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- The Dignity of Labor - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2003 from Susan DunnI love artists, because I’m a wordsmith and they say things I can never say. Here are two of my favorite paintings about work, both by Caillebotte: http://www.webstrategies.cc/caillebotte1.jpg ; http://www.webstrategies.cc/caillebotte2.jpg . My mother was full of aphorisms. I grew up with ...
Views: 5794(3 votes) - So, Why Don't You Tell Me About Yourself - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2003 from Linda Matias"So, why don't you tell me about yourself?" is the mostfrequently asked interview question. It's a question thatmost interviewees expect and the one they have the mostdifficulty answering. Though one could answer this open-ended question in a myriad of ways, the key to answeringthis question or ...
Views: 1662(1 vote) - Short Copy: Understanding Its Purpose Can Increase Sales - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2003 from Karon Thackston© 2003 http://www.copywritingcourse.com I believe it was Mark Twain that once said, "If I would have had time, I would have written a shorter letter." His point being... it takes much more thought and time to write a short, concise piece than a long one. It's true, too! Think about it. How ...
Views: 1012 - Get Your Ideal Position: “Go to Play” every day - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2003 from Bill DueeaseCopyright © 2003 by Bill Dueease Do you hate to go to work? Are you miserable at your job (or what you are doing) but go anyway to earn a living? Do you feel frustrated or unfulfilled, because you must do things that cause you stress? Wouldn’t you rather participate in your ideal income ...
Views: 1811(1 vote) - 10 Tips for Writing Webcopy - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2003 from Joe McHenryOne of the most important aspects of a website today is the webcopy - sometimes called the sales letter. In days gone bye, banners and graphics were all important but now it's the words that do the selling. This short article will give you some pointers about writing good webcopy. 1.You must ...
Views: 1219(1 vote) - Home-based Loneliness, is there a cure? - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2003 from Teena RoseOne of the drawbacks of operating a small, home-based business is the continuous loneliness caused from operating the business alone. It can be difficult being the only instrument player in a marching band, but since more and more individuals are seeking the freedom of working from home, ...
Views: 1275(1 vote) - Resume Blunders! - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2003 from Maria HebdaEmployers and recruiters don’t have time to waste and they have no problem tossing out your resume. More than likely there are hundreds, possibly thousands following yours! The job market is tight and it takes more than a mediocre to open doors. To make it to the second round of reviews, your ...
Views: 1051(1 vote) - PERFORM RANDOM ACTS OF FACILITATION - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2003 from Steve DavisIf you happen to be a member of any kind of group that meets regularly, I’m calling you to play your part in saving the world from millions of wasted hours in boring, poorly facilitated meetings! Premise Any participant in any group, at anytime, can commit a Random Act of Facilitation to ...
Views: 1294(1 vote) - The Time Bomb: Dreams and Choosing a Career - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2003 from John Goldhammer, PhD© 2003 "Naturally nature has so disposed me." - Leonardo da Vinci My fascination with dreams actually began nearly two-and-a-half decades ago when, seemingly out of nowhere, a torrent of unusual dreams roared into my life. It was as though somewhere in my ...
Views: 1443(1 vote) - Avoid a Three-ring Circus with These New Interviewing Strategies - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2003 from Teena RoseI referenced the circus because I just finished another interviewing book that recommends asking for the job before leaving the interview. I can envision up to 15 qualified professionals each asking the interviewer for the job. If each asks for the job, doesn’t that make the question null and ...
Views: 1017(1 vote) - Writing An Accomplishment Driven Résumé - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2003 from Heather EagarIn the midst of hundreds, if not thousands, of résumés recruiters and employers receive for any given position, your résumé needs to stand out from the crowd. You must make the Hiring Manager want to read your résumé more thoroughly than just the rudimentary 10-20 seconds the vast majority of ...
Views: 1143(1 vote) - Life-long Learning - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Melanie Drake"Life-long learning" is a popular trend that continues to offer vast opportunities to all those who recognize its value. It also applies to more than a single segment of your business. For instance, consider its application in a key area such as customer service and satisfaction. Do your ...
