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More Job Interview Confidence Tips - by Doris HelgeLeadership Position with A Hyper-Critical Boss - by Doris HelgeBusiness Owner Blues Require Leadership Changes - by Doris Helge- Are You Working Without a Target? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2012 from Pat HeydlauffAccording to Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, “Great leaders are great communicators. It’s not a matter of memorizing and repeating the right words, but of developing the ability to speak directly to other people’s spirits.” He believes that money does not go to businesses with ...
Views: 1385 - Corporate Storytelling - Brain Science & The Story Theater Method - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2012 from Doug StevensonWhy do you think Malcolm Gladwell is so successful? All three of his books, The Tipping Point, Blink and most recently Outliers – The Story of Success, are best sellers. The answer lies in the subtitle of his most recent book, The Story of Success. Malcolm is a synthesizer, a pattern ...
Views: 2536 - How to Close Your Speech - Corporate Storytelling Training - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2012 from Doug StevensonWhat’s the point? I ask that question of every private coaching client. The response is usually three or four sentences long. The answer to the question, “What’s the point?” needs to be concise and simple, not a lengthy explanation. Can you state the point of your story in five or six ...
Views: 1846 - Corporate Storytelling in Business - Third Party Storytelling Tips - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2012 from Doug StevensonHow to Make a Third Person Story Personal I always advise my coaching clients to use personal stories whenever possible. Personal stories establish credibility by letting your listener know that your wisdom comes from your life experience, rather than from reading the latest book. Personal ...
Views: 4137 - Analyze Promotions from Every Angle - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2012 from Sarah HathornOftentimes a great looking promotion comes along only because it satisfies a temporary need. Maybe they had to fire someone, for example, or the company is in the middle of reorganization. Once the position is filled and your company feels stable again they may start a more in-depth search for ...
Views: 1423(1 vote) - 10 Reasons Why Soft-Skills Training Doesn't Work - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2013 from Guy FarmerI design soft-skills training programs that help leaders create happier workplaces and I've noticed a recurring pattern over the years: Many people think that you can change behaviors overnight. They talk earnestly with me about team building or effective communication and expect that a one-day ...
Views: 2873 - Reach Out & Touch Someone: Communicating with Emotion - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2012 from Stephanie ScottiIn 1979, AT&T debuted its iconic “Reach Out and Touch Someone” ads on Johnny Carson's Tonight Show. Almost quaint by today’s standards, the emotion-driven campaign highlighted the power of picking up a phone and connecting with someone across the street or across the world. Though the tools ...
Views: 1806 - Where Are You Coming From? - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2012 from Margaret MeloniHave you ever looked at someone and thought, “I have no clue what this person is talking about.” Maybe you even have specifically thought, “Where is this person coming from?” You were not questioning their place of origin. What you were questioning was their perspective. If you occasionally ...
Views: 1179 - Self-Love is Narcissism; Really? - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2012 from Valencia RaySelf-love gets a bum rap. Why? It’s because of the way we define it as a culture, and since “perception is reality,” we start to believe that this is “just the way life is.” I looked up the definition of “self-love” on Dictionary.com, and it is defined as: 1. the instinct by which one’s ...
Views: 907 - Feng Shui Improves Work/life Balance - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2012 from Pat HeydlauffFeng Shui is easy fun and one of the greatest stress relievers in the world. It can be your best friend if you are trying to develop a new lifestyle that reduces anxiety and stress while creating a calm more peaceful and prosperous life. Basic Feng Shui principles are easy to learn and apply. ...
Views: 2017(1 vote) - EVERY SUCCESSFUL RESOLUTION HAS A PLAN - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Fred HaleyLast week we talked about New Year’s Resolutions. Have you made yours? I proposed three distinctive goals for 2012: 1. Start a Writer’s Journal: 2. Be a Member Guide: 3. Compete in a Contest: Of course, now you are wondering – HOW? What do you need to do to next? Excellent ...
Views: 1306 - RESOLUTIONS TO “HAVE FUN DOING IT!” - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Fred HaleyAre you making any Resolutions for 2012? Have you set personal improvement goals for the new year? You should. If you ask any club officers for suggestions, they will have several standard recommendations: earn your next communications award; earn your next leadership award; recruit more ...
