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- Crossing Bridges Between You and Your Goal - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2009 from Jan BolickAll kinds of things can stand between us and the accomplishment of our goals. We have little control - actually no control - over these obstacles. All we can control is how we deal with them. Here’s a story (I was told it’s true) about a creative approach to dealing with an obstacle - an ...
Views: 1525(4 votes) - Five Tips on Dealing with Change - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from Marsha EganEverything is changing so fast! I hear this comment almost daily. And the reality of it is, -- it's true! The changes that we are experiencing today are significantly more than the changes that our forefathers had to embrace. The world is moving at an extremely fast-pace. And the ...
Views: 1523(4 votes) - The Attitude of "Good Enough" - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Kevin BurnsIf you've been watching TV recently, you will have seen the new commercials for GM. GM is now touting their quality - something the average consumer is certainly not used to seeing GM do. It first surprised me a little that GM decided it was time to start marketing quality over price. This is ...
Views: 3150(4 votes) - Top 11 Ground Rules for Conducting a Strategic Planning Session - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2009 from Sharon MikrutConducting a good strategic planning session is critical to the success of a solid strategic plan; one that includes specific and measurable goals and objectives, providing a clear direction for the organization. To ensure that the actual planning retreat is as productive as it can be, ground ...
Views: 8723(8 votes) - Why Won't They Take Responsibility? - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2009 from Jan BolickA few years ago, Mick Mixon was our guest during a Business Class interview. At the time, he was color commentator for football and basketball games for the University of North Carolina. Now he is the Voice of the Carolina Panthers. It was close to Father’s Day and so we talked about lessons ...
Views: 1748(4 votes) - 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: 1208(4 votes) - Finding Words That Work in Business - by Submitted on May 13, 2010 from Nonviolent Communication Books From PuddleDancer PressWe all face difficult conversations in the workplace: criticism from our boss, a conflict with a client, a co-worker we find irritating, a subordinate who submits incomplete work -- all might entail a conversation we do not look forward to having. When we anticipate that an interaction might be ...
Views: 1672(9 votes) - Are you worth 10 minutes a day? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2010 from Sue PapadoulisDo less, find just ten minutes a day to be peaceful, and you’ll earn more — happiness, money, prosperity and abundance. 1. Achieve more by doing less. The key to living a life of peaceful abundance comes in understanding that you will achieve more by doing less. This may seem a paradox at ...
Views: 841(5 votes) - Communicating with People - An Essential Management Skill - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Chris GentWe use two prepositions with the verb ‘communicate’ - ‘with’ and ‘to’. ‘With’ implies dialogue and involvement between communicator and recipient. ‘To’ implies the one way process of informing and has no place here. The involvement of communicating with someone may have an outward or ...
Views: 1151(5 votes) - Evaluate Progress - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from M.J. RyanPamela Busch owns a restaurant in San Francisco. Like everyone else, she felt the pinch of the economic downturn as people stopped going out to eat. She decided to adapt by offering a three-course tasting menu at a set price. Great. Her desired outcome is to stay in business. She’s accepted ...
Views: 1717(5 votes) - Importance Of Project management - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Steven GrantIn modern day business scenario the business always try to diversify their resources into profitable areas; accordingly the progression plans are chalked out. The risk at any step of business progression means pitfalls and losses. In order to avoid the failure often these business managements ...
Views: 6394(5 votes) - Rules of Engagement: The Three Most Challenging Workplace Personalities and How to Interact with Them - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2019 from Dr. Shonda LackeyBy Shonda Lackey, Ph.D. According to CPP, Inc.’s 2008 study of 5,000 employees in the United States and eight other countries, 85% of those surveyed reported dealing with workplace conflict. They noted that workplace conflict negatively impacted individual relationships as well as the morale ...
Views: 3241(5 votes) - Rules of Engagement: The Three Most Challenging Workplace Personalities and How to Interact with Them - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2019 from Dr. Shonda LackeyBy Shonda Lackey, Ph.D. According to CPP, Inc.’s 2008 study of 5,000 employees in the United States and eight other countries, 85% of those surveyed reported dealing with workplace conflict. They noted that workplace conflict negatively impacted individual relationships as well as the morale ...