Views: 1686(1 vote) - “Out of Focus” Ads Can Cost You Customers - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2003 from Karon ThackstonAs I was riding down the road last week, I noticed a billboard. As I sat waiting on a stoplight I kept staring at it. I couldn’t help wondering what those people were thinking when they created that thing. It made no sense to me whatsoever. The focus was completely off. They were spending ...
Views: 1052(1 vote) - How do you change the behavior of an experienced salesperson? - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2003 from Dave KahleEvery client I deal with, in one way or another, eventually asks that question. The words may be different, but the question is the same. In this turn-of-the-century economic environment, it's a universal question. If you haven't confronted the issue yet, it's only a matter of time before you ...
Views: 1263(1 vote) - Taking Your Sales Performance Up-a-Notch - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2003 from Dave Kahle"Selling is more difficult now that it was just a couple of years ago." Most of the participants in my sales seminars nod solemnly when I make that statement. And then they begin to fidget in their seats when I follow that up with this: "And it will be more difficult next year than it is today." ...
Views: 1269(1 vote) - Solving the "I Get Tons of Traffic But No Sales" Mystery - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2003 from Karon Thackston© 2003 http://www.copywritingcourse.com I can’t even begin to tell you how many times I’ve heard the statement, “I get tons of traffic, but no sales.” It’s normally followed by comments like: “My site is highly optimized for the engines and my rankings are great. I don’t understand why no one ...
Views: 1006(1 vote) - How to Profit From Networking - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2003 from Kelley RobertsonSales are frequently developed through the relationships we have created with other people. Networking functions provide the opportunity to expand our contact list, particularly when we create and nurture quality relationships. It is not enough to visit a networking group, talk to dozens of ...
Views: 1171(1 vote) - Over 50 and Looking for Work? - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2003 from Susan DunnAs a midlife transition career coach, I often encounter clients are are initially afraid they won’t get hired because of their age. They’ve all gotten good jobs, but I decided to verify my experience with some senior HR professionals. Here’s what they told me: Q: Is age an issue? A1: "Age ...
Views: 1294(1 vote) - Be a Guest Speaker and Attract Business - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2003 from Michael LosierBeing a guest speaker in front of the right audience can be an excellent source of new business. Many clubs, organizations, conventions and trade shows seek guest speakers that can provide useful information to their audience. The opportunity to speak in front of an attentive group can certainly ...
Views: 1590(1 vote) - 3 Essential Tools for Email Marketers - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2003 from Jinger JarrettMarketing your business with email is an art. It's very easy to get accused of spamming nowadays. Add to that the filters ISPs are using, and your message may not get through. If you do it right, email marketing can become a very effective method of marketing your business. Before you ...
Views: 1430(1 vote) - Stealth Selling and Online Marketing - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2003 from George PapazoglouThere's a hilarious yet so fruitful money-making formula, that can be deployed by anyone doing business on the Internet. Your goal is to generate cash and abundance with your Web site, but... you don't know how to prolifically endorse your affiliated products. For the fact that I've heard ...
Views: 1707(1 vote) - Goals That Help and Goals That Hinder - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2003 from Susan DunnShort-term goals, long-term goals, decisions and choices. What to do? Have your goals, and yes, write them down. The short-term goals should get you to your long-term goal, but keep your eye on the long-term goal, as if you were jumping hurdles. The long-term goal is the line to cross at the ...
Views: 955(1 vote) - Case In Point: What You Need To Know About Link Popularity - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2003 from Karon ThackstonLink popularity. The term has flooded the ‘Net over the last year, and everybody is in a buzz trying to build link popularity for their sites. But do we really understand what link popularity is, and how it works best? If not, you’re about to find out. Debra O’Neil-Mastaler of Alliance Link ...
Views: 1111(1 vote) - Intuition: The Secret to Your Career Success - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Michelle CastoFor far too long, we moderns have relied on our analytical/logical brain to make important life decisions. It is my belief that our imaginative/creative brain holds the key to better, smarter and more soulful decisions. This is because the right side of the brain, which loves creativity---taps ...
