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- How to Become a Consultant - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2014 from Ursula JorchOne of the options available in your business is to take your valuable expertise and step into the role of a consultant. Being a consultant is essentially taking what you know and appropriately applying it to the client's situation to give informed advice. When I work with a client to ...
Views: 1411 - The first step to attract what you want is to CHANGE or shift your energy!!! - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2014 from Larry CraneEverything in this world is made up of energy including us. Other people pick up on your energy. If it’s positive you’ll attract positive people into your life. If you have negative energy, you’ll always attract negative people and negative situations into your life. If you find that you ...
Views: 1906(2 votes) - Are You a Learning Leader? - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2014 from Susan FreemanIt may seem like an obvious question because we are ALWAYS learning. However upon closer inspection are you learning intentionally? This question became super relevant as I was doing some work on my business, identifying the ideal clients I want to work with. I feel grateful in that I ...
Views: 1228 - How To Get Tons Of Guitar Students In The Summertime - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2014 from Tom HessHow To Get Tons Of Guitar Students In The Summertime by Tom Hess The slowest time of the year for lesson inquiries is the summertime (as you probably already know). Although most guitar teachers know this, the overwhelming majority of them are unable to deal with it and struggle to make ...
Views: 1385 - *** Five Career Tips - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2014 from Ford MyersThe career tips below were transcribed from an interview I did a few years ago when my book was first published (Get The Job You Want, Even When No One’s Hiring.) The comments I made at that time are just as relevant now as they were then, so I decided to share them with our readers again. 1. ...
Views: 1212 - *** Perpetual Career Management - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2014 from Ford MyersAre you so busy “doing your job” that you can’t “manage your career?” It’s no surprise that people who are conducting a job search focus a lot of their time and energy on updating their résumé, networking, improving their interviewing skills, and so on. They know they need to “be at the top ...
Views: 1216 - How Women Can Make It To The Top - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2014 from Beate CheletteI read an article today about the famous UCLA Anderson School of Management. The article was featured in Businessweek and takes an uncomfortable look at the difficulties women face to get to the top and be compensated fairly. Sure, that’s nothing new. But the surprising information is that women ...
Views: 1343 - The One Path To Becoming A Successful Guitar Teacher - by Submitted on May 26, 2014 from Tom HessThe One Path To Becoming A Successful Guitar Teacher By Tom Hess Climbing to the top of Mt. Everest and becoming a highly successful guitar teacher are essentially one in the same in terms of accomplishment. Don’t believe me? Here are three critical similarities between these ...
Views: 707 - What's Good? / What's Bad? - by Submitted on May 12, 2014 from Larry CraneWe all have so much information on both sides of this question. “Good / Bad?”, “Naughty / Nice?”, “Happy / Sad?” As children we began seeing things in opposites. Actually, this is our seeing things in duality. Our basic nature is happiness and love. So therefore it is suggested that we are ...
Views: 1463 - ***Jealousy and the Workplace© - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2014 from Dr. Madeline Ann LewisHuman beings are, of course, quite complicated, and they don’t stop being complicated when they punch their time card. People bring all their shortcomings, issues, insecurities, problems and straight out weirdness with them to the office place. You need to be prepared of all the complexities ...
Views: 1405 - It Does Matter! - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2014 from Valerie LipsteinBusiness Success & Intimate Relationships Are you an entrepreneur or small business owner? If so, do you realize how much your intimate/primary relationship matters to your business success? Really think about this for a moment. If there is upset in our primary relationship what often ...
Views: 1143 - Why Connection Matters for Leaders - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2014 from Susan FreemanAccording to Wikipedia, connection is “a relationship in which a person, thing, or idea is linked or associated with something else.” This directly relates to a fundamental leadership skill: the ability to connect. Everything a leader does, requires connection. Vision, strategy and ...
Views: 1046 - The #1 Secret Success Ingredient - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2014 from Heather DominickThe #1 secret success ingredient is personal and energetic responsibility. This is the ingredient that creates miracles in your business and life. It allows you to open to a new perspective. See, behind everything that you want to create in your business, all of your marketing, all of your ...
