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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- 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: 1081 - A Model, A Possible Template for Peace Negotiations Around the World - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: A Model, A Possible Template for Peace Negotiations Around the World Author Name: Craig Lock Category (key words): “Inspiration”, peace, negotiation, peace negotiations, peace strategy, leadership, South Africa, inspirational writings. Web Sites: ...
Views: 1802 - A NEW METHOD OF STRESS MANAGEMENT: STRESS TRANSFORMATION AND STHENIC REACTION - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2014 from Rick CarterStress, as most people use that term, really refers to the reaction that you have to a stressful situation. This is the “fight or flight” reaction. It is the instinctive and unconscious preparation of all your internal systems - muscles, emotions, adrenaline, will - to respond stress as a ...
Views: 1295 - A Simple, Surefire Way to Get Results Now! - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2014 from Leslie CunninghamLesson 4: Inspire Others With a Future That Creates Their Desired Results getyourfuturestartedI have received many questions from business owners and leaders about how to hold others accountable so they can lead their team to achieve extraordinary results. This is lesson #4 out of six ...
Views: 1636 - A Successful Recipe For Accountability In Your Small Business - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2010 from Alicia MarieAccountability is a buzzword in the business world right now. Unfortunately, most of us have negative understanding of the word. We often use the word as if it means blame and punishment. Therefore, we attempt to avoid it. The truth is that accountability is unavoidable. In the workplace, ...
Views: 1252 - A Tribute to My Dear Dad (In Memory): RAYMOND CARRUTHERS LOCK – ABLE SEAMAN RNVR. SA. -67699 - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Craig LockA Tribute to My Dear Dad (In Memory): RAYMOND CARRUTHERS LOCK (07/01/1923- 23/02/2009) – ABLE SEAMAN RNVR. SA. -67699 by John Bailey Key words (tags): Ray Lock, John Bailey, Flotsam and Jetsam, books, the Book ‘Bismarck, Dorsetshire and Memories’, autobiography, war stories, memoirs, ...
Views: 2284 - A Visible Executive Presence that Affirms Strength - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2014 from Rob JacksonA Strong Executive Presence Inspires Others Knowing how your executive presence influences others is a sign of a wise leader. The physical presence in a room can hurt or hinder a group’s morale and productivity. The goal of effective leadership is to have frontrunners who know and ...
Views: 1516 - A Whopper Of A Story - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2008 from Larry HochmanPicture this: a McDonalds restaurant in Southern Florida on a Saturday afternoon. One of the crew members, a typical young male teenager is on his break. He sits down at the dining room table getting ready to dig into his fast food meal. He takes out his Whopper and starts chomping. ...
Views: 1045 - ABC's of leaders - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2008 from Christina ParkerI have had the pleasure of meeting many entrepreneurs and leaders. We are definitely a lively and colorful bunch! I have started to see a lot of common traits shared among them. I found a common trait for each letter of the alphabet, well ok, maybe I stretched the “x”. Enjoy! A is ...
Views: 741 - ABILENE PARADOX (PART 2) - WHERE AND HOW THE BUG THRIVES - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2016 from Dr. Madan TripathyAbilene Paradox (Part 2)– Where and how the bug thrives Madan Tripathy Welcome back! Here we meet again. I am sure you have gone through my first post in the series “Abilene Paradox – Be Aware of the BUG that plagues us every now & then”. If not, please go through the same first. Here is ...
Views: 1286 - About Pure Staffing Solutions Inc. #1Job Recruitment Agency Canada - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2021 from Pure StaffingPure Staffing Solutions | Job Placement Agency About Pure Staffing Solutions Pure Staffing Solutions Inc. represents the full spectrum of staffing services for qualified personnel to meet the evolving needs of companies - from small, emerging growth companies to Fortune 500 clients; no ...
Views: 521 - Abundance in action - forming ALLIANCES! - by Submitted on May 04, 2012 from mandie crawfordOver the past several years I have watched closely as business practices and 'HOW' people do business has changed. Our economy has been forever changed and many larger businesses are taking on the practices that have sustained small business for years. This past week I saw an advertisement ...
