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Bridging the Great Divide Between Ideas and Action - By Laurie DuparPut an End To Time Robbers - By Laurie DuparProductivity for Life - By Laurie Dupar- How Email Can Sabotage Our Work Relationships - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Dr. Rick KirschnerWith some people at work, you click from the beginning. They get you and you get them. Whatever you say, they know what you mean. Then the emails pile up. The ease with which we can write and send an email has led to difficulty for many in managing the flow of it. People have less time to ...
Views: 1474(1 vote) - You Are What You Write! - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Theresa BehennaAre you Linked Up to here and Twittered out to there? Do you have your best mug shot on Face Book? In today’s high tech world of texting, tweeting and emails there are more communications but less personal contact. This translates into a greater risk of being misunderstood with the written word. ...
Views: 1474(3 votes) - Dancing with Life’s Messiness - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from M.J. RyanIf insanity is doing the same thing over and over expecting different results, what is thinking the same thing over and over despite evidence to the contrary? I refer to my chronic illusion that some day I Will Get Everything Under Control. In my mind, it’s soon, just not now: after my ...
Views: 1472(2 votes) - How To Improve Your Productivity By Focusing On Results - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2018 from Adam CairnsI’m the CEO of five hospitals in an integrated medical system. It’s an exciting role that allows me the daily privilege of working alongside many of the brightest and best people you’ll find anywhere. We had an intense discussion recently about how we could improve cost-efficiency. Not a ...
Views: 1472 - Time Management is a Waste of Time - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2016 from Lance Breger'I have TOO much time!', said nobody ever. Time...it is by far the most common excuse for why professionals do not exercise, stretch, get to bed on time, eat good food, take breaks, and follow through on positive actions to reach their body, health, and life goals. Do you also find it hard ...
Views: 1471 - Harness Distracted Focus – Leadership’s Secret Weapon – Part 2 - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2011 from Pat HeydlauffPublic Enemy No. 1 for leadership and management is distracted focus. It leads to lack of clarity and reduces personal and workforce engagement, productivity and performance. Change the focus dynamic in your life and you will improve your personal performance, engage your team and improve long ...
Views: 1469 - Tips to Choose Between Glass and Acrylic Splashbacks - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2017 from Ron SpencerHas your kitchen become drab? Want to give it a makeover? Irrespective of whether you are renovating your house or giving your old decor a boost, you must have considered kitchen splashbacks because it’s undoubtedly one of the most cost effective ways to give your kitchen a new lease of life. ...
Views: 1469 - Using Venue Management Software for Event Planning - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2010 from Jim WattersonOne of the best feelings in life is to sit down after having planned, organized, and hosted a once-in-a-lifetime event. Event planning can be a rewarding and fun experience. However, if the event is planned improperly, or if the event is run inefficiently, it can be disastrous experience ...
Views: 1469 - Creativity Happens >Between< Our Thoughts - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2017 from Lance BregerOut on a run…WHAM! In the shower…POW! Washing the dishes…BANG! On the toilet…BOOM! Creativity often slaps you upside the head like a villain from a 60’s Batman television episode when you least expect it...SMACK! It was reported that Einstein would sit in the bathtub for hours until ...
Views: 1465(1 vote) - 5 Simple Techniques to Get Unstuck - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2015 from Melissa HeislerIt happens to each one of us at one time or another. We become stuck. We enter a state of lethargy. Whether it involves our work or our home life, there are just days (and unfortunately sometimes weeks and months) where we feel stuck. We don’t seem to have the energy to move forward. We feel the ...
Views: 1464 - You? A Bottleneck? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from Jan BolickThis is a true story – heard every day – from all walks of life. The names have been changed to protect the innocent and guilty. Jane could be a co- worker, student, direct report, family member – actually anyone in your life. In this version – she is a customer service rep trying to keep ...
Views: 1464(3 votes) - Executive Effectiveness: Becoming Highly Productive - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Michael BeckFor an executive to be highly effective, they need to become highly productive. In addition, how they attain high productivity is as important as the productivity itself. High productivity is essential for executives because it serves three important purposes. The first, most obvious, is that ...
Views: 1462 - Managing Towards The Simplicity Just On The Other Side Of Complexity - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from William CottringerManaging Towards The Simplicity Just On The Other Side Of Complexity By Bill Cottringer “I wouldn’t give a fig for the simplicity on this side of complexity, but I would give my life for the simplicity just on the other side of complexity.” ~Oliver Wendell Holmes. The main purpose ...