Views: 864 - Why You Aren’t Dominating The Local Guitar Teaching Market - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2014 from Tom HessWhy You Aren’t Dominating The Local Guitar Teaching Market By Tom Hess It’s a sad fact that most guitar teachers would rather accept mediocre results in their guitar teaching business than make a big effort to help their students become great players. Even worse, of the ...
Views: 947 - How Often Are You Leading From 30,000 Feet? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2014 from Susan FreemanI am writing this week’s tips and tools from 30,000 feet. Literally! I find that I can often achieve inspiration and speed while in an airplane. From up above the clouds the landscape looks entirely different than when I am earthbound. I notice my perspective affords me a feeling of ...
Views: 1121 - *** Career Coaching is a "Two-Way Street" - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2014 from Ford MyersPeople who are seriously considering engaging the services of a Career Coach usually ask many questions about what the advisor "will do or should do" in order to make the coaching relationship work for the client. This is certainly reasonable and understandable. However, there are also several ...
Views: 1461 - ***The Four Doors - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2014 from Mick HawesOne of the most common things that always seems to be missing from the small business philosophy to ensure their success, is where they are actually going. The business owner tends to get focused on a great idea, and then charges headlong into making it happen without any real ...
Views: 1136 - An Abundance Business Valentine From Me to You - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2014 from Heather DominickI invite you, as you read this article, to give yourself a little love gift. This is a business Valentine from me to you. Just really allow yourself to be as present as possible. Do whatever you need to do to support that to take place for yourself, giving yourself the opportunity to maybe sit ...
Views: 994 - Why Very Few People Become Highly Successful Professional Musicians - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2014 from Ryan BucknerWhy Very Few People Become Highly Successful Professional Musicians by Tom Hess Want to become a professional musician so you can start doing the things you always dreamed of such as recording in the studio or touring around the world? Are you sick and tired of working a crappy day job ...
Views: 1335 - Job Stress: Moving from an Unpleasant Reality towards a Peaceful Resolution - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2014 from Larry CraneLet’s face it–if we are stressed about work, we are also stressed in all areas of our life. Unless we change what we are holding in mind, we will continue to experience stress. Stress is an unnecessary choice that we are fueling by holding the wrong things in mind. Job stress comes in many ...
Views: 1529(2 votes) - What is the secret to happiness? - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2014 from Larry CraneIn truth, many of us still believe that happiness is a secret. First of all, opposite of what most people believe, happiness is available to everyone–at all times. No one is excluded. Every person, regardless of their age, nationality, level of education or success, is naturally capable of ...
Views: 1472 - Tip for Success: Be inspired and determined to achieve your goals every time - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2013 from Larry CraneWhat do you perceive necessary in order for you to be inspired and successful? Well let’s begin by looking at inspiration. Inspiration is anything that generates a willingness to accomplish something in a wonderful way. It includes “Only the best outcomes” and is leaving all doubts aside. ...
Views: 1495(3 votes) - ***Managing Career Setback - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2014 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishNo matter how seasoned and successful you are, you still may experience disappointments and setbacks. Here are tips to empower you. Read this several times: No one is immune from experiencing career setbacks, disappointments and regrets and making mistakes big and small. Setbacks come in ...
Views: 2310(1 vote) - ***Being a Woman of Influence - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2013 from Dr. Madeline Ann LewisOne of the most important aspects of getting ahead in business or advancing your career is to have influence. The problem with influence is that few women, or men, really understand what this term actually means. Influence is the ability to get other people to do what you want them to do. ...
Views: 1725(1 vote) - INTROVERTS: UNLEASHING THE POWER OF THE THINKERS IN YOUR WORKPLACE - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2013 from Harvey DeutschendorfThe high cost of overlooking introverts What do Albert Einstein, Warren Buffet, Mahatma Gandhi, Charles Darwin and Rosa Parks have in common. They are all leaders who made an impact on their world. What most people don’t know is that they were all introverts. In today’s corporate ...
