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- Leading From Behind - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2014 from Rob JacksonI have an extraordinary friend I often secretly call “Superwoman.” That’s because at 65 years old, she has most active lifestyle of anyone I know. She ziplines, kayaks, bikes, hikes and canoes, rain or shine, sleet or snow, 52 weeks of the year. She heads several fitness groups in her area and ...
Views: 1081 - 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: 803 - How to Execute a New Business Strategy Successfully - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2014 from Tracey FieberStrategic planning is a process not an event. A key element in the process is the engagement of all levels of staff throughout the organization. Staff engagement generates additional input and helps build their commitment to the end plan. It is essential to involve employees in the planning of ...
Views: 1122 - Living By Likes (Don't) - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2014 from JAMES MAIOHOLiving by Likes It’s funny how sometimes life sneaks up on you and catches you by surprise. I had some occasion of inspiration recently to examine the way I have been thinking, the way I have been living and the general direction of my life. It was not something I planned on doing, it just ...
Views: 1061(1 vote) - Grow your business through being negative! - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2014 from Leslie CunninghamAt first glance this story might seem like it has nothing to do with building a thriving business. However, as you read this, I invite you to consider where you haven't been willing to "get off it" with someone or something in your business. Getting off it is a willingness to take ...
Views: 1174 - *** The 1 thing that is holding you back - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2014 from Leslie CunninghamI've come to realize that the situations that challenge me the most as a leader and business owner are the ones that bring up a lot of emotions for me. Immediately my internal dialogue kicks in. In the moment it seems like my internal dialogue is simply reporting the truth about my situation ...
Views: 1193(1 vote) - How An Extraordinary Vision Can Bring You More Customers - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2014 from Leslie CunninghamThere is a fabulous hot tub retail and service business in southwest Montana, pleasantly named Mountain Hot Tub. It was during one of our monthly team meetings that they officially declared their vision...they would be known as "The Hot Tub Capital of the World". As soon as the vision was ...
Views: 1492 - How to get unstuck in your business now - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2014 from Leslie CunninghamAs a leader, have you ever experienced times in your business where things were unfolding with ease; life seemed to be humming along just great¦when suddenly and without warning, your good fortune came to a screeching halt and you found yourself feeling stuck and stagnant? So what do you do ...
Views: 1107 - The Power of Acknowledgment - by Submitted on May 09, 2014 from Leslie CunninghamI was facilitating an on-site training for a business recently. Several times during the training the request was made by the employees, “for managers and leaders to acknowledge the positive.” I have found this to be a common theme in most every business. Employees often feel like the only ...
Views: 1105 - 8 Secrets to Creating an Extraordinary Group - by Submitted on May 01, 2014 from Leslie CunninghamAn extraordinary group achieves outstanding results while members experience a profound shift in how they see their world. These amazing groups show up in all sectors… Our stories of these extraordinary groups came from organization leaders, information technology professionals, soldiers, ...
Views: 1421 - How you can create playful success in your biz today! - by Submitted on May 01, 2014 from Leslie CunninghamIn his book, Free Play, Stephen Nachmanovitch writes about the joy of playing. He describes play as a state of mind where we focus on the process – the sheer joy of play, and not the end result. He encourages us to recognize that the act of play in and of itself is the destination. When we ...
Views: 1241 - Why Veterans Make Great Employees - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2014 from Abigail FazelatEven though returning combat veterans earn a bad reputation in the media, many veterans can be fantastic assets to employers who are looking for disciplined and hardworking individuals. True, while the U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs reports that one in five combat veterans develops ...
Views: 1051 - 3 More Positive Strategies to Deal with Your Eeyore Vampire Boss - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2014 from Joey FaucetteA couple of weeks ago I shared with you “3 Positive Strategies to Deal with an Eeyore Vampire Boss.” I knew there were flocks of negative bosses everywhere, but evidently more than I realized. Your overwhelming response prompted me to remember some of my Eeyore Vampire bosses. The one who was ...
