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- How to Build On Line Relationships for Success - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2010 from Bud BilanichYesterday I wrote about the importance of knowing yourself when it comes to building relationships. Today, I'd like to focus on building relationships on the internet. The internet gives you the opportunity to maintain relationships with people you know well, strengthen relationships with people ...
Views: 884(1 vote) - How to Build Your Career with Emotional Intelligence (EQ) - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2002 from Susan DunnBuilding your career with emotional intelligence is one of the smartest things you can do! How do you begin? 1. EQ starts with self-awareness. Know your strengths. Take the StrengthsFinder(tm) profile and find out what your innate abilities are so you can build your career around them. This ...
Views: 2197(1 vote) - How To Change Your Attitude - by Submitted on May 12, 2004 from Keoagile KhibaThere is more attitude around than the 'traditional' positive / negative attitude. This article will expose you to the other kind of attitude. You will also learn about the significant components of attitude and how can use these to have an attitude that serves you. Okay, let's take an ...
Views: 926(1 vote) - How To Choose The Right Career? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2010 from Shel LeyasdfIf you have not yet decided what you plan to do in your life or are looking for a career change, then this question must have crossed your mind several times. The answer to this question is not very easy. Also, you may not get this answer from anybody else since only you yourself are the right ...
Views: 938(1 vote) - How to Find Meaningful Work After Relocating - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Heather MarkelOne of the common frustrations among trailing spouses and partners is the inability to find meaningful work once you relocate. Especially if you've given up a job you love, and are now confronted with days full of nothing to do, the lack of a job can become a source of great distress. If you've ...
Views: 1313(1 vote) - How to Find the Work You Were Meant To Do - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2002 from Susan DunnI'm using "Now, Discover Your Strengths" by Buckingham and Clifton, for career coaching for clients with marvelous results. It was published this year and based on a survey done by The Gallup Organization of over 2,000,000 people who were excellent at what they do. The usual premises in ...
Views: 5115(1 vote) - How to Find Your Passion-filled Life's Work When the Only Passion you Have is Napping! - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2007 from Leanna Fredrich"I want to find work I am passionate about and I want to find it by next week so I can quit my job!" is what I often hear from clients. The first question I ask is, "What are you passionate about? " And their response is frequently something like, "I have no idea. I haven't felt passionate ...
Views: 5243(1 vote) - How to get your voice heard in a meeting - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2013 from Gautam SinghWhen you are a person who is dedicated to creating value for your organization because you have a passion for your work then it is very important for you to be a contributor to the organization’s success. One of the toughest challenges that workers face is that there is so much competition for ...
Views: 985(2 votes) - How To Keep Your Executive Professional Brand Strong - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Heather EagarWhen you’re in the middle of an executive-level job search, the last thing you want to do along the way is destroy what you’ve work so hard to build. The things you have built include confidence in your abilities, your networking base, and your professional brand. Of the three, the latter is ...
Views: 1133(1 vote) - How To Learn More About Business - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Donald MitchellMany business founders have encyclopedic knowledge about how their organizations work, as well as how to gain and to retain profitable customers. Why? Founders have probably either designed or done all of the major tasks at one time or another and may have played a role in attracting almost all ...
Views: 1504(2 votes) - How To Leave Your Dead End Job - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2004 from Liz SumnerThis is for everyone who is sticking with a job that no longer fits. Maybe it was right for awhile, for a certain time and place in your life. But not anymore. When was the last time you jumped out of bed with excitement about what the day would bring? "But I love the people I work with." ...
Views: 1230(1 vote) - How to manage your time – 6 Easy Tips - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2012 from Danny BaderNow a days if we see all people around us are so busy doing their work that they don’t even come to know how there day passes. Even after working so hard their lots of work remain uncompleted. Why this happens, this is because they are not able to manage their time properly. Time management ...
Views: 994(1 vote) - How to Master General Chemistry Online in 24 Hours - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Dr. Wayne HuangOnline or offline, how do you learn chemistry fast? How about study general chemistry visually in 24 hours? Two words – Rapid Learning! Its general chemistry tutorial series focuses on core concept understanding and problem solving skills. Is your current old style learning method ...
