As Paul J. Meyer, who many consider the pioneer of the self-improvement industry, said "productivity is never an accident. It is always the result of a commitment to excellence, intelligent planning and focused effort."

In this issue of the Pulse, we discuss working from home and how to be as productive as possible despite the change of scenery and distractions you may face.

In 2010, Hollywood's sci-fi-action thriller Inception won an Academy Award built around the far-out plot that a spy could implant an idea into someone else's head and make them believe it was their own.

The reality is, salespeople do this every single day. The best ones follow a formula, like the one outlined in Oren Klaff's latest book, Flip the Script.

You've probably heard the term FOMO - short for "Fear Of Missing Out." FOMO is that anxious feeling we get when we see an interesting or exciting thing taking place without us.

That phrase was coined by Patrick McGinnis, a bestselling author, podcaster and venture capitalist. In this issue of The Pulse, we share a TED video featuring McGinnis describing another fear that can have a profound impact on your professional and personal life - FOBO, or "Fear Of a Better Option."

It's been long established that corporate culture is important. In today's economy, professionals are not only interested in the job itself, but all that comes along with it. Many will walk away if their personal values aren't a good fit with those of leadership or if the company lacks an appealing culture.

The best cultures are cultivated. In this issue of The Pulse, we share a Next Big Idea Club video featuring author Daniel Coyle, who breaks down easy ways to increase employee engagement and create a culture of connectivity.

The best companies always strive to be better.

In this issue of the Pulse, we discuss the importance of pursuing continual improvement in your business, and how refusing to surrender to complacency leads to smarter strategic planning, improved operations, better corporate cultures and robust financial performances.