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- Human Resource Management: All about Human Resource Programs - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2012 from Sonu ParasharHuman resource management is a fairly new approach, which has come out of the discipline of organizational management. Much of the early treated the concept of strategy apparently, rather as an accurately operational matter, the outcomes of which waterfall throughout the organization. Human ...
Views: 993(1 vote) - Optimizing B2B Lead Generation Process for Your Network Systems Management Business - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2012 from Phillip MckenzieIf there is one challenge that is faced by a lot of big businesses these days, then it has to be managing a network system. Considering the increased interconnections between business processes, it is impossible for small and medium sized businesses to handle the task at hand on their own. This ...
Views: 1346 - ANGER… - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2012 from Larry CraneAnger... This is a subject no one of likes to discuss. We try to pretend we don’t get angry. We don’t like to face our anger or rage because this is showing us our really intense negative feelings. In anger we are venting, expressing, and brooding. We are avoiding taking responsibility for ...
Views: 1847(2 votes) - The Inner Game of Management - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2012 from Ingrid MartineUn-Game Principle: Belief creates the fact Who doesn’t love the unself-conscious little boy or girl, the undaunted miniature explorer who moves with unbridled enthusiasm to experience life? This morning I walked to the barn to feed my three horses. I go out sighing and contemplating divorce ...
Views: 1452(2 votes) - How to Live a Happy Life with a Winning Morning Routine - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2012 from Beth TabakWhat does a Winning Morning Routine have to do with how to live a happy life? Plenty! The moment we awake brain patterns quickly claim our attitude towards the day. For many of us by 12Noon we feel good or bad about what we have accomplished. By mid-afternoon, energy levels decline. Wait, we ...
Views: 3080 - Increased Complexities Require a Rapid-fire Component - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2012 from Pat HeydlauffSocial media technologies have dramatically increased the speed of everything be it good, bad or neutral. Change no longer cranks along at a snail’s pace but rather moves on a millisecond scale over the internet. It is the speed and scale of change that is causing chaos within the business ...
Views: 2081(1 vote) - Leaders Know the First Report is Usually Wrong - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2012 from Vernon MyersAs a leader, the requirement to communicate accurate information is extremely important. In a crisis situation the stakes increase, the leader not only requires accurate information, the information needs to be communicated to constituents in a timely fashion. Unfortunately, the ...
Views: 1450 - Your Power Zone - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2012 from Charles EduardosIn the journey of personal mastery it is important to recognize and own the very core “powers” or functions of your mind-body system. It is important to recognize and own your “Power Zone”. When you do this, you establish the foundation for your personal empowerment, responsibility, and ...
Views: 1501(1 vote) - Strategic Human Resources: Synchronize success with your company’s growth - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2012 from aarika rostogiEvery company, no matter big or small has a Human resource department. Employees who get recruited under this department are responsible for various works like finding best candidates for different profiles in the company, maintaining database of the employees, their salaries, their perks and ...
Views: 1461 - Exercising for Safety and Soundness - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Eryn tribbleYes, for the next year or two your bank examiner may make the mistake of crediting you for exercising your disaster plan when you documented an actual crisis but let's take a step back and think about this before we consider it a "win". Experiencing a crisis or disruption does not meet the ...
Views: 1223(1 vote) - How Do You Focus on the Positive at Work? - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2012 from Joey FaucetteI was lying flat on my back in the grassy outfield, trying to come around. I had drifted back from my third-base position for the Little League team White Sox into shallow left field to catch a fly ball. I missed the ball with my glove and instead caught it with my forehead. Someone said, ...
Views: 1375 - See yourself in a whole new way! - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2012 from Larry CraneWhat do we need to do to see ourselves in an entirely new way?! How about deciding what we would like to accomplish; then, pursuing our goal until it is positively achieved. Truly these are appropriate steps in any successful goals process. Regardless if the goal includes issues related to ...
