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- Transformational Leadership Should Lead Market Recovery - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Terrie AndersonYou are probably as fed up, and frustrated, as I am with corporations to whom you entrusted your hard earnt money, and who are not returning solid results, but instead trying to confuse you with beautifully scripted results and announcements that portray a positive future and a one time ...
Views: 3331(2 votes) - Coping with Migraine: Claims of a “Cure” - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Megan OltmanI was recently presented with a dilemma here on Free my Brain. I want to encourage dialog and exchange of ideas, but I don’t intend to provide an open marketplace for sale of migraine “cures.” (Though I will gladly support and even promote helpful products and services.) Migraine is a complex, ...
Views: 1207(1 vote) - The Ten Beliefs You Want to Have to Succeed in Business and Life - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Catherine FranzBeliefs are the foundation from which we stand. They are formed through experience, observation, heritage, and environment. They dictate our reactions and actions. If we are stressed it is due to a belief plus an experience for which we gave a meaning too. If we are angry, it is because we had ...
Views: 2461(3 votes) - All You Have is Now - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2009 from Sonya Triggs-WhartonAll you have is now. That’s important to remember. All you really have is right now. Tomorrow is not promised and yesterday is a far-away dream. A dream because you cannot reach it, touch it or taste it. It only exists in your memory. And, until we find a way of traveling back to the past, ...
Views: 1364(1 vote) - You Learn By Doing - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2009 from Sonya Triggs-WhartonHow do great speakers become great? How do Olympic athletes get so good at what they do? Practice, practice, practice of course. But there's one, often overlooked factor - they learn by doing. It's important to prepare for the big events in your life. Say, for example, you are asked to ...
Views: 1107 - Leadership and Keeping Your Customers - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Ray MillerJeff was desperately trying to fix it this time. He knew the risks were incredibly high. If he didn’t handle this situation correctly it would mean the loss of one of his most valuable clients. He knew that he had to resolve this issue once and for all. The problem had happened before and this ...
Views: 1468(3 votes) - You Don’t Have to Be Great to Be Great, But You Have to Believe You Are - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Jeff BrownOne of the key inhibitors to success is doubt, especially self-doubt. In order to achieve, especially at the highest level, you have to virtually ignore what people say about you. Not that you should ignore criticism-that which will help you improve-but if you've worked diligently at a goal, ...
Views: 1758 - The New World of Work - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Ann Ronan, Ph.D.In a brilliant book entitled "Job-Shift: How to Prosper in a World Without Jobs,” William Bridges says we are living in a jobless society. What you ask? There are no jobs? Let me explain. In the U.S., the concept that we have of jobs has only been in existence for about the last 150 years. ...
Views: 1292 - 7 Keys to a Successful Life - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Stephanie FrankMuch has been written on what it takes to win the game of life. A lifetime of experience says it’s not as complicated as most people make it. Here’s my list. Take what you want. 1. You can’t succeed alone. Every story of success is a story of people working together, each contributing their ...
Views: 1877(5 votes) - The BIGGEST Mistake Women Make with Men (without even realizing it!) - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Cherry NorrisGina is a great coach. She's smart, beautiful and successful. She's well traveled and well respected. She has great friends. Gina's life is full. Gina loves to make people feel special. She loves sharing ideas and giving advice. When Gina meets a man she likes, she gives him phone calls, ...
Views: 2311(5 votes) - Three Quick, Easy and Effective Meditations to Relieve Stress at Work - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Pamela LipeAre you so stressed out at work that you do not even have time to think about relaxing? Are the demands at work building up fast and causing you to feel overwhelmed? Are you so busy you do not have time to learn a new stress management strategy? Here are three quick, easy and very ...
Views: 3140(5 votes) - Do You Believe in Yourself? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Keith BrayDo you believe in yourself? "We cannot rise higher than our thought of ourselves." -- Orison Swett Marden Each week I receive an idea generator from my coaching mentor, Dr. Randin Brons. Seldom does Randin send something that does not provoke thought within me and usually it takes me back ...