Views: 1229 - Ten Morning Habits That Promote Greater Success - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2012 from Angie ThompsonDo you want to get more done, reach more of your goals, and make a bigger difference? If so, the morning is when that can all begin! However you came to read these words, I`m confident you are interested in greater productivity, achievement and success. Perhaps you want that for yourself, ...
Views: 828 - Organizational Gravity: Three Steps to Foster Continuous Improvement, Defy Obsolescence and Take Flight - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from James MurphyGravity can be a wonderful thing. It is an irresistible force that keeps us grounded on this big, beautiful, floating blue marble. It is even applicable to organizations in the form of organizational gravity. For example, I worked with an organization that coined a catch phrase for a challenge ...
Views: 1637 - What if a Renegade Leader Ran the Country? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2012 from Debora McLaughlinLeaders today face unprecedented challenges. Economic downturns, change in workforce demands, an ever increasing competitive market combined with the need to do more with less makes for trying times for the best of leaders. Those leaders that stand out, take a stand, and make a difference are ...
Views: 907 - Is Workplace Stress Killing Your Family? - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from Rick CarterYou are on your way up. You are advancing in your career faster than you thought possible. You are being given more responsibility. And rewards. And the workplace stress that goes along with it. You figure it's worth it. But does your family? The bad health effects of the stress you ...
Views: 1642(2 votes) - Leadership Programs For Executives - Improve Performance And Increase Revenue - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from Sonu ParasharA constant improvement in the productivity is appreciative always in every workplace. Executive leadership programs and other leadership programs are always helpful to train employees to improve their productivity, raise their performance and increase their credential, which assist them to get ...
Views: 731 - Impact of Covert Conflict in the Workplace - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Irial O'FarrellWhen we think about conflict in the workplace, we often think of an obvious personality clash between two people which everyone is aware of and they try to avoid like the plague. In effect, it is an overt conflict and, if we think about it, this type of conflict is quite extreme and, relatively ...
Views: 1884 - Is it Worth It? - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Margaret Meloni“Whenever you find yourself on the verge of losing your temper or falling into a bad mood, ask yourself, ‘Is this how I want to spend my day? Is it worth it to let this___________ (Fill-in-the-blank; person, situation etc.) take control of my day? Really?” – Margaret Meloni You are probably ...
Views: 1378 - Leaders Can Benefit by Creating a Lean Six Sigma Infrastructure - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2012 from Terra Vanzant-Stern, PhD., PMP, SPHR/GPHROver seventy-six million people will soon be leaving the workforce and although much has been written about this dynamic, few companies are really prepared for the massive transformation. This makes having a strong infrastructure important to the success of leadership as well as the typical Lean ...
Views: 1889 - What Difference Does Leadership Make? - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2012 from Keith JohnstonDo you have an appreciation for the impact that a “culture of leadership” can have on the success of your organization? Does your definition of leadership include the whole organization or are you bearing the entire burden? Are you afraid to let go or have you just never been taught how truly ...
Views: 1068 - Team Building Depends on You - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2013 from Guy FarmerEffective team building is about bringing people together, helping employees collaborate and encouraging positive workplace behaviors such as empathy. We tend to focus our team building efforts on groups rather than indivicuals but I've noticed over time that many organizations could build ...
Views: 3569 - Going for Gold in 2012 - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2012 from Marcia BattenYes it’s finally here! The Year of the Olympics in London when world will focus its attention on us. Some of our towns, cities, streets will have been renovated for this once-in-a-life time event. New shopping malls will have been built to attract the crowds who want to spend, spend, and spend! ...
Views: 1368(2 votes) - Why is it Important for Companies to Undertake Leadership Development Programs - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Carolyn GreenWhat is the one thing that is common among people of all age groups? Everybody loves a challenge, especially when they feel that they can do it. When companies give their employees an opportunity to say “Yes, I did it”, they are sure to retain talented staff. Leadership programs aim to do just ...
