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- Lost Job? 6 Secrets Of What To Do Now - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2007 from Charles BreedingYou might not believe this, but I’ve worked for six companies in the last six years. Some of you might respond, “You can’t keep a job, huh, Charlie?” You might be right, and that’s why I’m self-employed now. Honestly, it’s not something that I’m proud of, and I somewhat rationalize two ...
Views: 3394(1 vote) - 10 Tips for Building Trust - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2007 from Charles BreedingOne day last January, I watched as eight inches of snow piled up one morning. My neighbor, Gene proceeds to go out and shovel his driveway. It must’ve taken him an hour of back-breaking work. Then surprisingly, I watch him as he walks to my yard and shovel MY driveway – it took him over an ...
Views: 13955(3 votes) - Achieving Breakthrough Performance - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2007 from Charles BreedingIs it really possible to create our own future? Most people say, “yes.” Technically speaking, they are being honest. But when you really get inside their heart and head about personal change and transformation, they are not as sure. The only way to predict the future is, of course, to ...
Views: 962 - Emotional Intelligence For Greater Success - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2007 from Charles BreedingRecall the opening scene in the blockbuster movie, Forrest Gump – a feather floating in the wind, up and down and all around with no control or sense of direction whatsoever. I would argue that many business people feel that awful feeling of being powerless, being blown around by the latest ...
Views: 2321 - Five Hatches to Batten Down for Business Success - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2007 from Charles BreedingIt’s time to trim the sails and batten down five management hatches in preparation for the coming storm of challenging business environments. Just as ships trim their sales and batten down hatches sail more safely in choppy waters, organizations who are well-prepared will better cope with the ...
Views: 1045 - Listen Your Way To Greater Leadership! - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2007 from Charles Breeding“The reason that we have two ears and one mouth,” said the Greek philosopher, Zeno, “is that we may listen the more and talk the less.” Of the top five areas employees feel management needs to improve, listening skills consistently ranks near the top. One of the reasons that all of us tend to ...
Views: 931 - Making Time - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2007 from Charles BreedingMost people know that “marking time” in the military is marching in one place, not moving. Do you sometimes feel as if you are ‘marking time,’ and not making the progress that you thought you’d be making by now? When I was a young boy, I struggled just thinking about time. I used to think ...
Views: 927 - Making Time Today - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2007 from Charles BreedingMost people know that “marking time” in the military is marching in one place, not moving. Do you sometimes feel as if you are ‘marking time,’ and not making the progress that you thought you’d be making by now? When I was a young boy, I struggled just thinking about time. I used to think ...
Views: 1010 - Remedy For Cash Flow Flu - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2007 from Charles BreedingEver watch a dog chase a car? After he catches it, he’s not sure what to do. Likewise, many businesses work hard to win the really BIG sale. Once the contract is inked, a new challenge sets upon the business owner: how are we going to get the necessary cash without acquiring debt to hire the ...
Views: 1411 - Retention Strategies: Keeping Your Human Capital & Reducing Turnover - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2007 from Charles BreedingThis is the age of human capital -- and of tight labor markets. Companies have finally realized that competitive advantage resides mostly in people, and that finding and keeping good managers and employees is a strategic necessity. But how do you attract and retain the best and the brightest ...
Views: 3060 - The Big Three: Focus, Execution & Me - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2007 from Charles BreedingThe Big Three: Focus, Execution & Me By Charles A. Breeding What is your central focus today? How well do you consistently execute on that focus? How do you need to change and adapt in order to focus and execute and lead more effectively? Whether you are an executive, executive coach, a ...
Views: 1663 - Trust: How To Get It & Keep It - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2007 from Charles BreedingIn business, trust is a challenging attribute to master consistently well. How do leaders build a high trust environment with their people? In this article, we’ll explore the three components of building and earning high trust. Trust Me There’s an old fable about a young girl who climbs a ...
Views: 1375 - Trust: How To Build It During A Time Of Change - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2007 from Charles BreedingChange and uncertainty often foster an environment of fear which leads to a lack of trust. The lack of trust can slow things down and create a higher cost of doing business. Building trust and restoring confidence can significantly impact bottom line results. Here are some solid suggestions for ...
Views: 1825 - What To Do When You Lose Your Job - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2007 from Charles BreedingSecrets of What to Do When You Lose Your Job By Charles A. Breeding You might not believe this, but I’ve worked for six companies in the last six years. Some of you might respond, “You can’t keep a job, huh, Charlie?” You might be right, and that’s why I’m self-employed now. Honestly, it’s ...
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