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- Servant Leadership: Leading the Way Through Servitude - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from J. Mariah BrownServant leadership is having the desire to not only lead, but to do so in an ethical manner. I am aware that this could mean a variety of things for many people, but to me, it means making decisions that will benefit those within the organization as well as the organization as a whole, and ...
Views: 3175 - Encouragement at the Workplace - by Submitted on May 27, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraLiterally, the definition of encourage is to put heart into. All of us need encouragement. Encouragement could have a great effect and powerful impact on co-workers and bosses. When this definition is applied to our situations in work, it may suggest:1.) Increasing morale by offering support to ...
Views: 3130 - ***How to Make a Vision Board - THAT WORKS! - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2013 from Leslie CunninghamI was 23 years old and living at home with my parents in Missouri when I became inspired to create my first vision board. I was in between seasonal work and had a deep burning desire to move out west to Montana. I didn’t have much money and I had no idea how I could afford the move ...
Views: 3118(5 votes) - Disengaged Employees - Causes and Conditions - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2010 from Liz UramA question was raised recently about what causes employee disengagement and what can be done about it. This is a broad subject and requires investigating the root cause of the disengagement before the best course of action can be determined. The danger of applying a one-size-fits-all approach ...
Views: 3114(3 votes) - Leadership Effectiveness: The Power of Communications, Motivation, and Emotions - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Brian WalshEffective leaders see more in other people than people see in themselves, and one of your objectives as a leader is to bring their talents to the surface. Understanding the three fundamental elements that affect performance will build team loyalty and cohesiveness. These elements are ...
Views: 3097(4 votes) - The Business Ethics Test: What Would Your Employees Do? - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2011 from Frank BucaroAs a police commissioner once said when he turned down the twentieth bribe offer he had received that day, “Ethics ain’t easy!” All of us are faced by those moments when doing what’s right is very different from doing what’s easy or what would be the most profitable. That’s one of the reasons ...
Views: 3037(1 vote) - Develop Exceptional Customer Service Skills With Five Attributes - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2014 from Winifred BraggAs a business owner, I have developed a keen sense of the attributes of people who are highly motivated as well as those qualities that lead to counter productive behavior. Regardless of the industry, customer service is key to the success of your business. Unfortunately, there are many examples ...
Views: 3001(1 vote) - Managing People Effectively - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2008 from Joy HuberAccording to a September 2008 article on the web site for the Society for Human Resource Management (www.shrm.org) under organizational & employee development, “Money isn't the primary driver of employee loyalty and retention, recent studies suggest. Open communication, employee recognition and ...
Views: 2969(3 votes) - Employee Motivation: The Five Areas You Must Focus On - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Derik MockeEmployee motivation can be quite a challenge. The decision on how committed an employee will be towards the organization, division or team, depends entirely on the individual. Therefore, the first step to employee motivation is to engage with each individual. Find out what makes him/her tick. ...
Views: 2965 - 7 Tools for Better Internal Communication: Intranet Software Solutions - just the tip of the iceberg - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2011 from Lilly GordonCompanies, organizations, school systems; no matter the size or purpose of the organization, it is more important now that ever in the global workforce to focus on proper internal communications. The most successful organizations are those with happy employees and employee satisfaction starts ...
Views: 2954 - Positive Thinking Motivation Technique For Self Improvement And Personal Success - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Stephen CrainePositive thinking gives you the ability to see the positive possibilities in every situation. You can now use this one simple self improvement technique and gain the many benefits in both your personal and professional life that others miss. Imagine being able to stop those negative influences, ...
Views: 2938(3 votes) - *** Use Your Intuition to Train Your Staff - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Lumari ~ Psychic and Psychic Readings ExpertTUNE INTO YOUR STAFF TO HELP THEM SUCCEED Your staff is a most powerful resource to help your business and your vision grow. While each person is hired to implement certain responsibilities in your company, your input and guidance brings their talents to new levels of fulfillment. Using your ...
Views: 2937(1 vote) - ***3 Tips For How to Get More Free Time - For Busy Women Entrepreneurs - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2012 from Leslie Cunningham“When my husband and I began dating we would often have a ‘veg out’ Saturday. It would involve sleeping in, watching or renting movies, playing games and eating left over's. It was quiet, relaxing and also very fun. Fast-forward 7 years of married life with 3 daughters … it surely has ...