Views: 2521(1 vote) - A Simple Guide to Writing (and Giving) a Speech - by Submitted on Jun 11, 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: 3159(1 vote) - Does MBWA (Management By Wandering Around) Still Work? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Melanie DrakeTom Peters, alumnus of the management consulting firm of McKinsey & Company and one of today's best known and highest paid management gurus, first came to prominence in 1982 as he "knocked our socks off" with his eye-opening best-seller In Search of Excellence. This thought-provoking classic ...
Views: 13750(16 votes) - The Latest Affiliate Marketing Trends - by Submitted on May 24, 2003 from George Papazoglou-------------------------------------------------------- Major Players in the Affiliate Marketing Industry like Commission Junction, Linkshare & BeFree are losing an armada of potential affiliates! -------------------------------------------------------- If you're actively involved ...
Views: 2304(1 vote) - Animal Lovers Have an Abundance of Career Choices - by Submitted on May 21, 2003 from Paula FitzsimmonsLots of people -- and you may be one of them -- would like a career involving animals. For one reason or another, they put their dreams aside, often in the belief that their choices are limited. Veterinarian and zookeeper are two of the animal-related professions that often come to mind. But not ...
Views: 1331(1 vote) - Treat Money Well to Attract More - by Submitted on May 13, 2003 from Rebecca HansonYour ability to attract money has a lot to do with how you behave toward it. The Law of Attraction works to send you more of what you think, feel and do. So the way you deal with money has a direct relation to how easily and abundantly it comes to you. Imagine that money is a guest in your ...
Views: 2853(1 vote) - Feeling Stuck about Your Career? Try Doing the Opposite - by Submitted on May 09, 2003 from Leonard LangIf you watched the old sitcom “Seinfeld,” you probably recall the character, George. At one point, George decided he had failed in everything. He concludes all his instincts and thinking must be wrong. Therefore, he decides to do the opposite of everything his instincts tell him to do. He ...
Views: 1505(1 vote) - Make Yourself A Master - by Submitted on May 07, 2003 from Burt DubinIf you would converse with me, said Francois Voltaire, first define your terms. master n. (1.) a revered leader, (2.) an artist or performer of consummate skill. (3.) One whose work serves as a model or ideal. Many people are professionals at what they do. Few are masters. ...
Views: 1540(1 vote) - Dynamics of a Retailing Career - by Submitted on May 07, 2003 from Subhashis Das GuptaRetailing is a dynamic, vital, and important segment in the economy. Retailing is defined as the timely delivery of goods and services to consumers at the right price and place. Whether a firm sells to consumers in a store, through the mail, over the phone, through television, door-to-door, ...
Views: 1301(2 votes) - Seasons of a Career: Springtime! - by Submitted on May 05, 2003 from Cathy GoodwinWhen we're struggling with a career, or settling into an unfamiliar new residence, we're most likely to think of winter: cold, bleak and endless. At some point any life transition feels like being buried under a coat of ice, hibernating through long, dark days. Hopefully we learn to see the ...
Views: 1353(1 vote) - Are You Missing Your Chance to Work at Home? - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Sharon DavisAre You Missing Your Chance to Work at Home? (c) Copyright 2003, Sharon DavisHave you missed the turnoff that leads to your dream of working at home?Wouldn't that be disappointing? No one likes to think that they have wasted their chance, missed their opportunity. But that's exactly what ...
Views: 1664(1 vote) - Thousands Have Been Laid Off But Millions Are Being Made! - by Read the headlines in any newspaper; catch on your evening news; millions have lost their jobs and many more are expected to be laid off, downsized, or just plain fired! This national, financial cleanse has forced people to look at self-employment as their only option of survival.
A lot of ...
Views: 1188(1 vote) - On The Road To Wealth with Suze Orman - by I’ve been extremely lucky to live a lifestyle that allows me to interview self-made millionaires and bestselling authors. One of my favorite persons to talk to is superstar Suze Orman who came from my hometown, Chicago.
Suze says, “Money affects each and every one of us, and it is the currency ...
