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- Successful People Face Their Fears and Act - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2010 from Bud BilanichYou can become self confident by doing three things. First, choose optimism. Believe in your heart of hearts that today will be better than yesterday, and that tomorrow will be better than today. Second, face your fears and act. Procrastination and inaction feed fear and rob you of self ...
Views: 821(1 vote) - Successful People Live a Mighty Purpose - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Bud BilanichGeorge Bernard Shaw is one of my very favorite playwrights. I always enjoy a production of one of his plays. I quoted him in a recent article and I'd like to quote him again. He makes such a great point about how important a personal clarity of purpose and direction is to your career and life ...
Views: 994(1 vote) - Successful People Treat Life as a "Splendid Torch" - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Bud BilanichThe other day I saw a great quote from Margaret Thatcher… "Look at a day when you are supremely satisfied at the end. It's not a day when you lounge around doing nothing; it's when you've had everything to do, and you've done it." Ole' Iron Maggie really nailed it with this one. I like ...
Views: 1019(1 vote) - Successful People Treat Problems and Setbacks as Opportunities - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2010 from Bud BilanichIn an article on taking personal responsibility for finishing strong in 2009 and starting fast in 2010, I mentioned that the things that happen to us in life aren't as important as how we react to them. As I was writing, I was reminded of a something else I had written in the past. Stuff ...
Views: 926(3 votes) - Successful People Use Tough Times to Position Themselves for Better Things to Come - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2010 from Bud BilanichRecently, I read a column in the Wall Street Journal Careers section called "When Your Rising Star Falls." Joan Lublin the author says that corporate belt tightening coupled with the fact that many baby boomers are delaying retirement is creating a clogged promotion pipeline. People who were ...
Views: 519(1 vote) - Sue Grafton is a Success Because She Loves What She Does - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2010 from Bud BilanichI love to read. I especially love to read mysteries. I think this comes from my childhood when I devoured every Hardy Boy and Nancy Drew mystery at the local library. Sue Grafton is one of my favorite writers. Starting in 1982, she has written a series of mysteries; beginning with A is for ...
Views: 565(1 vote) - Tough Times, Optimism, Personal Responsibility and Success - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Bud BilanichSelf confidence is one of the keys to personal and professional success. You can become self confident by doing three things. First, choose optimism. Believe in your heart of hearts that today will be better than yesterday, and that tomorrow will be better than today. Second, face your fears and ...
Views: 1265(2 votes) - Trust, Abundance and Success - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Bud BilanichBuilding relationships comes down to two words: trust and abundance. When you trust others you are willing to put yourself out there -- to give with no expectation of return, to act in a non quid pro quo manner. In a recent article, I pointed out that while there is nothing wrong with ...
Views: 995(1 vote) - A Problem By Any Other Name... - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2008 from Bud BilanichIn my work as an executive coach I have found that the single biggest mistake that people make is assuming that competence and performance are their ticket to success; when in fact they are merely the price of admission. Most people are good performers. It’s a huge mistake to think that good ...
Views: 855 - Assumptions Are Conversation Killers - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2008 from Bud BilanichIn my work as an executive coach I have found that the single biggest mistake that people make is assuming that competence and performance are their ticket to success; when in fact they are merely the price of admission. Most people are good performers. It’s a huge mistake to think that good ...
Views: 1014 - Authenticity, Personal Branding and Success - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2009 from Bud BilanichPositive personal impact is an important key to personal and professional success. If you want to create positive personal impact you need to do three things. First, develop, nurture and constantly promote your unique personal brand. Second, be impeccable in your presentation of self - in person ...
Views: 595 - Be an Optimist. Get in the Game. - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from Bud BilanichThe other day, I came across a quote from Dwight Eisenhower. “Pessimism never won any battle.” I agree. In fact, I believe that a true pessimist would never even join the battle for fear of it being lost before it began. The 2008 Super Bowl was a good example. The media hype surrounding ...
Views: 895 - Become "Worthy Of Recognition" - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2008 from Bud BilanichIn my executive coaching work, I have found that all successful people have five things in common. • Successful people are self confident. • Successful people create positive personal impact. • Successful people are outstanding performers. • Successful people are great communicators. • ...
Views: 4579 - Branding And Blogging - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2008 from Bud BilanichA while back, I was asked to contribute a chapter to a forthcoming book called "One Great Idea!" I was thrilled to be asked. I accepted immediately. Then, reality set in, as I asked myself “what is my one great idea?” I had to think about this one for a while. All of a sudden it ...
Views: 989 - Communication Skills And Success - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2008 from Bud BilanichIn my work as an executive coach I have found that the single biggest mistake that people make is assuming that competence and performance are their ticket to success; when in fact they are merely the price of admission. Most people are good performers. It’s a huge mistake to think that good ...
Views: 1141 - Conversation Skills for Success - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2010 from Bud BilanichIf you want to become a dynamic communicator, you need to develop three skills: conversation, writing and presenting. The Merriam Webster Dictionary defines the word "dynamic" as, "Marked by continuous and productive activity." In many ways, this is a good definition for an effective ...
