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- ***February Goals! - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2014 from Anne Marie FerrisWe all know that January is the time to set goals. We make an extra effort to think about what we want to change in our habits and achieve in the coming year. Yet, as we all know, the best intentions very often do not lead us to the results we so dearly want. Now that January is over and you are ...
Views: 1565 - Become A Life Long learner - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2014 from Mick HawesOne of the most magnificent things in life, I think, is learning. Learning what? I hear you say. Learning anything, I think is great. Just fall in love with learning, get curious. There is so much information and so many ideas out there it is amazing, particularly with the Internet The ...
Views: 2013 - Leaders Follow Through - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2014 from Vernon MyersLeaders are responsible for making things happen, on-time and as scheduled. Superiors and subordinates don’t want excuses from their leaders, they want results. When a leader makes a commitment to complete a task or accomplish a mission, follow-through is the guarantee that he provides to ...
Views: 3733 - Leaders Are Responsive - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2014 from Vernon MyersGood leaders must possess the ability to effectively communicate to superiors, subordinates, and peers. Responsive leaders must not only be able to communicate effectively, they must be able to communicate in a timely manner with clear purpose and intent. A leader must possess the ability ...
Views: 1602(2 votes) - Leaders Conduct After Action Reviews - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2013 from Vernon MyersLeaders are responsible for producing outcomes and getting favorable results; sometimes the results are good, other times the results are not so good. Whether the results are positive or negative, a leader’s objective is to continuously improve organizational performance over time. One way to ...
Views: 1512(3 votes) - ***Making Your Brain Work Better - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2013 from Anne Marie FerrisEveryone, at some stage in their lives, struggles with reading, learning and memory. Do you know someone who has ever struggled with learning, who has ever found it difficult to remember something, perhaps you find it difficult to concentrate, to focus your mind and pay attention? Perhaps ...
Views: 1774(2 votes) - Why you should have a mentor? - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2013 from Jacy PatrickA poet once wrote on his essay about the Painting of Modern Life, "be very sure that this man, such as I have depicted him, this solitary, gifted with an active imagination, carelessly journeying across the great human desert aims for something other than the fugitive pleasure of circumstance.” ...
Views: 1619 - ***WHEN IT’S DIFFICULT TO LEARN ... - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2013 from Anne Marie FerrisWhen it comes to learning and remembering things there are often no easy answers. Where some people find learning a relatively easy task, for others going through the whole process of trying to cram information into their brain can be frustrating and stressful, through no fault of their own. ...
Views: 1538 - ***SELF-ESTEEM AND OUR CHILDREN - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2013 from Anne Marie Ferris“It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.” Frederick Douglass Our kids have so much choice these days. It certainly is a different world they find themselves in to that of say, 20 or 30 years ago. We had no internet, no MTV, no cell phones, iPads or Facebook. They have ...
Views: 1788(1 vote) - 10 Reasons Why You Should Become a Caterer - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2013 from Eirk JIf you are considering a career as a caterer, it’s important to consider the reasons why you should become one. There are plenty of professional catering schools for you to attend. With becoming a caterer, you can take advantage of a great salary range of a caterer and much more. There are 10 ...
Views: 2266 - Five Things No One Ever Told You about Earning a Ph.D. — A Professor Advises on How to Gain Better Career Results - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2013 from Donald MitchellIn 1900 few Americans finished high school. Those who did had a huge advantage over everyone else. By 1950 high school graduates were common, and gaining a career advantage from education required a college degree. By 1970 people with bachelor’s degrees often began adding master’s degrees to ...
Views: 1639 - The 7 numbers that ensure business sales, profits, and wealth. - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2013 from Ruthsella CorasolAuthor's program note. It's far too early in the morning for me to be up and at 'em like I am. But I'm on a rescue mission, yeah, a real Florence Nightingale. I'm about nothing less than saving your bacon by sharing -- and in every particular -- one absolutely crucial piece of advice; advice ...
