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- How to Find Direction - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2010 from Jack ZufeltThe Success Attitude formula makes achieving your Core Desires simple. The Success Attitude formula shows you how to unlock and open the door of opportunity. Success Attitude = (Core Desires + Direction) X Proper Action + Persistence Still, a Core Desire by itself won't get you where ...
Views: 2144 - T - Tracking - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2010 from Erik TherwangerThe 5th Step to Accomplishing Your Goals GOALS - REASONS - EXPECTATIONS - ACTIONS - TRACKING Your goals are too important to just “wing-it.” Because you, your goals, and your life mean so much, you’ve put a great amount of effort to get to this point. Transforming your goals into greatness ...
Views: 2139(2 votes) - Why Do Some Leaders Fail? - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Mark BowserWhy do leaders fail? This is a tricky question. One with multiple depths of answers. However, I believe there are two shining pillars that are always missing from leaders who fail. Sometimes, these failing leaders are missing both of these pillars and at other times they are missing just one of ...
Views: 2135 - Performance Profiles: The Building Blocks of an Evidence-Based Talent Strategy - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Jason TaylorExecutive Summary The business task of hiring better people has spawned a deluge of potential solutions from voices in the talent management space. NEWS FLASH: There are no quick fixes to improve your workforce. The real potential for workforce improvement lies within your company—in the ...
Views: 2131 - Positive mindsets are vital to sales success - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2012 from Karen DegenWithout a positive mindset, anyone charged with selling goods and services is doomed from the beginning. This not only includes small business owners, but also professional salespeople. Most people working in sales have had training of some sort to teach them how to sell. They learn things ...
Views: 2131 - Why You May Not Be Achieving Your Goals - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2010 from Thomas AndersonWhile using Goal Trax recently someone asked the question “What do I do when I have my goal created, my steps listed, my motivation clearly defined and then I find myself ‘Stopped’ and not moving forward with my goal?” This is a very common issues that many people face when they want to ...
Views: 2128(8 votes) - Hate Being Challenged Than Consider the Alternatives - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2014 from TJ PhilpottWhen working online being challenged is something every marketer MUST expect because to expect otherwise is merely foolish! The fact is many seeking success in whatever capacity, can be expected to quit due to feeling overwhelmed by the internet environment itself which is extremely dynamic all ...
Views: 2124 - Art of Winning - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2010 from Kaushal ArasThere is one player in the world of sports that I am very inspired by and recommend emulating his work ethic. Roger Federer’s loss to Nadal during his sixth consecutive Wimbledon Finals was an epic encounter and a painful loss. He however came back strongly from his defeat to win an Olympic Gold ...
Views: 2123(6 votes) - 4 Things That Can Get in the Way of Your Professional Success - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2013 from Andrea NovakowskiDo you ever feel like something is keeping you from moving ahead in your business, but you can’t pinpoint exactly what it is? As I look back at conversations I’ve had with clients over the years, I see four common obstacles that tend to hold people back. Do any of these ring true for ...
Views: 2116 - Collaboration - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from Dr. Charles DesJardinsIn the field of personal development I find that some people like to collaborate and share ideas and learn from each other, which to me, is personal and profession development and growth. This got me thinking about collaboration, which got me thinking about collaborating with others who have ...
Views: 2108(2 votes) - Your Attitude? Rise and Shine or Rise and Whine? - by Submitted on May 28, 2015 from Dr. Alan ZimmermanGood attitudes bring good results, and bad attitudes bring bad results. It’s that simple. And getting a good attitude is fairly simple. Just feed your mind a steady diet of positive inputs, and you will have a powerful positive attitude. Try my “9-Day Mental Diet.” It will change ...
Views: 2106 - The Myth of Strengths and Weaknesses - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2009 from Jay NiblickThere is a myth about strengths and weaknesses, one which states that we all naturally possess them. In reality, we don’t. What we do possess are natural talents and non-talents, but these are not the same as strengths and weaknesses. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not one of those that thinks it is ...
Views: 2101(2 votes) - How to Achieve The Titan Mindset - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteThe difference between a winner and an 'also ran' isn't extra ordinary skills or talents. Let's face it, people who are at the top of their field excel at their game be it sports, business or personal achievement. In the sports world there are two champions, titans of athletes, who share one ...
