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- I’m tired of the misguided world of online marketing - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Kathleen GageWant to know how some online experts really feel about the world of Internet marketing? It may shock you to learn that sometimes we just get plain fed up with the garbage that goes on. On both sides of the fence there are unrealistic promises and expectations. Making a great living online ...
Views: 1085 - Are you pushing enough with your online marketing? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Kathleen GageAnyone who has been marketing online for any period of times knows you have to use many different methods to achieve a solid outcome. Most everything will fall into two primary categories; push marketing and pull marketing. Online push marketing is literally “pushing” information to your ...
Views: 1420 - Signs that Entrepreneurship Might Not Be for You - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinIf you are running your own business and are wondering if you are doing well at it, you should go figure out if you were born to be an entrepreneur or not. If it turns out that you don’t have what it takes to be a successful businessman, there’s no reason to feel miserable. It wouldn't even mean ...
Views: 1337 - How to Lose at Tennis...and at Life - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2014 from Michael MantellFor those of you who know me, you know that I’ve been a devoted tennis player. That is, until I injured myself and turned to other forms of exercise and activity. I didn’t say I was a “good” tennis player. I said I was a “devoted” tennis player. At least two, and more likely three or more times ...
Views: 1475 - OVERCOMING ANGST - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2014 from Joel Bryant, Ed.D.Do you know the angst of greatness, that sick feeling when you see your dreams sailing downstream towards a ravine that dares you to enter and retrieve them? Despite our obsession with success, we say little about the angst that eats when failure chastens and cheats. The Silent ...
Views: 2451 - How To Create the Inner Happiness of Work-Life Balance - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2014 from Michael MantellRemember when the technology experts tried to sell us on the notion that all of their gadgets would free us up, give us more leisure time and make life so much more enjoyable? We've been fooled into thinking that being offered the opportunity to “telecommute,” or work from anywhere we choose, ...
Views: 1239 - Ever wish finding clients was easier? This helps. - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2014 from Brigitte van TuijlDo you sometimes worry about the competition? Wonder if anyone is waiting for what you have to offer? Or wonder why people should hire YOU instead of someone else? We all have these doubts sometimes. Myself included. There are thousands of entrepreneurs who offer the same kind of programs ...
Views: 872 - Ever wish finding clients was easier? This helps. - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2014 from Brigitte van TuijlDo you sometimes worry about the competition? Wonder if anyone is waiting for what you have to offer? Or wonder why people should hire YOU instead of someone else? We all have these doubts sometimes. Myself included. There are thousands of entrepreneurs who offer the same kind of programs ...
Views: 823 - Transition Coaching: Where do I go from here? - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2014 from Porschia Parker-GriffinYou are in the midst of a transition! Some event has caused a major shift in your life and you are moving from the past to an unknown future. It’s natural to feel a sense of fear or disillusionment in these instances. A common question my clients ask is, “Where do I go from here?” After some ...
Views: 1102 - How to achieve the impossible - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2014 from Brigitte van TuijlYou know that saying: ‘Seeing is believing.’? It’s actually the other way around: Believing is seeing. “In order to succeed, we must first believe that we can.” ~ Nikos Kazantzakis Wishing, wanting, dreaming and hoping aren’t enough. You have to BELIEVE in whatever it is you want to ...
Views: 1000 - The Secret to Attracting the Job You Love - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinOne of the biggest concerns that many of us have in our lives is their own ability to find a career that will suit them perfectly. Nobody can say that it’s easy to find your dream career, but nobody said it cannot be done, either. The secret to finding the right career path is to first have the ...
Views: 1351 - Comfort zone and Success in Work: How to Find the Golden Mean - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2014 from Sonia JacksonIt sounds right to ask ourselves this question considering the fact that most of us are affected by this in one way or the other. We can all give our own experiences or have seen this trend among our friends. Regardless of this, one thing is for a fact, most of us lack the predator instinct ...