Views: 2909(1 vote) - The Top Ten Things Employees Say They Want & How Managers Miss the Mark by Low Emotional Intelligence - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2003 from Susan DunnA major problem for employers today is getting the best employees and then keeping them. How do you do this? By understanding what it is employees really want. Being able to sense what others feel and want is empathy, an emotional intelligence competency. SOMETHING THAT HASN’T CHANGED IN 50 ...
Views: 23695(2 votes) - Is Your Copy Upside Down? - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2003 from Karon Thackston© 2003 http://www.copywritingcourse.com As a professional copywriter, I’ve seen my share of copywriting mistakes. One that seems to be particularly common is writing copy that’s “upside down.” When you do this – when you don’t relay your message in the correct order – you lose your audience’s ...
Views: 1084(1 vote) - Nip and Tuck – Three Quick Tricks for Writing SEO Copy - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2003 from Karon Thackston© 2003 http://www.copywritingcourse.com Have you ever been to one of those sites that has obviously been written to get high search engine rankings? You know the ones… they have copy that sounds like this: “When you buy quality silver jewelry from us, you know your quality silver jewelry is ...
Views: 1176(1 vote) - Excerpt From Street Hockey Millionaire - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2003 from James Allan“You know what they say,” Pete said. “You’ve got to play the full 60 minutes if you want to win.” Steve began, “Let’s get started. Did everyone write some game plans for their highest priority goals?” Pete replied, “ We haven’t had time yet, Steve, but we’re going to do it this week.” Steve ...
Views: 2471(2 votes) - Send The Elevator Back Down - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2003 from Rachelle Disbennett-Lee, PhDSuccess is a great experience and something that takes time, dedication and work. It also usually takes support from others. No one accomplishes much on his or her own. Even if all that means is we have people who believe in us and cheer us on, it takes a collaborate effort for each one of ...
Views: 1217(2 votes) - The Millionaire Composite - Part 1 - by - After The Research: What Are The Real Differences Between A Millionaire And You?
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Over the last 5 years I have interviewed the most successful and wealthiest people in the world on my radio show, from Top CEOs to Tony Robbins. Recently, I ...
Views: 1108(2 votes) - Does It Take "Soft" Skills to Win the BT Global Challenge? - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2003 from Susan DunnHave you heard of the BT Global Challenge? It’s known as the world’s toughest yacht race because it’s sailed “the wrong way” ‘round the world—against prevailing winds and currents. All kinds of waves and weather conditions are likely to be encountered. The originators have designed it crewed ...
Views: 1502(3 votes) - Conflict...A New Perspective - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2003 from Julie DonleyI was recently asked to address the issue of conflict resolution at the hospital of one of our clients. In today’s fast-paced and stressed-out society, conflict resolution is a critical issue. People don’t always have the time or the tools to handle conflict. The word ‘conflict’ connotes ...
Views: 2892(3 votes) - Attention! This is your intuition speaking! - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2003 from Cathy GoodwinRecently someone asked me, "What coaching tools do you use?" "Tools?" I asked, bewildered. "I avoid tests and assessments." See http://www.movinglady.com/testing.html "No," she explained. "Listening skills?" Well, of course I listen -- but I mostly listen to my own intuition. Since I derive ...
Views: 1414(2 votes) - Your First Words Last Forever - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2003 from Lillian BjorsethOnce you have set your goals, there are two key things you must have ready at all times: your verbal and printed business cards. Let’s look first at those all-important introductory words that describe what you do—words that will capture others’ attention and hold their interest. Your ...
Views: 1373(2 votes) - How to Select a Training Consultant - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Melanie DrakeIn times of rapid change, both small and large businesses today are increasingly viewing training as an investment, not a cost. If your business uses outside training consultants, you will want to maximize your return on this training investment. Qualified training consultants and seminar ...
Views: 1655 - Understanding the Buying Process Can Increase Your Sales - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2003 from Karon Thackston© 2003 http://www.copywritingcourse.com Most marketers don’t give a lot of thought to the buying processes of their customers. That’s a shame. Lending due attention to the buying process can have a dramatic effect on your sales. What is the buying process? Where does your customer fall ...
Views: 1171(1 vote) - 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: 1296(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 ...
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