Views: 3241(5 votes) - The 4 Simple Secrets to Selling Training - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2010 from Frank O'TooleOn a recent sales Training courses it was asked ‘do we have to continuously prospect for new customers?’ Well the answer is a resounding yes. All successful sales people practice the same basic principles to achieve more sales, and the first step of any sale must be prospecting. I recall a ...
Views: 1254(7 votes) - The Four Stages Of Organizational Development - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2007 from William CottringerTHE FOUR STAGES OF ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT by William Cottringer The human potential movement of the early seventies employed a helpful frame of reference to understand the process of interpersonal group development. This model involves four distinct stages of development: ...
Views: 19088(8 votes) - Is ‘Win at All Cost’ the Number 1 Quality for Great Leaders? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Andrew RondeauAn interesting development in the Porsche vs Volkswagen drama has been the recent resignation of it’s CEO of 17 years, Wendelin Wiedeking. It could also be that Wiedeking was made to leave. It was a very sudden decision. Wiedeking took over the management of Porsche when the automaker seemed ...
Views: 1738(4 votes) - Recover VBA Project Password Excel 2007 Easily With External Tool - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2013 from Richard Sys WilliamsFor the purpose of project designing in Microsoft Office Suite applications and other related ones, VBA applications are globally accepted by professionals. For protecting the source code of the VBA projects from unauthorized use, password is applied to them so that nobody can modify or make ...
Views: 1191(2 votes) - 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: 1119(1 vote) - "Do You Mind If Someone Screams At You?" - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2004 from Lora AdrianseA headhunter was on the other end of the phone. He was looking for an assistant to a CEO/Owner for a small, but very successful business. Essentially, he wanted someone at his disposal night and day. That didn't seem like a huge deal. And then the next question came..."Do you mind if someone ...
Views: 1168(1 vote) - ***An Underutilized Negotiating Skill - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2013 from Bruce SchneiderThe mere mention of the word “negotiation” creates a rather visceral response in people. For some, it’s excitement around competing for, and striking, the best deal. Others (likely the majority), cringe at the thought of the back-and-forth, trying to guess what will, and will not, ...
Views: 3130(3 votes) - ***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: 1118(2 votes) - ***Change is Life - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com Articles"Weep not that the world changes. Did it keep a stable, changeless state, it were cause indeed to weep." — William Cullen Bryant, 19th century American poet, critic, and editor "I hate all this change. Why can't things just stay the same?" Dirk shouted angrily at the TV news anchor. He threw ...
Views: 1128(2 votes) - ***Managing Opportunities - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2014 from Opher BrayerThe Model and The Opportunity We learned about marketing. We learned about sales. We even understood a little about personal branding. We post on Facebook, advertise events, tell the world about our virtues and yet, big opportunities do not seem to present themselves. We go to a job ...
Views: 1380(2 votes) - ***Oprah Becomes a Business Owner! - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Bill DueeaseOprah Winfrey recently changed her mode of business. She quit her show, where she had been operating as a partial entrepreneur and became a business owner when she created a new business by starting a TV Network. She no longer HAS to work each day by appearing on her show. She WAS her show. ...
Views: 1654(1 vote) - 10 Mistakes to Avoid When Using Gestures - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2012 from Gilda BonannoNon-verbal communication, or body language, is an important part of presentation skills and how you gesture is an essential component of that body language. At the very least, your gestures should match your words and not distract the audience. And with a little practice, they can help you ...
Views: 1840(2 votes) - 10 Tips for How to Use Notecards Effectively When Presenting - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from Gilda BonannoIt's okay to use notes when presenting, especially if you're speaking on a new topic or to a new audience. The key to using notes effectively is what is included in your notes and how you use them. The following ten tips will help you use notes effectively to remember the key points of your ...
