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- Searching For Success? Discover Your Talent Advantage First - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2010 from Lynda-Ross VegaIt never ceases to amaze me how often people are their own harshest critics and assume some level of failure because they haven’t found the level of success or happiness they expect in life. The root of this unhappiness is usually a total disregard for what they do well naturally and repeated ...
Views: 1541 - How to win minds - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2010 from Wassim AmerWinning minds is something you would like to achieve very frequently. For example, you want to win someone's mind to get married, interviewers' minds to get a job, minds in meetings to influence your ideas, etc. Don't you want to get some tricks to be a mind winner? Here you go the ...
Views: 4049 - Web 3.0 Will Affect Your Business, Your Company and Your Life - Web Design Company - by Submitted on May 26, 2010 from Michael TasnerThere are four key areas in which you’re going to notice changes, as described next. Increasing Mobility and Reliance on Mobile Devices.Mobile is the largest and fastest-growing Web 3.0 trend in online marketing! There are four key areas in which you’re going to notice changes, as described ...
Views: 3218(3 votes) - Establish Your Priority Compass and Live In Balance - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Kimberly FulcherTime is finite. You get twenty-four hours per day, 365 days per year. Once a minute or an hour has passed, it’s gone forever. Establishing a sense of richness in your life requires that you acknowledge this limitation, and that you begin to consciously decide how you’re going to invest each ...
Views: 4617(5 votes) - The Eleven Attributes of a Great Salesperson or Top Producer! - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Dennis Handa1. They believe in themselves. Good sales people visualize themselves as being successful. They truly expect the deals to go their way. This confidence seeps into all they say and do and it is catching. Customers respond to optimism and high energy. When you're in the run for good ...
Views: 2348(1 vote) - And Now for Something Completely Different (with all due Monty Python respect) - by Submitted on May 21, 2010 from Jack HatfieldYou have felt this before. You read or listened to some famous self-help guru and in the end they leave you with more questions than answers. They keep you wondering, where are the details? The shocking truth is that most self-help gurus are regurgitating the same old fashioned information. ...
Views: 1477(4 votes) - Beat Stress: Five Boundaries You Must Set to Be Happy and Productive - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2010 from Barnsley BrownMost people these days feel overloaded, overworked, overtired, over-everything! Not only are our plates full but our china is cracking under the weight of so much to do! May I suggest that boundaries are the key to regaining your energy, your peace of mind, and your productivity? Think about ...
Views: 1351(1 vote) - Find Courage Yourself to Deal With Change and Choose Happiness - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Barnsley BrownHow Do I Change My Life? Are you happy? Please note that I'm not asking if you FEEL happy. I'm asking if you ARE happy. Happiness does not have to be a fleeting emotion that we feel when everything's coming up roses. Instead, it is something you can have, right now, no matter what's going on ...
Views: 1629(1 vote) - ***Am I in a Healthy Relationship? - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from Margaret PaulFrequently, my clients and members of our website ask me, "Is my relationship healthy? How do I know if it is healthy?"Just as physical health is on a continuum, emotional health and relationship health are also on a continuum. And, like physical health, each person may have different ...
Views: 5253(4 votes) - Behavioral Science and the 6 Universal Categories of Perceptual Style - by Submitted on May 05, 2010 from Lynda-Ross VegaIf you’ve been following our special article series on Perceptual Style Theory then you are already in the thick of exploring this very important study of behavioral science. If you’re just now tuning in here’s a refresh on the first two principles of PST and then we’re on to explore PST #3. ...
Views: 1314 - Conquer Your Fears - by Submitted on May 02, 2010 from Angela Schulz-Henke“We come this way but once. We can either tiptoe through life and hope that we get to death without being too badly bruised or we can live a full, complete life achieving our goals and realizing our wildest dreams.” Bob Proctor Which way do you lead your life? Are you tiptoeing or go forward ...
Views: 1589(1 vote) - I’m Right, You’re Wrong: Behavioral Science Explains Away This Universal Belief - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from Lynda-Ross VegaI have always been fascinated by the ‘why’ of human behavior. At the heart of the work I do in my practice with my colleague Gary Jordan is Perceptual Style Theory (PST). This comprehensive, well-researched behavioral science theory, is the direct result of our pursuit over the last 30 years to ...
Views: 1560 - Living your dream - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2010 from Angela Schulz-HenkeWhat are your goals for 2010? Use the power of transformation of this year! Your dreams define the quality of your life, if you are proactively creating dreams that are the expression of your heart and soul. If they are an expression of your heart and soul you have the compassion to reach ...
Views: 1579(3 votes) - Reputation Wins Customers - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2010 from Terrie AndersonDefinition: 'A Sales Legend is a sales person who stands above the rest. He or She will likely enjoy a great lifestyle, earn more and be less stressed than the rest. They will win, win and win again. They will be loved and recommended by customers. They are virtual team leaders, and well ...