Views: 995(2 votes) - The New Rules to Wholesaling Real Estate - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Terence YoungIt seems that the rules have changed when it comes to wholesaling. I remember when you were able to find the ugliest house on a good street, put it under contract, and sell your contract for a nice profit. I mean, you can still do that, but with so many foreclosures on the market, your good deal ...
Views: 789 - Breakdown Breakthrough - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Kathy CaprinoAre you a professional woman longing for a radical change? You are not alone. According to my research—a yearlong national study in partnership with the Esteemed Woman Foundation—seven out of 10 women today, particularly those in their middle years, say they are facing a major turning ...
Views: 1198(2 votes) - Build it and They Will Come - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Christina WatsonIn the fictional movie, “Field of Dreams” a voice told Ray, “Build it and they will come.” Don’t worry, I am not talking about a ball field for disembodied players. I am speaking about your future. Whatever it is that the voice says to you. (Just listen…) Whether it be your business idea, ...
Views: 2041(5 votes) - Taking Your Gift to the World - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Christina WatsonI just finished teaching a class on this topic and I was so impressed with the absolute brilliance of my students. The funny thing was few of them knew it. Our brilliance is mundane to us. We live with it every day. But when it is presented to others, they are wowed. That is the gift ...
Views: 1135 - “Focus on the “Low Hanging Fruit” - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Fabienne FredricksonFollowing up on leads is 90% of the game, right? At least that’s what we hear. You spend all this time networking, marketing yourself, making cold calls, looking for the right client, but what’s the point of it all if you don’t follow up on the leads you DO have? This was a major obstacle for ...
Views: 1770 - Unlimited Income Opportunities for the Disabled American Veteran - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Hugo DiNunzioThe Disabled American Veteran who qualifies for a 50% disability may only receive $770 a month from government. While the US Department of Veteran’s Affairs is doing what they can to take care of the military members, sometimes it is simply not enough. However, you will find there are many ...
Views: 1091 - To Build Muscles Fastest Should I Avoid Cardio Workouts? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Tim RyanA typical dilemma for any active sportsmen who lifts weights and wants to gain muscle mass is that they know there goal to build muscle mass conflicts with the fact that they do a lot of cardio-vascular work. How can someone like this build muscles fastest whilst still doing cardio, indeed is it ...
Views: 1823 - The Restructuring of American Business Means the Restructuring of American Careers - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Brad TaftWhat do new, future-focused careers have in common? They represent America’s highest needs. They require a reasonable investment in time and credentialing in order to qualify. The time to plan is NOW if you want or need to continue to work THEN! The restructuring of American business ...
Views: 1319(2 votes) - Change or Be Left Behind - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Ruth SchwartzIt is not your imagination. Business has changed. In fact, life as we know it is different. It started sneaking up on us only a few years ago. What happened? In "The World is Flat", Thomas Friedman talks about the triple convergence. 1. There are now enough PCs, bandwidth, storage and ...
Views: 800 - How to Determine When You Meet Your Personal Goals at Work - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Todd HicksIs being successful at work something you are interested in? Do you like to set personal goals on the job and measure how you are meeting them? You will learn how to evaluate your personal goal performance. Do you take an interest in finding true friends at the workplace? Having plenty of ...
Views: 1769 - Supervisor Training – First Steps in People Management - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2009 from Kate TammemagiThe first key to being a successful Supervisor involves getting a good appreciation of the concept of ‘People Management’. Successful Leadership involves both elements of this term, that is ‘people’ and ‘management’. This article provides the first steps in People Management, putting in the ...
Views: 2679 - Telephone Skills – Top Telephone Tips for Professional Offices - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Kate TammemagiThe impression a telephone caller forms when they first contact your Professional Office can have a direct influence on your success. The busy secretary or receptionist can quickly adopt attitudes and habits on the telephone that are, to say the least, discouraging to your Clients. Here we offer ...
Views: 7467(3 votes) - Chronic Back Pain Treatment - Is There Relief? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonSuffering from chronic back pain can ruin your vacation plans, your summer and pretty much a good time. For many people that do have chronic back pain, treatment options are limited for one reason or another. Your medical care provider will determine the best treatment for you. In many ...
