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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: 1011(1 vote) - Insights: Managing Change - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2017 from James MapesInsights: Managing Change Change is the law of life and those who look only to the past or the present are certain to miss the future. —IRVING JANUS, GroupThink Clasp your hands together as demonstrated in the diagram below: Now take your hands apart and clasp them back ...
Views: 1515(1 vote) - Is Your Reality Boxed In? - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2013 from Joeel A. RiveraThere have been moments of great change and transformation throughout my life, to the extent that I feel as if I have lived many lives within one. As we grow up, we develop ideas about relationships, roles, life, and the world and how it works. I want you to imagine that you have a personal ...
Views: 1406(1 vote) - Know The 4 Key Questions To Changing Yourself? - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2014 from Stuart YoungHiya, A while back when I was getting ready to launch my book ‘How To Change Your Life One Day At A Time‘ I decided to create a street video to help promote it. I had only one question that I wanted to ask of many complete strangers: WHAT ONE THING YOU WOULD LIKE TO CHANGE ABOUT ...
Views: 1667(1 vote) - QuickBooks Helpline Number (+1-855-915-2082) | 24/7 Contact Support - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2021 from Anuj quickbooksQuickBooks Helpline Number (+1-855-915-2082) | 24/7 Contact Support Running a business is not an easy task, but it sure gets managed with the QuickBooks accounting software. To help the growing company requirements with enhanced economic activities, QuickBooks developers have created a specific ...
Views: 406(1 vote) - September 2015, Another Month of Major Changes...? - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2015 from Gregory Reece-SmithAll conflicts between thoughts, words, actions and what we say we believe will be highlighted. Some of these may be buried deep. Perhaps relating to old issues that had seemed resolved or long forgotten may suddenly surface, requiring a whole new level of attention. It will no longer be ...
Views: 1497(1 vote) - Should I Pull the Plug or Persevere? - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2012 from Melanie Benson StrickTwo years ago I was coaching a client who was significantly in debt, had a service-based business that took him 80 hours a week to run, and was so stressed out trying to grow his business that he had stomach ulcers and slept about 4 hours a night. Of course I started running the numbers – how ...
Views: 1301(1 vote) - 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: 1350(1 vote) - The Focus of "Bounce Forward" - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2012 from Charmaine HammondIn the midst of re-branding our business, I decided to put a stake in the ground. I claimed the title Bounce Forward Expert. Many people wonder and ask why I chose the brand "Bounce Forward" (TM). I get asked as many questions as to what it means to me and how I implement it. There is a, not ...
Views: 1876(1 vote) - The Trust Factor - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2013 from Jo Anna ShawSuccessful relationships and results are built on trust. Lack of trust is the underlying issue, in unresolved conflicts. Either a team member doesn’t trust that it is safe, for instance to voice their opinion, or a manager doesn’t trust a team member with a decision, for example by being ...
Views: 1123(1 vote) - 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: 2038(1 vote) - Turning failure, disappointment, and frustration into accomplishment! – Part II - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2012 from Larry CraneWhen working on goals, instead of approaching the situation as difficult, vague or impossible, let’s begin by changing our point of view. By beginning to use positive intentions helps us to view tasks as being possible and manageable. We are changing what we are holding in mind. Instead of ...
Views: 1997(1 vote) - Why You Should Make A To-Do List - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2012 from Michael BrionOne common complaint that many people bring up when they are trying to improve their lives is that they are perpetually busy. It seems like there are just not enough hours in the day for most of us. Sound familiar? We all have different circumstances and responsibilities that must be tended ...
Views: 1248(1 vote) - Would you like to feel good? - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2013 from Larry CranePretty certain, most folks would love to feel good at all times, although many may think it’s not possible to always feel good. Ok, what’s right about feeling good? Feeling good encompasses many things… Perhaps it is working on an incredible project – getting involved – being inspired. Maybe ...
Views: 1374(1 vote) - You could use a Change - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2012 from Daisa Catalina"The only constant thing is change" ~ Heraclitus I like change. It revitalizes and motivates me, it offers me a fresh outlook on life and it forces me to expand my comfort zone. Change stimulates the growth of the brain, because it creates new connections between the neurons. This happens ...
Views: 1357(2 votes) - You need To Possess Your Vision - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Ade AdenekanVision is the most important factor that influences the way and manner one succeeds or fail in this side of the great divide no matter how hard one may try and that is the main reason why the Holy Book, itself strongly emphasized that the people perish for lack of vision. While it is quite ...
Views: 1738(1 vote) - 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: 1518(1 vote) - Help Your Organization Succeed: 5 Tips to Elevate Your Purpose - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Mike Henry Sr.I recently read two different posts that caused me to think about how people are treated in the workplace. The first was a series written by Chad Balthrop about the trap of transactional leadership. It seems that sometimes, many times, actually, we view our personal interactions as ...
Views: 1614(3 votes) - Moving Beyond Limitation into Happiness - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Larry CraneIt occurred to me that, “Limitation” and “Happiness” are on opposite ends of the spectrum; so in order to for us move beyond limitation and into happiness, we need to see what we are really holding in mind. Lester Levenson has said, “There are no problems unless we are holding onto them. By ...
