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- The Trust Code - by Submitted on May 10, 2016 from Yvette BethelWhen office politics prevail in a work environment, trust levels are usually low. This is because office politicians are perceived as willing to do whatever it takes to get what they want, and this can include deception, threats, attack and a myriad of other undesirable activities. Office ...
Views: 1224 - Keep Going - Never Give Up! - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2012 from Jeannine ClontzA woman had a dream to swim the English Channel. After two years of stringent training she was ready to reach for her dream. The day was unseasonably warm, a good sign she thought, as she prepared for her take off from France, heading for England. Not worrying about beating any records, her ...
Views: 1223 - The Secret Formula of Confident Leaders - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Skip WeismanIn today's challenging economy and the rise of a fickle and unstable workforce, leadership skills are more important than ever to combat the costs of high staff turnover. The new generation workforce have different values and expectations, and if their needs are not met, they walk. Many ...
Views: 1222(10 votes) - Who is an Interviewer and what does Barbara Walters have to do with it? - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2012 from Beth SmithFirst off, let me start out by saying Barbara Walters and I have the same job title, but not the same job… as much as I wish we did. Barbara Walters is one of the best interviewers in the world, bar none. She is prepared, she does her research, and she gets people to continuously tell her things ...
Views: 1222 - Your Teams Reactions To Change - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2008 from Pat BrillEmployees will always react to change...positive or negative reactions. It doesn’t matter if the change is major or if it’s a minor change to a process. People react! So how do you as a manager handle your team’s reaction to a change? Before you can evaluate your team’s reactions, you first ...
Views: 1222 - Advantages of the Cab Management System - Part 1 - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2015 from Robin joIn present time the cabs and taxis contribute a lot in the transportation system of all vital cities where the public transport services are inefficient and unreliable. Even taxis are now hailed as one of the most well-organized and cost-effective mode of transport. The taxi services in ...
Views: 1221 - 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: 1221(2 votes) - Servant Leadership Flies High from the Cockpit On United 757 - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2012 from Eileen McDarghWhen was the last time you boarded an airplane and the pilot was handing out Aircraft Trading Cards with the statistics of the plane on which you're about to fly? Think about it. It makes sense. How many of us would buy a car without reading the manufacture's label on the window? So why ...
Views: 1221 - An exploratory study of educational and work productivity mobile application usage among B-school students and academicians in Mumbai region - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2019 from Kanchan ADr. Pallavi Chandwaskar Assistant Professor Dr. V. N. Bedekar Institute of Management Studies Email : pallavitarey@gmail.com Vini Somaiya MMS Student Dr. V. N. Bedekar Institute of Management Studies Email : vini.somaiya1994@gmail.com Abstract : Technology revolution has touched ...
Views: 1219 - Car Buying Tips - Finance and Insurance - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2016 from Peter MainAnyone thinking of buying a new or used car has a huge range of options to choose from in terms of manufacturer, type of car, gas, diesel or electric etc. Whatever the individual chooses to buy in the end, it is important from the outset to understand the various additional costs that can be ...
Views: 1219 - Manager's Corner - So You Say You Coach Your Employees - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2009 from Liz Weber- "Oh yes. Our employees are our most valuable asset." - "Given the way things are these days, we work very hard to retain our employees." - "We've provided coaching and mentoring training to all of our management staff!" Well good for you. But why is it that your staff seems nervous and ...
Views: 1219 - ***Paradoxical Balancing Acts in Organization Improvement - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com Articles"Fine art is that in which the hand, the head, and the heart go together." — John Ruskin, 19th century English critic, artist and social reformer Too often, we see the world in narrow binary, either/or terms. Odd or even, closed or open, introverted or extroverted, individual or group, ...
Views: 1218 - An Employer’s Guide to Success: Employees First, Customers Second - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Robert BoroffOne of the biggest concerns for every employer is deciding who gets higher priority – the employee or the customer. Some employers believe that if the employees are given higher priority, business will be lost as less attention will be given to customers. Others believe if customers are given ...
Views: 1218 - Get Quality Services From Outlook Contact Manager Software Companies - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Gery WriterIf an individual is looking for the right place to get an outlook contact manager software, which will offer lasting solutions to their business, one should note that there are several alternatives that they could consider. It is an application that helps to maintain business information such as ...
Views: 1218 - 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: 1218(6 votes) - Leverage Tips You Can Take to the Bank! - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Lisa MininniHave you ever asked yourself, “How can I get my business to the next level?” This is a common question I receive and recently answered on a Q&A call for my Success Circle members. One of the important elements to get your business to the next level is that your business cannot be dependent ...
Views: 1218(5 votes) - My Personal Passion: Presenting the ABCs of Corporate Presence - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Sarah HathornCustomizing and designing corporate programs to help organizations take their businesses to the next level is one of my great passions. Large, successful companies always understand that people are their most valuable asset. But not all of them train their personnel about how to positively ...
Views: 1218(1 vote) - Your Greatest Competitive Advantage - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Renee CormierQuestion: What costs American businesses over 300 billion dollars annually? Answer: Disengaged employees. According to extensive studies conducted by Gallup Management Journal, only 29% of employees are engaged in their work. 54% are disengaged (mentally checked out) and 17% are actively ...
