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6 Habits That Lead to Bad Decisions
May 2, 2017
Our decisions define us. And the path to making those decisions stems from something just as personal: our habits. Habits can either take us down the good path or the bad path of decisions. The following habits of poor decision makers come from data collected and analyzed by authors, Jack Zenger and Joseph Folkman; from looking at the behaviors of more than 50,000 leaders. These are the habits they found lead to bad decisions:
Read More >BV Profile: Matt Murphy, Business Intelligence
May 5, 2017
You already know BeenVerified is the master of public data, but ever wonder who’s the master of BeenVerified’s data? Step forward… What’s your name? Matt Murphy What’s your job title? and what does that really mean you do here? Business Intelligence Manager: Basically, I see business intelligence as combining data and other forms of evidence with rational and analytic thinking in order to answer questions and solve problems. I’ve looked at everything from how many call center agents we will need to hire for the next 6 months, to should we expand or discontinue a particular marketing initiative, to more abstract questions around the future of the company.
Read More >BV Profile: Perry Carbone, Full Stack Engineer
May 19, 2017
This week, meet one of our key team members building BeenVerified’s B2B products: What’s your name? Perry Carbone What’s your title and what does that really mean you do here? Full Stack Engineer: I am currently responsible for the development and management of our B2B web application and the API that supports our B2B products. How long have you worked at BV? Since April 2016 What did you do before BV?
Read More >Four Simple Ways to Build Trust
May 12, 2017
After being held at gunpoint and bound, gagged and robbed of millions of dollars of jewels in her Paris apartment last Fall, Kim Kardashian West realized “there’s [sic] really bad people in this world.” “Knowing that it’s a possibility that people close to me were involved makes me feel I can’t trust anyone,” the reality star also said. Can you relate? Trust is delicate. It takes much time to earn and yet can be broken in seconds.
Read More >How to "Tell-All" (And Why You Should)
May 4, 2017
It was revealed recently that Huma Abedin, the estranged wife of disgraced ex-Congressman, Anthony Weiner, is writing a tell-all memoir – in which details about her husband’s sexting scandal will likely be exposed. Abedin joins a group of public-eye individuals who’ve turned to writing “tell-all” books to share their personal side to a story, or reveal things about their past the public has never known. But what makes someone want to “tell-all?
Read More >How To Report Facebook Live Crime
May 3, 2017
The more we use technology, the more some people will use it in bad ways. The alarming occurrences of crimes being committed on Facebook Live are an example of this unfortunate reality. There’s the murder of Robert Godwin Sr., an elderly man chosen at random by his perpetrator; the rape of a 15-year-old girl who knew her attackers; the torture of a special-needs teen, to name a few. All of these crimes happened live on Facebook, the videos streamed by the wrongdoers for thousands to witness.
Read More >Robocalls Driving You Insane? You’re Not Alone…
May 18, 2017
Here’s something important to know about answering your phone: If you hear a prerecorded voice instead of a live person, it’s a robocall. And you may be hearing them more often than ever right now. Robocalls aren’t just annoying. Get caught in a robocall scam and your life could be turned upside-down for the worst. There are laws guarding against these types of calls, but that doesn’t stop criminal intent. It’s up to you to know what you’re up against.
Read More >Scam Artists Love Your Social Media Addiction
May 19, 2017
The brain of someone addicted to social media looks very much like the brain of someone addicted to heroin. Addiction of any kind – whether it be gambling, drugs, social media or something else – unquestionably leads to devastating effects. When it comes to social media addiction, a major effect we see is falling prey to online scams. While no one factor can predict if someone will develop an addiction to social media, we do know that an unhealthy reliance on social media can cause isolation, which causes vulnerability, which can make you prey.
Read More >The Dark Side of Social Media Popularity
May 8, 2017
Someone “liked” your witty post on Facebook. Good for you! A few people began following you on Twitter. You’re pleasantly surprised when a video you post gets a lot of views. All this attention can make you feel happy. You can feel your opinion or work is validated, perhaps in a way you don’t in your “real life” interactions. The truth is, there are downsides to chasing social media approval, from developing addictive or isolating behaviors, to the type of disturbing incident we detail below.
Read More >Would You Date a Gun Owner?
May 12, 2017
Nearly one in every three Americans owns a gun. Do you think about the above statistic when checking out online dating profiles? Not many singles do. Usually, wondering what views a potential suitor has on gun ownership or gun control is the last thing on your mind. But before the first date; maybe before even the first message is sent; wouldn’t you want to know if this person holds a concealed carry license?
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