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- Emotional Intelligence: The Shot Felt 'Round the World? - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2003 from Susan DunnI just hung up the phone with Li-Yan, who wants me to come to Malaysia and present a workshop with her on emotional intelligence for businesses. She quit her corporate job there, because she found the work environment stifling, unethical and demoralizing. Now she wants to help businesses in ...
Views: 1056(1 vote) - WINNING: DEFINING IT. ACHIEVING IT - by If you ask most people whether they would like to be considered a winner or a loser in life, they would most assuredly reply that they would like to be a winner. But this begs the question, "What does it mean to win at life?" In some things it's easy to define a clear winner. In a basketball ...
Views: 2035(1 vote) - CHARISMA: WHAT IS IT? WHAT WILL IT DO FOR YOU? - by You're squirming in your seat, wondering if the next speaker can possibly be less inspiring than the preceding one, when, suddenly, the room falls silent. Looking poised and confident, the next presenter smiles, then begins.
Instantly, it's clear that he's good:
His strong, measured voice, ...
Views: 3169(2 votes) - Heating Up Cold Calls: 21 Tools for Tremendous Telephone Techniques - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2003 from Stephen LibmanOK, let's heat up the cold-calling debate. Is everyone a salesman? Yes! Do most people have to make cold calls at some point? Yes! Do most people hate to make cold calls? Yes! So, you have two choices; either hire someone (a professional telemarketer) or do it yourself. If you have the budget ...
Views: 3720(2 votes) - Going Solo? Choose a coach who won't kill your business - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2003 from Cathy GoodwinEntrepreneurs tend to be strong, independent people with little experience in getting help. Therefore, they often end up with the coach from hell. They grab the first resource that comes along and follow instructions brilliantly. Too late, they realize they're following a lost leader. Cathy, ...
Views: 1011(1 vote) - Answers to Your Questions About Executive Coaching - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2003 from Susan DunnWhat is executive coaching? Coaches help executives increase their productivity, work relationships and work satisfaction, and the quality of their lives and that of the organization by increasing their emotional intelligence. They also help the executive define authenticity and values. ...
Views: 1072(1 vote) - Are You an Entrepreneur Who’s Not Afraid to Think Outside the Box and Make Some Money? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2003 from Susan Dunn“It’s called Companion Air,” my client Sarita bubbled. She wants to take a trip and doesn’t want to leave Rudy, her dog, at home. So there she is, with lots of money and time, staying home. I LOVE MY DOG AND I WANT TO TRAVEL What is Companion Air? ( http://www.companionair.com ) ...
Views: 1145(1 vote) - The Top 10 Keys to Crafting a Compelling Mission Statement - by Most individual or corporate mission statements contain industry buzzwords, are so complex that no one can recite them, and do nothing to inspire. The more elaborate it is, the less likely it is understood and remembered. Having a clear and concise mission statement for yourself and your Company ...
Views: 1753(1 vote) - FIVE SURE WAYS TO FAIL IN BUSINESS AND IN LIFE! - by As I've worked with people at all levels of organizations and in a wide variety of settings, I've observed five common causes of failure in personal relationships, whether in business or at home. They are:
Preoccupation with self.
Hasty assumptions.
Negative attitudes.
An all-consuming ...
Views: 1074(1 vote) - PERSISTENCE - by I believe there are three kinds of people. There are winners, who know what they want and understand their potential and the possibilities. They take life on. Next are losers, who don't have a clue as to who they are. They allow circumstances to shape their lives and their self-image.
I ...
Views: 1072 - The Elements Of A Great Manager - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2003 from Julie DonleyAs you know, being a manager is no easy task. And if you’ve been promoted from a technical position you may not be prepared to meet the demands of your new position. For some, managing comes naturally while others struggle with creating cohesive teams, handling staff difficulties and producing ...
Views: 5254(3 votes) - Getting More Sales From Your Order Page - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2003 from Karon Thackston© 2003 http://www.ktamarketing.com It’s the gold medal of e-commerce. Getting that coveted sale is what every online business owner hopes and prays for daily. It’s why we fight for good search engine positioning. It’s why we battle with our copy, making it “just so.” It’s what pays the ...
Views: 908(1 vote) - Create a Library of Articles for Automatic Promotion - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2010 from Terri SeymourWriting articles and submitting them for publication is a very powerful promotion tactic. BUT, this can be taken a step further to put your articles on auto-pilot. First of all, you need to get a good fr~e autoresponder such as http://www.getresponse.com ...