Views: 1494 - *** 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: 1841(1 vote) - ***The Number One Reason You Are Struggling With Achieving Breakthrough Results in Your Business - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2013 from Leslie CunninghamMost of us live our lives identifying ourselves as someone who is completely separate and independent of other people, places, circumstances and situations. We have the experience that other people, places, circumstances and situations just “randomly happen to us” - completely ...
Views: 1402(1 vote) - The Chimp & The Peanut - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeHave you ever heard the story about the chimp and the peanut? It's very interesting and relates to us all in some way. Allow me to share the story… Once upon a time a researcher observed the behaviour of a group of chimps. I’m not sure why, but the researcher provided the chimps with ...
Views: 1170 - ***Are You Holding Your Team Back From Top Performance? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2013 from Leslie Cunningham* This is a true story and names have been changed Jason was the manager of a multi-million dollar hot tub business. In one of our VIP days we talked about him prioritizing his time in the morning so he could focus on the #1 priority for the business, which involved assembling some ...
Views: 1560(2 votes) - 3 Positive Strategies to Transform Business Fear - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2013 from Joey FaucetteWhen my younger brother and I went trick-or-treating as kids at Halloween, he was scared of ghosts. When he was very young, he had eye surgery a couple of times. All of the OR people wore white. He associated their white dress and the white sheets of “the ghosts” with pain. Like him, we ...
Views: 1127 - ***Using the Power of Integrity to Transform Your Business - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2013 from Leslie CunninghamWebster’s dictionary defines integrity as the state of being complete or undivided. When we act out of integrity we’re operating from a deep and secure space within ourselves. This affords us enormous power to achieve our dreams and goals. When our inner selves and outer selves ...
Views: 1387(3 votes) - Labour Day in the 21st C.—What’s the deal now? - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2013 from George DutchAs a job change expert, I work on the front lines of our laissez-faire system of supply and demand in the job market. The corrosive effects of this system force some people to change careers when they lose their jobs or when they choose to look for a new job in order to advance their career or ...
Views: 973 - What Top Employees Complain About - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2013 from Jane CranstonI am fortunate to work as an executive coach with people at many levels, in different stages of their careers, and in a variety of industries. Even though there is significant variety and diversity in my client base, I am often struck how similar their thought processes and experiences are. This ...
Views: 1175(2 votes) - ***Got Messy Financial Piles? - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2013 from Leslie CunninghamI am often amazed at how many financial books neglect to focus on the critical issue of how to get financially organized. So many of us are desperately seeking the one quick-fix step that will turn our financial lives around (like investing in the right stock) that we neglect to take ...
Views: 1744(5 votes) - Are You the Boss to Work For? - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2013 from Jane CranstonFirst let me correct my title — I would prefer the phrasing, “Are you the boss people want to work with?” because “with” sends a message of partnership and collaboration rather the servitude. Let’s hope we’re past the later. I’ve spent most of my career(s), be it in a corporate environment, ...
Views: 1384(1 vote) - Optimize Employee Benefit Program and Make Your Employees Happy - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2013 from Emilia JonesEmployees are the assets of the company and they also needs to see the same. At times it is so important to let your employees see, that you acknowledge them. Happy employees give better performance which ultimately lead to the benefit of the company. Lots of MNC’s make sure that they are ...
Views: 872(1 vote) - The Narcissist's Conflicted Relationship with His Fans, Followers, and Admirers - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2013 from Sam VakninThe narcissist depends on his coterie for Narcissistic Supply. He resents this addictive dependence and himself for being so frail and impotent. It negates his self-delusional grandiose fantasy of omnipotence. To compensate for this shameful neediness, the narcissist holds his sycophantic ...
Views: 3689 - Never let your career stop! - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2013 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieAchieving the Highest Career Heights "Career Development is a continuous process. At every stage of your career, you need a bit of extra push to go further," says Hammad Siddiqui in his latest book Bootstrapping Your Career. Here is how to take your career higher. Are you getting the ...
