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Change: Alter, Transform and Switch; To Become ...

: to make different in some particular : ALTER

: to make radically different : TRANSFORM

: to make a shift from one to another : SWITCH

: to become different

Ahh yes: “Alter, transform and switch, to become different’’.....these words resonate a lot in FIG’s evolution, we’re excited about a little bit of change (and a little apprehensive if we’re being honest!).

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Technology Addiction: Yes, It's a Thing...

In her Wall Street Journal article: Digital Addictions Are Drowning Us in Dopamine, Dr, Lembke, a Stamford University professor and psychiatrist, talks about the scientific biological effects of addictions to our devices. It’s real folks. This is not FIG banging the drum of putting down our phones or any other technological apparatus and talking or connecting with our fellow human beings. No. This is concrete, physiological, measurable, science based fact that continuously interacting with our high-tech electronic leashes, gaming apparatuses and social media actually, physically, alters our brains to crave more of it, thereby de-incentivising us to engage with others on a human level.

Gasp, shock and awe!

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Mistakes: Perfectly Human

Mistakes. We all make them, we’re human beings and by definition 99.9% imperfect (with apologies to those of you who think otherwise), which results in, guess what? Mistakes (we make them hourly at FIG)! That gaffes, miscalculations and oversights are a part of our collective experience on this earth. Why (on earth!) is it so hard to admit to making mistakes, take responsibility for these human aberrations and move on after making a miscalculation or error? Hmmmm?

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Habits: The Good, The Bad, and the Intangible

We all have habits - some serve us well and some get in our way…...Google states: “A habit is a settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up.” Establishing a habit usually takes about two weeks to become routine and is subsequently supported and reinforced by practicing it daily.

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Life Happens

Ever had a “Monday” on any day of the week? Ever had your day perfectly planned, scheduled and organized only to have all your intended “to-do’s”: meetings, calls, oh yeah, actual “work,” utterly blown up by an unexpected interruption, complication, interference? Ever had someone insert themselves into your day with their drama, troubles or lack of planning (real or self-inflicted), requiring you to shelve your carefully laid out day(s) and requiring you to stop whatever you’re doing for their fire drill?

Yeah, us too.

Life Happens

February 2020 - FIG Book Club Recommended Reading

February 2020 - FIG Book Club Recommended Reading

Welcome to the FIG Book Club!

Welcome to Future Image Group’s Book Club! Every month, we’ll recommend a book, abstract, or research paper related to personal and professional development in the workplace (which, in turn, is also related to the development of social skills and more meaningful personal relationships).  We hope you enjoy – and we’d love to hear your recommendations for books that have helped you or given you some insight on your own journey of professional or personal social development. 

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Top 8 Office Faux-Pas

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Top 8 Office Faux-Pas

When working in an office environment, it’s easy to take the passive approach, especially when it comes to building professional relationships. Technology has made it effortless to avoid any human interaction at all in the workplace - a fact that can be crippling for office workflow, happiness, and employee longevity. Here are 8 office faux-pas that can be fixed quickly to improve office communication and make a big difference in how employees construct and maintain both personal and professional relationships.

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Let’s Talk About Self-Love: Self-Care to Make Yourself a Better Professional

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Let’s Talk About Self-Love: Self-Care to Make Yourself a Better Professional

Around Valentine’s Day every year, we like to take the time to think about love in a different frame. Love of others isn’t the only important thing. Love of self and an understanding of how to weave love into personal and professional relationships is a foundational part of having a healthy social life. This year, we want to talk about using self-care to make yourself a better professional.

January 2020 - FIG Book Club Recommended Reading

January 2020 - FIG Book Club Recommended Reading

Welcome to the FIG Book Club!

Welcome to Future Image Group’s Book Club! Every month, we’ll recommend a book, abstract, or research paper related to personal and professional development in the workplace (which, in turn, is also related to the development of social skills and more meaningful personal relationships).  We hope you enjoy – and we’d love to hear your recommendations for books that have helped you or given you some insight on your own journey of professional or personal social development. 

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Introducing: Future Image Group E-Books:

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Introducing: Future Image Group E-Books:

Over the holiday season, we at Future Image Group have been working hard to create new resources to help you have your best, most productive 2020 - and we’re excited to start the year off with a brand new resource hub: E-Books. Future Image Group E-Books contain step-by-step guidance to help you understand and improve specific areas of your professional life, but we can guarantee these resources will help you out on a personal level as well.

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New Year; New You: 4 Quick Changes to Make 2020 Your Best Professional Year Yet

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New Year; New You: 4 Quick Changes to Make 2020 Your Best Professional Year Yet

Happy New Year! 2020 is here, and it isn’t slowing down. Have you thought about your professional goals for the next 365 days? Do you know how you’re going to achieve them? To get you started, we’ve made a list of 4 quick changes you can make now to kick your year off right - and have your best professional year yet.

FIG Book Club: October Recommended Reading

FIG Book Club: October Recommended Reading

Welcome to the FIG Book Club!

Welcome to Future Image Group’s Book Club! Every month, we’ll recommend a book, abstract, or research paper related to personal and professional development in the workplace (which, in turn, is also related to the development of social skills and more meaningful personal relationships).  We hope you enjoy – and we’d love to hear your recommendations for books that have helped you or given you some insight on your own journey of professional or personal social development. 

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5 Ways to Differentiate Yourself at a Job Interview

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5 Ways to Differentiate Yourself at a Job Interview

In today’s labor market, competition is stiff. Nearly everyone has a college degree; every candidate has ample experience; individuals are all, for the most part, highly motivated and driven. Even if you’re qualified (or over-qualified) for the job, there’s no guarantee you’ll get it. Here are 5 ways you can differentiate yourself at your next job interview.

FIG Book Club: September Recommended Reading

FIG Book Club: September Recommended Reading

Welcome to the FIG Book Club!

Welcome to Future Image Group’s Book Club! Every month, we’ll recommend a book, abstract, or research paper related to personal and professional development in the workplace (which, in turn, is also related to the development of social skills and more meaningful personal relationships).  We hope you enjoy – and we’d love to hear your recommendations for books that have helped you or given you some insight on your own journey of professional or personal social development. 

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Back to School: The ABC's of Successful Workplace Communication

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Back to School: The ABC's of Successful Workplace Communication

Appreciate the Communication Styles of Others

Everyone communicates differently, which can sometimes make it difficult to get your ideas across and avoid tension in the workplace. However, simply acknowledging that others have a different communication style can help you adapt your own to ease office communications.

Breathe and Create Boundaries

Feeling overwhelmed? Take a deep breath. No one is in control of you except you, and you can create boundaries that make you feel safe and sane.