Views: 1462 - Where To Use A Retractable Banner Display? - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2017 from sandeep KumarRetractable banners are the most popular among trade shows. Known by the name pull up banners, they can be easily set up, pulled down and carried. When compared with other banners stands are inexpensive and come in wide range of sizes, styles, brands and levels of quality. So, they are extremely ...
Views: 1462(1 vote) - 10 Simple, Everyday Ways You Can Be More Productive - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2014 from Kayla MatthewsWhen I wake up in the morning, I generally have a huge, mental list of a dozen or so big tasks I want to accomplish in the day. But, more often than not, I don’t accomplish all of those things. I’ve been working on improving my productivity for years, and I really feel like I’m getting somewhere ...
Views: 1461 - Know the Components & Functionality of Diesel Injector - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2017 from Ron SpencerThe most common difference between a diesel engine and the gas engine is the presence of an injector. The diesel engine is attached to the injector that is utilised for filling the engine with adequate fuel. It is a proven fact that the diesel engines are far more complicated compared to that of ...
Views: 1460 - The Top 7 Reasons You Don't Have Time For What's Important - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from Jennifer HazlettOne of the most common challenges I hear from small business owners is that they do not have enough time to focus on what's really important in their business. In order to solve this problem you first have to determine why this is a challenge. Once this is clear, you can look at strategies to ...
Views: 1460 - *** Intention Has Power: 5 Steps to Powerful Intention - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery Satterwhite“Unless you marry intention to action, you end up with only a brief affair.” - author unknown Many people fill their days with thoughts of who they want to be, what they want to do and what they want to have. "I want financial freedom. I want a new car. I want to take a vacation this year. I ...
Views: 1459 - 7 Ways to Make a Positive Change - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2010 from TJ PhilpottMost anybody would be interested in making a positive change in their life. In an age of 'self awareness' everybody is always looking for ways to improve themselves. Whether it is for personal success or professional success self improvement can offer you many benefits. Some of these benefits ...
Views: 1458 - Know How Nanotechnology can Protect Surfaces around Your Home - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2012 from john millerSpending every weekend scrubbing and cleaning your home can be a daunting task. This is especially true in the case of bathrooms and your shower enclosure that tend to get stained and blurry over a period of time. However, with the innovative application of nanotechnology, it is now possible to ...
Views: 1458 - Top 4 Reasons to Seriously Consider Installing Cctv Cameras - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2017 from Ron SpencerThe need of the hour is to safeguard your home and family considering the rapid increase in criminal activities these days. Thankfully, there are several measures you can take these days to secure your premise. CCTV camera system in Blacktown for instance, has become an integral part of home ...
Views: 1458 - Ditch the Gadgets and Gain Your Independence - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2015 from Jaynine HowardOur Declaration of Independence gives us the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. My cell phone ensures every day is Independence Day. I have been liberated from having to carry my laptop, Ereader, camera, and a GPS. I don’t have to visit the bank to make a deposit. I am able to ...
Views: 1454 - Dealing With Unemployment: Making a Schedule - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2013 from Dan ClarkeWhen you're unemployed one of the hardest things to deal with is all the free time you have during the day. It's easy to waste hours on useless activities like playing computers games or reading everything except the want ads. It's even easier to just sink into depression as the minutes tick by ...
Views: 1452 - Want to Know Why Pressure Washing Is so Important Before Painting? - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2017 from Ron SpencerIn this superficial and judgemental world, the visual appeal has become of paramount importance. Precisely for this reason, more and more homeowners these days are always looking out for different ways to enhance the look of their house so that it gives out a great impression. If you think that ...
Views: 1452 - Creating Successful Teams - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Andrew HortonCreating Successful Teams Encouraging your team to become energized and passionate about their roles within their respective teams can be a really challenging, yet the results that will flow from this endeavor will most certainly be well worth the effort. Passion is never passed onto your ...
Views: 1450 - How to Save Money on Your Tech - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2017 from Jane HurstHow would you like to get the latest tech gadgets, without having to spend a whole lot of money to have the latest tech gadgets? Believe it or not, this is possible. You just have to be a savvy shopper. What you don't want to do is go out and spend a lot of money on the first item you see. It is ...