Views: 1301(2 votes) - What to Do When You Lose Your Job - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2013 from Melissa DavisVery soften people lose their jobs for varying reasons. It can be through a company downsizing, company dissolving or through their own mistakes. It is important to know that this is not the end of the road. There is great need to pick yourself up and take measures. The following is a guide on ...
Views: 941(1 vote) - How To Change Your Negative Mindset (5 Unusual Ways) - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2013 from jon rognerudA negative mindset inevitably causes unhappiness and depression. It may even influence decision making of a person in both personal and business life. Getting into a negative mindset is easier than most people would anticipate. As an entrepreneur, the last thing that you need is a ...
Views: 1422(1 vote) - Pursuit of Comedy Writing Dreams is Something to Laugh About - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2013 from Sally MarksI’m a reformed joker. I used to be the life of the party, but sadly gag-telling seems to be relegated to the internet these days. Now I’m a rusty. My humor is limited to things I can write about. The advantage of writing comedy, as opposed to performing it, is you get a chance to fix ...
Views: 1332(1 vote) - How to find a right job for you? - by Submitted on May 28, 2013 from Shorya BistPeople area unit perpetually sorting out new jobs, switch departments at intervals their company and even coming into spanking new territory in an exceedingly totally different trade. They're longing for what we tend to all need ? The right job. In deciding what quite job is true for you, ...
Views: 964 - How to tackle stress at work by knowing the warning signs - by Submitted on May 24, 2013 from Lucy SmithStress is a psychological belief that what is expected of you is more than you can deliver. Discover the 4 common stress profiles and get to know the warning signs. Stress is a psychological belief that what is expected of you is more than you can deliver. It affects a huge amount of people, ...
Views: 973(1 vote) - Developing employees who love to learn - by Submitted on May 20, 2013 from Jennifer K“In a world that is constantly changing, there is not one subject or set of subjects that will serve you for the foreseeable future, let alone for the rest of your life. The most important skill to acquire now is learning how to learn.” – Josh Naisbitt Learning doesn’t have to be regimented. ...
Views: 1007 - 5 simple things you can do to reginite your career - by Submitted on May 20, 2013 from Jennifer K"Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life." - Confucius Confucius stated the above at a time career options were limited and careers were built on simples needs. However, as time progressed, our basic needs have been altered towards complexity and our career ...
Views: 1376 - Unlocking Support for Change - by Submitted on May 20, 2013 from Andrew HortonDo you believe that leaders like change and followers resist it? This was the misconception I used to live under for a number of years. I believed that leaders were out there with a machete, cutting a path through the jungle of life and business, encouraging change, whilst their followers were ...
Views: 968 - 6 Strategies for Identifying a Great Manager - by Submitted on May 19, 2013 from Dr. Michele BrennanStarting a new job can be exciting. You still feel the honor associated with being chosen (which in this economy has become more selective) and you are optimistic about the journey ahead. During your interview, you asked exceptional questions about benefits, salary, future opportunities, and ...
Views: 1157(1 vote) - ***Taking action by itself won’t create financial success - by Submitted on May 17, 2013 from Leslie CunninghamLet’s face it - money is an emotional topic. We like to think that money is a logical, left-brain process. But in truth it isn't. Money issues almost always stem from fear and our desire to be in control. Where do these beliefs come from? In her book, "For ...
Views: 1432(2 votes) - ***The Beauty of Doing Nothing - by Submitted on May 03, 2013 from Leslie CunninghamThe other day I put my son down for his nap. And then I reluctantly forced myself to muster up the energy to turn my attention towards the endless items on my never-ending to-do list. I was fully prepared to take advantage of my time alone to get a jumpstart on everything that “needed” to be ...
Views: 1650(6 votes) - Stress Management and Exercise - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2013 from Grahak CunninghamStress Management and Exercise We have all come home from a run or the gym and felt the benefits, both physical and mental. Sweating out the problems of the day, we can feel pleased with ourselves and leave the worries and problems of everyday life behind. Something about it invokes a ...
