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- Aren’t All Realtors Alike? - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2017 from Michelle SpaldingAren’t All Realtors Alike? Over the years, I’m sure you’ve met someone perhaps at a dinner party or networking event, told them you’re a Realtor and then had them say “oh, my cousin, sister, brother or friend (pick one) has a real estate license, they do it part-time for extra money”. Like ...
Views: 1136(2 votes) - Conscious Business Practices : A Deeper Perception - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2012 from Barry LipscombThere are at least seven conscious business practices that emerge as the organization shifts its focus from external behaviors to inner resources. At a high level the organization broadens it perspective, deepens its perception as its actions become more intentional. This article looks at ...
Views: 1136(1 vote) - What Are The Main Differences Between On Site and Off Site Shredding Services - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2011 from Jennifer BigginsWhen it comes to running a successful business, there are several ethical procedures that businesses need to take, and one of the biggest issues is disposing of client records. Businesses will typically print a copy of the customer's receipt, which will be kept for records, and that is perfectly ...
Views: 1136 - Is Your Leader Like Curious George? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Susan FreemanRemember Curious George from the childhood book? Always curious and getting himself into one adventure after another because of his intense curiosity. Curious George took curiosity to an extreme. Yet, he inspires me to think about how curiosity is a necessary and often underrated leadership ...
Views: 1135(1 vote) - How You FEEL Dictates How You ACT (And It Also Dictates Your Income And Your Number Of Clients) - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2009 from Fabienne FredricksonQUOTE:”Faith is not something to grasp, it is a state to grow into.” – Ghandi Sometimes, despite the stellar marketing plans, our “positive thinking”, our resolve, our determination and manifesting, we have doubts about whether we can really “do” this. Let’s admit it. Sometimes fear steps in ...
Views: 1134 - Simplicity and Elegance: Expressing Your Core Competencies - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2012 from James MurphyDo you know what your business's core competencies are? Is there just one or are there many organizational attributes? If you answered that there are many, how would you describe them succinctly? Core competencies are one or a combination of a few unique or rare abilities; however, a ...
Views: 1134 - The Right Skills for Managing Your Small Business - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Tony HarringtonPoor management is one of the many reasons why most small businesses fail. Regardless of what form it takes, this problem eventually leads to the untimely death of a small business. Fortunately, poor management largely remains an issue that can be addressed by applying something which is common ...
Views: 1134 - How Often Are You Leading From 30,000 Feet? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2014 from Susan FreemanI am writing this week’s tips and tools from 30,000 feet. Literally! I find that I can often achieve inspiration and speed while in an airplane. From up above the clouds the landscape looks entirely different than when I am earthbound. I notice my perspective affords me a feeling of ...
Views: 1132 - Increasing Your Bottom Line Through Conscious Business - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2008 from Steve BernalWhile the business world and Corporate America tend to evoke visions of wealthy business people consumed by themselves and their bank accounts, there is a growing movement of companies whose owners and leadership want something different. Known as conscious business, company owners strive to ...
Views: 1132 - Make good first impressions lasting ones, your reputation depends on it when it comes to good PR for your business - by Submitted on May 29, 2019 from Business Optimization Training Institute Training Services ProviderIn business, first impressions count, so let’s do the math. A good first impression + a good reputation = networking for success. Anyone who is involved in public relations needs to understand the value of not only creating good first impressions but lasting ones too, since every interaction ...
Views: 1132 - CIMON Inc. To Release New SCADA Software Equipped With Updates - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2018 from Rachael JarvisLas Vegas, - CIMON Inc., a global supplier of industrial automation products and reliable process control systems, this week announced they will be releasing their latest SCADA software, featuring several updates for improved functionality. Notable SCADA improvement highlights include the ...
Views: 1131 - Corporate Shells - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2008 from Sonia SoodA corporate shell could be liken to a house that had been occupied by a family, prior to the family moving out it was a home. But now it is just shell, a skeleton a plain house with nobody in it, but if a family was to purchase the house and moves in, it becomes a home. Similar, a corporate ...