Views: 1448(1 vote) - The 3 Qualities That Make You a Good Driver on the Road - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2017 from Ron SpencerWhen it comes to being safe on the road with a car, most drivers tend to be complacent about it and believe that their driving skills wouldn’t get them in trouble in any way. What they forget it that no matter how good they are with driving, you never know when accidents take place where you may ...
Views: 1448 - Tips To Buy Drilling Machines Online For Domestic Use - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2017 from alan coryDrill machines are used for a wide variety of DIY projects. However, if you have never bought a drill machine before, then choosing one for home use would be quite difficult for you. Here are some useful tips using which you can acquire the best quality of portable drill machines: ...
Views: 1448 - Good Nights, Better Mornings and Great Days! - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2009 from Hunter PhoenixOne of the best pieces of advice that a coach ever gave me was "Never begin your day before it's finished on paper." Over the years, this has served me extremely well. Whenever my day is not flowing smoothly, or I'm generally unproductive or "feeling a little lost" chances are it is due to poor ...
Views: 1447(4 votes) - Are You Wearing Success Blinders? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2010 from Danielle MillerI live in a part of the country that has a large population of Amish folk and this time of year they are gearing up for weddin’ season. What this means for those of us who are the “English” is that getting from here to there involves passing quite a few buggies as they make their way to a ...
Views: 1446(1 vote) - How Do I Keep My Plate Clear and Stay Frazzle–Free? - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Stephanie FrankQ: Tony asks, “What is your best method of keeping your plate from getting so full, you feel frazzled?” A: That is a great question. There are a lot of different ways to simplify your systems so you don’t feel frazzled, but let me give you a really quick method to manage everything that’s on ...
Views: 1446(2 votes) - Work Positive Like The Beatles - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2012 from Joey FaucetteDid you see Paul McCartney performing for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee? The world still loves the music of The Beatles fifty years later. They’ve sold 600 million albums internationally with 20 songs going #1 on the U.S. Billboard charts. So how did The Beatles achieve such amazing ...
Views: 1443 - Growing 2014 VA Scandal - by Submitted on May 14, 2014 from Abigail FazelatFor several years, the VA has been under fire for repeated instances of negligence. Reports released by CBS in 2013 revealed that medical professionals associated with the VA prescribed 259% more narcotics than in 2002, and that individualized therapy had fallen by the wayside. An affiliate of ...
Views: 1441 - Memory Management - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2008 from Lorna RileyHave you ever thought, I'm losing it? Have you noticed that sometimes you feel like a genius and other times you can’t remember what you had for lunch? The brain is a powerful tool that controls our ability to think. Unfortunately, it didn’t come with an owner’s manual. With a few simple ...
Views: 1441 - Planning Your Way to Social Media Success - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Sue KochHave you ever ordered a piece of ‘assembly required’ furniture, glanced at the cryptic instructions, put them down in frustration and tried to figure it out on your own, because, really, how difficult could it be? Perhaps it isn’t so difficult, but planning would better ensure the intended ...
Views: 1441(2 votes) - Watch for red flags before you run up the white flag. - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Sharon SaylerHave you ever checked caller-id and cringed? Remember, you are in control. Even in today’s economy, a checkbook and pulse do not a client make…. You do get to choose who you work with. Ask to see the potential red flags Develop a screening process. Ask open-ended questions. Open-ended ...
Views: 1440(3 votes) - 3 Positive Strategies to Finish Your Day Strong - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2013 from Joey FaucetteMost business professionals today that we coach are overwhelmed. They get to the end of the day with an ever expanding to-do list and fall exhausted into the evening commute. They return the next morning after reversing the commute and fall exhausted into their desk chair, thinking, “Here we go ...
Views: 1439(1 vote) - Create Scalable and Flexible Applications Using Ms Dot Net Development - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Greymatter india"Microsoft technologies development is noticeable since a decade. Bringing constant improvements, Microsoft has established itself as a software leader. Since the arrival of Microsoft Visual Studio, there is no looking back. While companies are blindly adopting its tools for developing ...
Views: 1439 - Successful People are Drivers, Not Passengers. Become a Driver - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Bryan BecksteadWhen Donald Trump walks into his office, do you think he is a driver or a passenger? You do not even have to know what the terms means to know the answer; he's a driver. He is a successful person, do you think he got there being passive and sitting back, like a passenger, or do you think he ...
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