nobody has ever succeeded without first failing in some way. Our failures don’t define who we are, but it shapes us to become stronger and more resilient to start new beginnings. Here are 10 critical ... Read More »
Positioning your business in a competitive industry can be a challenge if you do not have the proper business plan to distinguish yourself from others. There are different strategies that you can experiment with to learn your business niche. One of the possible ways is to target a different demographic to widen your range of customers. You can also provide ... Read More »
In 2015, best-selling author Gayle Tzemach Lemmon wrote a book about a young and brave woman named Lt. Ashley White Stumpf who joined the Army Cultural Support Team(CST). The team was created to improve relationships with Afghan civilians, due to cultural limitations placed on Afghan women that prevented them from speaking with men who were not family members. Five years ... Read More »
A different kind of India unfolds in the state of Mizoram. Located in the north-east region of India, Zinara Rathnayake recalls that it feels like a different country to the rest of the nation. Aside from the scenic view, people practice the value of Tlawmngaihna which is passed on from one generation to another. “At the very basic level, it ... Read More »
TRX Suspension Trainers are proven as an effective and portable way to workout using your body weight to tone your muscles. Former Navy Seal Randy Hetrick thought of an idea to keep fellow SEAL members stay in shape even during training or deployment. He founded the TRX System and is launching TRX Elite focusing on getting its suspension trainers to the ... Read More »
US-backed Iraqi security forces organized a full-scale attack to liberate Mosul from the hold of the Islamic State from October 16, 2016 to January 4, 2017. It became one of the most destructive urban fights in modern history involving Western forces. Over ten thousand civilians were killed and billions of dollars of damage to the city was created. These kinds ... Read More »
U.S. Africa Command forces worked with the Federal Government of Somalia to take out an al-Shabaab compound. The airstrike occurred in the vicinity of Buulo Fulaay, Somalia. An initial assessment showed that one terrorist member was killed, and the compound destroyed. The assessment also stated that no civilians were injured during the airstrike. “This strike in Buulo Fulaay combined with ... Read More »
Minding the gap. Even the most effectively written resume will have what we call the “ghost years.” These are gaps in your professional profile, and many job seekers try to avoid mentioning these missing dates. When there are larger gaps in your resume, creating a custom type resume can help fill in the missing years and portray any experience you gained ... Read More »
We all keep priceless photos that we want to look back in time as they are a sentimental memory of our life. There is still hope in restoring and digitizing these old photos, videotapes, and discs. Some apps you can take advantage of is Google Photoscan or Photomyne’s Photo Scan App. It lets you use your smartphone’s camera to capture the photos and even ... Read More »
Most of our personal goals are somehow interrelated with how we manage our finances. Whether it may be purchasing a new home, retiring early, creating a new business, or traveling more, it all boils down if you stay on top of your finances. Your goal should require you to step outside of your comfort zone, but still attainable. Defining a ... Read More »
Many filmmakers were inspired by the victories and tragedy of the Vietnam War. Rotten Tomatoes, which is one of the trusted platforms to rate movies and TV programs, based their score on audience and critics’ reviews. Here are the 5 best and 5 worst movies of all time about the Vietnam war. Source: https://screenrant.com/best-worst-vietnam-war-movies-rotten-tomatoes-ranking/ Read More »
Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael Grinston announced that they will be reinstating a program to provide its personnel a temporary pay bump for deployments longer than nine months. The benefit, known as “hardship duty-pay tempo,” will provide up to $495 a month. “This doesn’t give you time back with your family, but I hope this shows that Army leaders ... Read More »
The R400AF-G train can operate at speeds of up to 350 kilometers per hour (217 mph) in temperatures as low as -40 degrees Celsius (-40 degrees Fahrenheit). Officials have yet to announce when the train will begin operations. The route will connect from the Chinese capital to the northeastern destinations including cities Shenyang and Harbin. Source: https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/china-bullet-train-cold-weather-fuxing/index.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rss%2Fcnn_travel+%28RSS%3A+CNN+-+Travel%29 Read More »
SOFX The Crossroads of Special Operations