Views: 715 - Transforming Your Business Starts with Transforming YOU - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from Valencia RayTransformation feels scary. Why? It is mostly because we’ve been conditioned unwittingly to think of change as “life threatening.” Granted, we have an instinct for survival wired into our brain, yet we have a greater authority – conscious choice – that can temper the violence of this ...
Views: 1055 - What is the True Longevity of Being a Top MLM Leader? - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from John EngleThe Life Expectancy of a Top MLM Leader! This week I finished my four part series on MLM Leadership and in the last session I covered this topic on the real longevity of being a top MLM leader. Read this blog and you will see why I believe this is the best industry and most sustainable income ...
Views: 617 - Improving Your Competitive Edge in Four Easy Steps - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Mike Henry Sr.How can you remain strategic in our current economic environment? How can you position your business to handle the events of an uncertain future with tighter budgets, fewer employees, and higher productivity demands? How can you remain competitive, much less improve your position in light of ...
Views: 1437(1 vote) - Leaders Get Paid for What Their People Do - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Jeb BlountWhen you get your next paycheck, take a close look at it. The money that was deposited in your bank account was a direct result of the work your people did. You were rewarded for their performance or nonperformance—not yours. To tell yourself anything different is an outright denial of the ...
Views: 1459(1 vote) - Organizational Leadership Program - Learn To Lead Strategically - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Sonu ParasharOrganizational leadership styles differ according to various situations and circumstances. No-one is a born leader; one has to adopt certain qualities to maintain the effectiveness of the leadership. The main criterion is change. Being flexible according to the need of a situation always keeps ...
Views: 752(2 votes) - Reflections on Leadership - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2011 from Clara Noble“A community is like a ship; everyone ought to be prepared to take the helm.” Henrik Ibsen (Norwegian playwright 1828-1906) Leadership is a subject so all embracing that has been the topic of so many books and articles, that to write anything new is almost impossible. So why am I writing ...
Views: 1152 - Great Leadership Can Drive Profits Even in a Bad Economy - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2011 from Richard MagidAs a serial entrepreneur my passion lies in helping business owners create and sustain profitable and successful businesses. In today’s uncertain economic environment it is essential that business leaders have the tools to navigate through the tough waters and help drive our economy to a more ...
Views: 1245 - Five Easy Ways To Increase Your Workplace Stress To Increase Your Personal Effectiveness - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2011 from Rick CarterWorkplace stress is just a fact of working life, right? There’s nothing you can do to stop it, right? There’s nothing you can do to get rid of it, right? Well, the reality is that you can not only control it, but you can turn it to your advantage. You can use how you handle stress into the ...
Views: 1406 - Using Workplace Stress To Improve Your Personal Effectiveness. - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2011 from Rick CarterHandling workplace stress is the secret key to your career success. Your people skills are important. Your technical skills do matter. Even your ability to tolerate your boss can help you advance. But what can make you really stand out from the crowd is how you operate under stress. The ...
Views: 1871 - Making a Difference: 4 Tips to Moving Your “Difference Needle” - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2011 from Mike Henry Sr.I was recently reminded that a leader is someone who wants to be a part of building something that they cannot build alone. Based on this thought, I will choose to spend my time this New Year making a difference and taking part in something that matters! In our culture, moving the ...
Views: 1837 - Your Boss is Human - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2011 from Margaret MeloniThis just in, you report to a human being! Whether or not she lets you see her human side or not, she has pressures, stresses, fears, and insecurities just like you do. So don’t think for a minute that just because someone has a director or a vice-president in their title that they have no ...
Views: 1148 - Female Prime Ministers of Asia - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2011 from keeny AliTo understand the distinctions, consider three different female prime ministers:Gro Harlem Brundtland was prime minister in a parliamentary democracy. In the Norwegian government, the prime minister acts as both the executive and legislative head of the government. He or she holds the most ...
Views: 2261 - People Don’t Do Dumb Things on Purpose: Effective Leaders Assume Positive Intent - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Jeb BlountDuring seminars when I teach leaders the principle that “People don’t do dumb things on purpose.” invariably some joker will say, “Looks like you haven’t met my people.” You may be thinking the same thing because like me, you’ve observed people do some really dumb things. What is important ...