Views: 849 - How To Pick A Career…The Easy Way! - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2014 from Porschia Parker-GriffinWhat lights you up inside? What can you spend hours doing that doesn’t feel like work? Now, how do you feel about your current job? If its easier for you, use a satisfaction scale of 1 (least satisfied) - 10 (most satisfied). Really think about it and decide if that number is how you want to ...
Views: 1209 - What You Go Through When You Transform Your Career - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinMany of us are talented, driven, highly functional, and just very good at what they do. Yet, it is still not uncommon for some of these people to decide to move away from their jobs despite really enjoying many aspects of their careers. The main reason is that they feel that some of the things ...
Views: 1342 - Coaching For Young Professionals: Escape the Trap! - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2014 from Porschia Parker-GriffinCongratulations! You’ve done it all. You graduated from college, got the job, are establishing yourself and then…BAM! The judgment starts. How much money do you make in a year? What is the long-term outlook for your career field? Where do you live? Can anyone have it all: a balanced work, ...
Views: 1252 - Developing Resilience to Achieve Success - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinResilience is the ability of a person to adapt and recover whenever things do not go according to plan. A very important trait of a resilient person is his or her refusal to dwell on negativity and failures in his life. Resilient people acknowledge and face the situation they are in, learn from ...
Views: 1555 - What Could Be Stopping You From Attaining Success? - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinThere are so many opportunities around us to become a better person, but none of these opportunities can guarantee immediate success. It is never right to think that doing one thing could make you an instant success. The reality is, there are things that you did and didn’t do that out you in ...
Views: 1215 - 3 Crucial Steps to Boldly Build a Successful Mission Driven Business on Your Own Terms - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2014 from Brigitte van Tuijl“I don’t want to be a crappy hermit, I want to be a happy hermit!” In 2014 I was one of the speakers in the telesummit ‘Innovative Change for Entrepreneurs – Be the Light’ by Jo Ann Hammond-Meiers. This is an excerpt from that interview: Jo Ann: Hi, I’m Jo Ann Hammond-Meiers with ‘Innovative ...
Views: 858 - The Secret To Becoming More Self Confident - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinWhen asked about the people you admire the most, it is very likely that you adore at least one of those people because they are just so confident about themselves in everything they do. Perhaps you envy them because you find it so hard to build confidence in yourself. Well, do you believe that ...
Views: 1116 - Are You Sure Your Manners Are Acceptable? - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinHaving good manners is defined as behaving in a way that does not make other people uncomfortable in your presence. Since it is crucial that a workplace have a pleasant and supportive environment, everyone in it is expected to contribute to creating a workplace environment that promotes good ...
Views: 1440 - Things That Happy People Do Not Care About - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinIf you are serious about becoming a better and happier person, what’s important is that you keep your focus on your main goal, which is to be happy. Once you find your own happiness, you will instantly be a better person in every aspect of the word. Finding what can make you happy isn’t the ...
Views: 1457 - How Important Are Workplace Values? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinAll of us have our own values that we apply in whatever workplace we go to; even managers do. For managers, there can never be an assurance that the people he or she hires have the same workplace values. Nevertheless, it is important that company leaders try to hire only those who will fit in ...
Views: 1283 - How Humility Makes Better Leaders - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinAs they say, the ultimate proof of a leader’s effectiveness is the success of his company or organization. If you take a closer look at some of the most successful companies around, you will realize that they all have a Level 5 leader. This kind of leader is someone who does not allow his ego to ...
Views: 2979 - How Effective Are You At Work? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinDo you think you are being effective at work? While it is common for most of us to believe that we are perfectly effective, this isn’t always the case. In fact, we all have certain strengths and weaknesses that have a direct impact on how we perform at work. If you could tweak some of your ...
Views: 1183 - No Time to Waste: Turn Your Passion into a Career Today - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2014 from Nikkos ZorbasMany of us start off with intentions to make a living doing what we love, but the majority of them have remained just that—intentions. Perhaps you know an amazing musician or writer or athlete and thought, “Boy, I’d love to be that person’s manager.” But why not say that about ...
