A Weekend In Malibu

Over the weekend, CORE Communications, Inc. Managing Partner, Ryan Caugherty, and Top Leader, Lauren Bruckner, spent time in Malibu, CA for business and of course a little beach fun. CORE Communications was nationally recognized along with just two other companies for outstanding sales results for one of our clients, Quill.com (a subsidiary of Staples, Inc.). On the trip, Ryan and Lauren got to spend quality time networking with other business owners, as well as client representatives from Quill.com's headquarters in Chicago. "Quill is such a massive campaign for our business, and we are honored and excited to be a part of the future," said Caugherty.

On a business front, they spent time discussing the future of the relationship between CORE Communications and Quill.com, marketing and sales dollars, sales rep compensation and exciting bonuses, as well as future expansion into European markets. As if that wasn't all exciting enough, Ryan and Lauren were invited to stay with the group in a $4MM beachfront home in Malibu, had some fun in the water, ate amazing food all weekend, and went on a wine safari. Thanks to our amazing client for the recognition of all the hard work we do!

Please check out our company Facebook page for more pictures of this fun trip!

Copyright 2014 CORE Communications, Inc. Houston.

How to Be More Confident

Confidence affects your success at work, in relationships, and even in your ability to get a good table at a restaurant. While a lot of our team members at CORE Communications are naturally confident, we could all use work sometimes at being bigger fans of ourselves. Here are some great tips for becoming more a more confident person:

1. Focus on yourself, not others. When you focus on your own personal growth, you can be proud of how far along you've come. When you spend too much time comparing yourself to others, you tend to become envious and think down on yourself for not being where they are. "The only person you should compare yourself with is the person you were yesterday."

2. Identify your strengths. We are all great at being our own worst critic and reminding ourselves of all the shortcomings we have. Instead, learn to focus on your core strengths. “One of the best ways to build confidence is to get clear on your strengths and find ways to integrate those strengths into what you do everyday,” says William Arruda, a personal branding expert and author of Ditch. Dare. Do!

3. Work on your weaknesses. If there are weaknesses standing in the way of your success, make a plan to work on them and improve. Rather than beat yourself up about them, determine ways to overcome them. Even a little progress will boost your confidence.

4. Become your own cheerleader. Wouldn't it be great to have someone follow you around all the time and encourage you by saying, "you're doing a great job!" or "you got this!" Unfortunately, you aren't likely to find someone willing to do this for you, so you will have to learn to do it yourself. Especially in those moments that you're really doubting yourself, make it a point to give yourself a little pep talk. It will seem cheesy at first, but once you get into the habit, positive self talk will become natural and very helpful. 

Copyright 2014 CORE Communications. Sources: forbes.com