Views: 1165(1 vote) - Case In Point: Building a Web Business Doesn’t Have To Cost a Fortune - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2003 from Karon Thackston© 2003 http://www.ktamarketing.com Ask Bobette Kyle about building a Web business on a small business budget, and you’ll be amazed what she’ll tell you about planning and coordination. By getting to the heart of the online business structure, Bobette saves small businesses lots of time and ...
Views: 938(1 vote) - The 6 Stages of Modern Career Development - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Michelle CastoCareer experts say that people will change careers (not jobs) 5-7 times in a lifetime. This being true, career management is an important life skill to develop and cultivate. There are six stages of modern career development: Assessment, Investigation, Preparation, Commitment, Retention, and ...
Views: 2854(1 vote) - Are You Doing Something You Love Each and Every Day? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2003 from Stacey MayoIt is easy to get caught up in the day-to-day stress of everyday life: deadlines to meet, schedules to keep, unexpected expenses, conflicts to resolve, illness of loved ones, to name a few. Amidst all this, it is easy to for me to lose sight of why I do what I do - my purpose for being. I ...
Views: 1450(1 vote) - Your Money Personality & Financial Success - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2012 from Talia ManaMoney personalities help explain people’s behaviour in terms of earning, spending, gifting, borrowing, saving and investing. The money personality is also a strong indicator of a person’s risk profile. Understanding your money personality and how it impacts on your ability to achieve your ...
Views: 3083(3 votes) - 4 Tips to Avoid Internet Scams - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2003 from John LynchThis article may be freely reproduced provided it is unaltered and the resource box at the end is included. 4 Tips to Avoid Internet Scams If you are new to the internet you will come across numerous programs offering promises of riches. You may know about people who have become rich ...
Views: 941(1 vote) - Marketing Your Massage Services - The One Minute Message - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Eric BrownHave you ever had a client say, "Oh, I didn't know you treat headaches." or "Massage can't help a tendinitis, can it?" Have you ever felt like hitting your head against a wall? I certainly do when I hear those kinds of comments. The truth is that most of your clients - even your most ...
Views: 2542(2 votes) - Are you taking your inner brat to work? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2003 from Pauline WallinARE YOU TAKING YOUR INNER BRAT TO WORK? By Pauline Wallin, Ph.D Author of "Taming Your Inner Brat: A Guide for Transforming Self-defeating Behavior" Is your inner brat taking over your job? Everyone has an inner brat. It's the part of us that's still a 2-year-old. It gets furious at the ...
Views: 1357(1 vote) - Examples of Reptilian Behavior in the Workplace - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2003 from Susan DunnThe reptilian brain, our oldest brain, operates at the level of survival instinct. It's the life of easy choices -- Can I eat it? Will it eat me? Can I mate with it? This brain regulates basic life functions, generates strong primitive emotions needed for survival (lust, fear, aggression), ...
Views: 3393(1 vote) - How to Stay Motivated When You Don't Feel Like Doing Something - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2003 from Susan DunnHow do you stay motivated when you don’t feel like doing something? There’s the ‘carrot and stick’ philosophy which works for children. How do you “motivate” your 10 year old to clean up his room? Either punish him for not doing it, or hold out a reward for him when he does do it, the ...
Views: 1726(1 vote) - Your Target Audience – Who Are They & What Do They Want? - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2003 from Karon Thackston© 2003 http://www.copywritingcourse.com It still amazes me. When I write copy for a company, I always ask about their target audience. I have to know who I’m writing to in order to create a message that will bring a response. But about half the time, the client is absolutely stumped about ...
Views: 1128(1 vote) - Got Employees? Look Who's Coming to Stay - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2003 from Susan DunnThere is a demographic trend you need to be prepared for if you have employees. According to demographic trends analyst, Cheryl Russell, by the year 2005, the most common household in the US will be single-person households. "Never before in American history has living alone been the ...
Views: 940(1 vote) - Business Success? This Organization Has Produced 48% of US Presidents - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2003 from Susan DunnIn a recent article in Forbes magazine, Wachovia CEO G. Kennedy Thompson is quoted as saying that Beta Theta Pi, which he joined while an undergrad at the University of North Carolina, gave him "the opportunity to meet people from different backgrounds and places, and the connections have ...