Views: 1041 - Stay Energized to Remain Productive - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinHave you ever felt like you just don’t have the energy to make it through the day at work? There are days when it seems too difficult to keep your eyes open and stay focused, and all you would want to do is sleep or take a nap. While it is natural for any human being to feel tired or exhausted, ...
Views: 1589 - Ideas on How to Create a Solid and Cohesive Group - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinDid you ever have to manage people who just can’t seem to put their trust on one another? If yes, then you have an idea of how draining and difficult it is to build trust among your team members. And while there isn’t any way you could do this easier, you really have to try to achieve this goal. ...
Views: 1381 - How to Stop Sabotaging Yourself - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2014 from Cecile Peterkin“That’s too difficult, I can’t do that!”, “There’s no point in trying because I will fail anyway.” If you find yourself saying these things quite often, then you are someone whose personal mission is to destroy your own confidence in yourself. This isn’t unusual, though, because there are many ...
Views: 1246(1 vote) - 3 huge mistakes I made in my business in the past 11 years - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2014 from Brigitte van TuijlA couple of weeks ago I talked to a woman who is on the verge of starting a business. This made me think back at how I started my business 11 years ago – and how far I’ve come since then. Part of what I learned comes from mistakes I made and things I screwed up. In this article I’m sharing a ...
Views: 1158 - How to Remain Calm Under Pressure - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinPatience is something that many of us find very hard to acquire or develop, perhaps because it is way too easy to just be impatient. But do you know that when you lose control of your patience, you hurt not only the people around you, but yourself as well? Impatience can cause your stress levels ...
Views: 1541 - How to Please Your Boss to Have a Better Working Relationship - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinYour boss is the one to manage all the things that you do on a daily basis. He or she has complete control over many aspects of your work, such as the amount of work assignments you have, the possibility of you being promoted, your salary raise, and so on. But apart from these things, your boss ...
Views: 1201 - Are our habits contributing to the success of our goals or not? - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2014 from Noah St JohnAll of us have goals we want to accomplish and in order to accomplish these goals we need to know what needs to be done and what doesn't. We have habits that may contribute or hinder us from reaching our goals. These are our productive and unproductive habits. To explain them more clearly, ...
Views: 1348 - The Importance of Emotional Intelligence among Leaders - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinWhen talking about a ‘perfect leader’, we easily think of someone who seems to be always in control. This person never allows his temper to overcome him no matter how difficult the situation is. You may also imagine a perfect leader in a person who is trusted by his staff because she is someone ...
Views: 1305 - Learning the Art of Persuasion - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinEven if your job is not to sell, there will come a time when you will have to persuade someone. Persuasion happens not only between salespeople and their potential customers. As a manager, for instance, you may need to persuade your subordinates to perform at a higher level. And if you think you ...
Views: 1150 - How Your Personal Values Can Affect Your Life and Career - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinIt is very common to hear from career experts that you should define your values first before you could set your career path. This may sound easy, but you actually cannot define your values without knowing what they are actually. Well, your values are comprised of the things you think and ...
Views: 1465 - How to Not Let Stress Take Control of Your Life - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinIt is an undeniable fact that millions of people are experiencing stress in life, be it a short-term or a long-term one. Being stressed out is an unpleasant feeling, of course, but what many of us don’t know is that stress can also have a serious effect in our health and how we perform at work. ...
Views: 953 - The 3 BIG Whys to Clear Your “Monetize Your Passion” Vision & Mission - Olivia Lobell - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2014 from Olivia LobellAre you focused working on your own “Monetize Your Passion” plan of action? Or are you still unclear on your “Monetize Your Passion” Vision & Mission? Hope you’re getting crystal clear on your true passion and stepping into your personal power (including your skills, talents, passion and ...
