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- Handshakes Really Do Matter - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2010 from Todd SmithThe impression you make on people through your handshake influences how they feel about you. A proper handshake is even more important when meeting people for the first time. First impressions are lasting impressions. The manner in which you extend your hand, the degree of firmness and the ...
Views: 2393(6 votes) - My Top Time Management Tip - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2010 from Todd SmithOne of the most important keys to personal and professional success lies in how you spend your time. Each day contains twenty-four hours but how we spend those hours is what separates people who enjoy lives of happiness, fulfillment and success from those who experience lives filled with ...
Views: 1136(3 votes) - The Power of Your Smile - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from Todd SmithIf I were to rank all the factors that go into creating a likable personality, I would have to place a friendly smile at the top of the list. A warm, authentic smile communicates feelings that words alone can’t possibly accomplish. A great smile radiates warmth, puts people at ease and makes a ...
Views: 2260(4 votes) - How Likable are You? - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from Todd SmithOne of the most important keys to living a happy, healthy and fulfilling life is your ability to build meaningful relationships. While there are many factors that influence the relationships you have with others, being a likable person ranks near the top of the list. Likable people are those who ...
Views: 1481(6 votes) - Six Ways to Avoid Misunderstandings - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from Todd SmithEarly in my career I found myself being involved in countless situations that resulted in misunderstandings. My natural reaction was to blame others, rather than accept responsibility. I used to think it was the other person’s fault if he or she did not understand something or explain ...
Views: 2635(3 votes) - What’s Your Brand? - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from Todd SmithHave you ever stopped to think that everything you do or neglect to do affects a person’s impression of you? It is true that the way people view you impacts every aspect of your life—from your career to your personal relationships. Nothing is exempt. In today’s lesson you will learn that the ...
Views: 994(5 votes) - The Importance of Being On Time - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2010 from Todd SmithHave you noticed that tardiness is on the rise? People are chronically late for work; for their child’s teacher conference or athletic contest; or even for parties and celebrations. As the old saying goes, “they will even be late for their own funeral.” Yet, punctuality is one of the key ways ...
Views: 22287(18 votes) - How to Make Critical Decisions - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2010 from Todd Smithn How to Make Great Decisions, I shared with you two simple, four-word questions that can have a profound impact on your success rate in making basic everyday decisions. Today we are going to examine how former President Bill Clinton made critical decisions during his tenure as President of the ...
Views: 2925(7 votes) - How to Make Great Decisions - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2010 from Todd SmithIn Our Lives are a Mirror Image of the Little Decisions We Make, I talked about the hundreds of little choices we make each day that play a crucial role in every part of our lives. These choices were defined as either/or choices, such as do I get up and exercise as I had planned, or do I sleep ...
Views: 1257(7 votes) - Our Lives are a mirror Image of the Little Decisions we Make - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2010 from Todd SmithOver my career I have read and heard thousands of quotes from great leaders, but there is one I replay in my mind more than any other. Jim Rohn, one of the greatest personal development teachers of our time said, “Success comes from making a series of good decisions over time, while failure ...
Views: 1554(1 vote) - The Hidden Benefit of Discipline - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2010 from Todd Smithn yesterday’s lesson I revealed what I believe to be the single most important key to success—discipline, defined as doing the things you know you should do, even when you don’t feel like doing them. Jim Rohn defined discipline as "the bridge between goals and accomplishment." Today, I am ...
Views: 2303(11 votes) - Your Greatest Obstacle - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2010 from Todd SmithYesterday I outlined a simple, easy-to-follow, step-by-step formula for achieving success at anything that is important to you. Today we will explore what will be your greatest obstacle to achieving any goal on your list. I will also challenge you with the solution that when acted upon can ...
Views: 1844(3 votes) - Formula for Success - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2010 from Todd SmithIn yesterday’s lesson I drew the distinction between pursuing things you think are important versus the things that you know are important, and I challenged you to make a list of the things most important to you. Today I am going to share with you a simple, five-step formula for achieving ...
Views: 1127(4 votes) - It’s A New Day! - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2010 from Todd SmithIn today’s lesson you will learn if you want to enjoy greater success, both personally and professionally, you must put the past behind you and focus on your future. You will also learn the process I have used to move beyond my countless failures to create an amazing life. Are you ready to put ...
Views: 1149(5 votes) - Stand Out From the Crowd - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2010 from Todd SmithOne of the best ways to not only stand out from the masses, but to actually leap frog over them, is to be branded as someone who is responsible. A simple, basic definition of being responsible is “doing what is expected of you.” This includes returning e-mails and calls in a timely manner, ...
Views: 1163(3 votes) - The Most Important Value in Creating Wealth - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2010 from Todd SmithA close friend of mine called to tell me that his son regularly follows my posts. The other day his son said, “Dad, is the point Mr. Smith making a little thing or a big thing?” Well Ethan, today’s subject is a big thing. In fact, this lesson about personal integrity is as BIG as they ...
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