Views: 1441(1 vote) - Leaders Think! - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2013 from Vernon MyersThe most important skill a leader possesses is the ability to think. Remember, when you were a student in school, your teacher always told you to put your “thinking cap” on? It’s still true; leaders must always have their thinking caps on to operate at their highest level. Henry Ford, founder ...
Views: 1635(2 votes) - Developing Excellent Skills in Urdu Language - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2013 from Aini MalikLearning the new language means that you want to develop a bunch of new skills that will help you to process what other people say in other languages and to communicate with the people of different regions. As all of you are familiar with the importance of learning the new language. Language ...
Views: 4963 - Right Brain Learning - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2013 from Roberta SwartzWe have each been given a wonderful mind, one that is capable of learning and storing staggering amounts of information. How well we learn has to do with both the way the information is being presented to us and in how the information is being received by us. This sharing of information is a ...
Views: 2101 - How To Be A Successful Blogger Without Selling Your Self - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2013 from John Paul AguiarAs a blogger there are many ways to be successful (make money) and there are many ways to do it badly. When I first started blogging, I pretty much did it all wrong. I had some success which brought me some attention and money, and of course I jumped at it. I thought “hey, I’m making ...
Views: 1120(1 vote) - A Parable of Pride and Perspective - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2013 from Kael RanschaertA very wealthy man raised a beautiful son who was given all the finest luxuries life could offer, yet the son had the belief that he could live more fulfilled under his own accord. The son being caught with wild emotions of pride and grandeur was certain that separation from his family and old ...
Views: 2239(2 votes) - Commit Yourself to Life-Long Learning - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2013 from Andrew HortonI have written extensively around the need to have clarity of purpose, and if you have read any of my articles, you will know that I am a firm believer in the need for a crystal clear vision, a very strong self-belief, having a deep understanding around why you want to succeed, showing a ...
Views: 1688(1 vote) - Leaders Are Students of Leadership - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2013 from Vernon MyersLeadership is about growth and development, if you are not growing and developing on a continuous basis, you are simply not working hard enough. Leading is like being a student in a laboratory; every day you should conduct experiments to see what works and what doesn’t. After trying your hand ...
Views: 1406(2 votes) - ***Human Design Basics: How to Make Decisions and Take Actions that Align with Your Authentic Self - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2013 from Evelyn LevensonHaving a how-to manual for your life would be great, wouldn’t it! ~Knowing when to zig and when to zag ~Knowing the best way to approach and influence people ~Making big decisions with confidence ~Knowing when you are on-path to fulfill your soul’s purpose, and how to get back on track ...
Views: 4589(2 votes) - Why Children Lack Confidence - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2013 from Martin JoneConfidence and Learning Confidence is an attribute in children which has to be built slowly over time, but can be knocked quickly. If in a day a child receives 50 positive comments and one negative, you can guarantee it will be the negative that they remember and which has the greatest ...
Views: 1462 - Here Are Some Of The Benefits Of Taking Part In Personal Development Courses - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2013 from Ewen ChiaAre you interested in attending or taking part in personal development courses? Now, you may be wondering why I asked you that, especially if it never crossed your mind. However, there are benefits in doing so. In this article, I will be sharing with you the benefits that come along when you go ...
Views: 1267 - Leaders Are Readers - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2013 from Vernon MyersLeaders have an unquenchable thirst for knowledge; they have to know; they have to learn; they have to get as much information as possible. Leaders seek to learn from the experiences of other people to include those captured in the form of biographies, autobiographies, organizational histories, ...
Views: 1476(1 vote) - Perfect Franchise Opportunities - Ideas To Locate The Best Franchise Opportunities - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2013 from Jesse DuvallMany of us are on the lookout for tactics they can best match their money objectives. However even if you understand what the top franchises are, you need to ask if this financial model will be ready to best help you to match your financial objectives. Are you able to actually succeed by ...
Views: 795 - Why You Need To Learn French Fast? - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2013 from Sheila StiltnerFrench is spoken in over 43 countries in the world. French is an easy language to learn. There are many methods on the market that make French learning enjoyable for children and adults alike. It does not take long to reach a level where you can communicate in French. It is the international ...