Views: 1796(2 votes) - Enter the Matrix - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2012 from Vantage AgoraWe came across an interesting occurrence; in fact this has happened a few times before, we thought that this would be a good experience to share to a broader audience. Sequence of Events: One fine Monday morning the CEO and COO of a company are out on a client visit. Later that afternoon the ...
Views: 878 - The Equation of Change - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2012 from Julie JohnsonThis equation is actually really simple, yet many of us persist in making it complicated. ‘We only change when the cost of changing is less than the cost of staying where we are.’ Now this makes perfect sense at an intellectual level, but at an emotional level we just don’t seem to get it. ...
Views: 1280(1 vote) - Social Technologies – A $1.3 Trillion Opportunity - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2012 from Pat HeydlauffUnlike the 1980s and 1990s, the speed of change today is transformative. The cause of this warp speed change: social technologies, according to a July 2012 study, “The Social Economy: Unlocking values and productivity through social technologies,” by the McKinsey Global Institute. The study ...
Views: 1848 - Big Changes Lie Ahead - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2012 from Angela Schulz-HenkeThis coming week there are big changes coming. We will be confronted with all the dark stuff inside. It is time to look at your shadows and identify them. Look at your inner child and take it by the hand. If you do not look at your shadows and decide to ignore them, be careful what comes ...
Views: 1500 - First Step to Changing Behavior - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2012 from Jane CranstonI recently had the opportunity to invite a friend and her grandchildren to a local fair. I’ve been going to the event for years and like the predictability and tradition; plus it supports a good cause. The carousel is always in front of the big house, the face painting under the elms, and you ...
Views: 1715 - Even Executives Need Coaching - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2012 from Charles EduardosCAREER DEVELOPMENT: Coaching provides support for leaders, prepares them for future opportunities Just like writers need editors and children need parents, current and future executives need ... coaches. And executive coaching or one-on-one business mentoring isn't just for a company's top ...
Views: 1500 - What Is New With You? - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2012 from Donald MitchellBy staying alert to career alternatives, you can nimbly move from one occupation to another in ways that are personally and professionally satisfying and profitable. This article provides guidance for how to do so. Some people know exactly what they want ... and how to get it. They move ...
Views: 2225(1 vote) - Leaders Anticipate Change, Prepare For Change, and Lead Change - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2012 from Vernon MyersWhat is change? Put simply, change is an effort to improve an organization in some way. This change could take the form of new processes and procedures, upgrades to a new system, changes to the organizational structure, or changes to roles and responsibilities. Leaders understand that the ...
Views: 3769(2 votes) - Leaders Ask Questions to Make Better Decisions - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2012 from Vernon MyersLeaders ask questions to gain clarity, to deepen understanding, and to make better decisions. In fact, questions are a leaders’ best tool for gaining deeper appreciation and increased knowledge of the issues and challenges facing an organization. The better your questions and understanding ...
Views: 1774(1 vote) - Curse of the Fortunate and the Blessing of Suffering - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2012 from David SamuelThings are not often what they appear and, what they clearly are at the time, is not always what they turn out to be in the future. Often, a wonderful safe and enjoyable childhood leads to difficulties in adult life. While we grow up, our fragmentation is formed based on certain experiences. ...
Views: 1696 - Letting go of struggling… - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2012 from Larry CraneHave you ever thought to yourself, “I really need to let this go…” and yet continued to hold onto the mind chatter. Perhaps continuing to complain, blame, or possibly wonder what to do about a situation that happened sometime in the past. By acting in this manner, you are preventing yourself ...
Views: 2695(1 vote) - What Is an Event Management Company? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2012 from john watsonAs the name indicates, an event management company is there to set up and manage events. However, the kinds of events they organise and exactly what they do vary from company to company. Understanding the different types of event companies that are out there is important when it comes to finding ...
Views: 1113 - Letting Go of Accumulated Excess Energy - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2012 from Mette MullerHolding on to excess energy, whether you dwell on your own and/or what you continually pick up from others, is a guaranteed recipe for feeling stressed out, run-down and even angry or resentful. To put it simply: It’s just not healthy. The human body was made to conduct energy, not trap it in, ...
