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4 Steps to Develop Your Unique Speech and Voice Brand - by Lynda StuckyCommunication Without Fear - by Lynda Stucky5 Cool Tricks To Increase Your Self-Confidence When You Speak - by Lynda Stucky- The Brutal Truth: Get Real, Get Tough, Get Going - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2012 from Rand GolletzI was shopping for a new tennis racquet in a store in northern Montgomery County, Maryland. It had recently changed hands after the prior owner had declared bankruptcy. The new proprietor greeted me with a hearty “good morning.” I inquired as to the details of the transfer of ownership. He ...
Views: 1329 - The Business of Mindfulness - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2018 from Willie HortonI was twenty-two years working for myself a couple of weeks back - an anniversary which give rise to a pause for reflection. First of all, it struck me how much science has caught up with what we intuitively know, feel and experience. For 2,500 years the practice of meditation has enabled ...
Views: 1434 - THE BUSINESS OWNER MYTH - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniAs a business owner you may experience some or all of these thoughts throughout the week … * It’s a lot of work. * It’ll be overwhelming and my life will get out of control. * I don’t know how. * Employees are a hassle. * The way it is now is good enough. * The bigger ...
Views: 1121 - The Buzz About P2P Computer Systems - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Nathaniel KerskiAnybody with a pc and access to the Internet has most likely heard all about Peer-to-Peer methods or P2P. The thrill about P2P laptop systems is that these techniques take advantage of a community of individuals all connected by their pc systems online and sharing info as a group. By having the ...
Views: 873 - The Common Businessman Understanding of Competition - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Andre ZiziWhat does a common man understand by ‘competition’ Competition for the common businessman is understood as wanting to outdo another business. Wrong! My philosophy is clear, I don’t believe that we can gain our psychological power by either leaning on others or trying to outdo others and ...
Views: 2088 - The Core of An Excellent Presentation Skills Training - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from mark baileyLooking for a job nowadays is not that easy. Actually, finding a job, since the dawn of the industrial age has never been Childs play. This is very much true especially if you lack what it takes to get the specific job. In a job market where cut-throat competition is the norm, possessing a ...
Views: 727 - The Essential Guide: David Bovino Shares the Essential Qualities of a Successful Leader in 2024 and Beyond - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2024 from Shubham VermaDavid Bovino says that the landscape of leadership is constantly evolving. What made a great leader in the past might not translate to the challenges and opportunities of today's world. So, what makes a successful leader in 2024? Here are some of the most sought-after qualities:Empathy: The ...
Views: 317 - The Executive and The Elephant: Ways That People Mislead or Delude Themselves - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2011 from Samantha JohnsonOne significant problem with the inner elephant is that it hinders people's ability to see reality. Most individuals perceive the world based on their needs and biases, rather than on external events. The inner executive must deal with the inner elephant's tendency to judge others and the ...
Views: 2425 - The Executive Coach: Your Company’s Partner in Leadership Development - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Brenda BenceWhat would you say is the most critical success factor for business growth in your company? If you’re like 91% of the respondents in a recent study of CEOs in North America, Europe, and Asia, you would say “developing leaders.” In this article, we’ll explore why leadership development has become ...
Views: 1083 - The Four Basic Rules for Personal and Professional Success - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2014 from Rand GolletzWhen I went into business for myself over a dozen years ago after spending decades as a corporate executive, I knew pretty quickly that I needed help building my business. I needed some "rules of the road." I also needed perspective and equanimity that I simply did not have. I knew how to do ...
Views: 2051 - The Four Main Benefits Of Enrolling In A Communication Skills Training Program - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2020 from Louise CrowleyCommunication is one of the most vital skills that is needed within the corporate world. Several organizations have been actively ensuring that their employees improve this skill by sending them to different communication training programs. Such programs are known for lasting an entire week or ...
Views: 806 - The Fundamentals of Web Marketing Promotion - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Jeff Morrisand promotion can really be classified into three simple classes: market research, engines like google, and e-zine advertising. These interested within the web advertising subject ought to first familiarize themselves with the very fundamentals of what makes this quick rising enterprise venture ...