Views: 2911(5 votes) - Purpose of Your Organization - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2008 from Michael BeckCreate a clear, worthwhile purpose for your organization. How you develop a meaningful purpose? Involve people throughout the organization to develop and distill the essence of why your organization exists. Don’t simply rely on the executive team to develop and then dictate the purpose to ...
Views: 2894 - Top Five Tips for Evaluating Employee Performance - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Barry FarrellInvesting Time in Employees Puts Money in the Bank The following situation represents an age-old challenge facing many managers when it comes to helping employees improve their job performance: "I work in an organization that doesn’t use a standard performance management system. Managers ...
Views: 2867(8 votes) - ***Are You A Control Freak In Your Business? - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from Leslie CunninghamIt seems like most of my life I’ve expended a great deal of energy and attention on trying to control others and everything around me. I kept a diary growing up. One entry read, “My mom got mad at me today. I’m going to promise to be a better person so she won’t get mad at me next time. ...
Views: 2864(2 votes) - ***Intrinsic Motivation – the Missing Link in Many Incentive Programs - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Ira OzerThe incentive industry is exciting, representing more than $30 billion worth of brand name merchandise and luxurious travel experiences sold annually to corporations as the awards for many types of incentive programs, including employee recognition, sales performance improvement, channel ...
Views: 2863 - How To Cultivate An Attitude of Ownership Among Your Employees - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2009 from Randi BusseHow To Cultivate An Attitude Of Ownership Among Your Employees Have you ever done business with a company and dealt directly with the owner? What kind of experience did you have? Did you feel valued and appreciated and treated as if you were their only customer? If so, how did that make ...
Views: 2805(2 votes) - Free Team Building Tips to Shift your Office Culture with Appreciative Inquiry and create a REVOLUTIONARY WORKPLACE - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2018 from Tony DovaleTransform your results...faster than any old way of doing team building games and motivational talks with a powerful positive focus REAL Appreciative team building and the Science of Happiness at work is the new rage for smart business. Gone are the company team building days filled with ...
Views: 2794 - Employee Motivation: A Secret Society? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2011 from Karen KleinwortMotivation is a key ingredient to success. This is not a news flash by any means, and all managers and good leaders embrace some degree of motivational program for their employees; whether they do this consciously or subconsciously, they all do it. Motivation is not some secret society either, ...
Views: 2779(1 vote) - Defining The Qualities of A Professional - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Raj GavurlaIn today's business climate, we are experiencing more interest in professionalism. The past five years provided many successes; however, most have been overshadowed by the nonethical behavior of a few. Some people lost most of their retirement savings, and the US population is demanding a ...
Views: 2753(1 vote) - Are You A Leader Or A Follower? - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2008 from Michal EyalTrue, our work relationships are usually not the first and closest circle in our lives, but some of us spend more time at work, interacting with our bosses and colleagues than we do at home with our close family. And also, think about what a huge effect your work relationships have on your mood, ...
Views: 2751 - What Extreme Sports Can Teach You About Work - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Jim McCormickYour idea of extreme sports may be watching three football games at once at the local sports bar or playing more than eighteen holes of golf in a day. You may think there is nothing to learn from people who jump out of planes or hang off the sides of mountains. That would be wrong. While you ...
Views: 2738(6 votes) - Understanding Mental Illnesses Claiming Disability Tax Credit - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Emely PorterMental illnesses include all such ailments wherein there is any kind of mental disorder that affects the normality of a person. Mental disorders can be of several types and can vary from a mild condition to a severe one. A person suffering from such disorders usually loses the ability to think ...
Views: 2736 - How to Stay Up When Your Job Search Has You Feeling Down - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Margie WarrellDo you need a job because you've been let go from your company or fear you may be let go soon? Here are six strategies you can implement to ensure you land that all-important job -- even when the odds are against you. If you want to stand out from the crowd, read on! There are currently more ...
