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- Can Positive Feedback Be Dangerous And What To Do About It? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Maurine PattenEveryone likes positive feedback. It is known that it is helpful in building self-esteem and success. In fact, schools and parents have been doing a good job giving more positive feedback since the push in the seventies and eighties to build children’s self-esteem. Research indicates ...
Views: 3068(4 votes) - Empowering Management - Leadership Training Can Help - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Elle WoodIt's easy to assume that the problem with a company lies in management not being effective or employees not working hard enough. A good leader knows, though, that they sometimes must step outside of the situation and look at all the variables. If management at your company is not positively ...
Views: 969(4 votes) - Large-Scale Change and Mergers and Acquisitions - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from David NourAt some point, three percent organic growth, although perhaps respectable in your industry, will become less than attractive for the organization. As such, the senior leaders or the board may recommend a more aggressive, inorganic growth strategy that encompasses a strong spring of deal flow, ...
Views: 1096(4 votes) - More Skills to Develop Before Your Interview - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2010 from Peggy McKee"A" players demonstrate many strong competencies on a consistent and convincing basis. As a medical sales professional, having these items clearly in your mind is a great way to structure your performance, develop your resume, present your experience, and understand your own weaknesses. Some ...
Views: 1620(4 votes) - Recruiting Firm shares not-so-obvious questions to avoid while interviewing a job applicant - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Ann Zaslow RethaberFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Ann E. Zaslow-Rethaber (888) 866-7276 www.iscjobs.com Recruiting Firm shares not-so-obvious questions to avoid while interviewing a job applicant “Asking a job applicant an innocent-sounding yet illegal question is a lawsuit waiting to happen,” ...
Views: 1719(4 votes) - Six Steps to Launch Your Project Over the Horizon - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2010 from Mary Lee Gannon,In business most ideas that never make it to completion die in the execution phase. Often this is because a simple plan was not in place from the beginning to insure that the pace of the project stays on track with the projected purpose and milestones. Below are six concrete steps that will ...
Views: 1919(4 votes) - The Language of Leadership - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Terry MurrayI recently had the opportunity to spend several hours working with professional horse trainer Dee Janelle and it reminded me of the powerful lessons in leadership and communication horses offer us if we take the time to listen and truly connect. Working with horses is a lifelong journey of ...
Views: 2013(4 votes) - What You Need to Know About Leadership - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Jason TaylorExecutive Summary Since the inception of business, organizations have searched for clues to help identify and select successful leaders. They have searched for men and women of vision with that rare combination of traits that help them serve as motivator, business driver, and authority figure. ...
Views: 1996(4 votes) - Why Managing Email is Important When Working Online - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from TJ PhilpottWhen marketing on the internet, managing email is a critical component of your business operations. Often times this aspect of the business is overlooked or ignored since many feel most messages are meaningless and therefore a waste of time. Well this belief is only partially true since many ...
Views: 738(4 votes) - What makes the difference between success and failure - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from Gina GardinerAny business owner must have asked themselves that question countless times and it has never been more pertinent than now. I read some research earlier this week which focussed the top ten worries for business owners. They included some pretty weighty issues, survival being top of the list. ...
Views: 5292(7 votes) - MONEY TALKS! AND IT SAYS: "GOODBYE!" - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2010 from Terry WeberOver the years I’ve taught several adult Sunday school classes about Christian Financial management. Much of the material I gleaned from several of the excellent books that are available. In addition, as a result of much study, I’ve discovered that there are over eight hundred places in the ...
Views: 1666(3 votes) - 13.1 Observations Turned Business Insights From The Peak Performance 1/2 Marathon - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from john brubakerMy initial inspiration for this project is a result of my introduction to business coach and author of the book 13 Lessons in 13.1 Miles, Cheri Alguire. Her half marathon for the charity TEAM Emily and the parallels she discovered in her coaching business really resonated with me for strikingly ...
Views: 1446(3 votes) - Conflict Resolution - 3 Common Myths About Resolving Conflict - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Paul EndressMyth #1 - Every conflict can be resolved. When I conduct a conflict resolution seminar, I ask my class whether they believe that every conflict can be resolved, and a show of hands usually indicates that most of them think there is always a way to resolve the problem. Perhaps they only vote ...
