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- Giving and Receiving Compliments - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2012 from Lucy Pemberton-PlattGiving and Receiving Compliments Deflecting compliments is a well strengthened reflex for a surprising number of people. Someone speaks kind of us and we brush it off, change the subject or fail to find the truth in what has been said. Inability to receive a compliment mirrors our own ...
Views: 8910(1 vote) - A Will is a testamentary instrument where tester can distribute property according he/her wishes. - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2012 from Javed KhanA Will is a testamentary instrument where tester can distribute property according he/her wishes. It is known that everybody wants to lead the happy life and his/ her only is concerned about the properties after the death. The person has the right to devolve his property after his death through ...
Views: 829 - What You Emphasize Will Become Your Team Focus - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2012 from Sean GlazeWords, and how you emphasize them, are a powerful tool for establishing expectations, because what you emphasize will ultimately become the focus of your team. But you cannot be effective by emphasizing everything. If everything is important, then nothing is… and your job as leader is to ...
Views: 2017(2 votes) - Smile and Smiling Quotes and Poems - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2012 from Robert PhippsToday, give a stranger one of your smiles. It might be the only sunshine he sees all day. ~Quoted in P.S. I Love You, compiled by H. Jackson Brown, Jr. A smile confuses an approaching frown. ~Author Unknown People seldom notice old clothes if you wear a big smile. ~Lee ...
Views: 9570 - Are you Willing to Give up To Go Up? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2012 from Andrew HortonWe are instinctively programmed to seek pleasure and to avoid pain at all costs. This worked really well and served us when we lived in primitive societies, where our survival depended on us not taking unnecessary risks, by doing anything out of the ordinary, which could push us outside of the ...
Views: 1801(1 vote) - Truth or Consequences? Pick One - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2012 from Lucia Pinizotti“When it comes to The Truth, all of us are liars.” (sayings by lp) Truth can never be measured in absolute terms of truth-y-ness (yup, I just made that up). Truth is relative … it’s not absolute. What is unquestionably true for any one individual or group is often questionable to ...
Views: 832 - Teams with Momentum are Unstoppable - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2012 from Andrew HortonI am sure that you have heard of the ten year overnight success. This happens when all of a sudden someone seems to appear from nowhere and turns into an overnight success. They seem to just arrive on the scene, where they have the Midas touch and cannot put a foot wrong. They enjoy one ...
Views: 1511 - Great Leaders Accept Responsibility for the Success of their Teams - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2012 from Andrew HortonEvery great leader, who aims to bring the best out in their team and to succeed at realising the results they, set out to achieve, knows that they must accept 100 % responsibility for the performance of their team or organisation. The leader’s commitment, drive and passion to succeed, must be ...
Views: 1372(1 vote) - How To Become Your Dreamed Self - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2012 from Ritchie FelixTo become a star-producer in your career is the easiest thing to do if you understand the powers sparking within you. The men and women in the stardom beaker of live have about 84 percent of what all of us has. But have mastered the dynamics of the power berthing within them and engage it ...
Views: 2526 - Positive in! Positive out! - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2012 from Ryan LoweYour life is not only a lifelong project—it’s a lifelong learning project. Approach it that way and you’ll always be developing better, smarter habits. The problem is most people work harder on their jobs than they do on themselves. What do I mean by that? My junior year of college I quit ...
Views: 1220 - Sweet Dreams - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2012 from Ryan LoweThis month I saw my one of my ultimate goals and dreams come to pass: the publication of my first book, Get off Your Attitude! For two years, I have been working on it and I must be honest with you, it wasn’t easy. It was a struggle. There were times that I thought “this is never going to ...
Views: 1924 - How Does A Person Find True Happiness? - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2012 from Jacquelyn Jeanty“True happiness” ….as opposed to false happiness? Why should we care when both states feel so good? How do we know the difference? Is “true” harder to come by than “false?”One thing is for certain –we all want it. Happiness –contentment- is perhaps even an instinctual drive within this human ...