Views: 1599 - Create Your Success by Faking it Till You Make It - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2010 from Bud BilanichSelf confidence is one of the keys to career and life success that I discuss in several of my books. If you want to become self confident you need to do three things. First, choose optimism. Believe that today will be better than yesterday and that tomorrow will be better than today. Second, ...
Views: 1523 - Finding A Mentor - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2008 from Bud BilanichI always tell my executive coaching clients that surrounding yourself with positive people is a great way to build self confidence. I urge them to find a mentor, someone who can help them on their success journey. An article in the December 2007 edition of Chief Learning Officer Magazine ...
Views: 936 - Good Writing Is A Key To Success; Rewriting Is the Key the Good Writing - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2008 from Bud BilanichClear, crisp writing is an important success skill. Successful people are able to get across their ideas in an easily readable way. I’ve been blessed. Writing has always come easy to me. I enjoy it. Studying Journalism in college helped too. There’s nothing like a critique from a ...
Views: 2708 - Handwritten Thank You Notes Help You Create Positive Personal Impact - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Bud BilanichThe other day, my wife Cathy and I were discussing how handwritten thank you notes seem to be a thing of the past in this digital age. I know that it’s easier to email thank yous, but I believe that handwritten thank you notes are so much better than email when it comes to making positive ...
Views: 2028 - Interdependence, Truth, Love, Respect and Interpersonal Competence - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2008 from Bud BilanichIn my work as an executive coach, I tell my clients that successful people have five things in common. • Successful people are self confident. • Successful people create positive personal impact. • Successful people are outstanding performers. • Successful people are great communicators. • ...
Views: 1796 - Interpersonal Competence And Career and Life Success - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2008 from Bud BilanichIn my work as an executive coach I have found that the single biggest mistake that people make is assuming that competence and performance are their ticket to success; when in fact they are merely the price of admission. Most people are good performers. It’s a huge mistake to think that good ...
Views: 4656 - It Pays To Be Nice - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2008 from Bud BilanichIn my work as an executive coach, I have found that interpersonally competent people share at least three things in common. 1. Interpersonally competent people are self aware. They understand themselves, and as a result they understand others. 2. Interpersonally competent people build ...
Views: 749 - Just Say Yes for Success - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Bud BilanichI love the Dilbert comic strip -- even though it often points out the how dysfunctional our workplaces can be. Sunday's strip was a classic. Dilbert approaches one of his colleagues and says… "Could you make these changes in the database? It will only take five minutes." Colleague: "Ooh I ...
Views: 931 - Louis L'Amour, Albert Einstein, Lifelong Learning and Success - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2010 from Bud BilanichIf you want to become an outstanding performer, you need to become a lifelong learner. The other day, I came across a great quote from Louis L'Amour, the great American writer of stories about the old west. I think this quote captures the essence of lifelong learning… "There will come a time ...
Views: 1467 - Mentor Others to Create Your Own Success - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Bud BilanichMentors, by definition are positive people. They are willing to give of themselves to help others grow and succeed. That's why I urge all of my coaching clients to find mentors. However, it is also important to be a mentor. By mentoring others you are giving back, and you are building your self ...
Views: 843 - Non Verbal Communication in Presentations - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Bud BilanichPresentation skills, conversation skills and writing skills are the three keys to effective communication. In this post, I'd like to focus on some tips for using non verbal communication to improve your presentation skills. Eye contact helps indicates your interest in the people in the ...
Views: 997 - Optimism Part 1 - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2008 from Bud BilanichI often tell my executive coaching clients that all self confident people have three things in common. • Self confident people are optimistic. • Self confident people face their fears and deal with them. • Self confident people surround themselves with positive people. When I was a young ...
Views: 798 - Optimism Part 10 - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Bud BilanichThis is the tentth article in a series on applying The Optimist Creed to help you succeed in your life and career. You can find all ten points of The Optimist Creed in the first article in this series. The Optimist Creed Point 9 "Promise yourself to give so much time to the improvement of ...
Views: 814 - Optimism Part 11 - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Bud BilanichThis is the eleventh and final article in a series on applying The Optimist Creed to help you succeed in your life and career. You can find all ten points of The Optimist Creed in the first article in this series. The Optimist Creed, Point 10 "Promise yourself to be too large for worry, too ...
Views: 2394 - Optimism Part 2 - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2008 from Bud BilanichThis is the second article in a series on applying The Optimist Creed to help you succeed in your life and career. The Optimist Creed: Point 1 "Promise yourself to be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind." The first point of The Optimist Creed is a tall order – but one that ...
Views: 986 - Optimism Part 3 - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Bud BilanichThis is the third article in a series on applying The Optimist Creed to help you succeed in your life and career. You can find all ten points of The Optimist Creed in the first article in this series. The Optimist Creed Part 2: “Promise yourself to talk health, happiness and prosperity to ...
Views: 731 - Optimism Part 4 - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Bud BilanichThis is the fourth article in a series on applying The Optimist Creed to help you succeed in your life and career. You can find all ten points of The Optimist Creed in the first article in this series. The Optimist Creed, Point 3 “Promise yourself to make all your friends feel that there is ...