Views: 865 - Conflict – More of a Friend Than You May Think. - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2013 from Youarn BellFor a while now, a family member of mine has experienced some ongoing conflict within our extended family unit. It’s gotten pretty ugly at times. In fact, you could even ask what it was all about and not really get a clear answer. Very frustrating for all involved, because with no clear answer ...
Views: 1226 - Silly Mistakes during Interviews - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2013 from kamran ayyubJob Interviews are tricky. They can go wrong in the fraction of a second. Many people lose the contention for jobs even before introducing themselves. During an interview, your every move is under observation, so it is vital to play safe! Following silly mistakes during an interview are made ...
Views: 2896(1 vote) - Learn from Success not Failure - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2013 from Jane CranstonYou’ve heard people say again and again, “I learned more from my mistakes than my successes.” My reply is “I doubt it.” They’ll spend hours, days, and endless energy trying to correct (or worse defend) a mistake by analyzing and dissecting in post mortem, generally producing a patched up ...
Views: 1761(2 votes) - What a Tutor Can Do For Your Child - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2013 from Mary StedulThe world is a very competitive environment today in every field. To ensure the future of your child, it is highly recommended that he or she has a successful academic life. However, not every child finds the courses in schools engaging enough. Some courses are very difficult, while some are ...
Views: 1001 - Tips on How to Learn French Fast - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2013 from Sheila StiltnerHave you just completed your graduation and waiting for your results? Would you like to utilize this time by learning a new language? Or if it is that you want to learn a new language real fast then here are a few tips on how you can learn French in a fast manner. In today’s busy world we all ...
Views: 888 - Self-Assessment is Very Important - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2013 from Vinod AnandSelf-Assessment is Very Important (Vinod Anand) We often have to keep reminding our/ selves that we are self-respecting individuals, who will not allow ourselves to be short-changed. Despite professional knavery and skullduggery, if we do an honest day’s work and remain true to ourselves, we ...
Views: 1535 - Learning English Through Short Term Courses to Improve Your Spoken English - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2013 from Ritu VashistToday a person with poor English is characterised as an illiterate man. It has by far become the most spoken language worldwide. Most of the time every work related conversation in oral or written form is done in it. It has International standard so its importance cannot be denied and ignored. ...
Views: 3398(1 vote) - Professionals Turning To Executive Education To Boost Their Career - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2013 from Robert AndersonThe modernization in technology has left an impact on every field of our life and has made it easy and fast-paced. Executive education is one such innovation that has changed the face of education and has marked its importance among individuals, especially in case of working professionals. To ...
Views: 1057 - We All Have Weaknesses in Business - What’s Yours? - by Submitted on May 30, 2013 from Kathleen GageYears ago many consultants, speakers and authors taught that we must work on our weaknesses in order to succeed. Then there was the period where we were told to only focus on our strengths. The fact is, we must know both our strengths and weaknesses in order to fully position our offerings ...
Views: 1384 - Vital Ways to Develop Speaking Capabilities - by Submitted on May 30, 2013 from Barbara StackpoleConversing in the English has been a part of every dialogue to Filipinos. The popularity of the usage of English in daily discussions is a reason why a good number of Filipinos are believed among the best English speaking countries in the world. Due to this know-how in the English language, ...
Views: 1452 - Math Can Be Simple - by Submitted on May 23, 2013 from jacob marshThe parents are a child’s first instructors; hence it is very important that you pay attention to the things you do and say around them. Children are good mimickers. Without even realizing it, they’d have already copied half of your mannerisms and vocabularies. This is especially true in the ...
Views: 826 - Are you pushing enough with your online marketing? - by Submitted on May 20, 2013 from Kathleen GageAnyone who has been marketing online for any period of times knows you have to use many different methods to achieve a solid outcome. Most everything will fall into two primary categories; push marketing and pull marketing. Online push marketing is literally “pushing” information to your ...