Views: 2732(2 votes) - Popularity of Government Jobs or Sarkari Naurki is based on 3 Factors - by Submitted on May 05, 2012 from Vinay AwasthiYou should know that the Indian democratic system has actually presented two different sorts of governments in India, the central government which is at the helm of the country and the second one is the state government which is present in each and every state of the country. As the governance ...
Views: 2720 - ***Who You Are Makes A Difference - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2012 from Leslie CunninghamThe email was sitting in my inbox with the subject line, “Who you are makes a difference”. I thought to myself, “Great, another one of those schmaltzy forwards.” However, I felt compelled to click on it and give it a quick read through, since a client had sent it to me. Within the contents ...
Views: 2710(5 votes) - How to Improve the Human Factor in Business - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2010 from Vicky RossWhen you take a look at a simple business model or a business plan, there is no reason why anyone in business should not succeed at what they are doing!! It is, after all quite simple. However the list of why businesses fail is quite a long list, but if you analyse this list, you will find ...
Views: 2710 - ***The Secret to Creating A Successful Business That Allows You To Live And Love Richly™ - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Leslie CunninghamAs a young girl growing up I loved throwing parties for my friends and family. These gatherings cost very little – all that was required was a little time and creativity. I remember hosting a tea party with my two best girlfriends when we were 15 in Southwest Missouri. We went to ...
Views: 2703(2 votes) - How to Boost Employee Morale During Difficult Times - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2009 from Ray WilliamsDuring difficult economic times, how do leaders deal with the challenge of retaining and motivating their best people ? In an article in the Harvard Business Review online, Kevin Coyne says that many examples of high morale come from situations of great unhappiness and stress. He suggests the ...
Views: 2685(3 votes) - Ending the Revolving Door Syndrome - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2009 from Joyce WeissDoes this sound familiar? • “Our good employees are leaving the company as quickly as we train them.” • “We’re stressed out from being understaffed.” • “We’re losing too many people.” What can companies do to keep good people? Let’s get started with these 5 ideas: 1. Make people feel ...
Views: 2658 - ***7 Simple Wealth Secrets to Becoming The Next Millionaire – Next Door - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from Leslie CunninghamThomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko, authors of “The Millionaire Next Door”, studied extensively how millionaires acquired their wealth. They conducted their study over a 20-year period, during which they interviewed over 500 millionaires. In their survey they discovered that most people ...
Views: 2654(3 votes) - Things you should know about locksmith - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2012 from Christina XioA locksmith is the individual who utilizes his information to repair secures and makes you the time of necessity. Without the aptitudes and ability controlled by them, you could be encountering pain occasionally. Well what kind of situations the locks are giving you, the equipped locksmith will ...
Views: 2616 - Internship Interviews Require Thank You Letters, Too - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2008 from mike hayesA lot of focus is put on choosing internships with the most desirable companies in the best possible places. Expert after expert reminds students to do their research, dress appropriately and tailor each resume to the selected employers. Dozens of articles have been written about getting the ...
Views: 2607 - Facebook Friends: Should You Add your Workmates? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2008 from mike hayesSocial networking is big business: Facebook, Bebo, MySpace, Twitter, Viadeo - there are plenty of sites waiting for you to upload your photos and tell all about your escapades on a Friday night. But how do you separate work life from personal life, especially when you do socialise with work ...
Views: 2585 - The Demise of Empathy in Business and the Workplace - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2012 from Sam VakninEmpathy is at the foundation of both altruism and collaboration. Thus, while it does consume scarce resources, empathy confers important evolutionary advantages both from the individual’s point of view (cooperation) and from the species’s (altruism.) Yet, we are witnessing a marked ...
Views: 2585 - The Customer Care Rule - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2011 from Heidi McCarthyRule #1 If we don’t take care of the customer, Somebody else will! I saw this on a poster years ago. I love it! And it really is “rule 1”. Customers are loyal to good serve, but very swift to move on to your competition if they feel they are not valued. I saw a similar sign on the inside of ...
Views: 2572 - ***The Pointless Business Building Mistake You’re Making - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from Leslie CunninghamOver the last few months I’ve experienced several exciting breakthroughs in my business. Yet some of these breakthroughs were immediately followed by “breakdowns” where I found myself seriously doubting my ability to achieve a particular vision or goal that I had set for myself. Recently I ...