Views: 2447(2 votes) - 10 Tips to Improve Your Public Speaking Skills - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from Gilda BonannoHere are 10 tips to improve your public speaking skills, whether you are presenting at work, giving a toast at a wedding or receiving an award. 1. Have a Message What is the one thing that you want the audience to remember from your presentation? Put it into one sentence and you have your ...
Views: 1602(2 votes) - 12 Attributes of a Functional Team - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2005 from Steve DavisMost of us have had the experience of working on teams, an experience, in retrospect, we often regret having had. Consequently, you probably have a pretty good idea of the things that are typically "wrong" with groups. By "wrong," of course I mean those behaviors that are getting in the way of ...
Views: 17740(6 votes) - 12 Daily Affirmations For Christian Leaders - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Marnie Swedberg1. I am uniquely created by God for a specific purpose. God created only one model with my exact DNA. He specifically selected my parents, siblings, race, nationality, mental capacity, physical features and time in history. Like any responsible artist, architect, designer or inventor, God ...
Views: 5386(4 votes) - 2 Simple Steps to Organizational Alignment - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Pat LynchA few years ago I was in Santa Barbara, CA visiting a client on Halloween. The students at the University of California, Santa Barbara have a tradition of dressing up in costumes and parading informally throughout the downtown area on Halloween night, so I stayed into the evening to enjoy the ...
Views: 835(1 vote) - 20 Little Leadership Tips for Big Time Success - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2015 from Tracey OsborneToday, I want to make things easy for you. (Actually, I want to make things easy for you everyday. That’s my job!) I know how much you must have going on right now, so I’m sharing 20 easy-to-swallow tips for leading your business to success in 2016. 1. Never stop learning and investing in ...
Views: 1401(2 votes) - 4 Presenter Mistakes to Avoid, Or Please Don't "Vomit" on Your Audience - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2012 from Gilda BonannoAt the end of my session at a conference, one of the audience members came up to tell me about a bad session she had attended. She said, "The presenter vomited his content on the audience. It was awful. I would have walked out if I wasn't sitting in the front row." That's pretty strong ...
Views: 1318(2 votes) - 4 Reasons Not to Start Your Presentation With a Joke - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2012 from Gilda BonannoIn my presentation skills training programs, people often ask me, "Should I start my presentation with a joke?" My immediate response is "No!" Now I'm a fan of humor as much as anyone – and in fact, probably more than most people, since I've been performing onstage with an improv comedy ...
Views: 1503(4 votes) - 4 Sure-Fire Signs You Need Additional Personnel - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Cookie Tuminello“Most people are so busy knocking themselves out trying to do everything they think they should do, they never get around to what they want to do.” – Kathleen Winsor Most business owners and team leaders hold off on hiring additional staff for their businesses until they end up totally ...
Views: 1251(2 votes) - 5 Helpful Tips When Hiring Freelance IT Help - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from John ChiltonI recently finished creating my latest website, and since I am a designer, not a coder, I often find the need to seek the services of a freelance IT professional. There are several good sites out there that can easily help you find the help your looking for. There are quality professionals ...
Views: 1351(1 vote) - 5 Reasons Why Presenters Won't Use a Micrphone - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2012 from Gilda BonannoOften, I have seen people refuse to use a microphone when they're presenting, whether at an office meeting, community event or industry conference. Yet, using a microphone correctly can make it easier for the audience to hear you and understand your message - which is the whole point of your ...
Views: 1354(2 votes) - 5 Steps to Evaluate Content Management System - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2012 from jammy sharmaContent Management System, the name itself discloses the meaning and function of the term. CMS is a system that takes care of the entire content posted on the website. Right from publishing to editing, Content Management System works well on different stages. There are many Content Management ...
Views: 1407(2 votes) - 5 Stress Management Tips for Overworked Bloggers - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from TJ PhilpottShow me a blogger who can not benefit from some stress management tips and I'll show you someone unconcerned about the quality of their blog posting! When creating a blog, if you want your platform to make any kind of impact on the niche you are targeting you best have patience and plenty of it. ...