Views: 885 - The Future Invented - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2007 from Donna Karlin“The future is not a result of choices among alternative paths offered by the present, but a place that is created--created first in the mind and will, created next in activity. The future is not some place we are going to, but one we are creating. The paths are not to be found, but made, and ...
Views: 2551 - The Gift Of Time - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Donna KarlinI recently did a poll, posted a blog and asked clients "What would you do if you had an extra 15 minutes on top of the 24 hours in a day? (click here to read that post) and got screamed at from all parts of the globe. "WHAT? 15 MINUTES? What's 15 minutes? What can anyone do in just 15 ...
Views: 1438 - The Heart of Business is Providing Great Customer Service - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2013 from kristie kennedyAs the world turns on its axel our society is moving forward at a break neck pace due to technological advances. These innovative solutions are great on one hand yet are also a main culprit to diminishing customer service experiences. It is time to change the way we do business in the new ...
Views: 1601 - The Hierarchy of Speaking, Communication and Self-Expression. - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2020 from Eric StoneIn the spirit of leaving dormant any Deipnophobia, which is strangely enough the fear of dinner conversations, I’d like to discuss the subject of hierarchy when it comes to speaking and communication. In my view, there’s a vastly unexplored or undistinguished hierarchy to communication, speaking ...
Views: 697 - The Importance of Creating a Sense of Belonging in Organizations - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2012 from Anne Dranitsaris and Heather Dranitsaris-HilliardPeople need to feel a sense of belonging in order to find meaning in their work and to engage the power of their emotions. The more employees discover links between personal ideals, a meaningful organizational mission or intention, and larger social values, the greater their commitment to their ...
Views: 11401 - The Importance of Trust - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2016 from Rand GolletzPeople in organizations talk about trust. Much of that time, however, is devoted to talking about others who they do NOT trust. I hear comments like the following with regularity: • "I don't trust my boss. He gives me an assignment and then micro-manages me." • (From a CEO) "I don't trust ...
Views: 1268 - The Lost Investment Banker - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Rand GolletzFrank was the CEO of a large investment bank that was owned by a gargantuan New York bank. His boss Charles, the chairman of the bank, called me to coach Frank. (Frank and Charles are pseudonyms.) As Charles described it, Frank had a “rough engagement style,” which is corporate speak for not ...
Views: 1120 - The Number One Mistake Managers Make - by Submitted on May 16, 2014 from Judith & Jim Sherven & SniechowskiWe enter this world as children and to stay alive and thriving we ingest, more like absorb the environment of our birth. Whatever we experience is all there is and we take it in without conditions. And that’s our first experience of authority, an authority that knows how to keep us alive because ...
Views: 1263 - The One Percent Rule that can Make or Break your Entire Business Model - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2015 from Jeanna GabelliniBusiness owners have three modes they gravitate toward: A. Creative maniac B. Implementing the cool new strategy C. Overwhelm (which can manifest as stress, denial, checking out, boredom) Sure, there are some other modes, but these are where you’ll tend to play the most. No mode is ...
Views: 1417 - The Paradox of Paradigms - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from James Mapes“Surprise occurs the moment we realize our view of the world no longer matches reality.” -Wayne Burkan, author, WIDE ANGLE VISION Blockbuster, Eastman Kodak, and Borders - what do they all have in common? All these business giants failed, but why? Like many analysts, you could come ...
Views: 2051 - The Pause - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2015 from Jeanna GabelliniHesitation. It's a daily occurrence and yet you may not even know it's happening. Hesitation is a pause. A doubt. A question. Is it fear or your Inner Guidance speaking? If you pay attention to that gut feeling of hesitancy, you'll gain clarity on which action steps to take to be a ...
Views: 1445 - The Person You Meet in Hell - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsWow, what a great weekend. Pam and I went to the 4 Day MBA program in Austin, Texas, taught by Keith Cunningham. We took our CFO, Amanda, and spent four intensive 10 hour days learning how to make our business more profitable. At least that is what Kieth would have you believe the course is ...
Views: 5134 - The Philosophy of Language for High Impact Communication and How to Be Coached to Ultimate Success - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2010 from Andre ZiziTwo most important traditions have empowered the study of language in their separate and very different ways; however, the two topics of the study of language are hotly debated by linguists like the sort of synthesis of philosophical grammar and structural linguistics begins to develop. The two ...