Views: 1131 - Accountability Is As Easy As One-Two-Three - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2012 from Alan DobzinskiWhy is it so difficult to hold people accountable for their results in today's workplace? Because it requires follow-through and tough talk. Confrontation can be challenging, and some leaders avoid it at all costs. And it could be costing you plenty - in lost revenue, high turnover and people ...
Views: 1130 - Learning Time Management Skills in 5 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2010 from Odessa LemenceLearning time management skills is learning life's personal management of time. The principle is very basic: Start managing your own personal time. Learning effective time management is more about consistently learning and applying the system. There are people who got thrilled on the idea, ...
Views: 1130(1 vote) - Monitor Your Employees’ Computer with Tracking Software - Know Why You Need it! - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2018 from Kim SmithHave you ever thought how can you make your organization or company more successful? While you have already enhanced the quality of your products and services, promoted your brand in the market and have attracted many new customers, what else can you do? Well, improving your employees’ ...
Views: 1130 - What must every (SME) business head know about his business? - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2017 from Ganesh BabuAs we are working with more SME organizations, we are observing two types of business heads or owners.One type of business owners involves themselves almost full time on managing all aspects of operational activities on a daily basis and not giving much focus on the business aspects of ...
Views: 1129 - Why Should You Practice Online Reputation Management? - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2012 from Clare SmelleyEvery organization looks upon reputation as an essential business asset that needs to be built and protected and maintained in order to ensure that it enhances your brand value. That is why it has been observed that the companies use traditional disciplines of media and public relations for ...
Views: 1129(2 votes) - Work Your Business Like a Business - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2017 from Michelle SpaldingBy Beth Barnett, Director of Communications I remember hearing this phrase as a brand-new agent. I don’t think the ink on my license had dried yet! This sounded great and I remember being so excited. I also remember that in my inexperience and naivete that I hadn’t a clue what that statement ...
Views: 1129 - 10 Tips For Delegating Successfully - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Alan MatthewsOne of the main issues for managers is how much, and what, to delegate. Most managers don’t delegate enough. The advantages of delegation are: • it is essential if you’re to be effective and to manage your time well, your job as a manager is to get things done, not do everything ...
Views: 1128(2 votes) - 12 Reasons Why The Soft Stuff Counts - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2008 from Robert (Bob) CannonA Book Review of “12” To my knowledge, the book “12 The Elements of Great Managing” by Rodd Wagner & James K. Harter, PH.D. is the first of it’s kind to provide proof that the soft stuff of management really counts in business. Their findings are based on Gallup’s ten million workplace ...
Views: 1128 - System for Success - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Renee CormierBy: Renée Cormier Did you know that an important part of securing employee engagement means making sure your employees have the tools to do their jobs effectively? In spite of this, a surprising number of companies force their employees to wing it. It seems ridiculous that sales managers would ...
Views: 1127(1 vote) - ***Change Checkpoints and Improvement Milestones - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com Articles"When you arrive at a fork in the road — take it." — Yogi Berra, major league baseball Hall of Fame player and coach Many paths lead to higher performance. The high performance route is individual and unique for every person, team, and organization. There is no one or best way. What works for ...
Views: 1127(2 votes) - ***Organizational Changes to Deal with Whirlwinds of Change - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com Articles"The world is moving so fast these days that anyone who says it can't be done is generally interrupted by someone doing it." — Elbert Hubbard, 19th century American editor, lecturer, and essayist My library is full of books chronicling, charting, and categorizing the major changes societies, ...
Views: 1127 - When the Customer Won't Pay - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Janet Attardby Janet Attard As the recession grinds on, more and more businesses and consumers are feeling the pinch. Hit by a double whammy of lower-than-expected sales and difficulty in getting credit, some businesses and consumers are trying to solve their cash problems by paying their bills more ...
Views: 1127(1 vote) - Andrew Rondeau transformed himself from a $4 an-hour petrol-pump attendant to a highly successful Senior Manager earning $500k e - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2008 from Andrew RondeauYou can choose success. Do you believe this? If you do not then you have chosen (yes chosen) a different route and success will not be a prominent feature! Success is about choosing what you want in life and taking the necessary steps to achieve that goal. Success is not stopping until you get ...