Views: 1417 - Pull marketing - attraction marketing at its best - by Submitted on May 20, 2013 from Kathleen GageOne of the primary reasons most entrepreneurs won’t achieve the highest level of success in their business is their lack of effective marketing. One of the most important types of marketing you need to learn is pull marketing. As the name implies, pull marketing is persuading consumers ...
Views: 1353 - How natural is natural health - by Submitted on May 16, 2013 from Peter RoseHow Natural are natural therapies The concept of NATURAL health care The other day I was asked how I could both believe in natural medicines and eat meat. This reminded me of the people I have met, usually city dwellers with no first hand practical knowledge of the natural world, who think ...
Views: 1082 - Our Life Purpose - Design or Default? - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageFor years I held back, thinking success was for others but not for me. It wasn’t until I was willing to step out in a big way that things began to change. And change they did! I went from struggling day-in and day-out to having an abundance of money, business, and impact. Not only had my fear ...
Views: 1408(1 vote) - Are You Letting Fear Interrupt Your English Learning? - by Submitted on May 10, 2013 from Mike WalkerNothing can be changed without some kind of effort. Let’s assume you’ve come to that stage in your English learning where you feel comfortable using your grammar and your vocabulary span is pretty decent. But when it comes to talking to native English speakers you freeze, and it seems like you ...
Views: 1762 - 10 Insights into Being an Influencer in Any Industry - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageHave you ever wondered how some people seem to succeed with ease while most struggle to build their business? There are some commonalities with those who are “making it happen.” Here are ten essential insights to building a highly successful and influential business in today’s ...
Views: 1536 - Being nice is keeping you broke - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageHow often do you have someone who sends you an email with, “I have a couple of quick questions.” As you read their questions you quickly realize it will require a fair amount of time to respond to all of them. Wanting to be polite, the temptation is for you to respond. It’s not that you ...
Views: 1425 - Parking Signs Are Meant To Be Honored - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Catherine DennisThe most annoying aspect of driving a vehicle is parking. It can be hard to find a space to begin with. Once located, the driver has to properly maneuver his or her automobile into the spot. Parallel parking on the road can be particularly troublesome. Furthermore, there are a number of ...
Views: 2296 - Why coaches should encourage their clients to play. - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2013 from Jenn GashWorking with a coach is a considered choice which involves personal commitment, and an investment of time, energy and money. Whether it’s a personal or business investment, committing to coaching is a seriouschoice but it is imperative that thisseriousness does not result inpressure, poor ...
Views: 1432 - The Old Model vs. The New Model of Online Book Marketing - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageRecently I surveyed a group of several hundred authors. "What's your greatest challenge with marketing and selling your book(s)?" was the only question asked. The results were as follows: 38% knowledge 33% time 17% money 7% fear 5% other It’s not surprising knowledge ranked the ...
Views: 1375 - Learn How Data Loss Occurs on a RAID Array - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2013 from maria therasusRAID (i.e. Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks) is a logical unit of multiple disk drives that are combined to get enhanced data storage performance on Servers. Data in a RAID array is distributed among all disk drives to build an architecture that allows for faster data processing, and hence ...
Views: 773 - Basic Principles of Modern Daycare Programs - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2013 from Aldren SoffA high quality daycare center in Coquitlam is the one which is highly efficient in recognizing the different needs of infants and toddlers and in meeting them. From the structuring and layout of the premises to design the effective care giving programs, a high quality establishment takes care of ...
Views: 1483 - Overcoming Public Speaking Phobia, Step By Step - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2013 from Ewen ChiaToday I would like to share with you about the topic of overcoming public speaking phobia. Now I know that it is common for people to be afraid to speak in public. Are you one of them? I hope that by the end of this article you will be able to overcome that fear and confidently speak in front of ...
Views: 1402 - 5 Mistakes The Colleges LOVE For You To Make - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2013 from Jeanmarie KellerNow more than ever in today’s tough economy, families are searching high and low for every dollar of scholarship and financial aid money they can find. And colleges are more determined than ever to create as many obstacles to getting that aid as possible. As a parent, your mindset is “How ...
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