Views: 2019 - Develop Your Resilience – Toughen Up to Succeed in Business and Life - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2012 from Jay RifenbaryHave you ever been down in the dumps, questioned your life’s purpose, or failed at something and subsequently asked yourself, “Where do I go from here?” We all reach periods in our life that challenge our very being and force us to take actions that are difficult and even frightening. Choosing ...
Views: 2824 - Valuable Elements In Free Job Alert Sign-Ups - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2012 from Tracy NarvaezWith all the problems in recessions affecting the global economy, looking for a job can be such a challenge. Millions are out of work and if reports are to be believed, rising unemployment statistics is not only affecting America but as well as other countries across the globe. Disturbing as it ...
Views: 1303 - Gut Feelings, Not Emotions, Rule Communications Today - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2012 from Pat HeydlauffCommunications are becoming exponentially more complex and instantaneous with each passing day. In fact, information about an event such as an Olympic Gold Medal win in London reaches Beijing, Los Angeles, Sydney, Miami and Branson, Missouri simultaneously. There is zero time delay between ...
Views: 1826 - Time to create - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2012 from Angela Schulz-Henke"The stars once spoke to man, it is world destiny that they are silent now, but in their silence there grows and ripens what man speaks to the stars!" ~ Rudolf Steiner. While I feel that the stars are at least still whispering, this quote from Rudolf Steiner catches the feeling of the full ...
Views: 2016(1 vote) - Make Room for Innovation - Discard Old Systems - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2012 from Pat HeydlauffAre organizational boxes keeping you imprisoned in the “we’ve always done it this way” mode? Are you finding it impossible to rapidly adapt to change within existing bureaucratic confines? The workforce that begins in confining boxes stays confined and cannot work to its highest potential. ...
Views: 1238 - How To Avoid Out-Aging Yourself Out Of A Job - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2013 from William CottringerHow To Avoid Out-Aging Yourself Out Of A Job By Bill Cottringer “Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter.” ~ Mark Twain. The workforce in America is becoming more skewed at both ends of the age spectrum—the younger and the older workers. Older ...
Views: 3380(1 vote) - Is Change Something to Fear or Something to Embrace? - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2012 from Andrew HortonThe world around us has started changing at an ever increasing rate. Everything seems to have become more and more interconnected. Events outside your industry and sphere of influence, very often have a huge influence on your business, family and your wallet. It is for this reason that, if you ...
Views: 1224(1 vote) - In Control - Out of Control - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2012 from Larry CraneAre you in control? Well let’s see… Are you trying to figure out what to do regarding bills, relationships, security, or something else? Are you irritable? Are you at your perfect weight? Are you in good health? Are you frustrated in some way? Are you sleeping peacefully at night? If you ...
Views: 2326(2 votes) - Winning at Working--Which Half Are You? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2012 from Nan RussellWhen more than half of Americans were identified as overweight, people took notice. Major news outlets began educating on how to stay out, or get out, of that statistic. I wish the same attention had been paid when a new survey was released confirming more than half of Americans are dissatisfied ...
Views: 1008 - What You Didn't Know About Empathy - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Serban ChinoleEmpathy is the ability to walk in someone else’s shoes. This exercise of imagination and emotion triggered lots of memories from my personal career last Friday, in the first day of the Coaching Summer School 2012. Alan Seale, transformational coach, asked the participants to bring on some ...
Views: 1148 - Wiinning at Working--Jumping Work-Hurdles - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2012 from Nan RussellIt feels great at the end of a workday to know you've made progress on a mounting to-do list, resolved a persistent problem, dealt with a difficult challenge, or accomplished an important objective. Yet, too often we get to the end of a day and haven't felt feelings of satisfaction, ...
Views: 1327 - Disastrous Unconscious Choices Fast-Paced Entrepreneurs Make that Stunt Growth - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2012 from Melanie Benson StrickI’ve been watching something happen lately and it seems that the more our fear rises the more this issue has just gotten out of hand. It typically comes up behind closed doors in one of those private conversations I have with a client or a colleague who has hit the wall. The conversation starts ...