Views: 972(1 vote) - 48 Brief Tips for Bringing a New Product to Market from Your Home - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2003 from Gary BrongaIntroduction Many people have many great ideas. They just don’t act on them. You can do it differently. This booklet is based on the author's first-hand, been-there-done-that experiences. Gary Bronga worked in the aerospace industry at Cape Canaveral Florida for 21 years. Wearing ...
Views: 1549(1 vote) - Identity Theft and Your Online Job Search - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2003 from Sharon DavisIdentity Theft and Your Online Job Search (c) Copyright 2003, Sharon DavisWhile identity theft is nothing new, the Web has opened up whole new world of opportunity for identity thieves. According the FBI, identity theft is the top online fraud. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission says that ...
Views: 1288(1 vote) - Why Would a Manager Want to Learn Emotional Intelligence? - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2003 from Susan DunnThe best managers are the ones with emotional intelligence! Here's why. 1. Managers are called upon to make decisions. Primitive emotions, unmonitored, automatic, powerful and not always conscious can “hijack” us making us react thoughtlessly to people and situations instead of thinking ...
Views: 1029(1 vote) - ***Say What You Mean What You Say - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from Jim AllenWashington Post columnist Bob Levey shared a list of some of his favorite funny headlines. His list includes some incredibly funny, laugh-out-loud lines. Among them were: •"Study Finds Sex, Pregnancy Link." •"Official: Only Rain Will Cure Drought." •"Low Wages Said To Be Key ...
Views: 4103(2 votes) - Expanding Your Sphere of Influence - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2003 from Doug StaneartWord-of-mouth advertising is one of the cheapest and most effective types of advertising your company can invest in, but how do we generate this elusive type of advertising? Most experts in the area will say, “Get out and ‘network’.” So we go to a Chamber of Commerce meeting with dozens or ...
Views: 1061(1 vote) - Tips For Networking Success - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2003 from Dale KurowWhen it comes to activities that most people dislike when conducting a job search campaign, networking tops the list. From vice presidents on down, the lament is: "I'm not good at it" or "I'm shy." This response comes from professionals who are otherwise at the top of their game! All the tips ...
Views: 913(1 vote) - Case In Point: Developing An Ezine Built To Last - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Karon Thackston© 2003 http://www.creatingezines.com Jill Whalen is well known for her search engine optimization talents. She’s equally well known for her ezine, High Rankings Advisor. From its inception in 2000 until today, she has built an exceptionally loyal subscriber base of over 15,000 that would ...
Views: 1068(1 vote) - Is It Time For A Copy Facelift? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Karon Thackston© 2003 http://www.copywritingcourse.com I just had to laugh! During a recent conversation about how often you should change your copy, I had one person tell me “Well, if there were any *good* copywriters out there, they’d be able to write it once, and it would work forever!” Oh really? ...
Views: 948(1 vote) - Planning For Retirement - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Julie DonleyPeople have many different financial goals, but one they share in common is to be financially independent. I define that as the time when we conclude that our annual expenses can be covered for the rest of our lives without working any longer. Calculating your expenses over the next 25-40 years ...
Views: 1090(1 vote) - Building A Mutual Fund Portfolio - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2003 from Julie DonleyWondering what to do and what time frame to do your investing in? Here are some ideas to assist you in your investments. Stick with stock funds. As long as you have five or more years until you need the money, stock funds will likely provide you with superior returns over any other ...
Views: 1130(1 vote) - Debt: The Good, The Bad And The Ugly - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2003 from Julie Donley“Neither a borrower, nor a lender be,” cautions Shakespeare in Hamlet. The reality is, most of us carry debt. From a money management standpoint, that is not necessarily bad. Sometimes debt is good. Sometimes it’s downright ugly. The key is to carry the right kind of debt, and not too much of ...
Views: 1183(1 vote) - Raising The Bar: Dealing With Negativity In The Workplace - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2003 from Julie DonleyChallenge: I’m a new manager leading a team of sales professionals. One of my associates is very negative and does minimal work. While he meets quota, he could do so much more and his negativity impacts the other members of our team. He’s been with our company for a number of years and it seems ...