Views: 3958(3 votes) - Creating a Customer-Centric Organization - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2010 from People MetricsIs your organization customer-focused? This is a useful question anytime, but the recession of the last year has made your answer crucial. As the economy turns around, customer-centric organizations will be best equipped to take advantage of growing consumer confidence, as they will have the ...
Views: 1451(3 votes) - Exit interviews can help identify reasons for company attrition - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Ann Zaslow RethaberFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Ann E. Zaslow-Rethaber (888) 866-7276 www.iscjobs.com Exit interviews can help identify reasons for company attrition “Conducting exit interviews in the right manner can be an invaluable management tool for companies,” says Ann E. ...
Views: 1827(3 votes) - Financial Professionals: Maintaining Profitability Amid Lower Selling Prices - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2010 from Jason LombergDeveloping a new business model Higher average selling prices enhanced retailer and vendor sales growth in recent years as consumers traded up, purchasing more luxury and aspirational merchandise. Profitability was leveraged by lower sourcing costs due to both a more efficient model and ...
Views: 935(3 votes) - Great Companies Grow Their Leaders - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Alexandria JoyWe live in an interesting world, would you agree? Companies it seems, are rising and falling faster than ever before. Technology, globalization and the speed of communication has totally changed the workplace environment. Yet even in these fickle times, some companies and brands endure. More ...
Views: 1486(3 votes) - How to Lead a Team Through Change - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from David NourA component that is critical to driving everything from process optimization to altering the mindset of the people whom the change will surely affect is the team of employees chartered to help the organization navigate through this often challenging journey. These change agents are leaders in ...
Views: 2869(3 votes) - Leadership Development – Who is a Good Leader? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Elle WoodLeadership development is the art of inculcating leadership qualities in a person. Leadership is a both a talent and a skill. A talent is something that a person is born with and skill is something that he/she develops over a period of time and through practice. Leadership is, in a lot of ...
Views: 1028(3 votes) - Leadership: Is there an app for that? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Gwendolyn WardWhen I accepted my first management position, my new boss told me his secret to managing people was to treat them like whiny children. I asked him if managing people was his thing, and he bluntly said, “No, because I hate dealing with people and their petty issues.” Despite his revelation, we ...
Views: 942(3 votes) - Leading From Within - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Dominique EdmondIn every arena of life, a leader is required. Leadership is best defined as the capacity to influence and inspire. Successful and effective leaders share traits that we can use to lead those around us, whether in the boardroom, on the battlefield, on the gymnasium floor, or on the football ...
Views: 1210(6 votes) - Myopia in Leadership Development - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from David NourTypically, our view of leadership development encompasses the escalation of current high performers into an environment where they can develop a broader set of competencies and capabilities. In many organizations, the senior leaders aim to manage the perception of the issues, form coalitions, ...
Views: 1427(3 votes) - Practice All Question Types to Pass the PMP Exam - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Cornelius FichtnerAnyone who has sat for the Project Management Professional (PMP) exam knows that studying the PMBOK Guide and having 35 Contact Hours is just not enough. When you talk to them about the PMP Exam, they will tell you it covers a lot of ground and the questions are not as straightforward as one ...
Views: 1432(3 votes) - Program Development, Implementation & Evaluation - Top 10 Areas to Address - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Sharon MikrutIn the nonprofit field, the development of a new program generally begins with receiving some type of grant award. Of course, nonprofits can develop programs without being awarded a grant, but the money needed to create and implement any type of program will need to come from a philanthropist or ...
Views: 1537(3 votes) - Recruiter Stresses Importance of Employee Recognition Programs - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Ann Zaslow RethaberFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Ann E. Zaslow-Rethaber (888) 866-7276 www.iscjobs.com Recruiter Stresses Importance of Employee Recognition Programs “In a down economy, there is less money to give away in the form of employee bonuses and raises,” points out Ann E. ...
Views: 1649(3 votes) - Recruiting Firm Creates Special Division for Retained Services - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Ann Zaslow RethaberFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Ann E. Zaslow-Rethaber (888) 866-7276 www.iscjobs.com Recruiting Firm Creates Special Division for Retained Services Tempe, AZ – August 31, 2010 – After conducting contingency searches successfully for 13 years, ISC is proud to announce it has ...
