Wondering where common sense comes from?

Common sense is highly valued in our society, and something that Shortcuts use when they don’t know the textbook answer. The term common sense comes from…..(click title to read more)

Shortcut: the indispensible, go-to resource companies can’t live without.

Due to economic conditions, a sort of “Business Darwinism” is taking over in most organizations-survival of the fittest-as excess is trimmed and only the necessary survive. The need for Shortcuts is high and there is a formula that you can follow to help you think about how to be a better Shortcut.

True motivation is a double-sided coin

Did you know that the things that demotivate you are not the same as things that do motivate you? Organizational psychologist, Frederick Herzberg called it “Hygiene Theory” because….(click title to read more)

How to Be a Shortcut

In this exclusive article for Advertising Age, business author and leadership expert Scott Halford shares how you can make yourself or your business a Shortcut.

Getting to the Truth

Scott Halford advises hiring managers about getting a clear picture of those they interview. From SellingPower.com’s Hiring and Recruiting Newsletter.

Negative emotions believed more than positive

Did you know that, overall, negative emotions are more contagious in groups and considered more credible than positive ones? (click title to read more)

Did you know your attitude is literally contagious?

Emotions are highly contagious in groups, and in particular, negative emotions. Individuals who understand the subtle shifts in group emotion can manage them to have an appropriate affect…..(click title to read more)

Be A Shortcut: The Secret Fast Track to Business Success

Companies are making decisions about who will keep the organization afloat during lean times, and now, more than ever before, employees have the ability to secure their own futures. That is, if they are those who are the indispensable, go-to resource their company can’t live without: a Shortcut.