Views: 2126 - THE PHYSIOLOGY OF COACHING-AN OUTLINE OF THE TGROW COACHING MODEL - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2012 from Peter MackechnieWhy didn’t the Skeleton go to the party? Because he didn’t have any body to go with. Okay joke over and now down to business. Skeleton didn’t realise that he was the most important aspect of the physiology of coaching. The body is a wonderful thing and is made up of a range of ...
Views: 2247 - The Power of Educating Your Customers - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Jeanna GabelliniSome people just don’t get it. You watch them and internally you roll your eyes, throw up your hands and get exasperated. Unfortunately, some of those people are your current customers. There is only one way to whip them into shape…okay, I’m kidding. Put down the whip. You have to educate ...
Views: 1242 - The Power of Focus: Six Steps to Achieve More by Doing Less! - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Denis LévesqueWith today’s pressure to outperform, grow and provide value to shareholders, organizations struggle to meet and exceed expectations. Many companies invest significant resources in annual planning and articulating yearly strategic initiatives… and then don’t deliver on them. Despite all of the ...
Views: 1480 - The Power of Gratitude - Why it is important to be a Good Human - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2019 from Dipti DeepakIf I could offer you an enchantment mixture that would make you more joyful, more benevolent, progressively hopeful as well as increasingly profound and tell you that this magical potion would be free of cost and will require almost no push to utilize, wouldn’t you be intrigued? If this ...
Views: 668 - The Power of Influence - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2015 from Robert IshoyThe Power of Influence Unfortunately, to often in life we are persuaded by the power of position. The power of position is simply someone else making demands or requirements on you by the standing of their position in relationship to you. There are several serious drawbacks with this type of ...
Views: 1572 - The Real Way to Sell Your Stuff - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniI used to hate planning. Why plan, when you can just get into action? Fortunately, and unfortunately, playing that way got me to six figures in my business. I kept doing my business the only way I’d practiced up to that point… * Get an inspired idea. * Throw it out to my tribe. ...
Views: 1352 - The Reason It Feels Hard to Get Paid What You're Worth - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniDarn near everyone gripes about money. I do it, too. We each have triggers about making, spending and saving money. But the one I hear the most about is not getting paid enough. Either you have an abundance of clients but they don't pay you for the real value you give or you don't have enough ...
Views: 1161 - The Reasons Why Great Success Can Bring You Down - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2014 from Judith & Jim Sherven & SniechowskiChronic insecurity? Drug and/or alcohol abuse? Procrastination? Those are just a few of the symptoms that can haunt your life and your career when The Fear of Being Fabulous threatens to undermine your newly acquired success. Mind you, those are only the symptoms—not the cause! To expand your ...
Views: 1172 - The Reluctant Participant - Part Two - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2012 from Anne Dranitsaris and Heather Dranitsaris-HilliardOur thoughts about the future frequently cause emotions that get in the way of enjoying, appreciating, or participating in the present. Start listening to what people are already saying about the holidays. You hear things like “I am so stressed out about the holidays. I have so much to do.” “I ...
Views: 1587 - The Secret to Staying Calm in Chaos - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2014 from Annette SegalI’m a coach, so my clients (executives, entrepreneurs, consultants, coaches, and other high performers) show up in my practice for all sorts of reasons. If I had to categorize them, I’d say most clients were looking for ways to “stay calm in chaos”. That’s what Sam was looking for when he picked ...
Views: 1270 - The Seven Most Common Mistakes Speakers Make - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from Misty WilliamsPriceless tips to get your business on the right track Marketing your business can be both an exciting and scary endeavor, even for those of us that have been doing it for a while. A few wrong moves can hinder your best efforts. Consider the most common mistakes speakers and independent ...
Views: 1166 - The Shadow of Great Leadership - by Submitted on May 08, 2014 from Annette SegalLeaders are the target of a lot of writing. Blogs, articles, courses. I know. I’m one of the perpetrators. Executives, coaches, consultants and entrepreneurs are leaders - of small to large teams and organizations. If you are one, the writing targets you. Much of the advice is useful. ...
