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- Everyone Auditions All The Time! - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Sande ShurinJust completed teaching the July Audition Intensive in New York City. I kept it simple this year. I gave a few of my pertinent notes about what industry professionals are looking for (CD, Directors, Producers, Agent, Managers) then Part 2 - I did private coaching – and working for the style ...
Views: 1135(1 vote) - How To Ensure Customers and Employees Recognize Your Organization’s Value - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Pat LynchOrganizations cannot optimize their business results unless their customers and their employees clearly recognize the significant value they provide. How can you discover whether these two important groups really see this value? Ask them. To discover whether your customers perceive the ...
Views: 1389(1 vote) - Get Tantric, Burn the Ships & Get Rich - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsA long while ago, a great warrior faced a situation which made it necessary for him to make a decision which insured his success on the battlefield. He was about to send his armies against a powerful foe, whose men outnumbered his own. He loaded his soldiers into boats, sailed to the enemy’s ...
Views: 606(1 vote) - Buddha Says: Little by Little - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsLittle by little a person become evil, as a water pot is filled by drops of water…Little by little a person becomes good, as a water pot is filled by drops of water.” ~ Buddha from The Dhammapada I hart that. Seriously. We all want everything soooo fast. Including self-mastery. Which is ...
Views: 754(2 votes) - Come on In...The Social Networking Water is Fine - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Renee UrsemI am excited to announce that I have officially begun the first baby steps of social networking by setting up accounts on Linkedin and Facebook. For those who know me personally, you know that this was no easy task. It’s like standing at the edge of a lake. Many of you have encouraged me: ...
Views: 1375(2 votes) - Taming the Time-Zappers - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Renee UrsemAhh, summer. In June summer stretches out, appearing limitless. Now as August and the back-to-school ads bombard us, we realize that summer soon will be gone. Have you accomplished some of the plans you made in the spring? If not, you may have fallen victim to a time zapper. What ...
Views: 2665(2 votes) - Weeds in Your Garden? Instructions for a Thriving and Powerful Mind Garden - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Reggie OdomAre the thousands of thoughts that go through your mind every day weighted in the affirmative or the negative? It is tragic that for most people the majority of their thoughts are negative or disempowering - fear, doubt and blame thoughts. They believe their negative thoughts more than their ...
Views: 1037(3 votes) - The Deadliest Catch - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from John Di LemmeStatistics show that 98% of people watch between three to five hours of TV per day. Some people even have to fall asleep while watching TV, which is deadly to your spirit especially if it’s the news or some other type of negative program. Many of you know my feelings about television. I ...
Views: 1018 - Investing in Our Human Infrastructure: The Real Wealth of Our Nation Is Its People - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsOver half a million people lost their jobs last month. There's no question we need a job-creation plan. The real question is what kind of plan will most quickly stimulate the economy and at the same time provide the best long-term investment for our nation. Let's urge President Obama and ...
Views: 1112 - The (Toltec) Warrior’s Struggle - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2009 from Intent.com Authors“To be a warrior is not a simple matter of wishing to be one. It is rather an endless struggle that will go on to the very last moment of our lives. Nobody is born a warrior, in exactly the same way that nobody is born an average man. We make ourselves into one or the other.” ~ Carlos Castaneda ...
Views: 689 - Giving Thought to Things is Inviting That Thought to Become Your Reality - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2009 from Jennifer DavidIn understanding the Law of Attraction and the power that it holds, The more that you think about something and the more that you focus on that thing whether you want it or not your will attract it into your life. And the more you think about it the more you attract it. So why not focus ...
Views: 1582(3 votes) - Change Your Life with the Power of Seeds - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Ruth SeebeckI cut open an apple the other day, and it blessed me. Not just the fruit - which, of course, was very tasty and healthy - but the seeds. Every apple has at least four seeds in it, enough to grow four more trees … and thousands of potential apples. Every bag of apples is an ...
Views: 2067 - Positive Attitude Quotes: 3 Motivational Quotes To Attain Massive Success - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2009 from Michael LeeSometimes, all you need to succeed in life is positivity. More specifically, positive attitude quotes. These are just little things you can carry around with you all day. Whether these quotes are in your head or written in your daily planner, they undoubtedly have strong inspirational power. ...