Views: 1746 - A new view on Leadership - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2013 from Larry CraneLeaders exist in all walks of life. More importantly, everyone has the potential of acting in a leadership position. We can all be more successful by establishing a positive attitude and also by having an attitude of gratitude. Leadership includes vitality, charm, being flexible and also ...
Views: 1525(9 votes) - Contact Cards help with Networking, Job Hunting during the Holidays - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2013 from Jaynine HowardAlumni football games and the winter holidays are fast approaching and many people are traveling home to visit with classmates, family and friends in the next few months. If you are job hunting, these people are a source of referrals for job leads. You will want to have a contact card ready to ...
Views: 1984 - Why Creativity is Your Secret to Winning Promotions At-Work - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“Is creativity the Secret to winning Career Promotions?” • 1. Mike: “I see that look in your eye. You want to educate me like I don’t get enough in school all day.” • 2. Me: “Kid I got a lot to do, but making sure you never come back to live in my house After you graduate college is in the ...
Views: 1579 - "Why You Must Reward Yourself First to Learn a New Skill." - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2013 from Hal WechslerWhy You MUST Reward Yourself to Learn a New Skill • 1. Me: “Mike” (my 15 year old kid) do you know why Communism failed in the powerful Soviet Union?” • 2. Mike: “I want to win a scholarship, ace the SAT, and land “Hot-Girls”, so Who-Cares? So-What? And WIIFM (What’s In It For Me?)” • 3. ...
Views: 1616 - 3 Positive Ways to Succeed in a Shutdown - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2013 from Joey FaucetteJust because the U.S. government can afford a shutdown doesn't mean you can. You have a family to provide for, bills to pay, and hopefully a retirement to fund. So despite all the news about the federal shutdown, what can you do to succeed in a shutdown? Check out these 3 Positive Ways to ...
Views: 1646 - ***Finding the Courage to Take Risks and Crack Open the Box - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2013 from Dr. Madeline Ann LewisIf you want to make big moves in life, you have to take risks. But taking risks isn’t easy, and it puts most people in unfamiliar territory. Unfamiliar territory can, in turn, often feel dangerous and cumbersome. The human mind loves familiarity, as familiarity usually means safety in some ...
Views: 1765 - Careers in computer engineering – Go for the best! - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2013 from William DrexlerIf you have decided to choose careers in computer engineering then you should go with the best and as per your interest. There could be no denying to this fact that computers as well as information technology has become the most important component of every individual’s daily life. In present ...
Views: 777 - How to FIX Neck-Pain & Headaches a-work in 5-minutes. - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“How to Fix Neck Pain & Headaches at-work in 5-minutes.” • 1. “Pop, my neck hurts, and I got a headache. Do something.” • 2. “Tell your mother, she’ll give you an aspirin. Is this an excuse not to do your homework?” • 3. “I am afraid of pills, and I want an exercise to keep it from coming ...
Views: 1729 - Job Change Advice: If you find yourself in a hole stop digging! - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2013 from George DutchIt’s easy to dig ourselves into a hole that feels impossible to get out of. For example, it’s easy to fall into a job with no intention of staying there only to realize, years later, you’re stuck there…it’s draining you body and soul, but you need the money just to survive or maintain a ...
Views: 1098 - Dealing With Unemployment: Making a Schedule - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2013 from Dan ClarkeWhen you're unemployed one of the hardest things to deal with is all the free time you have during the day. It's easy to waste hours on useless activities like playing computers games or reading everything except the want ads. It's even easier to just sink into depression as the minutes tick by ...
Views: 1452 - Staying Motivated at Work - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2013 from Dan ClarkeLet's face it, no matter how much you love your job, it will usually get boring eventually, making you lose your motivation. When you do something every week, every day for weeks or months with very little change, it will wear on you, eventually ruining your enjoyment of it. So what can you ...
Views: 1300(1 vote) - Behind it All - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2014 from John JohnsonLike it or not humans are always learning. And we learn quickly. It’s not just our minds that learn, but our bodies as well. Sometimes a single experience is all it takes. Rapid learning can occur when an experience is unique, novel and accompanied by a heightened emotion. What’s interesting is ...