Views: 2571(2 votes) - Gulf Jobs Vacancies - Resume Writing Tips for Gulf Region - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Andrew SmithThe Gulf region has seen a bang of jobs in almost all industries. The Gulf jobs are across in all industries such as production and manufacturing, oil and gas, travel and tourism, hospitality, healthcare and nursing, aviation and many others. Careers in production and manufacturing units are ...
Views: 2514 - Are you willing to Work for Free? - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2009 from Christopher ShawI am a small business owner and sometimes just to break the monotony in the hiring regiment I will ask a prospective interviewee if they would work for free. I do this because I understand that the standard resume and usual interview questions are predictable. So, when I pitch this curve ball ...
Views: 2499(6 votes) - Feeling Grateful - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2010 from Alvah ParkerHow many times were you asked as a kid, "What are you thankful for?" You probably got that question frequently around Thanksgiving. Being a good child when I was asked I always answered it in the expected way without much thought or passion. My list always had my parents and teachers first ...
Views: 2497(1 vote) - *** Don't Aim at Success - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2014 from Leslie CunninghamVictor Frankl’s best-selling book, Man’s Search for Meaning, has been listed as one of the ten most influential books in the United States. Frankl chronicles his experiences as a prisoner in the Auschwitz concentration camp during World War II. In the opening of his book he ...
Views: 2481(1 vote) - Top Five Tips for Success in Job Interviews - by Submitted on May 24, 2009 from TS MadaanIt is very important to succeed at a job interview because it is the only step between your employment and unemployment. Once you get an interview call, please make sure if that is a phone interview or face to face interview. Depending upon the type of interview, please take care of the top 5 ...
Views: 2476(1 vote) - How to Double Your Memory in 11-Minutes - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2010 from Hal WechslerHow to Permanently Double Your Memory in the next 11 Minutes Did you know that after finishing an important article, report or non-fiction book, both students and executives retain about 10% of the key points after 8-hours, and around 5% after 24-hours? So reading alone is not the ...
Views: 2472(1 vote) - The STRESS of being in the wrong job - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2012 from Dave EisleyIt’s important that we first come to terms with the rigidity of personal behavior. It just doesn’t change much after the age of 12 or so. The Right Orbitofrontal Cortex (ROC), which is the part of the brain directly above the right eye, contains the master plan for our behavior. It ...
Views: 2466 - Project Reality: Dealing With Dead-End Projects - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from Renee UrsemIs there a project sitting around your office, closet, garage, or spare room? Maybe it’s something you’d like to get done, but there never seems to be enough time to get started. It sits in a box or on a shelf, waiting, maybe even mocking you. This may be what I call a “dead-end” project. ...
Views: 2456 - When Ability, Intelligence, Effort, Creativity, Perseverance & Luck Aren’t Enough - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from William CottringerWhen Ability, Intelligence, Effort, Creativity, Perseverance & Luck Aren’t Enough By Bill Cottringer “Man may have been made in God’s image, but he has been trying to return the favor ever since.” ~Unknown humorous lay philosopher. Now what? When the above sure-cure success ...
Views: 2456 - Does Anyone Really Work at 4:00 on a Friday? 4 Ways to Make the Most of Your Time - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2011 from Amanda DiSilvestroWe have all faced the last couple of hours before the weekend—a nice, warm, sunny Friday afternoon. Does anyone really put forth maximum effort during that slight lull before the workweek is done? If you were to check your social media accounts, I would bet that you would have a large number ...
Views: 2448 - Design Your Destiny: Life is What You Make of It - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Michelle CastoLike William Henley who once said, "I am the master of my fate. The captain of my soul," I agree that Life is a Do-It Yourself project. If you want to live a certain kind of life, you are going to have to be proactive so you can consciously create life as you would like it. You must first ...
Views: 2428(1 vote) - 4 Ways to Make Sure Meetings Are Not a Waste of Time - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Marlene ChismMeetings can be a big waste of time or the biggest time saver. It all depends on your skills of keeping the meeting on track and engaging your staff. The challenges that keep your meetings from being productive include going on way past the allotted time, getting off track, and meetings that ...
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