Views: 1773(3 votes) - Year End Planning - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2013 from Larry CraneThe end of the year is quickly approaching. This is a time when many of us put unrealistic and often unhealthy expectations upon ourselves. If we perceive the year end as hectic, guess what… we get to be right because that is what we are holding in mind. When we are feeling pressured by time ...
Views: 1324(3 votes) - Disagreeing with others - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2013 from Larry CraneDo you ever find yourself disagreeing with others? Or maybe you find yourself disagreeing with yourself? Perhaps you’ll agree that disagreement is pretty much an indication that we are very much in non-agreement or strongly dislike of something in its current reality. It is also saying that ...
Views: 1613(5 votes) - Intimidated by others… trust this isn’t helping you to be happy - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2013 from Larry CraneIf we are intimidated for any reason, it certainly makes it unnecessarily difficult to be happy. Realistically, intimidation is allowing our fears to influence us in a negative manner. When we are intimidated, we are also on some level deciding that the other person is more powerful. If this ...
Views: 1567(5 votes) - ***Believe it or not… Judgments Create Stress - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2013 from Larry CraneBy definition the word judgment suggests: an act or instance of judging. It also states – forming an opinion, estimate, notion, or conclusion. Opinions are listed as: a personal view, attitude, or appraisal with a belief that rests on grounds insufficient to produce complete certainty. No one ...
Views: 2324(4 votes) - ***Ten traits of a good leader - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2011 from Mark HarrisonA leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves. ~Lao Tzu Leadership isn’t just for CEOs and managers. Good leadership is needed in many different situations, and in the various roles we play in life, using the ...
Views: 3183(2 votes) - 13 Education Dreams to Achieve During 2013 - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Dr. Stephen JonesThe best way to achieve your dream is by making a commitment to start today. Determine that you will not let another year go by where you have not pushed the limits to achieve your dream. Even if you get half way there during 2013 you will be closer than you have ever been. The greatest thing ...
Views: 1665(2 votes) - From the Floor up! - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2012 from Charmaine HammondWhile watching a "sell this home" type TV show, I couldn't help but notice the similarities between renovating a home to sell it and developing effective sales skills in teams. In the television episode, a woman was selling her home to downsize because her children had all left for college and ...
Views: 1221(2 votes) - Hold On.. Or let go... - Part I - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2013 from Larry CranePurging things out of our life by cleaning out closets, the garage, or filing cabinet are always wonderful ways of moving forward. In choosing to clean out areas of our life, we are deciding that we can be free of those unwanted items. We may choose to donate or sell some of our things or ...
Views: 1830(2 votes) - How to develop stress resistance? - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2021 from Rudiyr ToporThere is a mental technique that allows a person not to lose self-control in any situation. WHAT IS STRESS TOLERANCE? When you need to eat a worm, the most important thing is not to think about the worm. Otherwise it will vomit. It's amazing how our thoughts can determine our physiology: I ...
Views: 655(2 votes) - Perfectionism Hurts Relationships, Hinders Support, and Impairs Building Trust! - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2012 from Ingrid MartinePerfectionism hurts our relationships When making things perfect is our top priority, we tend to expect others to live up to our rigid expectations for performance. When they don’t, we’re likely to forget the other person’s intentions, efforts, or good work. Instead, we focus on the “less ...
Views: 1555(2 votes) - What's wrong with strategic planning? - by Submitted on May 22, 2012 from Devona E. G. WilliamsStrategic planning needs to be current; it needs to be a framework and a guide that organizations use on a routine basis – not something that is put up on a shelf never agreed to, finalized or executed. Effective strategic plans should be structured enough so that smaller units of the ...
Views: 2202(2 votes) - Letting go of Complaining and Begin to Feel Better - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2013 from Larry CraneSo often we get so caught up in complaining that we forget that we have an option to choose to do something else. We have also conditioned ourselves to COMPLAIN about anything we dislike. And without realizing it, we have further given ourselves both a negative and deconstructive outlet in ...
Views: 1383(5 votes) - Is Change Really Difficult? Or are we just accustomed to believing change is difficult? - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2013 from Larry CraneIs it really difficult to make changes or are we just accustomed to believing change is difficult? Good question. Regardless of what we would like to change, most of us have a host of excuses that we use that actually keep us from accomplishing what we would like to achieve. This is silly and ...
Views: 1558(3 votes) - 12 Things You Can Do To Manage The Change In Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Connect With Inspiration12 Things You Can Do To Manage The Change In Your Life The technology is helping world make smaller and faster. People have access to instant information and they connect immediately around the world. Social networking is changing how we interact with the world in general. Prolific access to ...
Views: 1165(4 votes) - A Celebration of Rituals - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2013 from Denise LammiRituals are actions that are performed which “act out” thoughts produced from beliefs, myths or ideas. Rituals are important because they provide us with opportunities to enhance our experiences as individuals and as a society. Rituals accomplish this by adding meaning to circumstances ...