Views: 758 - *** Practical Car and Travel Organizers - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Get OrganizedIn can be a challenge to organize the items in your vehicle in order to create a practical and efficient space for traveling. With the right products, however, organizing your car, van or truck can be accomplished with little effort. By dividing your car into three sections, the front seats, the ...
Views: 1826 - Your Patterns and Default Setting - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Roger SeipIn the coaching relationships I have with our clients, the major problem I see is that individuals end up in the same place - over and over and over again. They mean to save money and build wealth, only to end up (again) with “too much month at the end of the money.” They’ve lost the same 15 ...
Views: 1658(3 votes) - Free your human creative genius - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Blanca VergaraReason number one why the UNESCO considers a construction to be part of the world heritage is that it represents a masterpiece of human creative genius. Why are they just built in the past and not today? Why is disengagement rampant today? Why do we have a financial crisis? Because we don't pay ...
Views: 1293 - Going Legal: How to Find & Work with an Attorney for Your Small Business - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Lisa MontanaroDeciding Whether to Go Legal As a former full-time practicing attorney and now a small business owner, I have been on both sides of the fence when it comes to the legal issues a business owner may face. This provides me with the distinct advantage of knowing when to call in an attorney for ...
Views: 2519(4 votes) - Bon Voyage: Organized Travel Planning - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Lisa MontanaroWell, summer is finally here, and for many people, that means vacation time! Whether you plan to drive, fly, or travel by other means (a cruise, perhaps?), planning ahead will help your travel experience go off without a hitch. I not only love to travel, I love to plan to travel. I can ...
Views: 2230(2 votes) - When is a Leader No longer a Leader? When He's a Greeder! - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2018 from Tony DovaleA Leader leaves a legacy that benefits all? A Greeder...is all for self. So what is real leadership about? I recently read an article about a business owner (Leonard Abess) who sold his business and gave his present, and ex-staff, 60 million dollars, as a thank-you gift for being part of ...
Views: 1967(2 votes) - *** Is Creative Block Just Part of Your Process? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteBlocked! Words are not spilling onto the page; color choices elude you; you can't embody the character you've been chosen to portray. Simply put, you're stuck! It's not the first time you've been stuck and certainly not the last if you're a creative being. In your stuck-ness you beat ...
Views: 1532 - Have You Got a Master Code? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Johan CampbellHave you got a master code? I have had my website up for nearly 7 years now and it has gone through many changes. While restructuring it I noticed many similarities between it and the way our lives are. Confusion of Coding The first thing that I noticed is that there was a "confusion of ...
Views: 1536 - 10 Steps to Succeeding in Turmoil - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from John CinquinaStep 1. Mindset There are dozens, if not hundreds, of books and audio CDs on the subject of the importance of keeping your attitude and mindset positive. The big questions are, first, ‘why should I do this?’ and second, ‘how?’ Firstly, let’s discuss the ‘why’. How many people do you ...
Views: 804(3 votes) - Tips and Techniques to Improve Short Term Memory - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Martin MakIf you need to recall something that you learnt just a few seconds ago, to maybe 2 minutes ago, you are using your short term memory. Many factors affect your short term memory, also known as working memory. Understanding, or being aware of these factors can help you dramatically improve your ...
Views: 2860(1 vote) - 5 Tips to Success - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Hally Rhiannon-NammuWhat is the definition of success? Is it breaking even or making a sizable profit after twelve months? Do we put so much into the end result that what gets us there ceases to matter? Success starts in allowing yourself to dig deep to identify what you need to do to get you where you want to ...
Views: 1449 - Pregnancy, what to avoid - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Stuart HutchingsPregnancy is a very special time for mother and baby. As a mother during pregnancy you are connected to your baby via the placenta, it is your baby’s lifeline. The placenta brings important things, such as oxygen and nutrients, to your baby and it removes the waste products that your baby ...