Views: 2091 - Leap To Find Your Bonus - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2012 from Debra Woog,I heard too much yakking about Leap Day (February 29) being an “extra” day this year. A “bonus” day. A day to do something special. Every time I heard this notion from someone in person, on the phone, or on the media, I wanted to scream, “Don’t you get it? Every day is a bonus day!” Perhaps ...
Views: 972 - What's your signature story? - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2012 from Barbara EdieEvery life has a story; and every story can change a life. This week I helped a client write her signature story, something I think is important for every leader, businessperson or organization to do. Your “signature story” reveals WHY you do what you do. And as Simon Sinek succinctly ...
Views: 3063 - Boycott National Be Nasty Day - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2012 from Eve RojasAs if there wasn’t enough ill will in this world, some nimrod – or a drove of them – believed we desperately needed a National Be Nasty Day. I ask you to join me in a Be Nasty Day Boycott against the poor behavior this absurd day celebrates. The selection of a day to be nasty to our fellow ...
Views: 1681 - What are your Actions Demonstrating to your Followers? - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2012 from Andrew HortonWhat are your Actions Demonstrating to your Followers? If you want to become a really great leader then it is important that you invest time and effort into developing your skill as a leader. Although there is far more to leading others than possessing the proper technical skills needed to ...
Views: 1232(1 vote) - Exclusive interview with Donald Trump, an extraordinary Dream Chaser - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2012 from Carter LeeMr. Trump is an individual known for the ability to multi-task his talents with a razor-sharp focus. He is truly a dream chaser extraordinaire. The following is my exclusive interview with Mr. Trump. ___________________________ Carter: You graduated from the New York Military Academy in ...
Views: 1067 - 5 Easy Practices to Move You to Your Dreams - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2012 from Saskia RoellI’ve just returned from Thailand and am totally fired-up to give you all the tools to move you forward toward your biggest goals and dreams. "We learn by practice. Whether it means to learn to dance by practicing dancing or to learn to live by practicing living, the principles are the same. ...
Views: 1088(1 vote) - Are you a Secure Enough as a Leader to Empower Others? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2012 from Andrew HortonThe most effective way of leading any team is not by trying to do everything yourself, clutching onto every morsel of power your position holds. The best way to lead any team to greatness is to identify leaders within your teams, invest time to build them up into great leaders themselves. Give ...
Views: 2069(3 votes) - What Is Emotional Health? - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2012 from Nancy PhilpottWhat Is Emotional Health? A well-balanced emotional health and well-being is the positive condition of feeling emotionally strong and able to tackle the many challenges in our daily life. Every woman has at times felt the struggle in maintaining a good positive emotional well-being. There are ...
Views: 6173(2 votes) - 1 Surfing Principle to Get Your Boss to Agree - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2012 from Brian Dawson"Killer surf today, Brah!" Could you imagine saying that to your boss, and he responses, "Yep, let's ride some waves." Crazy thought? But that same principle can be used with any boss, and it works every time. When you're ready to surf, you check the waves, and most surfers, even if they don't ...
Views: 1401 - Start to change your world! - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2012 from Angela Schulz-Henke"As I humbly serve the spirit of humanity, my personal needs are met." Looking at the world which surrounds us, we can realize that the Ego is destroying our living conditions. The earth will survive without the species of human beings. We surely need the living conditions of this planet to ...
Views: 1442(1 vote) - How to Live Cheap - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from Joseph GendronI believe I have a master’s degree when it comes to this subject. I am not going to talk about how to live cheap by living off the government but by simply talking about ways to cut back on foolish spending. We are all victims to our surroundings and sometimes we can’t help but do the things we ...
Views: 1052 - CarChat24 announces Jeff Sterns as Vice President of Sales and Business Development - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from john martinCarChat24 announces Jeff Sterns as Vice President of Sales and Business Development Palm Harbor, FL – March 1st, 2012 – ChatLead.com, Inc/CarChat24, a leader in 24/7 Staffed Auto Dealer Chat Support, and Dealer Chat Software as a Service, announced today the appointment of Jeff Sterns as Vice ...