Views: 1171(2 votes) - The 14 Pound Skunk & the 500 Pound Black Bear - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2013 from Hal Wechsler----------------------------------------------------------------------------- • The 14 Pound Skunk vs the 500 Pound Black Bear • 1. “Daddy tell me a story.” “I’m tired, and your mother hates my stories.” “But I won’t tell her, and the story will make you feel wide-awake. It can be a short ...
Views: 1737 - ***How To Create Playful Financial Success In Your Business - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2013 from Leslie CunninghamI was staring into the faces of the two colleagues who had become dear friends of mine, after spending the last several days together. I was bemoaning to them (through the tears streaming down my face), “I’m so frustrated that parts of my work feel like such ...
Views: 1429(2 votes) - Utilize Awards Made Out Of Crystal To Show Your Gratitude To Employees - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2013 from Shelley HoggAny business should take advantage of awarding executive gifts to their best employees. Even the best workers who give more than asked for can feel as if they aren't appreciated during hectic times. That is why bosses and managers should consider looking for ways to increase work productivity by ...
Views: 1315 - A Non-Waste of Time Team-Building Exercise [and yes you can try this at home] - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2013 from Noelle NelsonYou moan, you groan. Your manager has called one of his infamous “team-building” meetings, and it’s only the threat of getting fired that propels your butt out of your chair and into the meeting. What a waste! Sitting around doing departmental Kumbaya when you have piles of work marked “Urgent!” ...
Views: 1572 - ***Create A Vision For Your Business:That Makes a Difference, Makes A Profit And Makes It More Fun! - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2013 from Leslie CunninghamLike most solo entrepreneurs when I first started my business I was hyper-focused on making money. It made sense - I had to make money to pay my bills and meet my monthly expenses. Then there was always the "in-my-face" annual income goal that I held in the forefront of my mind ...
Views: 1261(2 votes) - Impulse Control and Narcissistic Fear of Failure - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2013 from Sam VakninMany narcissistic defences, traits, and behaviours revolve around the compulsive need to sustain a grandiose self-image of perfection (“perfectionism”.) Paradoxically, deficient impulse control helps achieve this crucial goal. Impulsive actions and addictive behaviours render failure impossible ...
Views: 3528(1 vote) - Why Using I-AM, is a Game-Changer - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“Why Using, “I-AM”, is a Game-Changer!” Remember this? “I-Am-What-I-Am, and That’s All That I-Am, I’m Popeye-The Sailor Man. I’m Strong at The Finish, Cause I Eats Me Spinach. I’m Popeye-The-Sailor-Man.” [Repeat the Lyrics] “I-am-what-I-am, and that’s all that I-am. I’m ...
Views: 1246(1 vote) - ***Bouncing Back From Fear of Failure In Your Business - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2013 from Leslie CunninghamIt was near the end of my radio interview with John Yokoyama, owner of world famous Pike Place Fish Market, when he made what we call in the coaching and consulting world, a ‘throw away comment’. It was just an off-handed comment spoken quite casually, but it was rich with ...
Views: 1398(2 votes) - How to Achieve Your Own Happiness - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2013 from Mariano Jauco“Life has its own hidden forces which you can only discover by living.” - Soren Kierkegaard, 1813-1855, Danish Philosopher _____ Achieving your own happiness is the best measure of how well you are living your life and enjoying your relationships. You can learn how to be happier ...
Views: 1430 - How To Deal With Stress In Your Job? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2013 from Priya NMost of us lead a fast city life; although it has its share of positives, it takes a good toll on our physical and especially mental health. Many people face work related stress and have tried every possible way to cope up, only realizing that they haven’t been able to get rid of it. Most of ...
Views: 1203 - The New and Improved Mental Diet - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2013 from Mariano Jauco“Success and failure. We think of them as opposites, but they’re really not. They’re companions – the hero and the sidekick.” -Laurence Shames ______ One of the most powerful personal programming activities you can engage in is positive self-talk. Be your own cheerleader and talk to ...
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