Views: 948 - Believe in Yourself - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Mark Holland“Sooner or later, those who win are those who think they can.” - Richard Bach Believing in yourself and your abilities is absolutely the most important thing you can do on your journey to positive thinking. It is critical to develop the self-confidence you need to carry you through to the ...
Views: 1780(2 votes) - Use of Blogs in Creating Massive Traffic to Websites - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Harry BrownProper marketing of online businesses is as much essential as marketing for “real” businesses carried out from “brick and mortar” stores. There are innumerable websites dealing in the same product and so each of the different business entities has to do whatever it takes to make itself heard. ...
Views: 1956 - How to Prevent Your Employees from Becoming Collateral Damage in the Labor-Management Battle - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Pat LynchWhile members of Congress talk about improving the workplace for employees, the actions of many indicate that they are far more interested in serving the interests of either management or unions than they are in securing better conditions for workers. Unless this attitude changes quickly, ...
Views: 1221(1 vote) - "I Quit!" and Other Temper Tantrums - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Zoe RouthIt's true, my commitments have tripled this year - with President of the Chamber of Women in Business, Manager of the Network and Short Courses at the Australian Leadership Foundation, and the launch of my biggest most ambitious program yet with Inner Compass - the Mastermind Retreat - Women's ...
Views: 930 - Moving In Together: Do You Have What It Takes? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraA typical relationship has very important milestones: the first meeting, first date, first kiss and all the other firsts. Although some couple can be quite contented with taking things slow, there are some who believe that moving in together is the next step in taking the relationship to a more ...
Views: 956 - A Quick Guide to Beginners Marathon Training - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Jago HolmesThe way an experienced runner will approach training will be very different to a beginners marathon training schedule. Beginners have no experience of running and very poor basic fitness levels, whilst an experienced runner has already built a foundation of fitness. This can be both good and ...
Views: 1549 - How Can I Run a Marathon? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Jago HolmesIt’s fair to say that around the time of the big televised marathons, people’s interest in running one is dramatically increased. If you’ve ever wondered ‘how can I run a marathon’ and push myself like those runners do, then don’t be put off, you’re only seeing the end result of many weeks of ...
Views: 1411 - Win/Win Negotiations Have Become a Must Have - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Linda SwindlingWin/win negotiations used to be a goal to achieve. Now, they are a necessity. Current times actually demand a win/win approach if you want a durable agreement. Offerings have expanded not retracted. You have more and more parties to choose to partner with. If one party doesn’t worry about ...
Views: 1967(3 votes) - What Are the Biggest Mistakes in Influencing? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Linda SwindlingThere are three mistakes that seem to occur over and over again: not preparing adequately, not taking calculated risks and not asking enough questions. There is a lack of adequate preparation. It doesn’t matter if you are a quick thinker and do well with little research. Not preparing usually ...
Views: 1885(4 votes) - Tough Negotiations or Persuasions - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Linda SwindlingThere are a number of situations that come to mind. Here are a few: The unpopular position. Some negotiations have less to do with the products or services offered and more to do with overcoming a public perception. Consider selling an expensive manufactured item like an aircraft or a piece ...
Views: 2616(2 votes) - Managing for Good Results in Tough Times - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Linda SwindlingHow do you get your employees to focus on work when the market and economy have everyone frightened? How do you encourage people to be productive when their emotions are vacillating between rage, dismay, helplessness and financial worry? It is not an easy task. The major challenge is to control ...
Views: 1864(2 votes) - Looking Out for Number One - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Linda SwindlingTough times are ahead and you’ve got to look out for you. Sounds selfish, right? Well, truth be told, you are concerned about you. Many of us are concerned about our livelihood and are fearful of the future. The solution is to address these concerns outright. Psychology has shown us that you ...
Views: 2080(3 votes) - Hold ’em or Fold ’em: When to Walk Away from the Bargaining Table - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Linda SwindlingOne of the biggest questions is when do you stay, walk or run away from the bargaining table. Some people aren’t willing to stay the course in what might result in a really good deal. Others are so tied to the process or deal making that they are willing to give up too much. Here are some ideas ...
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