Views: 2195(1 vote) - This Is Unacceptable - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Lisa ChristiansenBy Lisa Christiansen Mastery in one’s career and self growth simply requires that we consistently and constantly produce results beyond the ordinary into the extraordinary by producing outstanding results. Mastery is attained by consistently stepping outside of our comfort zone, going beyond ...
Views: 1628(1 vote) - A Communication Lesson From Jerry Seinfeld - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Ty BennettJerry Seinfeld is one of the most recognized comedians in the world. In the early 90s it was Jerry’s comedy that spearheaded the popularity of observational humor. Here are a few of his funny observations: • According to most studies, people’s number one fear is public speaking. Number two ...
Views: 2979(1 vote) - Influence Comes Down To The Three C's - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Ty BennettHave you ever wondered what makes someone influential? Why did people follow Gandhi? Or Martin Luther King Jr.? What makes leaders, entrepreneurs, politicians or salespeople influential? These are the questions I have asked myself for years. In my career I have had a chance to work with ...
Views: 4774(1 vote) - Bring Your Work and Life Into Balance - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2012 from Joel GarfinkleMost people don't know how to balance work in relationship to other areas of their life, often described as work/life balance. Hectic work schedules, increased responsibility, new technology, and the need to read and respond to growing quantities of email and voicemail are just some of the ...
Views: 985 - Ways to Increase Productivity - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2012 from Joel GarfinkleAs you try to manage your current work environment and all of its responsibilities, you may notice how hard it is to say no to new projects or assignments. Most people accept new responsibilities at work without any resistance, feedback, or push back. Often I hear clients say, "It's only one ...
Views: 931 - What's The Most Effective Way To Get Ahead? - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2012 from Joel GarfinkleA few years ago, British author John Lees asked that question to a number of managers, consultants, training specialists and business owners. Guess what was their number one response? It wasn't work harder or put in longer hours. It was simply, "be self-aware." Employees who have a clear ...
Views: 871 - The Keys to Effective Self-Promotion - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2012 from Joel GarfinkleMost people are reluctant to promote themselves and their work. Are you one of them? You might update your boss about a few noteworthy accomplishments, but usually you stay humble and keep your nose pressed to the grindstone. Heaven forbid anyone accuse you of bragging or brown nosing! "My ...
Views: 870 - A Maple Tree Business: Three Ways Your Business Stands Out in 2012 - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from Joey FaucetteNearly all of the trees on our farm had dropped their leaves by last month except for one maple tree. This one maple tree held on to its leaves like a kid hanging on to his blanket when mom says it has to be washed. Finally it let go of its leaves. The other trees were gray and looked like ...
Views: 1168 - What Is Landscaping - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from sarina lissaIt has been the urge of man to make everything striking around him. All the natural things are beautiful and attractive. This beauty and attraction provides the best relaxation and peace of mind other then any activity. Landscaping has been a very old and popular activity as it can be seen that ...
Views: 1221 - The 4 Inner Habits of Successful Leaders - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Mikael MeirThe obstacle is the path ~ Zen Proverb Great leaders are powerful builders of enterprise. They have a knack for creating a clear vision, believing in its fulfillment with every cell in their body, and inspiring others through heart-centered communication to share their vision and act toward ...
Views: 1051 - What is leadership? - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2012 from Marcia BattenSome of the definitions of leadership that I’ve found: • The organisation of people to achieve a common goal • The action of leading a group of people or organisation • The process of social influence in which one person can enlist the aid and support of others in the accomplishment of a ...
Views: 1348(2 votes) - Jobs worth? A tribute to Steve Jobs - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Mark EyreIt isn't often that I write a tribute to someone who has died, but I found that I was affected by the sad death of Steve Jobs. Death sometimes has that impact on me, particularly if it was someone I saw as brilliant. Michael Jackson was the last occasion where this happened. But it is ...
Views: 2003 - Advice for Queens and other Goddesses - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Amara KarunaPlease feel free to forward to the powerful women in your life. This came through in a meditation as guidance for me, and I hope it can also be useful to you. On the Use of Power What is power? Goddess traditions define it as the ability to creatively define what is reality, ...
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