Views: 853(1 vote) - How to Plan for the Scramble? - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Dr.Michelle FinkelThe National Resident Matching Program (NRMP®) Scramble is an oftentimes confusing process that tends to generate a lot of questions. The Scramble is a system used to fill unfilled residency positions. Some medical residency programs will have available residency slots even after the NRMP has ...
Views: 743(1 vote) - How to Stay Motivated When You Don't Feel Like Doing Something - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2003 from Susan DunnHow do you stay motivated when you don’t feel like doing something? There’s the ‘carrot and stick’ philosophy which works for children. How do you “motivate” your 10 year old to clean up his room? Either punish him for not doing it, or hold out a reward for him when he does do it, the ...
Views: 2078(1 vote) - How to Study General Chemistry Fast - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Dr. Wayne HuangStruggling with general chemistry? Want to master it fast? One solution – Rapid Learning! Its chemistry tutorial series focuses on core concept understanding and problem solving skills. There is an alternative to traditional chemistry learning, that is Rich-Media Learning. This is to use ...
Views: 913(1 vote) - How to Write a Resume for the Job Boards - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Ken SundheimWrite A Resume for Both Hiring Managers and Search Engines Upon approaching the formulation of their sales resume, many job seekers write the document only considering the needs of 1/2 of their targeted audience. The goal of writing your resume geared towards both the human editor and the ...
Views: 918(2 votes) - I Want to Do an Ezine! Part 5 More Promoting!! - by Copyright 2002 Terri Seymour
To continue on with the promotion part of this series
of articles, I would like to discuss networking with
discussion lists and message boards as a way of
promoting your business/ezine.
Those of you who know me, know that I am a big
believer in online networking ...
Views: 1990(1 vote) - Identifying Opportunity - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Darrell Morris“Success always comes when preparation meets opportunity” ~Henry Hartman Change happens. It’s a given, particularly in business. If its not your market, it’s your customers’ needs and preferences, or the technology and equipment you use, or your sales channels, or the way you deliver ...
Views: 2835(1 vote) - Identity Theft and Your Online Job Search - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2003 from Sharon DavisIdentity Theft and Your Online Job Search (c) Copyright 2003, Sharon DavisWhile identity theft is nothing new, the Web has opened up whole new world of opportunity for identity thieves. According the FBI, identity theft is the top online fraud. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission says that ...
Views: 1697(1 vote) - Importance of Maintaining a Positive Attitude in the Workplace - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2009 from Aaron PeterIn the current scenario, the real challenge in a workplace is to handle and overcome the obstacles and learn from hard and tough experiences. The problems can be tackled by a person only with positive attitude, with focused mind, and with efforts to overcome obstacles. A person with positive ...
Views: 9684(1 vote) - In your transition zone? Beware intuition meltdown! - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2003 from Cathy GoodwinHave you ever had a bad day, when everything went wrong from the moment the alarm didn't go off, your ten-minute commute grew to forty minutes while you waited for someone to fix the road, and you couldn't find the notes you needed for a meeting? On those days you are also likely to collect ...
Views: 1364(2 votes) - Increase your sales to Incease your Living - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2010 from Frank O'ToolePeople often ask me, how can I increase my sales? Will sales training help me? How can I hit my target every month etc. Well the obvious answer to the question of sales training is yes it will help depending on the quality of the sales training course you attend. One caveat to the above is ...
Views: 1140(4 votes) - Information on Dialysis Nurse Job Opportunities - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2010 from Robert GreeneDialysis nurses have many job opportunities depending on your area of specialization. Currently the job market is very competitive and as a dialysis nurse, you may encounter some difficulties trying to find a job. Dialysis nurse jobs require a lot of patience and determination since you will ...
Views: 752(1 vote) - Interview Tips for Sales Professionals - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Clay ScrogginEarly on in my career, I was awful at interviewing, probably still am today. I’m not sure why but I would get nervous and end up saying something stupid during those awkward moments of silence. Looking back at it I was probably trying too hard to show my personality as opposed to my ...