Views: 1291(2 votes) - 10 Reasons Why You Should Become a Caterer - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2013 from Eirk JIf you are considering a career as a caterer, it’s important to consider the reasons why you should become one. There are plenty of professional catering schools for you to attend. With becoming a caterer, you can take advantage of a great salary range of a caterer and much more. There are 10 ...
Views: 2264 - Awaken Divine Magnificence - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2013 from Eloryia RAYou are divine and it is time for your awakening to your magnificence! Right now most of you are probably thinking, she couldn’t possibly be speaking about me. You may be asking, how could I be magnificent? I am certainly not treated as such by my friends and family or my employer or ...
Views: 1419(2 votes) - Are You In Need of Some Coaching? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2013 from Danielle DayriesWhether it is your child working with his acting coach or football coaches leading their teams through each practice and game, you are watching these trainers unlock the individual potential for each player. Do you need someone to do the same in your professional life? If so, a career coach ...
Views: 940 - The High School Resume - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2013 from Danielle DayriesWith the beginning of the new school year quickly approaching, it might be time to start thinking about college and careers with your child, especially if he is in high school. It is never too early to start preparing for the future, and perhaps the first step to take is developing a resume. ...
Views: 2023 - Become A Professional Interviewee - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2013 from Danielle Dayriesyour work style and personality for the job opening. They are not looking for specific answers, rather to tap into your personality and identify your characteristics. Human Resource Managers take a great deal of time developing interview questions and techniques to successfully complete this ...
Views: 1667 - TO-DO LISTS - REMEMBER WHO'S IN CHARGE (Part2) - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2013 from Alan KeyseIn the Part One of this blog I discussed the problems that can be posed by attitudes to ‘To Do lists’, especially in the workplace, when people find themselves labouring under the burden of excessive stress. We looked at the possible adverse reactions and counter productive effects that the ...
Views: 968 - What do we need to do in order to be more successful? - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2013 from Larry CraneIn order for us to be more successful requires our first determining what is it that we want to accomplish. In other words, we need to make a decision and establish a reasonable goal that we can accomplish within a reasonable period of time. We may first think we have to make a list of all ...
Views: 1623(2 votes) - Job Change Advice: How to Convert a Conversation into a Job Offer - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2013 from George DutchIn other posts, I have explained how to get face-to-face with hiring mangers to increase your chances of getting a job offer sooner…rather than waiting for callbacks to online applications in this hyper-competitive job market. But…once you get there—what do you say? The first order of ...
Views: 861 - 3 Tips for conquering Job Burnout - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2013 from Michael BroderCan you relate to the following scenario? You once approached your work in a dedicated, passionate and enthusiastic way. You were eager and excited about your responsibilities. While you were aware that there are built in frustrations in your work with coworkers, clientele, or the system ...
Views: 1464(1 vote) - ***Think Like a Leader! - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2013 from Dr. Madeline Ann LewisLeaders get things done and, on a certain level, it really is that simple. It is impossible to be a leader if you don’t manage to set goals and then achieve those goals. Establishing goals and then taking the steps necessary to see them through is about motivation. There are many aspects to ...
Views: 1634(3 votes) - Getting The Work You Deserve -- What's Stopping You - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2013 from Alex MathewsI take great joy from being able to help someone who is struggling with something in his or her life. If I didn’t struggle myself, I doubt I would care as much about other people’s struggles, either. It is that basic fact that makes struggle itself something that can connect us, and is perhaps ...
Views: 874 - Looking for a Job? Don't Post Your Drunk Pictures on Facebook - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2013 from Michelle RiklanSummer is almost over. Did you have a good time at the beach, partying with friends ‘til kingdom come? Great! It’s always good to relax and have fun during summer. Now to serious matters, how many of those I-party-like-a-rockstar pictures did you post on Facebook? Those pictures might be a ...
Views: 1393 - How to make a career change if you are stuck in your job - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2013 from George DutchWe tend to do things because that is the expected thing to do. We have been told to go to school to get good grades, in order to get into a good university and get a good degree in order to get a good job and live a good life. We follow this formula. Sometimes it works, much of the time it ...
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