Views: 2098 - Beware of Shortcuts - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from Avdhesh TondakSome people believe in shortcuts. For them, a shortcut is a way to save time and avoid hard work. Not only that, they also believe that the results they get through shortcuts are as good as perfect. Do you also believe the same? While it may appear to you that you are saving time by taking a ...
Views: 2096 - Do You Compare (and Kick) Yourself? - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Angela Treat LyonRecently, a client called me all upset, crying and out of breath in panic and desperation. She wanted to be ‘as good as Ms X, and have a website as beautiful and functional with products that are as great.’ She wanted me to coach her, but her mind said, “I can’t do it! I don’t have the ...
Views: 2095 - If You Ain’t Got No Cut Lemons… - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2017 from Judi MoreoWhile hurrying off to work one morning, Beverly, an executive assistant, pulled into a fast food drive-thru. When asked what she wanted to order, she requested, “Iced tea with cut lemon.” The clerk replied immediately, “We ain’t got no cut lemons!” Shocked by such rudeness, Beverly asked ...
Views: 2092 - Still Touting Your Product’s Features and Benefits? No Wonder Sales Are Tough to Come By - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Jeff CallahanSales techniques, like fashions, go in and out of style quickly. Once upon a time, salespeople found some measure of success simply by plugging their product or service and telling sales prospects about all the special features that made it (or them) different than the competition. That ...
Views: 2082(6 votes) - How to Kick it up a Notch at Conferences - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Theresa BehennaLast week I was the after lunch speaker at a regional manager’s conference for Weingarten Realty. The theme was “The Power of Team” and my sixty minute presentation was entitled “Extraordinary Performance: The New Norm for Tough Times”. The challenge? Keeping people awake and engaged after the ...
Views: 2076 - 11 Leadership Resolutions for 2013 - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Rosemary ReinTrying to find a way to further your personal development in 2013? Why not take on a few of these leadership-based New Year's Resolutions? 1. Keep the Main Thing, the Main Thing! Wise words from a successful entrepreneur in one of our recent Young Presidents' Organization Forums. CEO ...
Views: 2064(8 votes) - The Four Basic Rules for Personal and Professional Success - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2014 from Rand GolletzWhen I went into business for myself over a dozen years ago after spending decades as a corporate executive, I knew pretty quickly that I needed help building my business. I needed some "rules of the road." I also needed perspective and equanimity that I simply did not have. I knew how to do ...
Views: 2062 - Finding Your Passion In Life In 5 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Michael LeeFinding your passion in life is very important. It sets you on your life's journey and keeps you strong and motivated, even when times prove difficult. Lucky are those who stumble upon theirs at such a young age, but there are still those who have no idea where to start looking. Right now, you ...
Views: 2043(1 vote) - Making a Pitch Video? Put Your Best Stuff Up Front - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Sandra Dee RobinsonMany people have been have been inspired by the buzz about a very recognizable TV producer’s search for the next big TV show host! If this sounds familiar, you already know I am talking about Oprah. Whether you are going for Oprah’s contest, or you have your sights set on other networks that ...
Views: 2043(2 votes) - Sales – How and Why Hypnosis Improves Performance - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from Alicia CramerDo you believe you are a confident and effective sales person? Even the top performers in the field tend to have a limiting belief or two that trip them up from time to time. Chances are if you are reading this article, you want to improve your sales performance. There is a wide range of common ...
Views: 2041 - Tap into Your Intuition - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2009 from Eileen Lichtenstein“At the moment you consciously make a choice, pay attention to how you feel.” From The Law of Karma We all find ourselves at times walking the edge between this and that, yes and no. . When you make a decision and you have a sense of “relief” you know it’s a right choice. Intuitive “hits” come ...
Views: 2029(1 vote) - Focused Priorities Fuel Leadership Success - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2014 from Pat HeydlauffWhat are your leadership responsibilities – engaging the workforce, hiring, acquisitions, financial planning, visioneering, innovation? Jack Welch, former chairman and CEO of General Electric, believed he had only three things to do as a leader: choose the right people, allocate the right funds ...