Views: 1209(1 vote) - Intuition: The Secret to Your Career Success - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Michelle CastoFor far too long, we moderns have relied on our analytical/logical brain to make important life decisions. It is my belief that our imaginative/creative brain holds the key to better, smarter and more soulful decisions. This is because the right side of the brain, which loves creativity---taps ...
Views: 2630(1 vote) - Invest like Warren Buffett: 3 Ways to Profit like the Sage of Omaha - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2012 from Brad SmithIn the days leading up to Facebook's historic (and now infamous) IPO, CEO Mark Zuckerburg pursued Warren Buffet's sage advice. The young CEO, who's gone from creating Facebook in his Harvard dorm-room to billionaire in only 8 years,spoke "for hours" with Buffett about how to take the social ...
Views: 2511(2 votes) - Is BBA Essential Before An MBA? - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2019 from asbm odhishaEvery professional wants to be successful and is looking to boost his career. For several years MBA has been the course that has led to career success to several professionals. It seems to be the golden key for professional success. Now, an MBA is a master’s level program. You must complete a ...
Views: 463(1 vote) - Is Cash King When It Comes To Sales Incentives? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Andrew BaileyEvery sales person I have ever met wants to make as much money as possible with their time in the company. After all, that’s what they’re there for. To make money for themselves as well as for the company. It’s a give and take role. Over the years as I have stated in earlier posts, I have ...
Views: 1030(3 votes) - Is Email Dead? - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2004 from Susan DunnIf not “dead,” it’s certainly in extremis. That’s a medical term meaning “at the point of death,” but the gist of the phrase will work. Email is in trouble, perhaps extreme, but we do not know. Is it stressed, or has it moved into strain? What will be the future? Of course no one knows. ...
Views: 1004(1 vote) - Is the journey the means or the end? - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from Claude WarnerSome say “Life’s a journey, enjoy the ride”. Others say “The end justifies the means”. In the one, the journey is the focus; in the other, it is incidental to the end result. Those who are high-performance, results oriented, driven people would more likely see the journey or process of ...
Views: 1852(2 votes) - Is There Such a Thing As Your “Dream Job”? - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2004 from Steve ErreyMore than four out of ten thirtysomething professionals want to change careers, but feel trapped and don’t believe that they will, a new study shows. More thirtysomethings than ever before are feeling disillusioned with their careers and openly acknowledge that they’d like to move into ...
Views: 2064(1 vote) - Is Your Business Worth Dying For? - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Lorraine PirihiIt's amazing to see so many people who are prepared to sacrifice their lives for the sake of their business. I'm sure you know of someone like that. They get up at the crack of dawn, drag their weary bodies out of the house and head off for another rollercoaster ride at work. Ten or twelve hours ...
Views: 1328(1 vote) - It is LinkedIn, Not Linked In. Are You On It? - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Peggy McKeeWhat a difference a space makes. LinkedIn is vastly different from Linked In, which implies that it is something that you just plug into. That’s definitely not what LinkedIn is all about. Instead, this particular site is a powerful networking tool that allows people to get in touch with other ...
Views: 1602(1 vote) - It May Be Time to Walk in an Employer's Shoes - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2005 from Linda MatiasIf you are in a job search and aren’t receiving viable hits, it’s time to walk a mile in an employer’s shoes. Okay, I realize what you may be thinking. For just one day, you would like an employer to walk in your shoes so they can be sympathetic to the stresses you are going through on a daily ...
Views: 1071(1 vote) - Job Search: Plastic Surgery to get a Job? - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2010 from Dorothy Tannahill-MoranRecently, Tory Johnson, the Good Morning America career contributor, talked about how job seekers are using plastic surgery to help them get jobs. Obviously, Tory didn’t support the concept and neither do I. While I’ve conceded the point that there is age bias out there in the work place, ...
Views: 2376(1 vote) - Job Search: The Starting Point of Great Performance - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Dan Coughlin(Author’s Note: If you want the MP3 recording of this article, please send an e-mail to dan@thecoughlincompany.com with “Job Search Article” in the subject heading.) Before you can deliver a great performance, you need to have an opportunity to perform. With at least 15 million Americans out ...