Views: 1320 - Abundance is a choice – CHOOSE It In Order To Create Wealth - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2016 from Rosemary Nonny KnightIt is hard when you do not feel like you are experiencing abundance to then claim that it is your birthright. I know. I have lived with poverty and though nowhere near as bad as it could have been, it still infected all of my thinking. Everything came with a struggle… I had to do things I ...
Views: 1171 - Accomodating an Employee with a Learning Disability - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2011 from Beth MollenkampAccording to the National Center for Learning Disabilities, approximately 15 million people have learning disabilities in the United States. Specific Learning Disabilities has been defined as disorders that affect the ability to understand or use spoken or written language, do mathematical ...
Views: 1896 - Achieving Organizational Success with Leadership Programs - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2012 from Sonu ParasharTop-level executives and business leaders operate under unpredictable workplace conditions that still rely on traditional business models that cannot answer these times. Leadership programs are designed to provide them with the knowledge and expertise about leadership and strategic concepts and ...
Views: 863 - Adults At Work - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2012 from William DiedrichBecoming an adult is a sorting out process. We put away the aspects of ego that no longer serve us, and we nurture those aspects that do serve us. At one point in my life I put away sarcasm. I thought it was humorous and fun, but it was hurtful to other people. In the past, sarcastic ...
Views: 1678 - 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, ...
Views: 1172 - Agency Workers Regulations - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Gerry GregoireAgency Workers Regulations The Agency Workers Regulations are to come into effect on 1st October 2011. The intention for The Regulations are quite straight forward ‘To provide agency workers the entitlement to the same or no less favourable treatment with respect to basic employment and working ...
Views: 755 - Alacrity vs. Celerity is the Fearless Motto of the US. Armed Forces - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Simeon JohnsonLike her father and grandfather before her, marine Heather Campion fears little. She has seen much already in her 30 years, having survived active combat in the Persian Gulf; however, as she always reminds herself, she did not experience the horrors that her father did in Vietnam or that ...
Views: 1766 - All Great Leaders Have This - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Kenji TayIf you want to make it big in life, be it in your business, team sports, individual success, You need to become a good leader. To be a leader, you need to have a vision. This is more so when you are building a business or running a company. Why is this so ? Because Vision is tied very closely to ...
Views: 705 - Always do the right thing - even if you think it doesn't matter - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2007 from Sandy GerouxHow often do you find yourself in the situation where you're asking yourself: • Why am I doing this? • Why did I agree to this? • I'm not getting paid for this, so why should I bother going “whole hog”? I'll just do enough to get by... • I can’t get it all done - I'll just forget about ...
Views: 1316 - Am I a Leader? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2010 from Courtney LynchAs women, we have dynamic lives, full of opportunity and continuous challenge. We fill a variety of roles – we are mothers, daughters, friends, volunteers and mentors. We also are called upon to lead everyday, though many of us have never considered ourselves leaders. We are leaders, ...
Views: 1002 - America: Leadership In Crisis - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2012 from Thomas Swank,You hear about it every day on television, on radio, in print and online. Failed leadership… faltering leadership… incompetent leadership… ineffective leadership and various other references for leadership that is simply no longer working or effective. The leadership crisis is not just an ...
Views: 1385 - America’s Tragedy: The Leaders Challenge - by As the country struggles with the tragic events of the past week, leaders everywhere are struggling to make effective decisions. Our office is working overtime, taking phone calls from leaders and employees in search of direction for themselves, and for their teams.
Now, more than ever, we ...
Views: 757 - An Excerpt From Remarkable Leadership – Unleashing Your Leadership Potential One Skill at a Time - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2007 from Kevin EikenberryMy Philosophy When I read a book, I always appreciate knowing the author’s perspective and philosophy. Once I learn an author’s underlying beliefs, I am in a better position to learn from him or her. I’ve actually already shared part of that philosophy, but here is some more context. Our ...
