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- ***Breaking Out of Our Mental Prisons - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com Articles"Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms – to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one's own way. And there were always choices to make. Every day, every hour, offered the opportunity to make a decision, a decision which ...
Views: 1535(2 votes) - ***Balancing Top-Down and Bottom-Up Change Processes - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com Articles"Grass-roots change presents senior managers with a paradox: directing a 'nondirective' change process. The most effective senior managers in our study recognized their limited power to mandate corporate renewal from the top. Instead, they defined their roles as creating a climate for change, ...
Views: 1409(15 votes) - Being Me - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Christina WatsonThis week my friend honored me by asking me to read the blessing at her upcoming wedding. I was so touched, tears immediately welled up in my eyes. Embarrassed, I held them back while exclaiming, “Oh no, I am crying!” So I was wondering why that was my first reaction? I love my friend so ...
Views: 1043 - ***Balancing Technology, Management, and Leadership - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com Articles"The art of progress is to preserve order amid change and to preserve change amid order." — Alfred North Whitehead, 19th century British mathematician and philosopher As Achieve (my first consulting company) was working with our Clients to implement Toward Excellence (the cultural change ...
Views: 1491(35 votes) - How to Create High-Value Presentations That Attract New Business Effortlessly and Authentically - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Joseph SommervilleIn challenging economic times, buyers look for value. The more you provide, the more likely you are to become the provider of choice. Presentations offer excellent opportunities to provide that value at different stages of the business development cycle. 5 Ways to Create More Value in Your ...
Views: 857 - ***Accept What Can't Be Changed and Change What Can Be - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com Articles"Your life is the sum result of all the choices you make, both consciously and unconsciously. If you can control the process of choosing, you can take control of all aspects of your life. You can find the freedom that comes from being in charge of yourself." — Robert Bennett, U.S. ...
Views: 3367(4 votes) - Lunch Time Success - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowLunch time; we all utterly know that the more prepared you are for all areas of your life, the more successful you will be at accomplishing your goals and achieving your dreams. Going out to lunch is no different; it’s about weighing your options, taking some time to think ahead and choosing ...
Views: 1053(1 vote) - ***A Tale of Two Managers: Command versus Commitment - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com Articles"Organizations should be built and managers should be functioning so people can be naturally empowered. If someone's doing their job...they should know their job better than anybody. They don't need to be 'empowered,' but encouraged and left alone to be able to do what they know best." — Henry ...
Views: 1348(6 votes) - ***A Checklist for Changing Me to Change Them - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com Articles"The cruelest lies are often told in silence." — Robert Lewis Stevenson, 19th century Scottish poet, novelist, and essayist We can't build a team or organization that's different from us. We can't make them into something we're not. Failing to follow this principle is the single biggest ...
Views: 1464(24 votes) - Messages from the Other Side - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2010 from Adele McDowellOnce upon a time, a woman, let’s call her Shirley, lost her husband to the ravages of cancer. It had been a long and arduous battle. Shirley was completely depleted on every level. After the funeral service, everyone returned to the house. The coffee pot was plugged in; neighbors brought in ...
Views: 4624(2 votes) - Are We Affected By the Thoughts of Others? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Lissa JanniniLike a stone thrown into a body of water produces ripples over that water, your thoughts produce ripples and waves which transmit over the great ocean of thought that surrounds us. The same way that we are surrounded by a sea of air, We are encircled by a great sea of Mind. Our thought waves ...
Views: 3403(1 vote) - Attention: Hell and High Water Ahead - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Adele McDowellI have recently been working with a wonderful, young woman who has been struggling mightily with her recovery from addictions. She had relapsed after some good, solid sobriety. Relapse is like any kind of breakdown on the path. It is where things fall apart; traction is lost, and chaos ...
Views: 2598(1 vote) - Got Prayer? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Adele McDowellRecently, I have been thinking about prayer and, more specifically, the human aspects of prayer. I am of the opinion that there is no right or wrong way to pray. I find prayer to be unique and idiosyncratic because prayer is predicated on our very human, one-to-one relationship with the ...