Views: 717 - LANGUAGE, BELIEFS AND PEOPLE’S IMPRESSIONS. - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from Peter MackechnieThere is no way around it – you are what you believe and what you believe dictates your behaviour. Language is a part of that behaviour and will reflect those beliefs. Some of you may already think that this is ‘wishy washy’ stuff and doesn’t apply to you but it’s what drives you – it’s ...
Views: 1282(1 vote) - Three Ways to Turn Adversities into Adventures - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Saskia RoellWe're in Thailand, and it's absolutely amazing! To travel to faraway adventurous and exotic places with our family of seven is a long-cherished dream come true. We'd never thought it would happen until one day we let go of plenty of excuses not to do it. Have you ever experienced that ...
Views: 1128 - How to Rise Above Your Shattered Dreams - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2012 from Mary StephensonThe Economy and how it has affected the Ego Being weighed down by self-doubt can be crippling. You know you can, you know you should but, somehow you just can’t bring yourself to move. You get comfortable in the stuck mode, you know this is not good but it gets extremely difficult when you ...
Views: 2205 - Give Up Control - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2012 from Angela Schulz-HenkeWhy is that so important? And why is it so difficult? Most of us had good role models concerning control. Parents control their children and more of them even ignore them on the other side? You might ask “What is worse?” You might even control your spouse and your co-workers. Just think ...
Views: 1622(1 vote) - Why are compliments so hard to receive? - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2012 from roslyn alperHave you ever noticed that when you receive a compliment you feel the need to discredit it? "Ah its old, I’ve had it for years." I find this interesting since I would imagine that most of the time when we leave the house, we have made an effort to wear something we like, or something we feel ...
Views: 2983 - Business Is Great! - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2012 from Michelle GutierrezWhat kind of relationship do you have with your customers? This is one of those stories that seems to have a way of painting the big picture of the critical need for having the right attitude. When I read this I immediately thought of some very successful business owners I know and ...
Views: 1158 - 1 Easy way to fix a broken board or your life - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2012 from Brian DawsonDuct Tape! Well, I wish fixing a broken surf board and your life was as easy as a trip to your local hardware store and a clever taping job, but sometimes a wave drops down on you so freakishly hard it breaks you and your board. The result, some broken bones, deep bruises and shattered ...
Views: 1459 - 8 Characteristics of a Great Business Owner - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2012 from Michelle GutierrezOne of my favorite authors and speaker of all time is Charles Swindoll. I think that his written work inspired me in many ways because of the simple way he uses the best qualities in human beings to make his stories come to life. He also reminds me of my uncle who was an integral part of the ...
Views: 1744(1 vote) - Learning the Art of Facilitating Change through People - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Andrew HortonLeadership, like most business skills, is completely learn-able. The secret to become a great leader is to be patient and to allow yourself the time you need to gradually grow into the type of leader you need or want to be. All leaders who commit to grow daily, both personally and as a leader ...
Views: 1424(3 votes) - Public Speaking Lessons From TED Talks - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Phil MéthotYesterday I treated myself to a couple of TED talks. For those who do not know what a TED talk is let me briefly explain. TED stands for Technology Entertainment and Design. Essentially TED talks are a series of lectures each of which lasts only 18 minutes, on subjects reflecting the name ...
Views: 3223(1 vote) - It's Not Polite to Point! - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Charmaine HammondThe reality television show Parking Wars is an interesting way to learn about human reaction in crisis, frustration and about how people accept (or don't accept) responsibility. One evening I popped into the show briefly. During the portion I watched I observed a young woman state that she ...
Views: 1771 - The Lost Art of Storytelling - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Cathy EckRecently, I enrolled in an online story conference. I’m usually enriched by the insights into human nature that storywriters possess. But this conference provided a different insight. The leader of the conference encouraged participants to share their most important life story. There were ...
Views: 1681 - 7 Tips to boost your confidence - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Anne GallowayEverybody experiences a lack of confidence at some time in their life but with the right tools and techniques, you can overcome this. Follow the 7 tips below and watch your confidence grow: 1. Think about what confidence means to you and clarify it in writing. Then make a detailed list of ...