Views: 2028 - 3 Critical Steps to Starting a Personal Development Program RIGHT - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Danish AhmedHi there everyone!! The multitude of personal development programs available in the market is vast and overwhelming. How do we know which programs are right for us? What can we do to maximize the benefits of a self-improvement course? Here are three steps that I've discovered to be crucial in ...
Views: 2024(1 vote) - How to Become An Excellent Photographer - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2008 from James HumphreyPhotography can be learned by anyone. In this modern age, photography is as common as anything else and there are a lot of people who need useful, solid tips, techniques, advices and ideas about taking pictures. Aperture to shutter speed, framing and film. From the basic principles to the ...
Views: 2020 - Older Athletes Refuse to Retire - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2011 from Loren FogelmanThe greatest thing in this world is not so much where we are but in what directiom we are moving. Oliver Wendall Holmes How old is too old, when athletes are over the hill and ought to begin considering retirement? Each individual is unique. Some athletes keep going, like the energizer bunny, ...
Views: 2020 - No Off-Season in the Workplace - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2013 from Jane CranstonI was walking in the Times Square area the other day when I spotted a person wearing a very graphic tee shirt. It read, “No such thing as off-season.” While I'm sure he was thinking NFL, NBA, or MLB, my wheels turned toward the workplace. I can't tell you how many times people have told me, ...
Views: 2018(1 vote) - Nonprofit Board Member Manuals - What Should You Include? - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2010 from Sharon MikrutWhen you have a board of directors, it is always a good idea to have a Board Member Manual. A Manual is a great tool for board members to use when they need quick and easy access to critical information about the organization. It compiles important documents into one binder, so they don't waste ...
Views: 2015(4 votes) - Turning Pressure into a Positive Force in Your Life - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2012 from Aimee BernsteiinTurning Pressure into a Positive Force in Your Life By Aimee Bernstein First published in Holistic Health Magazine The more you want success, money, love, power or even peace of mind, the more you invite pressure into your life. Think about it. You strive to attain a top-level job and ...
Views: 2015 - Actions and Attitudes and Fiscal Fitness - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2010 from Jack ZufeltHenry Ford once asked one of his young automotive engineers, "What is your life ambition?" The young man said, "I want to become very rich." A couple of days later, Ford approached the engineer and instructed him to put on a pair of glasses, which instead of having glass lenses had silver ...
Views: 2009 - Life, Living and Winning the Game - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Werner ErhardFrom a lecture given by Werner Erhard in San Francisco on May 23, 1973 Living is really pretty simple. Living happens right now; it doesn’t happen back then, and it doesn’t happen out there. Living is not the story of your life. Living is the process of experiencing right now. Thinking ...
Views: 2008 - Three Keys to The First Step - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Kytka Hilmar-JezekWhat does it take to have a radical shift in your mindset, one that will propel you to the next level? I have three key factors that I have found always come into play. One: Mindset Two: Attitude Three: The Knowing Your mindset is a key factor to your success. If you believe, you shall ...
Views: 2008(3 votes) - 10 Exceptional Steps to Your Best Life Design! - by Submitted on May 21, 2012 from Dr. Mollie MartiIf you are ready to claim greater ownership of your LIFE and design a business that provides the freedom you desire.I am committed to providing value. To me, this means only sharing information that you can USE to live your best life.1. Smart Action: Behaving Your Way to Success2. ...
Views: 2005 - Book Review: Mental Training for Peak Performance - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Peak Performance. Though the term "peak performance" could apply to a number of different areas of self improvement, one thing is clear: Peak performance implies that the individual in question is operating at the top of his or her ...
Views: 2000 - Creating a Cooperative Company Culture - by Submitted on May 13, 2015 from Janet PfeifferThe latest buzz word in business today is "company culture". It refers, in part, to the overall atmosphere and mission of the company. Many entrepreneurs begin the best of intentions and hire people who have the same values and commitment to their objective. Yet somewhere along the line, in the ...
Views: 1997 - Checklists - Building Teams in Complex Environments - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2010 from James MurphyHumans excel at solving complex problems. Unfortunately, humans are also prone to making simple errors without a reliable 'road map,' or operations checklist. In the digital age, we are amazed at the abilities of computers to solve problems. But the computer's capacity to solve problems is ...