Views: 2962(1 vote) - Anatomy of Betrayal - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2011 from Adele McDowellA face reader once told me that I had kind eyes, a strong jaw, a good forehead, in fact, an excellent forehead, an emotional nose, and, more pointedly, that I absolutely could not handle betrayal. Really, though, who can handle betrayal? Its very name conjures up deep hurt and heartache. ...
Views: 10097(2 votes) - Five Ways to Deal with an Emotional Hangover - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2011 from Adele McDowellEver have one of those weeks when there is palpable, anger-inciting tension between you and a family member? Or you have had a crushing misunderstanding with one of your dearest friends? Or there is an incident at work that has had you mumbling obscenities under your breath and double-checking ...
Views: 8707(5 votes) - Trust and Love: A Dream Journey through Fear - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Dawn BrunkeSix years ago, just before my birthday, I dreamed of being in an enclosed trailer with three huge elephants. The trailer had room for the elephants to stand and sleep as well as a small living area for humans. Between the elephants and myself, however, were only a few thin wires. As I stood in ...
Views: 1286(1 vote) - Does Your Attitude Create Pleasure or Pain? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Mark Holland“Our attitudes control our lives. Attitudes are a secret power working twenty-four hours a day, for good or bad. It is of paramount importance that we know how to harness and control this great force.” - Tom Blandi Perhaps as important as what you believe is the manner in which you believe ...
Views: 1924(2 votes) - Know Your Name: Going Deep Inside Your Inner Mystic - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Kidest OM“Each night, this magnificent world so vivid in the daylight of our consciousness, is swallowed in the mouth of sleep. Yet, we have no fear of this, for, secretly we know, we are beyond.” - Mooji Physical experience has trained you to focus on outer conditions, people, and circumstances, ...
Views: 2080 - Invite Love into Your Life in Just 5 Minutes - 3 Ways to Increase Your Love Vibe Now - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Michele McGrewThere's an old Chinese blessing and curse that goes something like this... "May you live in interesting times." Well, for better or worse we certainly are living in interesting times right now. Lately, you can't watch the news or read the paper (oh, come on, you remember the paper don't ...
Views: 4717 - Guelph Ontario: The Royal City - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from T. PayneOften referred to as The Royal City, Guelph Ontario is home to almost 115 000 residents. Guelph is situated in Southwestern Ontario and is only about 100 km. from downtown Toronto. The relatively close access to Toronto, combined with a rural feel make Guelph a popular place for families to ...
Views: 1292 - Are You Empowered in Your Career? 12 Strategies to Gain Strength, Confidence, and Clarity - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Kathy CaprinoProfessional women have made tremendous strides in terms of drawing on our strengths, abilities, and confidence in the workplace in recent years, but it’s clear that we have a long way to go before we are using our female power with self-assurance and ease. Based on my national in-depth ...
Views: 1441(1 vote) - Four Tips for a Complaint-Free Office - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Marlene ChismAs a leader it is your duty to make sure the rules are enforced. Even though some rules may seem unimportant, you have to see the big picture. Just as there is a reason for wearing seat belts, there is a reason your company has instituted rules. Rules provide a framework for how you operate and ...
Views: 1693 - What Is The Immune System ? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Lori MatthewsAn immune system protects an organism against disease involving biological processes. It identifies and attempts to kill tumor cells and pathogens. It detects viruses and other agents. This system of the body distinguishes the organism's healthier tissues and cells in order for it to function ...
Views: 937(1 vote) - Omega 3 Fatty Acids and Sesamin - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Lori MatthewsEicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are well established supplements for individuals looking to improve their health and well-being. These are essential omega 3 fatty acids. The western diet seems to consume more omega 6 than the latter. Before taking any supplement, ...
Views: 1630 - The Genius Inside ~ Is It You Or Something Else? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Camille StrateThe ancient Greeks believed that no artist, poet, musician was fully responsible for his work. Each was thought to be 'assigned' a daemon, a spirit that lived in the walls of the artist studio, and gave him access past the veils of this world, into the world of the gods. There, the artist could ...