Views: 3471(10 votes) - Why Do You Need A Quality System? - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Michelle PavelIt is now more vital than ever to stay ahead of what is going on around us, so that our businesses remain in tact and stronger than ever. I strongly believe a 'quality system' is one way to do that. That doesn't necessarily mean that you need to go to all the trouble and cost of obtaining an ...
Views: 6870(2 votes) - How To Determine The Quality Of Your Products! - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Michelle PavelBelow is a link to a little questionnaire that can help you determine if you are providing 'quality' products. http://www.bestbuys4business.com/business-blog/2010/01/determine-quality-products/ If you have more than one product, write down or type up your answers (excel maybe more ...
Views: 3739(1 vote) - In Sales, What Breed of Dog Are You? - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Monique MacKinnonIf you are a solo-entrepreneur or small business owner, or even operating on a base plus commission arrangement, you need to sell to your prospective clients and Joint Venture (JV) partners to be financially successful. Whether you are a novice or seasoned sales professional, here is some of ...
Views: 1729(1 vote) - Does Living Your Talents Lead to Success? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Gary JordanRecently, my colleague and I were discussing the validity of the idea that if you have a positive attitude, follow your passion, and do what you love then success and money will follow. My position generally was that the idea was valid; hers was that it was not. The discussion arose during a ...
Views: 1533(2 votes) - Where will Your Resolutions Lead You? - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Marie KirklandHave you resolved to make a change this year but you are not quite sure if the resolution you’ve made is one you really want to commit to? Are you excited about making the change but resistance is much easier than stepping outside of your comfort zone? If either of these scenarios sounds ...
Views: 1445(2 votes) - Expenses Creeping Up? Time to Evaluate! - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Dr. Robin RushloWhen you are working hard at your business (whatever business that may be), it is very easy to just pay your bills and go with the flow. This is particularly true when you are in network or multilevel marketing. When was the last time you really seriously looked at your bank statement? When was ...
Views: 1683(1 vote) - Time to Reassess - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2010 from Deborah McIncrowEach and every morning that you awake is a wonderful opportunity to reevaluate what you have been doing on your trek toward better health and fitness. It’s a fabulous time to think about what you will do right now to enhance your goals and set forth to create a daily scenario that will improve ...
Views: 1446(1 vote) - Reality Check - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from Deborah McIncrowToday is a great day and time to assess your effort and willingness to continue on with your journey and really make a difference in your life. Are you ready to answer some down-to-earth questions regarding your movements and actions toward your goals? As you continue on your travels and work ...
Views: 1386(3 votes) - All about GPS Tracking - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Shakeel ShariffThe Global Positioning System (GPS) is a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) developed by the United States Department of Defense. It uses a constellation of between 24 and 32 Medium Earth Orbit satellites that transmit precise radio wave signals, which allow GPS receivers to determine ...
Views: 1505(3 votes) - Modeling vs. Mirroring! - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2009 from Jo Della PennaYou probably have heard the statement before, “Find someone who is highly successful and do what they do.” It’s what is called modeling success. I agree it is important to continually look for those who are successful at doing what you aim to do in order that you can learn how to do the ...
Views: 2894(3 votes) - The Self-Confidence Quiz - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2009 from Rhonda RabowHow self-confidant are you? Most of us think we are pretty self-confidant, yet we often wonder why we aren’t getting more out of life. What stops us from taking risks? What keeps us stuck in dead end jobs, or unhappy relationships. Could we possibly be less confidant than we think? Why not ...
Views: 9903(2 votes) - Journal Power - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowIt is completely and utterly amazing what can occur when you begin holding yourself accountable through the power of the written word. Magnificent things can begin to happen in your life when you record your daily on-goings. Not only are you sometimes documenting your future and creating your ...
Views: 1387(5 votes) - Six Steps To Creating More Productive Staff Performance Evaluations - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Sharon MikrutWhen you think about having a performance evaluation or review, what is the first thing that comes to your mind? For many people, however skilled and good they may be at doing their job, the thought of an upcoming performance evaluation creates anxiety. Expecting the worse, people tend to ...
Views: 2326(3 votes) - Strategic Business Alliances - Are you ready to Partner? - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2009 from Kenneth BonniciPartnering with other businesses can be a great way to grow and develop your business. Reaching new markets, reaping economies of scale, developing new skills, and sharing risks are just a few examples of how businesses can benefit from alliances. Of course, alliances are only worth pursuing ...
Views: 1916(4 votes) - Daily Wisdom - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2009 from Christine SherborneThinking back over last month, ask yourself what did you learn? From that lesson work out what you need to do differently in order to repeat a success or to avoid another mistake. Introspection is a great tool to build a better future for yourself. Look into your own actions, examining the ...