Views: 2900 - Three Steps to Understanding the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2009 from Jennifer DavidTo truly understand The Universal Laws you will need to understand that it is part of a bigger picture. I have taken quotes from the Esther and Jerry Hicks because this was one of my starting points in learning about the Law of Attraction. Three parts 1. The Law of Attraction Is that ...
Views: 1499(1 vote) - Integrating Motivation with Training - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2009 from Vincent PetersPeople learn faster and better in training sessions that are motivational. We would like to cover some skills that trainers can use to make their classroom sessions more motivational. We will look at the principal sources of training related-motivation. We will also review specific techniques ...
Views: 1541 - Law of Attraction Money Guide: A Recession Proof Approach to Financial Abundance - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Nea Joy JusticeNo matter what you have seen or heard, a recession is no match for Law of Attraction. Corporate downsizing, job losses, home foreclosures, and bankruptcies have been occurring at a rate that most of us haven't seen in our lifetime. However, the Universal Law of Attraction enables you to achieve ...
Views: 1831(6 votes) - *** Stuck in a Creative Rut? You May Be Following Fools Rules - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteLife is a game. Whether you enjoy life or not depends upon the rules - your own personal rules of life. Whether you realize it or not you guide your life, make your choices, based upon a set of rules you selected for yourself in early childhood. These rules were based on misinterpretation ...
Views: 1632 - Say "Yes" Wisely and Expand Your Comfort Zone and Increase Confidence - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2009 from Gael DrumIs there something you have wanted to do, or more importantly, you know you need to do, to increase your happiness, confidence and motivation, and improve your future? - However, the thought of it absolutely terrifies you? Is it to learn a new skill for work, or join a networking group to ...
Views: 1348 - What’s Right with People? Have You Asked Them Lately? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Mary Jane ParisOne of my last positions in the corporate world several years ago involved the administration of the employee survey that took place every other year. As the manager of the employee strategy, I interacted with employees at every level of the organization. Overseeing the data collection, analysis ...
Views: 1769(13 votes) - No One’s Perfect (not even you! :) - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThere are no perfect human beings! Persons can be found who are good, very good indeed, in fact, great. There do in fact exist creators, seers, sages, saints, shakers, and movers...even if they are uncommon and do not come by the dozen. And yet these very same people can at times be boring, ...
Views: 792 - Is it Possible for Anyone to Be A Successful Entrepreneur? - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Geoff FickeThis is a question that has no absolute answer. In many aspects of life an entrepreneurial spirit is useful. For our purposes, we will stick to the commercial and business areas and narrow the field of possible answers within this scope. I believe that theoretically any person can be a ...
Views: 1161(1 vote) - Abraham Maslow Says: “Know Thyself!” - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAccording to Abraham Maslow, whereas the average individuals “often have not the slightest idea of what they are, of what they want, of what their own opinions are,” self-actualizing individuals have “superior awareness of their own impulses, desires, opinions, and subjective reactions in ...
Views: 677 - I think I Can, I Think I Can... - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Judith HissongRemember those words from the famous children’s story, “The Little Engine that Could?” Remember that a long train must be carried over a mountain. Several engines are asked to carry the train, and for a variety of reasons they each refuse. Finally, the little engine stops and takes on the ...
Views: 1182 - Ways To Motivate Employees: 3 Employee Motivation Techniques That Are Proven To Work - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Michael LeeWant to know the most effective ways to motivate employees? This article reveals some of the most powerful employee motivation techniques that have been proven to work for reputable companies. But first, why motivate? Well, everyone could use a little inspiration or a “driving force” to ...
Views: 2652 - Motivation in a Minute - Simple Skills to Self-Motivate and Mood-Regulate - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Jennifer BroadleyIt dawned on me that there are some things worth mentioning around ‘motivation’ – how to access it and how to maintain it. Here are my top 5 tips: 1. Listen to uplifting music Whether it’s Mozart, Motorhead or Musicals, if you have a piece (or pieces) of music which makes you feel great ...