Views: 1218(4 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: 1217(3 votes) - Change is a Door that Opens from Within - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2012 from Andrew HortonWhere you find your business right now is the right place to start, if you want to improve the results you are currently enjoying, by evolving your current culture. It is important to know that the current culture within your organisation is not a bad culture; it is merely a culture, which can ...
Views: 1217(2 votes) - Goodbye Bear Stearns - The Death Of An 85 Year Old Company - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2008 from Maria Marsala21 Lessons small business owners everywhere can learn from the untimely death of an 85 year old, profitable till year 84 company. On May 29, 2008 Bear Stearns turned itself into history. It is also part of her-story — mine. Back in 1976, I was recommended to work at the Bear, never thought I’d ...
Views: 1217 - Learning management systems – Every Organization needs one - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2012 from Arunima MajumdarWith technological advancements, a number of e-learning companies have come up with innovative learning management systems that help in the overall development of a business organization. Thereby, it is very important to choose the right service provider in order to ease the learning and ...
Views: 1217 - Services Offered Under Offender Management System - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2012 from Andy RobertThe various services offered under offender management system are important from the point of view of its successful implementation. Be it community corrections or national prison, the administrators need an experienced team to guide them along every stage of their project. Objectives of prison ...
Views: 1217(2 votes) - 5 Tips to find out the right GATE Tutor - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2016 from Rahul RaiYour GATE score decides whether you are eligible to seek admission for any post graduate programs in IIS and IITs. You can easily get admission for programs like Master of Engineering, Master of Technology, and Doctor of Philosophy etc., if you have good GATE score. Finding a good GATE coaching ...
Views: 1216 - Bookkeeping Tips for Small Business - by Submitted on May 26, 2012 from Fran McCullyYou don't need a CPA to keep good books for the business, but you do need a little know-how. Poor bookkeeping can cause a myriad of problems and significant losses, not to mention the potential for serious trouble with the IRS. If you own and operate a business here are a few tips to help keep ...
Views: 1216 - Good connections is equal to success. - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2011 from Frank MaclaneThe main criteria in order to achieve success is to have corrected connections. If for example we sale a product or offer a service we need to have the right type of connections with those who need these services and products. Without having the right connections it will be difficult to achieve ...
Views: 1216 - Hospitality Is A Contact Sport - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2014 from Eileen McDarghThe impetus for this article comes from the thousands of miles I have traveled and the many places I have stayed in my work as a leadership consultant and professional speaker. Depending upon the city and the client, the range goes from residential inns to five star resorts, from boutique ...
Views: 1216 - 8 Secrets to Keeping Your Business Going While on Vacation - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2016 from Susan FriesenThe summer means it’s vacation time! Time to get away and enjoy sun and summer fun! But when you are a business owner, the thought of leaving your business can be stressful. I know it took me several years before I allowed myself the opportunity to truly take time off for some badly needed ...
Views: 1215 - Get Your Year in Gear for 2013: Without Killing Yourself - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2012 from Kim Kirmmse TothI know that sounds a bit dramatic but I know sometimes its daunting to look into next year. Or maybe it seems daunting every year! You always hear people say how important the planning is for the upcoming year but then it looks so huge in front of you sometimes. How can I plan out 12 months? ...
Views: 1214 - Is Your Business Ready For a Do-Over? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Joanne VictoriaIs Your Business Ready For a Do-Over? Let’s say the business of your dreams allows you a comfortable income, enough money for contributions, more than enough for retirement purposes and a little bit of fun along the way. However, your clients get in the way. They may contact you too ...
Views: 1214 - ***Soft Skills, Hard Results (Part 1) - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesLeadership deals with the world of emotions and feelings. It is more of an art than a science. Like artists, leaders have the ability to share their vision of the world. Leaders influence our perceptions and help us look at situations in new ways. These skills – and the leadership principles ...
Views: 1213(28 votes) - Prioritizing Emergencies to Cut Down on Interruptions - by Submitted on May 17, 2012 from John CameronOne of the biggest time wasters is being constantly interrupted by emergencies that turn out not to be emergencies at all. Even worse is not getting interrupted by someone when there was a genuine emergency that you could have done damage control on or, if informed early enough, prevented. In ...
Views: 1209 - Tips on Having more Time to Spend Investing in Real Estate - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2009 from CT REIA1. Set aside a certain amount of time each day to work on your Real Estate. How about 1 hour each day for starters? If that’s not "possible," start with smaller increments of time, say 15 minutes, and work your way up. 2. Doing part of something is better than doing nothing. Even if you can't ...
Views: 1209(2 votes) - 5 Steps to Build The Best CRM System - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2011 from Pushelist MasurovWant to corner the market by implementing the best CRM system? Then you are on the right path towards success. Once you choose the right CRM system for your organization, half of your work is done. But make sure to research well on pros and cons of every CRM system, before choosing the one for ...