Views: 1356 - An overview of 9 box talent grid and it’s advantages - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2021 from Niti SharmaThe 9-box model is a widely used for performance and potential matrix that is an helpful tool for succession planning and development. Although the tool has been available to the public for a long time, there are only few who understand the intricacies of the mechanism and how valuable it can be ...
Views: 660 - Andy Young – Driving Change and Verdicts as a Truck Driving Lawyer - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2019 from Michael CowenIn this episode of Trial Lawyer Nation, Michael Cowen sits down with Ohio attorney, Andy Young, who like Michael, specializes in trucking cases. Andy’s journey over the past 20 years of practicing law and ultimately specializing in trucking cases started by accident when his hobby for ...
Views: 573 - Apologizing To Your Child When You’re Wrong Makes You Both Better Leaders - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2018 from Jessica McMohenKids learn by example, whether or not those examples are set intentionally. Children absorb every aspect of their environment including sounds, smells, and the words and actions of adults around them. Kids pay close attention to how adults treat each other and tend to mimic their actions ...
Views: 1183 - Application #1 to Creating Champions – Inspiring Excellence in the Workplace - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2014 from Betska K-BurrBe A Leader - The Power of Example This is the first application for Creating Champions, part of a series of blog articles with the overall theme of “When your staff succeeds, so do you.” I’ve searched the learned halls of the internet and the depths of my brain for a good, short ...
Views: 1334 - Appreciation – the Catalyst to Performance - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2016 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comIn my last newsletter, I shared with you a few of Jack Canfield’s Success Principles and today, I’d like to share one more: Practice Uncommon Appreciation. Jack Canfield shares, as you might have heard, before “employees are more motivated by appreciation, the feeling included in things, and ...
Views: 1803 - Are Self-Limiting Beliefs Constraining Your Sales Team's Performance? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2006 from Jonathan Farrington¡§The winners in life constantly think in terms of I can, I will and I am. Losers on the other hand concentrate their waking thoughts on what they should have done or what they don't do¡¨.- Dennis Waitley Allowing self-limiting beliefs to constrain performance, will in turn limit sales ...
Views: 1552 - Are There Moral Responsibilities to Leading? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from John McGinnThe role of the authentic transformational leader has been closely associated with that of the moral leader. Krishnan demonstrated through his research a significant and positive relationship between all five transformational leadership characteristics—idealized influence attributed, idealized ...
Views: 3007 - Are You A Creative or a Reactive Thinker? - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2007 from Vicki MotsingerThe other day I was talking to a CEO about the educational and development needs of his corporation, and he remarked, "You know, Nido, leadership isn't what it used to be. I used to think I knew what to look for in leaders. Now I'm not so sure." He continued: "When I first went into business, a ...
Views: 946 - Are You A Leader? - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2007 from Mitch McCrimmonIf you ask whether someone is a leader, you seem to asking about a relatively permanent state, like asking whether a person is a doctor or a lawyer. If you are a father or a mother, you occupy that role for life. But being a leader is not really like this anymore. We life in an age of guerilla ...
Views: 1173 - Are You a Passionate Leader - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2012 from Julie JohnsonHere’s a quick and easy quiz, based on my own experiences of leading – myself, my family, team members and others, as well as working with hundreds of other business leaders and managers over recent years. Leadership is particularly appropriate in the current climate, when so many people are ...
Views: 1341 - Are you a Thought Leader - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2020 from Pamela WigglesworthIt’s time for you to step up and step in. Around the globe we are witnessing businesses, cities and countries come to a complete standstill. Rewind the clock to end December, we would have never guessed that the world is in the state that it is today. This because of an invisible predator ...
Views: 914 - Are You an Aligned Leader? - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2007 from Mary Jane MapesAre You an Aligned Leader? By Mary Jane Mapes, CSP As an aligned leader, you are someone who acknowledges all four realms of existence: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. You choose to be guided by the invisible realm of the spirit. In other words, you live life in accordance with ...