Views: 1308(3 votes) - Redline Your Business RPMs (Revenue--Profit--Manpower) with Enhanced Competency Models - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2010 from Jason TaylorExecutive Summary Most organizations have invested extensive labor hours and considerable expense in the creation of competency models. While on-the-job skills and tasks are often the topics of competency discussions, there is another aspect of a strong competency that many HR leaders ...
Views: 1789(3 votes) - Success = Business & Baseball - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2013 from David LindahlBaseball season has begun. And for my hometown team, it’s been a great start to the season so far! Are you a baseball fan too? It’s America’s pastime after all—what’s not to love! And, there is another favorite pastime in our country: making money! That’s what I love to do! Come to think of ...
Views: 1373(6 votes) - T is for Time to do Marketing - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2010 from Helen DowlingAs small business owners, one of the things that we’re short on is time and particularly time to do marketing. Marketing is just one of those things that goes by the wayside when everything gets busy isn’t it? Here’s the problem though. If you only do marketing only when things gets are quiet ...
Views: 925(3 votes) - Time to Detail Your Project Planning with Phase Two - Organization and Schedule - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Mark ReedLet's begin todays discussion of how to propagate project success with a quick review of the Four Phases of "Project Management . . . by the Numbers" Project Management Lifecycle; which are: Phase One - Concept and Feasibility Phase Two - Organization and Schedule Phase Three - ...
Views: 1644(3 votes) - Vulnerable Leadership - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Mike RobbinsVulnerable and leadership are not usually two words or concepts we put together. Most of us, myself included, have been taught that to be a "good leader" we have to be strong, convicted, and confident. "Never let 'em see you sweat," we've been told. However, I believe it's time for those of ...
Views: 1530(3 votes) - You only have one life to live! - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Wayne Kehl“Good Times; Bad Times; You know I had my share...” Led Zeppelin 1968 The above line from Led Zeppelin was written by the famous rockers 42 years ago and yet, it still has meaning today. I am a fan of Led Zeppelin partly because of my age and my love of screaming guitars, but ...
Views: 1348(3 votes) - Employee Engagement From The Start = Production - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Ron HequetDon’t Assume It’s About Money Keeping employees engaged is important in this economy, but I believe employee engagement matters, regardless of the economy. Most companies are not changing the way they hire or engage current employees, although they should. Most want to, but don’t think they ...
Views: 1523(5 votes) - 11 Possible Marketing Strategies for Nonprofit Organizations - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2010 from Sharon MikrutAll nonprofit organizations market their services and programs in some manner. This can range from e-mailing an electronic newsletter to posting an ad on a highway bulletin board. Whatever marketing strategies nonprofits choose to employ, they must always be conscious of their marketing budget. ...
Views: 2816(4 votes) - Are You a Good Leader? - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Shauna Belknap5 Questions to Ask Yourself Don’t tell people how to do things, tell them what to do and let them surprise you with their results. – George S. Patton There’s nothing more demoralizing than a leader who can’t clearly articulate why we’re doing what we’re doing. – James Kouzes and Barry ...
Views: 883(2 votes) - Business Plan Tips - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2010 from Cecelia LoveGeneral tips for great business plan. Your business plan must establish clearly who your competitors are in what way are they competitive with you. At the very least you will need to have a clear idea of how much revenue the actually earn and who they are selling to. How do you competitors ...
Views: 540(2 votes) - Curb Anxiety -- How to Keep Calm and Carry On - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2010 from Jane CranstonThe tone and stiff upper lip image the phrase “Keep Calm and Carry On” portrays tells a lot about its origins. It’s 1939 and Hitler’s forces are bombing England day and night. The government prints motivational posters telling the people “Keep Calm and Carry On.” And they did. Fast forward ...
Views: 2219(2 votes) - Dealing with Negativity in the Workplace - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Bradley Ann MorganIt’s a rare workplace environment that hasn’t experienced the corrosive effects of chronic negativity. Like a bad mood, negative behavior can spread among departments, even wide spread enough to infect company divisions or regions. It can be practiced by one individual or groups of individuals ...
