My dad always called himself "the world's greatest salesman." Was he? No, probably not. 
But what I can say is that he was one of the great marketers.

If you've worked in an office, you know there are often many obstacles to productivity. Whether it's too many interruptions, a loud coworker, or just poor communication - there are things, specific to the work environment, that detract from your ability to work. Over the years, office spaces have evolved to suit modern working styles, but there are still inefficiencies that need to be ironed out. Here's a look at where we've been, where we're going, and how these changes will impact workplace productivity. 

Mindfulness practice has permeated many aspects of Western culture - from stress - reduction therapy to everyday business practices. Mindfulness is an approach to increasing awareness of oneself and one's surroundings. Mindfulness practice began with Buddhist meditation but is being adapted to fit the more clinical and secular needs of Western treatment centers and workplaces. Here's how mindfulness is being implemented today and how it could make your workday a little brighter.

Do you remember your first job? I certainly do: I managed a windsurfing shop in Denmark, my home country. The only technology I had available to help me run things was a telephone that I had to share with the electrician next door. We didn’t have computers, a security system, or even a cash register. Somehow I made it all work; but looking back now, I’m amazed at how technology has made it so much easier for small businesses to operate smoothly and efficiently.

As an IT industry analyst, I report on how cloud IT adoption has grown with US small and medium businesses. Historically, the smaller business space has been more conservative when approaching new IT services that are hosted offsite. However, the results of my most recent surveys were startling: 2014 served as a great awakening for SMB IT managers, owners, and CIOs to the benefits of cloud IT.