Views: 762 - Moving Forward - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWell, full moon and lunar eclipse day really got me going on Monday! A wise astrologer once explained to me that lunar cycles are about 28 days, during which we each visit each sign of the zodiac, but that when an eclipse comes, we have a whole month in one day. Did I ever. On the way to ...
Views: 680(2 votes) - Why Don't I Feel Better? The Truth About Positive Affirmations and Self Help Books - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Ray Williams"I am successful," "I am a wonderful person," "I will find love again," and many other similar phrases that students, the broken-hearted and unfulfilled employees may repeat to themselves over and over again, hoping to change their lives. Self-help books through the ages, from Norman Vincent ...
Views: 1847(2 votes) - 3 Creative Ways to De-Stress - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Pat HeydlauffStress often comes from being overwhelmed by just looking at or listening to all the clutter and chaos in your surroundings. Is clutter in the form of stacks of magazines, tons of paperwork, piles of clothes, boxes and books, 24/7 media, electronic devices constantly interrupting or… creating ...
Views: 1508(3 votes) - How To Motivate Employees: 3 Powerful Tips To Ignite Your Employees’ Motivation - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Michael LeeIf you know how to motivate employees, you could take your company’s earnings and reputation on a whole new level of success anytime. Here are some effective employee motivation techniques to help you get started on the right path. Tip # 1 On How To Motivate Employees: Never Use Negative ...
Views: 2613(3 votes) - Perfect Timing: All the Way to Heaven is Heaven - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2009 from Tama KievesRecently a client of mine was sick of "having faith" while it seemed she slogged towards her dream in thick molasses. "I just want to get there now," she screeched, scoffing at all her previous progress. I felt sad. This wasn’t the combustible kind of frustration that would help her take ...
Views: 897(1 vote) - Diary of a Creative Mind - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2009 from Tama KievesWeek One: Get a creative idea and the slightest bit of encouragement and feel on top of the world, burning, singing, dancing, and feeling as though it all makes sense now and everything will come together. You are magnificent. You will be rich. Life is so beautiful. You will never be stopped. ...
Views: 991(1 vote) - Don't Wait on Another for Your Dreams - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2009 from Beth and Lee McCainHave you ever blamed someone else for the life you are living? Or expect that someone else is the one responsible for giving you the life you want? Have you ever thought, "If I had different parents, siblings, or life conditions, I would have what I want in life." Guess what...you are the ...
Views: 1290 - Jean Nidetch - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Fireflies TeamJean’s background certainly didn’t indicate tremendous success for the future. Born in New York, she graduated from high school with a partial college scholarship but couldn’t attend because her family couldn’t pay the rest. She decided to attend a business school but had barely begun when her ...
Views: 1688 - Do You Love What You Do? - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Dennis KelleyThe recent economic crisis has caused many people to reevaluate their business or career interest. As a result of the turmoil, I have had the opportunity to speak with different individuals and groups about the concept of finding your true passion in business. The idea that what you do is what ...
Views: 1379(2 votes) - What "The Secret" Is Missing - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Sande ShurinHere we are three years since “The Secret” book and video introduced some of the once esoteric principles for the mainstream, primarily the Law of Attraction – “Like attracts Like,” and “Change your thoughts and you change your life.” Is there truth to the Law of Attraction? Yes! So what has ...
Views: 977(1 vote) - Tough Economy? Invest In Yourself - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSix hundred and seventy-two hours of inner work to profoundly improve every waking moment of the rest of your life is quite a bargain, don’t you think? Investing in yourself is the best investment you will ever make. It will not only improve your life, it will improve the lives of all those ...
Views: 552 - Making it happen vs Letting it happen - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Kevin AbdulrahmanLet's start with a challenge: See if you relate to any of the following statements. I want you to be honest with yourself. Each answer is a simple yes or no in your head. -You are content with your life but realize that you have the potential to achieve more. -You work hard, but you are ...