Views: 959 - RSVP or Répondez s’il-vous-plait - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Diane CraigTranslation: please respond A client writes: There seems to be a lot of confusion about RSVP. I noticed this with two invitations I recently sent out. The first was to an intimate bridal shower at my home, and the second, to a costly destination wedding. I understand my experience was ...
Views: 1832 - Rethinking Your Business Strategy! - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Charlene RashkowBy now everyone has heard the quote by Michael Michalko of Thinkertoys who coined the phrase, "If you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always got." Based upon the assumption that you need or want a different result or outcome in regard to your business endeavors, ...
Views: 1387(1 vote) - Suggestions for Career Success in Alphabetical Order - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Todd HicksThere is little doubt you want to be successful at your job. You will learn numerous ways to do this in an A to Z fashion. Act professionally at all times. Always do your best. Ask for assistance when you do not understand something and you cannot grasp a task. Become a valuable asset to ...
Views: 1611 - The Old Myth About Chi - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from James LeeThe Old Myth About Chi The ancients once thought that 'Chi' was the primordial essence that compose all matters of the universe. In traditional Chinese medicine(TCM), 'Chi' was defined as the function of the human body organs. Chi flow was considered that the functional activities of the organs ...
Views: 4663(2 votes) - Can Your Mind Shape Your Body? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Jake RhodesWe’ve all done it. We’ve all decided that *now* is the time to begin an exercise program. How long does it typically last though? A week, a month…occasionally a little longer. Why does this happen? You start working out with the intention of remaining dedicated and sticking with it, yet soon ...
Views: 1416(1 vote) - The Joy of Being Who You Are - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Kristi ColbertI grew up with a deep-seated sense of mistrusting myself. Not being sure where this came from, I always assumed it was connected with that same inability I had to easily make up my mind. This started at a very early age. When I would be in a restaurant with my family, as frustrating as it ...
Views: 1002(2 votes) - The Magnitude of E-Mail Attitude....Your E-mail Approach Speaks Volumes! - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Charlene RashkowWanting to have a successful business is something we each hope to achieve and most of us do all the things we believe will get us there. But, all too often we forget that having a product or service to sell is not nearly as important as the way we sell it. In essence, it’s really more about how ...
Views: 1449(1 vote) - Healthy is the New “Skinny!” - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Andrea PenningtonIf Barbie Were a Real Woman, She Would Look Like the Rest of Us! Listen to or Watch “Healthy is the New Skinny” on the “Dr. Andrea Show” as she Discuss the Obsession of Body Perfection in America Radio show on demand: www.BlogTalkRadio.com/DrAndrea TV show on demand: ...
Views: 3350(1 vote) - 13 Deadly Relationship Mistakes Even Smart Women Make - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Andrea PenningtonTune in for an important show about domestic violence on The “Dr. Andrea Show” as she provides insight and advice with a survivor of domestic violence AND a former abuser Listen on-demand at www.BlogTalkRadio.com/DrAndrea When pictures of Rihanna came out on the Internet showing her ...
Views: 2204 - Two Ingredients of Good Relationships - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Jacqueline MarshallShowing respect is a way of demonstrating love. The feeling of love or affection doesn't have to be present in order to give it. When you show another (or yourself) respect, you are acting out of love. If someone said he or she loved me but consistently treated me with disrespect, I am ...
Views: 1606(1 vote) - Motivation Techniques and Sales Team Training on How to Motivate Employees Using Free Web Resources - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Stephen CraineMotivation techniques are often omitted from sales team training. Practical sales skills training is easier to present, and doesn’t require the same research and preparation time. Many sales managers and small business sales directors just don’t have the time to focus on how to motivate ...
Views: 3849(1 vote) - Christmas Herbs - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2014 from Linda GrayOkay I know it's July but they say Christmas comes earlier every year, and this year, as usual, most of us will be wondering how to get through the long shopping expeditions as well as stressing over the bank balance. Not necessary! Give friends and family potted herbs to grow in the kitchen ...