Views: 1996(1 vote) - Courageous Resilience & Creative Risk-Taking (CR2): The ABCs of Designing Disorder - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2015 from Mark GorkinNotice the vertical letter pattern to the right of the first “Preamble” stanza. It’s the rhyme scheme: A-B-CC-A-B-CCC. This is the basic scheme throughout the poem. Also, it’s one reason the poem is subtitled, “The ABCs of Designing Disorder.” ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Courageous Resilience & ...
Views: 1994 - ***Sports Psychology, Peak Performance And The Zone - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2011 from Dr. Jay GranatKnowing how to get into the zone allows athletes and top executives to perform to their fullest potential. Moreover, if top executives are skilled at utilizing techniques to enter the zone, they can model and teach these methods to their staffs. Having a staff that knows how to get into the ...
Views: 1991 - Mentorship: Invest in Your Success... - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2009 from Stephen LibmanPhil makes a real estate deal. A bad one. Why? Simply put, he lacks the knowledge, experience, expertise and guidance of a trusted adviser. In other words, he failed to engage a Mentor for his new business. Stay with me while I share just how powerful the right mentor can be. So here's the ...
Views: 1986 - Eliminate Distracted Focus – Improve Performance - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2014 from Pat HeydlauffDistractions are rapidly becoming enemy No. 1 in the workplace. In fact, 45 percent of employees work only 15 minutes or less without getting interrupted, and 53 percent waste at least one hour a day due to all types of distractions according to recent research by harmon.ie, a provider of social ...
Views: 1978 - Sales Intervention … Are you a Sales Addict? - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from Deborah GardnerIf you are a sales addict, then you know it’s been tough for even the best professionals during this economic slump. If you are a sales addict, you may know there are amazing opportunities that are attainable for quick returns on investments too. So, which sales addict are you? A sales addict ...
Views: 1977(2 votes) - Living the Balanced Life - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2010 from Jack ZufeltFamily life is always in flux, and sometimes these changes can be subtle, or take place over time. It is easy to say that we all need to achieve balance in our lives, but it can be hard to do-especially when we think balance means spending equal time in each area of life. Mothers can't ...
Views: 1976 - Sales Tips On Cold Calling - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2010 from Jim MeisenheimerCold calling sales tips is something I decided to write about after reading an article in Inc. Magazine. The article was about David Rosen. He sells $500,000 worth of wine a year to private individuals across the country. This guy loves and lives on making cold calls. David is extremely ...
Views: 1973 - How to Heal Ourselves and the World - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2013 from Julie Roberts, Ph.D.Generally, society works against us discovering and being ourselves. We are taught to be what society and our parents want us to be. There is little faith in the brilliance and miracle of who we are. Instead, there is typically a fear that we are not enough and we have to push to be the best we ...
Views: 1970(1 vote) - Life Can Be Easier - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2010 from Paul Dalton"Life is what you think it is, and gives you what you dare to dream it will.” - Anon One aspect of the human condition that I find fascinating is the way that we overcome the challenges in our lives tends to be consistent with how easy or difficult we first imagine those challenges to be. We ...
Views: 1965(2 votes) - Engagement: Getting Over the “Them versus Us” Mentality - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2013 from Pat HeydlauffMaximizing the productivity of workforce talent is the greatest leadership challenge in today’s marketplace. Increased efficiency and productivity means increasing razor-thin profitability. The answer lies in connecting the communication dots by tying workforce productivity to the company’s ...
Views: 1958(1 vote) - Alignment and Resonance: Get on the path to your purpose - by Submitted on May 19, 2015 from Kate SinerThe day that I reached the 300k mark in my business I didn’t feel happy. I had been frequently attending fancy events staying in fancy hotels – you know the kind with really large water features, perfect gardens, and extremely polite staff – the kind who say “can I do anything else for you miss” ...
Views: 1955 - Creating a Conscious Self-Image - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2016 from Marc LernerWho we are seems to be the most important issue in our life. Our personality is how the world knows us. It was created from the habits we learned beginning as a very young child. We developed those habits by the way people related to us, especially the significant people in our family. Also, the ...
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