Views: 1088(1 vote) - Factors to Consider When Making an Important Career Choice - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinWhat if you were given the chance to hold a higher position in your company but you have to choose between two of them? This is indeed a rare scenario and you should feel really fortunate if it happens to you. Having multiple good options is a great boost to your confidence, but of course, you ...
Views: 1059 - 4 Habits That Will Help You Achieve Happiness and Fulfillment - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinHappiness… this is what you want, what I want, and what everyone else wants. Interestingly, while we all want to attain happiness in our lives, so many of us are clueless as to how they could be happy in their lives. Perhaps this is because it is too easy to take for granted what we have right ...
Views: 1105 - Ensuring the Success and Effectiveness of Organization Change - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinChange management is a well-defined approach that aims to ensure that whatever changes are implemented in an organization will be thoroughly planned and smoothly applied. Most importantly, this approach should guarantee that the benefits of the change will be lasting and will be achieved. It is ...
Views: 1060 - ***Does Your Boss Secretly Hate You? - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2014 from Michelle RiklanI was eating at a restaurant when I overheard this woman complaining about her boss to a friend. After ranting, her friend said, “Suck it up, you’re lucky to have a job.” After hearing this conversation, I realized that sometimes, no matter how nice and polite you are; your boss just doesn’t ...
Views: 4947 - Spring Cleaning Your LinkedIn and Online Profiles - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2014 from Michelle RiklanThe weather is warming up…it’s not too warm and it’s not too cold either. Flowers are starting to bloom and the trees are starting to wake up from their winter slumber. You know what this means, right? It’s time to clean up—the backyard, your closet of last season’s clothes, and your online ...
Views: 4474(1 vote) - Is It Right to Make Money Your Biggest Priority? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinMoney is not a bad thing at all, of course. It only becomes evil when you start to make earning and accumulating a lot of money your purpose and goal in life. So is making money the main reason you are alive? You would initially say “Of course not!” This seems like a really easy question to ...
Views: 1637 - How to Avoid Getting Too Overwhelmed by Work - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinEven the job that you have long wanted can turn into a nightmare if you find yourself having more tasks and responsibilities than you expected. And when you start missing deadlines and getting assigned additional projects, things can get so much worse. These could even result in you having a ...
Views: 1050 - Simple Job Interview Etiquette that Means a Lot - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinIf you are currently searching for a job, you must have searched the internet for tips on how you can have a successful job interview. It is also likely that you have read various materials regarding the important job interview etiquette. Most of the elements of proper etiquette during job ...
Views: 1604 - 5 Tips on How to Deserve a Pay Raise - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinEvery year, an average employee is expected to receive an average pay raise of 3 percent. For top performers, another 1 percent of salary raise is given. While this would clearly not make a huge difference, a lot of companies are still struggling to offer their workers such a raise. This is not ...
Views: 1399 - How Well Should You Handle Office Romance? - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinMixing business with pleasure is a very bad idea, according to many. However, staying in the office and working long hours have become so common that the workplace has eventually turned into a place where potential lovers meet. Career experts explain that while it is true that you can't choose ...
Views: 735 - Make your Business THRIVE with Referrals - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2014 from Debra LarsonReferrals. Businesses thrives so much easier with them. We ALL want them! So why are so many in fear of asking for them? Because you are promoting YOU, it doesn't get any more personal than that! I'm here to share with you that there is no reason not to ask for referrals it's not being ...
Views: 929 - Questions to Guide You in Searching for a Job - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinNo job search is easy. It takes quite a lot of time, patience, effort and commitment in order for you to succeed in finding a job that will make you more satisfied than your current job. If you have just started your search for a new job, you may be tempted to grab just any opportunity that ...
Views: 1131 - Are You an “Engaged” Leader? - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2014 from Susan FreemanEngaged leadership requires a high degree of self-awareness. Leaders who learn that the way they are being impacts every single interaction, conversation and relationship are ahead of the game. It may sound obvious, but it is the first step towards truly engaged leadership. Being The first ...
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