Views: 1301 - Are You Being Productive or Counterproductive? - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2022 from Leon EdwardWhen you can complete a job, not much beats the satisfaction you obtain. You feel effective. You have actually done what it takes to get the job done. Sadly, there might be times when you are showing disadvantageous habits, which will certainly be combating your efforts as well as holding you ...
Views: 462 - Are You In Over Your Head - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2004 from Dale CollieStress is tricky. It drives you toward successand makes you feel good about youraccomplishments. Of course, you need stress toreach goals and protect yourself in times ofdanger, but too much stress is tough on your body. In times of stress, your brain produces steroidhormones that get your ...
Views: 1387 - Are You Leading? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2009 from Zoe RouthIt happened again. The first time was in Los Angeles at Ali Brown's event. This time it was at ABBA Mania: I noticed that the people who were having the most fun were the ones in the front row. They danced more, they sang louder and they were whooping and leaping in joyful abandon. The further ...
Views: 679 - Are You Offering Beneficial Value? Or Are You Just An Online Peddler? - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from Lovie HobbsAre you adding value to your target market? Are you offering to help them solve a problem so they can avoid pain or offer a solution that will give them pleasure. If your answers to these questions are no, then you could possibly be a “pest” or just an online peddler. People like to purchase ...
Views: 723 - Are You Selling Yourself Short? - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2012 from Jay RifenbaryAfter doing many presentations for sales organizations over the years, I’ve concluded that we are all in the profession of selling. Attributes of a successful sales professional include: • Knowledge of the product • Effective organizational and communication skills • Competency in time and ...
Views: 1548 - Are You Strong Enough To Face Facts: Poor Employee Performance - by Too often, I hear successful leaders say that, even though they meet their objectives and budget quotas, they continually face one major problem; poor employee performance and low interest from their people. They describe this phenomenon as a gap between performance and maximum potential. When I ...
Views: 768 - Are You Strong Enough To Face Facts: Poor Employee Performance Could Be Your Fault Part 2 of 2 - by In Part 1 of this series, we reviewed a case study regarding one client of mine whose company was facing some monumental obstacles in the area of employee performance. In this conclusion, I’ll offer solutions to some of those challenges and provide steps to overcome and move forward.
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Views: 809 - Are You Suffering from Burnout at Work? - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2012 from Joel GarfinkleAre you more irritable and less patient with others? Do you feel disillusioned and no longer derive satisfaction from your accomplishments? Have your sleep or eating habits changed? Are you experiencing headaches or neck or lower back pain? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you ...
Views: 737 - Are You Teaching Mindfulness? - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2018 from Willie HortonFor the last twenty two years I’ve been enabling my clients use mindfulness in the course of their daily lives. Most of them are “big business” people – leaders in big companies and multi-nationals. And most of them tell me regularly, how mindfulness enables them cope with the enormous ...
Views: 1597 - Are You the Boss?<br><small>A Perspective of Tao Leadership</small> - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2008 from Soon Teo"I'm the Boss!" Does the statement sound familiar to you? Is this what you would say to get your people to listen to you? If it is, I'm afraid this does not augur well for your leadership. It’s as if having to tell your children “I'm your father!” so that they would respect ...
Views: 1330 - Are You Trying to Make Pigs Fly (or Expecting Employees to Do Things They’re Not Cut Out to Do)? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Skip WeismanA common complaint is about employees who repeatedly fail to follow through on specifically requested tasks. The reason for the lack of follow through is often something like “not enough time, couldn’t get to it.” I cringe when I hear business leaders admit they begrudgingly continue to ...
Views: 1110 - 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: 1279 - Army Ranger Reveals How to Control Corporate Stress - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2004 from Dale CollieTitle: Army Ranger Reveals How to Control Corporate Stress Length: 991 Words Author: Dale Collie Email: MailTo:collie@couragebuilders.com Category: Business/Leadership/Stress/Motivation Web Address: http://www.couragebuilders.com Copyright 2004 You may publish this article electronically or in ...
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