Views: 1774(4 votes) - Rediscovering the Classroom: How to Make Learning Fun - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Gary JordanIf you're like many people, you spent much of your youth in school, sat in a lot of classes, listened to a lot of lectures, and did a lot of homework. Maybe along the way you even learned something. I say "maybe" because despite all the "changes" in educational curriculum over the last ...
Views: 1628(3 votes) - 5 Major Causes of Personal & Professional Failure - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from John Chilton1. Lack of defined objectives: Success will always lie just out of reach for anyone who does not set goals and create strategies to achieve those goals on a daily basis. It's a constant job. You need have goals at all times to prevent becoming content or stale in what you are doing. 2. Lack ...
Views: 4715(6 votes) - Choosing a Pre Employment Sales Personality Test or Sales Aptitude Test to Hire Top Sales Executives - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Dan JoyPre Employment Sales Personality Tests or Sales Aptitude Tests are not very effective for hiring Top Sales Executives or great Regional Sales Managers. Instead, businesses can now receive 10 FREE Tests of Total Sales Ability (tm) from Dan Joy, Inc. Hiring managers have long known that it ...
Views: 4113(2 votes) - Get Along Better with People with the DISC Approach - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Lillian BjorsethEver notice how much of your work involves dealing with people? Have you noticed, too, that they don’t necessarily follow the script you have written for them? And, when they don’t, it can be fun, interesting, disappointing, frustrating and even downright painful depending on the situation. ...
Views: 3792(4 votes) - Assertive Supervisors Get the Job Done - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2009 from Holly True VerretMany employees complain about the way their supervisors communicate. There are two extremes I hear about constantly. One extreme is a supervisor who is overbearing and makes unrealistic demands of their staff and the other extreme is a supervisor who is inactive and doesn’t know how to take ...
Views: 5116(4 votes) - The Fundamentals of a Coaching Session - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2010 from Jason TaylorPreparation is the game plan for developing talent Employee coaching is a methodology used to develop talents and skills within your employees that leads to promotion, increased productivity, and career longevity. Successful coaching techniques help you to retain top talent, and that talent ...
Views: 9668(7 votes) - The Fundamentals of a Coaching Session - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2010 from Jason TaylorPreparation is the game plan for developing talent Employee coaching is a methodology used to develop talents and skills within your employees that leads to promotion, increased productivity, and career longevity. Successful coaching techniques help you to retain top talent, and that talent ...
Views: 9668(7 votes) - Personal Style - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2009 from Ken KeisHave you ever met a person for the very first time and within a few seconds you "just know" that you can't stand even sitting next to that person? And have you also met a person for the very first time and almost instantly known that you've developed a friend for life? Why is that? There can be ...
Views: 3488(2 votes) - Handwriting Analysis as a Personality Assessment Tool Yields Amazingly Accurate Results - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2009 from Scott & Stephen PetulloSkeptics of handwriting analysis say they want statistics on the validity of handwriting analysis, such as those involving published medical studies. Yet time and time again the outcomes of such scientific studies are proved unreliable due to bias (e.g., the study that found the drug superior ...
Views: 3817(1 vote) - Book Review: The Handbook of Program Management - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2009 from Douglas PakThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Assessment Tools. Assessment tools are a devices or activities, such as charts, reports, or brainstorming sessions, that help in monitoring the effectiveness of a program. Stephen Brennan is the Official Guide to Assessment ...
Views: 1459(1 vote) - Definition: Assessment Tools - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2009 from Douglas PakAssessment is the process of documenting, usually in measurable terms, knowledge, skills, attitudes and beliefs. Assessments can be classified in many different ways. The most important distinctions are: (1) formative and summative; (2) objective and subjective; (3) referencing ...
Views: 24594(3 votes) - Corporate Wellness: Just a Buzz Word? - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2008 from Angela ManzanaresIs 'corporate wellness' just a buzz word? Not anymore. With nearly 48% of our waking hours spent at work, coupled with America’s ranking as the world’s fattest nation, corporate wellness is not just a fluffy HR benefit – it’s a business necessity that has far-reaching ...
Views: 3903(1 vote) - Choosing A Sales Assessment Tool -- The Best Way to Build a Sales Team With Sales Assessment Tools. - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2008 from Dan JoyA good Sales Assessment Tool can help you hire good sales people or a good Sales Manager. Using a well rounded sales assessment tool which goes beyond the mundane psychological or personality tests is the key. How can an employer tell if a job applicant can sell? A good sales assessment tool ...
Views: 2722(2 votes) - Education Accountability Version 2.0: A Letter To The Next President - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2008 from FSB AuthorsDear Mr. President: Your education platform was filled with noble generalities. I suppose you thought you couldn't get more specific because the No Child Left Behind Law is increasingly unpopular and unworkable, and there is no agreement about how to fix it. It is an issue that doesn't lend ...
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