Views: 1196(1 vote) - Enjoy - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from Patricia ReedDo you know what it means to enjoy? That’s a word so commonly used that perhaps we take it for granted. Maybe it’s time to think about this and allow ourselves to know what it means to enjoy. What does “enjoy” actually feel like? The definition of enjoy: to receive pleasure from; take ...
Views: 1607(2 votes) - How to Succeed with ADHD When All Else Fails - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from Laurie Dupar"I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work." ~ Thomas Alva Edison Having lived most of their lives with the inconsistency, unpredictability and undependability of life with ADHD, it is incredibly common for adults with ADHD to view themselves as “failures”. Because the ...
Views: 3293(2 votes) - You can never achieve more than you believe is possible - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Andrew HortonYour beliefs about anything, whether founded in fact or just the figment of your fertile imagination, dictate the quality of the outcomes you are able to enjoy in your life. Almost everyone, who is trapped in a life, which lacks meaning and fulfilment, is causing their own lack of progress, due ...
Views: 1422(1 vote) - You Really are Amazing and can Become a Super Achiever - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2012 from Andrew HortonYou must begin to believe in your unlimited potential. Know with certainty that every day when you open your eyes and look into that bathroom mirror, you are magnificent and a valuable contributor to the world. You are a very important part of this amazing planet and you are perfect just the way ...
Views: 1441(1 vote) - Emotionally Needy Friends: Where Do You Draw the Line? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2012 from Randi FineFriendship is one of life’s greatest gifts. It is a fulfilling relationship that is shared by two people who care about each other, trust each other, and want only the best for each other. A good friendship is honest, loyal, and truthful; good friends understand and accept each other in ways no ...
Views: 19011 - The Universe is Your Dog - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2012 from Christine Kane“Start by becoming a pack leader in your own world and healing your own world, and the effects will ripple.” - Cesar Millan, The Dog Whisperer One of the fun assignments I like doing with clients is what I call “Mental Dress Up.” This is a game that you can play daily. It is designed to ...
Views: 1955 - Personalities- The Four Major Temperaments - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2012 from Lanre SolarinWe all have personality traits unique to us. By the end of this article, you'll get to know four of the ten human temperaments and the category you belong through identifying your qualities. A lot of people look at themselves and say, "How I wish I was born differently." I used to fall in ...
Views: 838 - The Choice for Change - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2012 from Geoffrey CanavanEvery time a report card came home Ellen knew that, no matter how well she did in her exams, the same three words would appear at the bottom of the page. Her teachers always felt that she ‘could try harder’ but in fact she really was doing her best and trying her hardest. Every day after ...
Views: 1419(1 vote) - Big Pharma: Missionary or Mercenary? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Cory CouillardIn recent months Merck & Co. pleaded guilty to criminal misdemeanor charges in the illegal marketing of the painkiller Vioxx. Vioxx has already been ordered to pay $4.85 billion to settle more than 50,000 heart attacks, strokes and deaths and another $1.9 billion for legal costs. The most ...
Views: 1868 - 5 Lessons to Live, Lead, & Communicate - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Cory CouillardMartin Luther King, Jr. left us a legacy. He not only taught us through what he said, but also what he did. He is an example of a leader with exceptional character; his words were backed by significant action. He taught us how to live intentionally and make our words mean something. If you ...
Views: 1764(1 vote) - Preparing your child for reality - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Pennee StruckmanPreparing kids for reality is simpler than you think. Encouraging independence and learning the realtionship between action and consequence are huge steps for kids. Parenting How-To's: •Create a rotating chore chart to enable siblings to compete. •Reward chore accomplishment and explain ...
Views: 1241 - 2nd Part: 100% responsibility - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Angela Schulz-HenkeHowever, you can easily change the response to the event - until you get the desired result. You can change your thoughts, communications, and thus the image you have of things. You can also change your behavior by altering your thoughts positive in order to change your feelings and actions. ...
Views: 1666 - Two Things You Must Do to Have a Blissful and Joy-Filled Marriage! - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Agu JaachynmaJust like it takes two to betroth, there are two things you must do to experience complete happiness and unspeakable joy in your marriage. No matter how you look at it, life is very beautiful and you can only enjoy this kind of life when you know how to. Your marriage can be blissful, if you ...
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