Views: 1186 - The Sky is No Limit - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2017 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comQatar Airways, rated #1 in the world in 2015 and #2 in 2016, knows how to treat its customers, as do Emirates and Etihad, both UAE airlines, also at the top of the world’s best 100 Airlines. The Top 100 Airlines of 2016 1. Emirates 2. Qatar Airways 3. Singapore Airlines 4. Cathay ...
Views: 1511 - The Trouble With Hanging On To Workplace Misfits - by Submitted on May 02, 2014 from Judith & Jim Sherven & SniechowskiFrom Judith: It would be ideal if recruiting worked perfectly and all new hires were perfect assets to your specific workplace culture. But that’s not ever going to be the case. We humans are a widely varied bunch and every process — recruiting, onboarding, and management — is dictated by the ...
Views: 1165 - The Value of Having a Professional Mentor - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2019 from Tamara A OrlovaIn any field, having a professional mentor has almost become a must. And why wouldn't it? Facing business challenges without any guidance may rightly feel like re-inventing the wheel. It might take years to figure out the A-B-C of the industry and by the time you are there, the momentum will ...
Views: 555 - The way executive coaching will help you deal with the difficulties of starting a whole new job within the company - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2012 from Bill KrumroySo, you are commencing a fabulous occupation? Nowadays in this jobs market place, it’s most critical than previously to demonstrate your personal worth in your new job as fast as possible. It's a true problem, however executive career coaching may help you find your feet and try to get the best ...
Views: 1000 - The Wisdom of You - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Carol Harris-FikeYou know & feel it… you have a wisdom that is in the special gifts that only you can give to others. These gifts are what I call “The Wisdom of You”. I believe that you and I may offer almost the same words or actions to others, but only your way will speak to some people. Some people can only ...
Views: 1314 - Thinking Of Selling A Business? Keep 4 Essential Keys In Mind - by Submitted on May 21, 2012 from Tom BordonThese days, selling a business requires as much planning as starting it. After all, you spend a great deal of your precious money and time on setting up a business; and obviously, you would not like to sell it for a loss. Not surprisingly, experts say it takes a business owner a minimum of 5 ...
Views: 3533 - This Is A Test - Just the Facts - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2016 from Rand GolletzI've often written in the past about decision-making biases. ALL OF US rely to some degree on decision-making approaches that yield suboptimum results. Most of those are unconscious. An example is the human tendency to use past experiences, even if statistically insufficient, to make critical ...
Views: 1402 - Throwing People Away - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2007 from Donna KarlinHave you thrown anyone away recently? Someone who works for you, someone in your family, a friend…someone you’re dating or even married to? Did you need to read this to realise you might have? Relationships can be defined as “a state of connectedness between people”. One ...
Views: 11207 - Time Management is a Waste of Time - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2016 from Lance Breger'I have TOO much time!', said nobody ever. Time...it is by far the most common excuse for why professionals do not exercise, stretch, get to bed on time, eat good food, take breaks, and follow through on positive actions to reach their body, health, and life goals. Do you also find it hard ...
Views: 1474 - Tips for Executives: Searching for Jobs the Right Way - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Heather EagarPossibly one of the largest mistakes that an executive could make when searching for a job is conducting the job search as if he were a manager. Once you reach the level of an executive, you have entered a new world and have to treat your job search as such. This means taking different avenues ...
Views: 1238 - Tips on Purchasing a Laser Printer Or Inkjet Printer - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2021 from kingof seoNetwork models are generally used in house as well as business sites as it allows more than one person to possess proper network accessibility from the exact same location. Furthermore, this sort of printer has the capacity to give you the proper making answer for reducing the ink cost and yet ...
Views: 666 - Tips To Select A CEO Peer Group - by Submitted on May 21, 2012 from Tom BordonThese days a growing number of people are joining CEO peer groups in the hope of getting insight and expertise of other CEOs that can help them tackle crucial business and strategic management issues and make their organizations more successful and productive. However it is extremely important ...
Views: 2513 - To Be or Not to Be … A “Jerk” That Is - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2016 from Rand GolletzJerry was the CEO of a large bank headquartered in New York. As a client of mine for several years, he had grown to trust my ability to work with “difficult” executives. One Friday evening I got a call from Jerry’s executive assistant, asking me to meet with him to discuss one of his direct ...
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