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- Write Your Book of Successes - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2019 from Paul SloaneUse it to boost your Self-Confidence. Do you ever feel overwhelmed, lethargic or depressed? Most people do from time to time. Here is a simple thing that you can do to reinforce your motivation and self-confidence. Read your book of successes. Of course before you read it you must write ...
Views: 710 - How to Get Promoted at Work - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Paul SloaneIf you work in a large organization and are ambitious for career progression then here are a number of things that you can do to assist your journey. 1. Do your job well. I know that this is stating the obvious but it is the starting point. For promotion it is a necessary but not a ...
Views: 2771 - Great Ways to Become Poor and Stay Poor - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Paul SloaneNobody plans to become poor and yet a great many people end up poor. Here are some of the best known ways of ensuring a life of penury: 1. ‘We don’t need no education…’ If you drop out of school or fail to achieve a basic education then you will severely restrict your chances of ...
Views: 1396(1 vote) - Seven Great Questions to ask at a Job Interview - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Paul SloaneIf you are going for an interview as a prospective employee then you should do some research. Read the job description and requirements carefully. Browse the web site to see how the organization presents itself. Search for news items and comments about the company on news sites and ...
Views: 1774(3 votes) - Tell Stories - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Paul SloaneWe live in a world with information overload. We are flooded with data, facts, statistics and information in all forms. Definitive answers to specific questions are immediately available from search engines on the internet. But people want more than facts. They want understanding. They want ...
Views: 1572 - What Business Are We In? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Paul SloaneThe CEO of Black and Decker once said, ‘People don’t go into a DIY store because they need one of our drills. They go because they need a hole in the wall.’ Wonderbra in their internal communications to staff say this, ‘We do not sell underwear. We do not sell lingerie. What we sell is ...
Views: 1490 - Your Ideal Elevator Pitch - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Paul SloaneHow would you describe to a stranger what your organisation does? When you meet someone at a social or networking event and they ask about your company what do you say? Take a moment to write down how you would portray your organisation in one sentence. Many people give very bland statements or ...
Views: 1957 - The Six Reasons You're Not Fulfilling Your Potential - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from Paul SloaneVery few people can claim that they have achieved all that they are capable of. In the Western world most of us do moderately well. We get an education and a succession of jobs; we have some relationships that work; we are well fed; we avoid penury and destitution. We can take comfort in ...
Views: 1608 - How to Think what Nobody Else Thinks - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2009 from Paul SloaneHow can you think of things that no-one else thinks of? The answer is by deliberately taking a different approach to the issue from everyone else. There are dominant ideas in every field. The brilliant thinker purposefully challenges those dominant ideas in order to think innovatively. Albert ...
Views: 1535 - Ten Great Ways to Promote your Book - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2009 from Paul SloaneSo you have written a book and had it published. Congratulations. Now you are faced with the challenge of what to do next. Many authors think that marketing is a job for the publisher so they sit back and wait for the royalties to roll in. You might have a very long wait. The market for ...
Views: 1603(1 vote) - Check Your Assumptions - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Paul SloaneEvery time that we approach a problem, in any walk of life, we bring to bear assumptions that limit our ability to conceive fresh solutions. Our experiences condition us to see any new situation in terms of situations we have seen before. We make assumptions unconsciously and put things into a ...
Views: 1945 - Games for Thinkers - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2009 from Paul SloaneThinkers relish the challenge and stimulation of brilliant games. They enjoy games for the pure thrill of exercising their minds and judgements in pursuit of victory. You can take pleasure in any number of great games. Here is a selection of recommended pastimes. Add them to your Christmas ...
Views: 4715(3 votes) - The Six Best Ways to Become Rich - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2009 from Paul SloaneWe tend to assume that if we work hard and save money then one day we will end up wealthy. This is wishful thinking. We are more likely to end up with some modest but useful savings. If you want to accumulate serious wealth then there a number of approaches you can use and some are much more ...
Views: 1566 - How to be a Brilliant Conversationalist - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2008 from Paul SloaneYou probably shy away from some people on social occasions. Their conversations are tedious. You groan inwardly when they approach for you know that they are unremittingly dull company. Equally you may be fortunate enough to know some brilliant conversationalists who can enliven any ...
Views: 2709 - How to Tell a Joke - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2008 from Paul SloaneMany people shy away from telling jokes because they once told one that fell flat or they are afraid of appearing silly or of offending someone. Jokes are canned humorous stories which are subtly different from personal anecdotes. With personal anecdotes you have the authority to tell them ...
Views: 1564(1 vote) - Letter to a Teenage Daughter - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2008 from Paul SloaneDear Daughter, You are a wonderful person and your mother and I think the world of you. It will not be long before you leave home to make your way in the world. Can I please give you some friendly advice? Here are some things that I think you should never do. 1. Never Despise Yourself. You ...
Views: 9436 - Six Great Ways To Ruin A Brainstorm. - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2008 from Paul SloaneThe brainstorm (or thought shower as some people now call it) is the most popular group creativity exercise in business. It is quick, easy and it works. But many organizations have become frustrated with brainstorms and have stopped using them. They say brainstorms are old-fashioned and no ...
Views: 1047 - Trust Your Intuition - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2007 from Paul SloaneMBA students are taught to treat business in a rational, scientific way. They analyse situations, develop financial models, critically examine management decisions and logically examine different scenarios. When they emerge from the hallowed halls of academia they are often surprised to find ...
Views: 927 - Maximise Your Chances in the Change Maelstrom - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2007 from Paul SloaneBill Gates recently said, ‘We are in an economic downturn but an innovation upturn.’ Most people are focussing on the downturn and the dangers it poses rather than on the opportunity for innovation. Most businesses are restructuring and streamlining their operations. How can you maximize your ...
Views: 1031 - Great Ways to Crush Creativity - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2007 from Paul SloaneTen great ways to crush creativity by Paul Sloane Managers and leaders have much more power than they realize. They can patiently create a climate of creativity or they can crush it in a series of subtle comments and gestures. Their actions send powerful signals. Their responses to ...
Views: 1153 - Unleash your Inner Genius - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2007 from Paul SloaneTen Great Ways to boost your Personal Creativity Let’s say you are wrestling with a tough issue – maybe at work, at home, with your children or in your social life. You have been stuck for a while and you can’t seem to make a breakthrough. You want to come up with some really creative ideas. ...
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