Views: 1481 - What is Holding You Back? - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2012 from Verena MartinHave you ever felt nervous about making a decision that could affect the rest of your life? Maybe you have avoided making the decision overall? Sometimes even minor decisions can trigger anxiety when you start thinking about the “What if’s” – about all the things that could go wrong. It is ...
Views: 1093 - Everyone Has Their ‘Zorba’ Opportunities - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2012 from Michael Craig“Teach me to dance...” So goes the line by the character Basil in Zorba the Greek after his friend Zorba has disastrously ordered a third log to shoot down their already-compromised zip line, publicly destroying what was left of the logging business both men had spent months creating. And ...
Views: 1858 - The Smart Way to Leverage Viral Behavior - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2012 from Judy WidenerYou know that yawning is contagious. And have you ever noticed that when someone nods their head, you'll nod, too? It's because your brain is wired to watch someone move, then mimic that movement as if you were making it. You have special neurons in your brain dedicated to monkey see, monkey ...
Views: 1492 - Uses of Soil testing meter in Science & agriculture - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2012 from Acmas TechnologiesSoil is considered as an important aspect for reaping agriculture benefits. Therefore, it becomes extremely significant to test the quality of soil before planting any tree or sowing crops. Soil testing meters can be of different types, such as soil suction sampler, analog soil compaction meter, ...
Views: 1174 - Change is Good: I’ll Go First! - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2012 from Lisa MontanaroThe only constant thing in our lives is change. However, few people like -- much less love -- changing. There are many famous quotes about change, all conveying the same general message: that change is inevitable and scary, but good. Any time we make a change in life, whether we initiated that ...
Views: 1350 - The Challenges of Data Management - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2012 from Kieran PollardWhile the hardware required to store massive amounts of data becomes cheaper with each passing year, the resulting explosion of stored data content means that companies are forced to devise innovative new ways to meet the challenges of processing this ever-growing wealth of information. Simply ...
Views: 1092 - What is Probate? Understanding Probate and How it Affects You - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2012 from Juan MabryIn a society based on laws, one of the biggest challenges is making sure that the final wishes of the deceased are carried out. When you make up your will, you put all of the information you will need to dictate the distribution of your estate and the administration of your assets in that will. ...
Views: 943 - The "Orbital Effect" for Business Success - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2012 from Pat HeydlauffLeadership was on display as the audience hung on every word uttered two weeks ago in Ft. Lauderdale, FL by Bob Danzig, former nationwide head of the Hearst Newspaper Group and vice president of the Hearst Corporation. For 20 years this industry giant was the epitome of what leadership should be ...
Views: 1446(1 vote) - Research Data Solid On Diversity Success, Failure - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2012 from Susan Klopfer"You are asking me if I am surprised?" Bill and Kay are sharing a private moment talking about diversity changes planned for their regional bank, along with the initial executive board response. "Well, I knew we would have some resistance from at least one board member after we presented ...
Views: 1556 - Eco Yoga Mats - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2012 from Joky FanYoga is a discipline practiced for more than seven thousand (7000) years, being a practical and philosophical system that aims at human development, providing integration between your body and your mind. It is an Ancient Science, Archaic in fact. On the physical level, provides well-being, ...
Views: 1127 - The Ambition Stagnator and Dream Killer: Procrastination - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2012 from Paulet BiedermannThe Ambition Stagnator and Dream Killer: Procrastination “The greatest barrier to success is fear itself” Sven Goran Ericksson Excerpt from Paulet Biedermann’s book, “Your Best You” The mind is one of the most ...
Views: 2872(2 votes) - The Future of the Hotel Industry and Changes towards Health and Wellness in 2012 - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2012 from Daryl Des MaraisAs the economy slowed in 2009 in some sectors business and vacation travel was down. How did industry and hotels respond? Some of the larger hotels had the advantage of conferences, meeting conventions and connections to stay successful. They also bolstered their food quality and service with ...
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