Views: 1126 - What's Resiliency Got To Do With Employee Engagement? - by Submitted on May 24, 2014 from Eileen McDarghConsider these glum facts: Only one in eight workers worldwide are engaged at work, but according to Gallup's new 142-country study on the State of the Global Workplace, engagement varies considerably according to the region and country in which these workers live and their economic and social ...
Views: 1126 - Own Up to What You Don’t Know and Become More Effective - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Chris MusselwhiteHere’s the nightmare scenario: You’re in a meeting with another manager and several employees. An employee asks you to explain a potential product liability issue that came up the previous week. The other manager nods knowingly, but you have no clue. What do you say? A.“Ah, yes, good ...
Views: 1125(6 votes) - ***Visions Provide the Energizing Context to Reach Our Goals - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com Articles"We all live under the same sky, but we don't all have the same horizon." — Konrad Adenauer, first chancellor of post war West Germany Like mission and vision statements and values, goal setting and visioning labels often get confused and used interchangeably. Generally that doesn't matter. ...
Views: 1124 - The Power Of Clear Performance Standards - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2008 from Dorian Tenore-BartilucciIt had been one year to the day since my friend Jake had relocated to Florida to beef up profits at a medical equipment company. Since I was in Jake’s area on business myself, we agreed to meet after work for drinks to celebrate. Jake had every reason to think he’d get a glowing evaluation on ...
Views: 1124 - Your Ultimate Secret Weapon for Enjoying a Stress-Free Holiday Season - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Tylesha JulianoAs we sprint breathlessly toward the finish line, 2011′s holiday season is fast approaching. The hustle and bustle of the season makes it easier for our attention to be pulled in a million different directions. Family obligations take center stage and “slowing down” in our businesses comes ...
Views: 1123 - Unloading The Management Overload Problem - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2007 from William CottringerUNLOADING THE MANAGEMENT OVERLOAD PROBLEM By Bill Cottringer “I have a theory about the human mind. A brain is a lot like a computer. It will only take so many facts, and then it will go on overload and blow up.” ~Erma Bombeck. Is it just my imagination or do other managers feel ...
Views: 1122 - What is a Three-Well Sink? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Matthew GoudgeMost commercial kitchens have a dishwashing machine that reduces the time it takes to wash, clean, and sanitize dishware, utensils, glassware, etc. However, for those small restaurants, especially the new ones, they make use of a three-well sink. Now, as a kitchen steward, it would be to your ...
Views: 1122 - Are You Practicing Response-able Leadership? - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2013 from Susan FreemanResponsibility is a word with many meanings. The Oxford Dictionary definition offers: • The state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone: women bear children and take responsibility for child care • The state or fact of being accountable or to ...
Views: 1121(1 vote) - How an Upfront Agreement Promotes Mistakes AND Innovation - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2011 from Alan DobzinskiI often receive questions about accountability in the workplace. I figure if one person asks, several more are wondering the same thing. So I'll be addressing some of these questions in this and future articles. Question: "Alan, how can leaders hold employees accountable for their mistakes, ...
Views: 1121 - Solutions to Increase Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2014 from Bobby HarrisThe Emotional Intelligence Theory (EQ) was first developed in the 1975 by Howard Gardener, in his book, The Shattered Mind. In 1990, psychologists John Mayer, and Peter Salovey published a crucial article on the Emotional Intelligence Theory that would later go on to garner much attention. ...
Views: 1121 - Channel Communications Help Our Customer Grow Their Business - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2013 from Walt RobertsonImportance of communication with channel partner is next to the incentives you may be offering to your channel partners. Effective communication is the foundation of the performance of your channel marketing programs. By communicating regularly and also appropriately, you can keep your partners ...
Views: 1120 - Conscious Business Practices: The Broader Perspective - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from Barry LipscombI recently wrote that the Conscious Business operates from a place of deep wisdom that naturally gives rise to the conscious practices that generate sustainable results. It’s a paradox where the organization shifts its attention to inner resources and the seemingly external behaviors begin to ...
Views: 1120(1 vote) - How Do You Prioritize Your Priorities? - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2012 from Kim Kirmmse TothDo you have an entire notebook page of priorities for things you need/want to get accomplished? Or possibly is your list 2 or 3 pages? I am in that situation now! Maybe it’s the change of seasons, but it always makes me look ahead at what I want to accomplish in the next 3-9-12 months. Now ...