Views: 806 - Optimism Part 5 - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Bud BilanichThis is the fifth article in a series on applying The Optimist Creed to help you succeed in your life and career. You can find all ten points of The Optimist Creed in the first article in this series. The Optimist Creed Point 4 “Promise yourself to look at the sunny side of everything and ...
Views: 765 - Optimism Part 6 - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Bud BilanichThis is the sixth article in a series on applying The Optimist Creed to help you succeed in your life and career. You can find all ten points of The Optimist Creed in the first article in this series. The Optimist Creed, Part 5 “Promise yourself to think only of the best, to work only for ...
Views: 850 - Optimism Part 7 - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Bud BilanichThis is the seventh article in a series on applying The Optimist Creed to help you succeed in your life and career. You can find all ten points of The Optimist Creed in the first article in this series. The Optimist Creed Point 6 “Promise yourself to be just as enthusiastic about the success ...
Views: 815 - Optimism Part 8 - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Bud BilanichThis is the eighth article in a series on applying The Optimist Creed to help you succeed in your life and career. You can find all ten points of The Optimist Creed in the first article in this series. The Optimist Creed Point 7 "Promise yourself to forget the mistakes of the past and press ...
Views: 922 - Optimism Part 9 - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Bud BilanichThis is the ninth article in a series on applying The Optimist Creed to help you succeed in your life and career. You can find all ten points of The Optimist Creed in the first article in this series. The Optimist Creed Point 8 "Promise yourself to wear a cheerful countenance at all times, ...
Views: 813 - Outanding Performance And Career And Life Success - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2008 from Bud BilanichAll outstanding performers have at least three things in common: 1. Outstanding performers set and achieve goals. 2. Outstanding performers are organized. 3. Outstanding performers are detail oriented and execute well. In this post, I’ll delve into each of these three in more ...
Views: 860 - Postive Personal Impact And Success - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2008 from Bud BilanichIn my work as an executive coach I have found that the single biggest mistake that people make is assuming that competence and performance are their ticket to success; when in fact they are merely the price of admission. Most people are good performers. It’s a huge mistake to think that ...
Views: 1585 - Self Awareness And Interpersonal Competence - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2008 from Bud BilanichIn my work as an executive coach I have found that the single biggest mistake that people make is assuming that competence and performance are their ticket to success; when in fact they are merely the price of admission. Most people are good performers. It’s a huge mistake to think that good ...
Views: 6212 - Self Confidence -- The First Step Towards Career and Life Success - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2008 from Bud BilanichIn my work as an executive coach I have found that the single biggest mistake that people make is assuming that competence and performance are their ticket to success; when in fact they are merely the price of admission. Most people are good performers. It’s a huge mistake to think that ...
Views: 1318 - Success Advice from a Country Song - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Bud BilanichRelationship building may be the most important of the success competencies. No one can do it alone. If you want to create a successful life and career you need to learn how to build and maintain strong relationships. Period. I am in North Carolina as I am writing this post. I am doing a talk ...
Views: 960 - Successful People are Optimists -- They Ask For, and Often Get What They Want - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2010 from Bud BilanichI saw this quote from George Will on line the other day… "The nice part about being a pessimist is that you are constantly being either proven right or pleasantly surprised." I couldn't let it go. As a career success coach, I'm always telling my clients that they can boost their self ...
Views: 828 - Successful People Develop Their Natural Talents - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2010 from Bud BilanichThe other day I saw a great quote on line. "What we are is God's gift to us. What we become is our gift to God." It was from Eleanor Powell. If you don't know Ms. Powell, she was a well known dancer and actress who appeared in many musicals in the 1930s and 1940s. She was a good dancer, but an ...
Views: 1284 - Successful People Use Their Nerves to Deliver Dynamic Presentations - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from Bud BilanichThe other day, I was at a workshop and one of the speakers was clearly nervous. He began his talk by telling the old story about the survey that asked people to name their greatest fear. Public speaking came in first, by a large margin. Death was fourth. So, if you believe the results of this ...
Views: 757 - Using Common Sense to Create Your Success - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2010 from Bud BilanichMy Common Sense Success System is based on what I call the Four Cs of Success: • Clarity of purpose and direction • Commitment to taking personal responsibility for your own success • Confidence in your ability to create the successful life and career you deserve • Competence in four key ...
Views: 897 - Want Success? Take a Lesson From Lindsey Vonn - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2010 from Bud BilanichDid you watch the Olympics Wednesday night? The Americans did pretty well, winning gold medals in skiing -- Lindsey Vonn, speed skating -- Shani Davis and snowboarding -- Shaun White. Good for them. Their years of training, hard work and dedication paid off. In this post I want to focus on ...
Views: 894 - What the Super Bowl Teaches Us About Successful Branding - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from Bud BilanichDid you watch the Super Bowl on Sunday? About 100 million people did. The game was entertaining and fun to watch. New Orleans won 31-17. Drew Brees, the Saints quarterback was the Most Valuable Player, and he endeared himself to the country by bringing his little boy -- who was wearing noise ...
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