Views: 1208 - Is Spiritual Leadership The Way To Go? - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2014 from Sylvia FernandesThe world’s super power leader was at it again last week, winning fans with his charm and wit during a speech at the University of Queensland during the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Brisbane. Despite detractors who say he is all talk and no action back home, everyone was of the opinion that ...
Views: 1207 - Stop Blaming the Economy for Your Unproductive Business Development Habits - by Submitted on May 06, 2012 from Alan DobzinskiAre you blaming the economy for your business's lack of performance? I've got news for you: The economy has only exposed the real problems in your business, i.e., poor business development habits and lack of accountability. Here are the top 10 habits that could be responsible for the business ...
Views: 1207(2 votes) - Conflict: Catalyst for Creativity and Innovation - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2010 from lisa mcleodF. Scott Fitzgerald once said, “The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in the mind at the same time and still retain the ability to function.” Mary Kay did it when she combined selling and nurturing to create a cosmetics empire. Apple does it when ...
Views: 1206(11 votes) - How To Listen Like A Detective - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2007 from Mike BrooksI once heard an interview with a police detective that directly relates to sales. The detective was talking about various interrogation techniques, and he said something that I thought was brilliant and totally applies to the importance of listening while selling over the phone. The detective ...
Views: 1206 - Planning Pays Big Dividends - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2008 from John ChappelearPlanning is the creation of a path you wish your organization to follow. The true key value of any organizational strategic, mission, vision or value statement is to identify when you and or your company have veered off that path. Small to Mid size businesses (under $100 MM) in many cases are ...
Views: 1206 - Collaborative Leadership: A Process for Success in a Turbulent World - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2012 from James MurphyDo you know how to provide collaborative leadership in a disciplined fashion? And how does one define disciplined collaboration? The current business and leadership literature touts the importance of collaborating in our turbulent world. Large and small businesses and teams struggle to wrap ...
Views: 1205 - Implement Partner Relationship Management in your Company - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2013 from Walt RobertsonStrategy building is crucial for the success of any business. Implementing Partner Relationship Management or PRM is one important practice that all vendors dealing with channel partners should adopt if they wish to increase sales and avoid hassles associated with traditional methods of channel ...
Views: 1205 - Best Practices For Outsourcing IT Server Management - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2013 from Jeff ShjarbackIf your small business doesn't have the time, capability or know-how to keep pace with changing technology, outsourcing your IT server management may be an option to explore. Outsourcing this critical business function allows you to have all of your IT needs met without the hassle or expense of ...
Views: 1204(3 votes) - Face Off with a Negotiation Master - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Karel MurraySeated at my kitchen table, I have initiated the “who will blink first” exercise with my black cat, Jette. She is settled at her favorite place by the table leg, one small paw lifted to chest height and her face, emblazoned with a beseeching look, turned up towards me. Her breath is shallow ...
Views: 1203 - Harness And Create Motivational Forces - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2009 from Raj GavurlaTo evolve to a New Best Level™, try an Open Communications structure. You and I, the people we interact with, and all things stimulate unique motivational forces (a feeling) in our being. In some cases, the motivational forces are stronger. However, before motivation come five other steps (1) ...
Views: 1203 - How to Hold an Ineffective Meeting - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Sue BeckerWhether you work for pay, do volunteer work, or manage a household, meetings are a fact of life; unfortunately, they’re often an extremely ineffective fact of life. There are meetings for the business, social and volunteer organizations to which you belong; meetings at work; meetings with ...
Views: 1203 - What Got You Here, Won't Get You There - by Submitted on May 18, 2015 from Jackie BrownSince my early 20’s, I’ve come a long way in cultivating effective interpersonal skills considering the rough edges in my personality that had to be refined during my first few years of management. Fortunately, I had the support of great bosses, co-workers, and straight up friends to serve as a ...
Views: 1203 - Create a Positive, Upbeat, "Can-Do" Workforce and Dazzle the Customer with Your Caring - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2004 from JoAnna BrandiGiven the choice of dealing with a positive, upbeat employee with a "can-do" attitude or dealing with a disgruntled, distracted, uninterested one, which would you choose? No contest. Customers always want the best experience possible; they want it to be easy and pleasant to do business with ...
Views: 1202(1 vote) - The Art and Skill of Decision Making - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2012 from Julia Hill-NicholsIt was late one afternoon and I was on a conference call with an executive who had recently left his company. He was a good leader – competent, hardworking, with a solid track record. We were in the midst of completing a cultural analysis to determine the type of company culture for which he ...
Views: 1202(3 votes) - Social Media Strategy - does Your Business need one? (Part 1) - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2017 from Spiros TsaltasHumans devise strategies every day. Some can be mundane as how to pass and exam or can be as complicated as how to land on the moon. If there is something to be achieved at the end of a task, then having a strategy for how to execute that task is your best bet for success. As the popular saying ...
Views: 1201 - The Real Truth About Safety: Creating a culture of buy in - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2012 from Ginger WynnKnowing that safety is important is clearly not enough to create (or even put a dent in creating) incident-free environments. We have heard the messages “Safety First,” “Target Zero” and, as a very dedicated guy in rural Louisiana explained it, “We ain’t toleratin’ no more dead dudes!” As ...
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