Views: 6372(4 votes) - I am the KING of failure - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Kevin AbdulrahmanAt some point in our lives, we are all gripped with a crippling fear. Some will not admit it, but most people will. This crippling fear is that of failure. This fear is so appalling that it stops the majority of people from even taking the beginning step. They make comments like, 'What if I ...
Views: 2322 - Why Experience Is Everything - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Gian Fiero |One year while watching the NFL playoffs, an Old Spice commercial came on which featured a confident, dapper, middle-aged man. He was sitting on a chair in front of a lit fireplace with his legs crossed, striking a rather debonair pose while looking directly into the camera. He then delivered ...
Views: 1413(2 votes) - What's Your Winning Condition? - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Debi DavisWhether you're an entrepreneur, business owner or CEO, we all share many common traits as human beings. From the frailties of our shell to emotional tendencies, we are more connected that we think. For instance, we have each mentally outlined our own private set of winning conditions and ...
Views: 1022(2 votes) - NEW DAY, NEW JET - How to face each day with courage and fly to your potential - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Waldo WaldmanThe air conditioned briefing room felt as cold as ice as I waited for the arrival of my instructor. I was a bundle of nerves. One more ‘busted’ check ride would put me one flight away from washing out of Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT). My dream of becoming a fighter pilot hung by a ...
Views: 821 - RELEASE BRAKES - How to Break the Fear Barrier in Business - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Waldo WaldmanAs I write this article at my favorite Starbucks, I can't help but hear the conversation next to me. A middle-aged woman is having a coffee meeting with a peer discussing job opportunities, the market, and their personal networks. It's obvious that she's lost her job due to cutbacks and is ...
Views: 883 - The Secret of Happiness - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Intent.com Authors“Alright, the secret of happiness is simple: find out what you truly love to do and then direct all of your energy towards doing it.” ~ Robin Sharma from The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari We’ll get right to the point here: WHAT DO YOU TRULY LOVE?!? And what % of your energy are you putting ...
Views: 563(2 votes) - What If...Enough Wasn't Good Enough? - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Angel TrueThe other day a client emailed me with an update and ended with "So thanks for the crappy assignment. It was great." The comment reminded me of the several hundred individual conversations I'd had at a festival just the weekend before. I was asking people "What If…You Could Love Your Life ...
Views: 1181 - Different Influencing Styles - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Debora McLaughlinYour behavior as a manager as well as your approach to life in general will greatly affect your success or ultimate failure. That is why it is important to have various styles of behaviors and a wide range of approach. This gives you flexibility and increases your choices in your everyday ...
Views: 1705(1 vote) - Stay Prepared for your Opportunity - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from Robert ComraddBe Prepared for your Opportunity In 2007, I applied for an electronic technician job and a year later, they finally respond with a call. It was the Department of Transportation. They wanted me to come to the Dallas office for an interview. My goals had already changed. I spent years ...
Views: 999 - Bouncing Back - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from M.J. Ryan“I can’t believe this is happening to me,” said the CEO on the other end of my phone line. “They just offered me a contract extension and three months later they’re telling me I’m out. I’m in shock.” Whether you have just received the news you no longer have a job or are dealing with any ...
Views: 1730(3 votes) - Keep Moving - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Dawn AngierKeep Moving The sailboat was coming slowly into the marina under power. There was a south wind blowing about 15-20 knots, and it was beginning to rain. The helmsman appeared confident and had several crew aboard, so I elected not to walk over to the other dock and offer assistance. But I kept ...
Views: 1153(3 votes) - Success Secrets - A few thoughts for your reading pleasure - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Gary GoldsteinThe astonishing success of my seminar amazed even me. The amount of hands-on, concrete simple strategies I was able to squeeze into that course, and the amount of real-world traction people experienced in just over a handful of weeks exceeded my every hope and expectation. It was so ...
Views: 1187(2 votes) - The Motivation Mind Game: Tapping Out the Issues of Motivation - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Karen BurtonDo you ever FEEL like it is an uphill battle just to get your butt out of bed and out the door in the morning? Does the word “workout” bring on a feeling of dread and emotional trauma? Do you ever feel like you have no energy—and it’s only noon? Do you feel POWERLESS in your life on how to ...
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