Views: 1651(5 votes) - A Celebration of Rituals - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2013 from Denise LammiRituals are actions that are performed which “act out” thoughts produced from beliefs, myths or ideas. Rituals are important because they provide us with opportunities to enhance our experiences as individuals and as a society. Rituals accomplish this by adding meaning to circumstances ...
Views: 1651(5 votes) - Liking the image in the mirror - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2013 from Larry CraneWhat does it take to stop believing that the image in the mirror is unattractive? First of all, notice what you are holding in mind. What are you creating for yourself by labeling yourself negatively? When we look in the mirror and dislike our image, we are seeing ourselves in a distorted ...
Views: 1612(5 votes) - ***The easy way to achieve your goals - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2011 from Mark HarrisonWe all want to grow. Whether that means being more successful, having more control over our lives, being more financially secure or being happier and more content. One thing we know for sure, day dreaming will not get us there. We need to have goals and we need to work towards achieving them. ...
Views: 2375(1 vote) - Change Management: a key leadership success factor! - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2012 from David AllanThe greatest myth for a leader is to think, “I have arrived”. Organizational landscapes are always changing, bringing along with them new problems and new possibilities. Therefore leaders can’t afford to stop growing in their ability to manage change. Change management is one of the key ...
Views: 2424(1 vote) - Facts of Life That Get In The Way Of Living - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2013 from William CottringerFacts of Life That Get In The Way Of Living By Bill Cottringer “It is nothing to die. It is frightful not to live.” ~Victor Hugo, Les Misérables. If we didn’t think and feel so much about living, believe certain things to be true and others not, expect certain outcomes, and try to ...
Views: 1645(1 vote) - Give More Than You Take: Investing in Yourself and Your Community - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2012 from Mike Henry Sr.Great leaders invest in people! Investing in others creates margin and return. We understand and value the intrinsic benefit of helping someone who can’t help us back. Some call it serendipity, some call it luck, and others may call it divine intervention; but, this investing creates a balance. ...
Views: 1387(2 votes) - Have you had enough of going through life wondering “Is this all there is?” - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2013 from Larry CraneSeriously have you had enough of going through life wondering “Is this all there is?” How much longer are you willing to wait for things to change? Please acknowledge that waiting for things to change is no longer a viable consideration. We have all at one time or another spent much time ...
Views: 1527(5 votes) - 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: 1248(1 vote) - Leaders Conduct After Action Reviews - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2013 from Vernon MyersLeaders are responsible for producing outcomes and getting favorable results; sometimes the results are good, other times the results are not so good. Whether the results are positive or negative, a leader’s objective is to continuously improve organizational performance over time. One way to ...
Views: 1529(3 votes) - Learn from Success not Failure - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2013 from Jane CranstonYou’ve heard people say again and again, “I learned more from my mistakes than my successes.” My reply is “I doubt it.” They’ll spend hours, days, and endless energy trying to correct (or worse defend) a mistake by analyzing and dissecting in post mortem, generally producing a patched up ...
Views: 1773(2 votes) - Master Data Management Is The Need Of The Hour - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2013 from Jessica BanksEvery organization is subject to growth, after being in the corporate sector for a while. Though entrepreneurs aim on expanding their clientele and resources, they fail to concentrate on efficient data management. As your company grows, so does the magnitude of your data. It is vital to maintain ...
Views: 1119(4 votes) - Stuck In A Rut? Tap Into The Source Of Your Motivation! - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2014 from Porschia Parker-GriffinAre you lacking the energy to complete your projects? Have you been feeling unfocused when you sit down to work? Do you feel like you are unable to get things done? Find the source of your motivation and you can solve these challenges! Everyone has their own particular set motivators, so tap ...
Views: 1545(1 vote) - Surviving Stress - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2012 from Hunter Phoenix”Stress, in addition to being itself and the result of itself,is also the cause of itself.” –Hans Selye Stress. It happens to everyone at some time or another. We get stressed about our work, our relationships, our finances, kids, health and homes. I’ve yet to meet anyone who leads a ...
Views: 1479(3 votes) - SWAP Your New Year's Resolution - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Joey FaucetteHow’s your New Year’s resolution working out? How would you like to SWAP your resolution for something more successful? Think of SWAP as an acronym and Work Positive to transform your chosen target of change into productive results using these three proven methods: S - Song Resolutions ...
Views: 1158(1 vote) - Take Bold, Inspired Actions To Fuel Your Soul (and Fill Your Bank Account) - by Submitted on May 25, 2012 from Heather DominickLet’s start by getting clear. Taking bold action is what will both fuel your soul and fill your bank account. So how do you do it? It simply takes a willingness to choose to move beyond what is comfortable and to move forward without wavering. At EnergyRICH® we call it being Considerably ...
Views: 1627(1 vote) - The Advantages of Outside Trainers for Companies to Consider - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2016 from Steven StasczakEmployee training is one of a business owner’s or manager’s top priorities and can pay some of the highest dividends in terms of productivity and profitability as well as leading to greater customer satisfaction. There are such companies that can provide training services to other businesses, ...
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