Views: 949(2 votes) - 5 Ways To Boost Your Productivity By Using Technology - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Andrew McCombeWhen you are an entrepreneur, most of the time, it is you and you alone who is doing all the work, and this means taking on many different types of jobs. After a while, you can find yourself becoming less and less productive, because there are so many things that you have to do. It is a really ...
Views: 590(1 vote) - 57% of Managers Time is Spent Dealing With Difficult Staff - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2007 from Andrew Rondeau57% of Managers Time is Spent Dealing With Difficult Staff. Announcing Ways To Deal With Difficult Staff. As a manager, how do you deal with difficult staff? How much of your management time is spent unwisely with difficult staff? Would you like to know the secrets of easily managing your ...
Views: 5399(2 votes) - 6 Points of Perspective in Situations - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Patrick IrvineA request was made that I incorporate some management and leadership tips into the tone of it, so here it is. We each interact with the world in different ways; we create our situations just as much as they create us. This “circle of life” can be summed up with the following six ...
Views: 6150(2 votes) - 6 Questions to Ask Before Making Decisions - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Cookie Tuminello“My basic principle is that you don't make decisions because they are cheap; you make them because they're right.” - Theodore Hesburgh Now, more than ever, business owners and leaders are trying to stretch their dollars as they await a reversal in this economic downturn. Weathering these ...
Views: 1336(6 votes) - 7 Steps to Successful Storytelling in Your Presentations - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from Gilda BonannoRelevant and engaging stories can be a compelling part of your presentation – whether you are presenting at a board meeting, an industry conference or an awards banquet. Here are 7 steps to follow to make your storytelling successful: 1. Pick a relevant story. Think about the story from ...
Views: 1414(2 votes) - 9 Tips for How to Present While Seated - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from Gilda Bonanno"You can't start a fire sitting down" is an old cliché that I used in graduate school to explain to the supervising professor why I taught my American history class section standing up. (I also thought to myself, "it's harder for them to shoot a moving target.") The professor preferred that I ...
Views: 1362(2 votes) - 9 Tips on Conducting Productive Brainstorming Sessions - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from Young KimBrainstorming by yourself is one thing. Brainstorming with a group of people has its own challenges. I personally love facilitating brainstorming sessions. It's like orchestrating a chaotic storm of ideas. The excitement and the energy generated during a great brainstorming session are ...
Views: 3953(5 votes) - A Few Secrets Not Mentioned in "The Secret" - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Burke FranklinPerhaps you've seen the film, "The Secret" which features interviews with many success gurus sharing how they made it -- I saw the video and thought it was pretty good. In my experience; however, there are a few more factors for achieving the success you want. Having owned my dream airplane, ...
Views: 1235(1 vote) - Achieving Better Work-Life Balance by Managing Upward - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Ellen SmolkoOf all the skills and knowledge required to succeed in today’s workforce, managing upward – the ability to manage one’s supervisors, managers, and leadership team – is perhaps the least taught or practiced, yet it is one of the most valuable skills a knowledge worker can have. When done ...
Views: 4406(1 vote) - Add Grants and Subsidies to Reduce Costs and Investments - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Donald MitchellThe cost of investments that benefit many stakeholders can unfairly fall more on one organization than on another. Amtrak, the American government-owned passenger rail corporation, is an example of this problem. Amtrak was formed at a time when for-profit passenger rail operations were losing ...
Views: 1670(2 votes) - Ahead of the Crowd: Are You a Change Leader? - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Ellen SmolkoChange. It’s a word everyone seems to be using these days. And it seems to have different connotations for different people. Regardless of what it means to you, change is inevitable. And, contrary to what many believe, people actually like change. People resist change when they fear it, and they ...
Views: 1053(2 votes) - Always Consider These Points While Choosing CDN for Your Website - by Submitted on May 07, 2018 from Kalyna KapurCDN has nowadays become a necessity to boost your website performance and serve a high-speed response to every user-query. There are numerous websites that are already using the CDN for their websites and are growing user base. But when it comes to the selection of a CDN or your website, it ...
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