Views: 2026(1 vote) - A Simple Guide to Writing (and Giving) a Speech - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2003 from Hal WarfieldNearly as dreaded as snakes and spiders, public speaking ranks high in causing fear in many of us. Whether your motivation is a desire to learn or simple necessity, here is a really simple guide to writing and giving a speech. Your Topic: is this speech about something already know? Then take ...
Views: 1139(1 vote) - Get a Coach and Make Your Resolutions Happen This Year - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2003 from Susan DunnHow's your list of New Year's resolutions coming? Studies show that most people have already failed by the 15th of January. Has this happened to you? If so, you may have left out the prime ingredient for your success - a coach! Coaching is a new field. Until you've talked to someone who's ...
Views: 1021(2 votes) - Baby Boomers' Phased Retirement - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2003 from John AgnoA greater percentage of those over 55 are working today than a year ago. In part, because older workers are prized for their corporate experience, personal relationships and stability. "Any time you have an early retirement program and have to make it widely available, you chance losing key ...
Views: 2294(1 vote) - Going for that promotion - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2003 from Scott BoydSo you want a promotion then? Its has its benefits and its pitfalls. This article will look at some with these along with the methods you can use to successfully get that promotion! First of all, you need to decide what you want to do! There’s no sense in going for a promotion just for the ...
Views: 2659(1 vote) - To Answer or Not Answer "The Question?" - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from John AgnoPersonal and business success starts with the question, "What should I do with my life?" People don't succeed by moving from one 'hot' industry to another, being a copy cat of some hero leader or following a certain career-guiding formula. They succeed by unleashing a productive, creative and ...
Views: 2083(1 vote) - Is Your Ezine A Wealth of Information or A Sales Trap? - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2002 from Karon Thackston© 2002 http://www.creatingezines.com Ask successful ezine publishers what draws subscribers to their ezines, and you’ll be told one very important thing. Content, content, content. However, many would-be ezine publishers focus more on selling than they do on valuable information. They turn ...
Views: 1044(1 vote) - Case In Point: Article Promotion Is Not Just For Ezines - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2002 from Karon Thackston© 2002 http://www.ktamarketing.com Almost everyone on the ‘Net is familiar with ezine article promotion. However, Business Essentials subscriber Steve Watson (of Watson’s Streetworks http://www.watsons-streetworks.com) has found a way to get some “free ink” in national paper magazines, too. ...
Views: 1110(1 vote) - Rolling Stone? Who needs moss, anyway? - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2002 from Cathy GoodwinNearly every week a visitor to my website will write, "I'm glad someone understands. Most people think I'm crazy. I love to move! I have no desire to settle down." In my younger days, I, too, thought nothing of selling my meager supply of furniture and flying across the country to start a new ...
Views: 1215(1 vote) - "The All Important Question: Crack It" - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from S. KumarThe all important questions is: "Do we have to believe EXACTLY what the known gurus have to say, follow them blindly as per their dictum and LOOSE Money? Recent developments have proved that small website owners loose money by blindly following gurus without a second thought. It's a ...
Views: 1677(1 vote) - 5 unorthodox email subject tricks -500% more responses! - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2002 from S. KumarIf your email subject line doesn't get read -Nothing gets read! And it is worse now! **DoubleClick Q2 E-Mail Trends Report, published in September 2002, reveals that e-mail marketing click-through rates DROPPED in Quarter2-2002 to 4.9% from 6.8% in Quarter1-2002! These findings are based on ...
Views: 1579(2 votes) - 4 Simple Fresh Approaches To Triple Profits! - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2011 from S. KumarOk, You got your Order and gained a customer! Congratulations! Your marketing efforts have paid off. What next? Simple.--Leverage it to Maximum! One of the most ignored factors after a sale is NOT to have a STRATEGY to retain the customer and to maintain sustained customer ...
Views: 1547(2 votes) - 5 Ways to Improve Your Bottom-Line Marketing Results - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Joel SussmanUndeniable fact: Almost everyone tends to do business with people they know and like. That's why one of the most important facets of your marketing program should be developing and using your interpersonal communication skills. If you allow yourself to be shy or antisocial (and we all have those ...
Views: 1287(1 vote) - Stop Torturing People With Terrible Meetings - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2002 from Susan DunnQ: What do most employees hate the most about work? A: The meetings. Here are some ways to apply your emotional intelligence to running the kind of meetings people would actually like to attend. 1. Intentionality. Intentionality is one of the highest-level emotional intelligence competencies ...
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