Views: 1120(1 vote) - Managing Local Government Services Strategically - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2012 from Oel WingoA good local government manager recognizes managing a city or county organization is no different than managing a business in the private sector. The aim is to maximize the utilization of resources, both revenue and people, to accomplish the goals of the community as efficiently and effectively ...
Views: 1120 - Do You Devote Time to Each Employee? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2005 from Gerry McRaeIt's easy for a small business operator to delude herself or himself into thinking she or he devotes attention to each employee. Here is the critical question, "When you give your attention to an employee, does he or she have to share it with the other employees?" Years ago, a youth leader was ...
Views: 1119 - THE MOST IMPORTANT YES, BUT…IN ACHIEVING SUCCESS IN ANYTHING - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2009 from William CottringerTHE MOST IMPORTANT YES, BUT…IN ACHIEVING SUCCESS IN ANYTHING by Bill Cottringer “One quality is worth more than four quantities.” ~The author. Although it may seem as though the quantity of your efforts are what lead to success at doing something your are trying, it is rather the quality of ...
Views: 1119 - Farming as a small business – skills needed - by Submitted on May 23, 2013 from Peter MainMany people have quite a romantic view of farming, normally people who have never worked on one or been involved with any type of farm or agricultural business. A farm is a multi-complex business, that can range from a very small acreage or smallholding to a multimillion dollar enterprise ...
Views: 1118(1 vote) - Leadership Lessons for Tiny Empires - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2015 from Tracey OsborneWhether you have a large, full time staff or one full time employee and then a number of contractors or other types of team members, you still do a lot of managing, delegating, and serving as a leader. Even if you’re a true solopreneur, you need leadership skills to keep yourself motivated ...
Views: 1118 - 5 Uses Of Travel Expense Management, That Helps You Save Time And Cost - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2017 from Ila ImaniIn today’s competitive era, a lot of organizations still manage their travel expenses in a very unorganized manner. The traditional way wastes employee time and productivity and increases the stress of Account payable and Finance team in managing the process manually. To gain competitive ...
Views: 1117 - How Coaching Helps Multinational CEO’s Run Effective Board Meetings - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2013 from Gerard ODonovanIn the present day business world, business leaders face more pressures than ever. And the dynamics of today’s business world requires that multinational CEOs remain on top of their game in every stratum of their jobs so as to stay ahead of contemporaries and competitors. Ideally, modern ...
Views: 1117 - How to promote your event Fast with Goodbuzz - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2011 from Mawuna KoutoninEvent promotion is not a picnic. Let have a mental play. Imagine you need 50 people to fill your next concert. Last time you’ve tried to fill the 50 seats by posting on Facebook, Myspace, sending email to your contacts, inviting friend, and spreading some flyers around the city, you end up ...
Views: 1117 - The Impact of Attitude - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2010 from Renee E CabourneWhile attending a women's conference in Ontario, California, I had the luxury, yes, the luxury, of meeting Chellie Campbell. Here is a woman who has provided financial stress reduction workshops for over 20 years to business owners. She is also the author of two books and is wildly successful. ...
Views: 1117(7 votes) - Best Business Advice - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2012 from Hugh StewartIt is amazing how a business owner will gain a sense of confidence when there is unallocated cash in the business bank account. As business owners, very often if the business has money, we will try to find a way to spend it, whether we take more money for ourselves or spend it on the ...
Views: 1116 - Top Management Skill and Technique - want to know it? - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2007 from Andrew RondeauIt’s simple but do you have it? If you want to succeed – you gotta have it! How many people do you know that say they hate their job or their boss or the environment they work in? However, a work environment doesn't have to be dull and oppressive. Employees don't have to feel like ...
Views: 1115 - Book Review: Launching a Leadership Revolution: Mastering the Five Levels of Influence - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2007 from Debbie MolisThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Management Skills, those skills which allow one to manage either their personal time, plans, and goals, or professionally manage a group of people, deadline, or project. Meryl Runion is the Official Guide to Management ...
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