Views: 1026(1 vote) - Job-Search Advice to Non-native English Speakers - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Elizabeth FreedmanFair or not, it’s going to be tougher for you to get a job than your American counterparts. There are several reasons why, including the tighter restrictions on H1-B visas, and the fact that American recruiters may not feel entirely confident in your English skills, your ability to adjust to ...
Views: 1914(1 vote) - Keep Good Company - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2004 from graham julieDo you have the courage to reach your goals? Do you have the courage to succeed? Do you have the courage to mix with the people who can change your life. Do you have the courage to walk away from those who keep you in your place? If you really want to change your lifestyle and become successful ...
Views: 4942(1 vote) - Kick-In-The-Pants Job Search - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2004 from Teena RoseBelieve it: three obstacles will hold you back from your ideal job -- your résumé, you, and your job-search methods. There’s no hidden formula; there’s no bribery needed; there’s no one standing in front of employment — other than YOU! You’ve probably heard all the excuses, or used them ...
Views: 1088(1 vote) - Know The Following Before You Approach a Recruiter - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from Ken Sundheim1. Despite how perfect you think you are for a position, don't oversell yourself in the subject line out of fear that a normal application will forever remain in a bottomless inbox never to pair you with the position. Many job seekers want to display their importance in the subject line upon ...
Views: 1443(2 votes) - Lemonade Stand Plan For America - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Cory GeffreI started rethinking about the state of the country and the economy this weekend when my kids started a lemonade stand. They made $12.50 each for 4 hours of work. It brought me back to my childhood that involved not only a lemonade stand, but also an earthworm farm, handmade fishing lures, and ...
Views: 1349(2 votes) - Longing for Meaningful Work? - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Alvah ParkerRecently one of the women attorneys in a mentoring circle that I facilitate expressed her dissatisfaction with her current job. She worked in a small firm where the partners brought in the work and distributed it to the various attorneys in the firm. The partners then checked the completed ...
Views: 1376(4 votes) - Make a living or Make a life - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2004 from Miami PhillipsTake a quick inventory of where you are in your life. On a scale on 1-10 where would you score yourself for these questions? I live where I choose. My life is under control. I am consistently successful at reaching my goals. I have enough of what I need, and am building my reserves. I ...
Views: 1638(1 vote) - Make Yourself A Master - by Submitted on May 07, 2003 from Burt DubinIf you would converse with me, said Francois Voltaire, first define your terms. master n. (1.) a revered leader, (2.) an artist or performer of consummate skill. (3.) One whose work serves as a model or ideal. Many people are professionals at what they do. Few are masters. ...
Views: 1640(1 vote) - Man Up for Success - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2010 from Bud BilanichIf you want to succeed, you must commit to three things. First, you must take personal responsibility for your success. Only you can make you a success. You need to be willing to do the things necessary to succeed. Second, you must set high goals -- and then do whatever it takes to achieve them. ...
Views: 564(2 votes) - Moving to NYC After Graduation - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2011 from Ken SundheimPending graduation, many college students who are finishing studies at universities which happen to be in more rural areas and university towns are slowly coming to terms with the fact that staying in Virginia, Michigan or Pennsylvania is not going to offer them the types of first jobs and ...
Views: 1206(2 votes) - My Career is in the Doldrums - by MY CAREER IS IN THE DOLDRUMS…Do I need a Coach or a Therapist?
Is Monday the worst day of your week? Can you hardly remember when you enjoyed going to work? Do friends ask why you seem so down? Maybe this has been going on awhile, and you’re realizing it’s time ...
Views: 1703(1 vote) - Negotiating Salary: Don't Talk Yourself Out of the Job - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2011 from Ken SundheimAlthough I have a very keen eye for spotting a fair amount of negotiation tactics, I find negotiation, in most circumstances, to simply be a hindrance to the normal flow of business. For a moment, tally up the opportunity cost that you have seen wasted by others who want to negotiate ...
Views: 1704(2 votes) - NEGOTIATING WITH SKILL AND EASE - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2010 from Ann VaninoIf you want to be a leader and to succeed in your workplace, knowing how to negotiate effectively is a must. Attaining good negotiation skills will help you in all areas of your life. NEGOTIATING PRINCIPLES Here are four principles I employ for negotiating with skill and ...
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