Views: 1832(1 vote) - Prejudging - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Marshall NorthcottFor those who are employed in professional selling, prejudging can be an occupational hazard that has the potential to be dangerous and harmful to one’s income earning potential and their reputation. Prejudging, is forming a mental impression of a customer regarding their ability and desire to ...
Views: 5861 - Emotional Cleansing: The Need to Vent - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Isabel KirkCleansing, detoxifying diets, exercising… what else do we do to purify or clean our bodies? It is somewhat common to hear people say that they are engaged in one of these practices to clean themselves from toxins and other harmful elements. They usually express to feel more energized and ...
Views: 5697 - Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure - Ideal for Sufferers Who Need to Avoid Drug Medications - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonHome remedies for high blood pressure plays a significant role if a person’s health condition is one that renders him or her ineligible for drug medication. One such condition is that of being pregnant. We are all aware that pregnant women are not supposed to ingest drug medications to avoid ...
Views: 971(4 votes) - Money Making Made Easy! - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Hendrik KleinwaechterIs home based business and working from home is as easy as it sounds?? When you think of working, you have to choose which type of work you can be comfortable with. If categorized you have three types of works: Type 1: Where in you have to work under someone or any organization where in you ...
Views: 682 - Money - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Marshall NorthcottOkay, I’m going to do my best to tackle a very sensitive topic. That’s right, money! When I began my sales career, I earned substantially more than I had been accustomed to as a service technician. It was very exciting to be earning more money than I knew what to do with. Don’t dismay, I ...
Views: 1575 - Happiness 101: Bounce Back - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Norma CasasThere are many reasons why at some points in your life you feel sad, depressed, faithless, and trapped. Most of these situations are self-created. Most of these feelings are self-inflicted. Do you remember that first scary ride on your brand new bike? How many times did you fall? How many ...
Views: 1263(1 vote) - In the Strictest of Confidence - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Marshall NorthcottAre you entrusted with proprietary information? It’s very easy to innocently divulge confidential information just in passing. Years ago while calling on a small construction company the owner’s wife (let’s call her Joan) told me a story that emphasizes the significance of what you share ...
Views: 3093(1 vote) - Great Introductions - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Marshall NorthcottIn business we are often faced with occasions where we are called upon to make introductions. These introductions can vary from a small group setting involving as few as three individuals up to a large group at a corporate function. Never underestimate your ability to positively influence the ...
Views: 3378(3 votes) - Healing Back Pain - 3 Self-care Methods in Healing Back Pain - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonPain is said to be a message transmitted by the back nerves to the brain's cell receptors. Pain killers used in healing back pain merely block these messages so they will not be transmitted to the neuros. Based on this, you are merely relying on drugs to perform a function that you yourself ...
Views: 968(1 vote) - Everyone Sells! - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Marshall NorthcottIf you’re a parent and you have ever convinced your children to do what you wanted without force or threats then you sold. An educator that makes learning more palatable for their students by adjusting their style and approach is using sales skills. A manager or employer that gets staff buy in ...
Views: 1961(3 votes) - How Can You Become a Professional Forex Trader? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Carey BainYou've been doing Forex trading for awhile, with good results. You're thinking about going professional- what do you need? If you've been trading in the Forex market for some time, you might be considering the possibility of going professional. Either becoming a broker, or a CPO (Commodity ...
Views: 1595 - Elderly Nutrition Challenges Meet Their Match in Goat Milk - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Maria GarzaElderly nutrition is a topic of concern for many senior adults and their caretakers. Naturally occurring changes in our bodies create challenges for adequate nutrient intake and absorption as we age. Dairy products, and goat milk, in particular, have properties that can help meet these ...
Views: 2276(1 vote) - Top Mistakes New Forex Traders Make - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Carey BainMaking an investment mistakes is the difference between profit and loss. The Forex trade market might seem simple, but there are typical mistakes newbies make. If the Forex trading market were so simple to break into as a new trader, how come so many fail when they try their hand at it? ...
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