Views: 3817(8 votes) - Do Performance Reviews Really Work? - by Submitted on May 02, 2013 from Yoon CannonQuestion: “Do performance reviews really work?” — Avril Balderson, CPA Firm in Australia Yoon’s Answer: Avril, my short answer is YES!!!!! They do work! So, why do they don’t work so well for some companies? …What I see is that many companies have performance reviews that just are not ...
Views: 1212(2 votes) - Don't Waste a Challenging Economy - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Jeff BealsWhile many indicators point to an improving economy, it's far more difficult to attract clients now than it was a few years ago. Perhaps worse, many economists expect the job market to remain challenging into 2011 and possibly beyond. Credit is still hard to obtain and consumer confidence is far ...
Views: 833(2 votes) - How to Lead with Questions - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2013 from Dave JensenAt the end of the dinner, the president of our association asked the board of directors if we had any questions. My first thought, don’t you have any questions for us? Over the last decade, I've listened to hundreds of senior executives speak to leaders in their organizations. These ...
Views: 934(2 votes) - Marketing for Nonprofits on a Tight Budget - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2010 from Sharon MikrutFinancial resources play a huge part in how well nonprofits can market their programs and services. Most nonprofits don't have sufficient funds to do everything they would like to, but it is important to use what funds are available to the fullest extent. Thus, nonprofits should attempt to use ...
Views: 1688(4 votes) - Online Success Requires Proactive Measures! - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2010 from TJ PhilpottIn order to achieve any degree of online success an internet entrepreneur must be willing to take clear and decisive measures. This means there is little or no room to 'sleep on it' when making business decisions since the internet is such a fast paced environment. Although thinking fast and ...
Views: 682(4 votes) - Time For A Leadership Ethics Check - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Frank BucaroNow may be the time, in the midst of an economic recovery, that companies stop to take a good hard look at their ethics initiatives. Many companies have started to notice that being ethical and acting ethical is a vital and integral component to business success, especially in this economic ...
Views: 1153(2 votes) - What Does Selling Shoes Have to Do with Using Your Whole Brain's Thinking? - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2010 from Ed CaldwellAnalyzing A Whole Brain Thinker in Action What does selling shoes have to do with using your whole brain effectively? Nothing if you are merely trying to sell shoes. But if you are someone like Tony Hsieh of Zappos, selling shoes is merely the starting point of something with much greater ...
Views: 3241(2 votes) - What is The Termite Effect? - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2010 from Shawn BrodofWhat do business mistakes have to do with termites? More than you may think! "The Termite Effect" refers to the impact that many common business mistakes have on businesses, entrepreneurial ventures, management teams and on the careers of sales professionals. As a business coach, I noticed ...
Views: 1581(2 votes) - Your Future Depends on Who You Select - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2010 from Dan CoughlinNews Flash #1: As the recession recedes, companies will start hiring more employees. News Flash #2: The people you choose to hire will be the single most important factor in the future success of your career. Of all the things you will do at work in the next six months, hiring the right ...
Views: 1334(4 votes) - Guidelines to Accomplish Successful Meetings - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2010 from Claire SookmanAlthough meeting styles and structures vary from virtual meetings to face-to-face ones, they are nevertheless crucial in order to transmit information and facilitate a collaborative team environment. With strong and successful meetings, teams can use all the skills available to them to create a ...
Views: 814(7 votes) - 5 Steps to Stop Stressing Out for Business Owners & Entrepreneurs - by Submitted on May 02, 2013 from Yoon CannonOwning and developing your own business can be a stressful endeavor, which should come as no secret to most people. Even those who have never owned their own company will acknowledge the stress and headaches that can come with being the person at the top of a business. You are responsible for ...
Views: 1208(3 votes) - Definition of a Strategy: Understanding the Fundamentals of Successful Strategic Planning - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Sherrin Ross IngramHave you ever noticed how the question of "What is a strategy?" rarely comes up in the context of strategic planning? The word strategy is frequently used with the assumption that anyone involved in developing strategies knows exactly what a strategy is. It has been my experience that such an ...
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