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As a teacher, it's always important to have a list of rules and expectations for the children to follow in order to have a productive and successful classroom. Expectations are posted on the board under the heading 'Commit to Excellence.'
These expectations don't just apply to students in the ... Views: 1282
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: 1125
Professionally, we often hear people say that they are busy. Some people repeat it so much that they sound like broken records. But are they really that busy? Or do they suffer from faulty time management skills? In the vast majority of cases, it's the latter reason.
There are 24 hours in a ... Views: 1227
With the marketplace becoming increasingly competitive for professionals, service providers, and contractors, more people are focusing on their marketing efforts than ever before. While marketing seems to be the logical answer to the complex problem of creating greater awareness of your products ... Views: 1637
Whether 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: 832
Is the word success synonymous with the word wealth? To answer this question, who do you bring to mind when you think about success? Do you envision somebody like Donald Trump or do you see somebody like Mother Theresa instead?
I'm sure we'd all agree that, with the wealth and high profile ... Views: 1381
I’m writing this on the veranda overlooking the grounds, lake and woodlands of my ‘away from it all’ place. I’m spending time reading, writing, reflecting... and getting up late. I miss breakfast time but it’s totally worth the joy of not needing to be up at any particular time!
And as I ... Views: 577
Chris Cade has launched his Inscribe Your Life Program where he teaches how people can easily and in a fun way improve their lives using stories. Now, when people talk and read so much about the law of attraction, something like stories and story writing might seem new and also strange. How can ... Views: 825
Folks, have you ever wondered why some people are wealthy and others aren't. How can you get into that situation? How can you change your life so that you can have all the things that you've ever wanted? A few very simple, yet time-tested strategies will get you on the road to financial freedom ... Views: 656
“Simple clear purpose in principle gives rise to complex intelligent behavior. Complex rules and regulations give rise to simple and stupid behavior.” If this quote by Dee Hock contains truth then your business plan, game plan or even life plan must be concise.
When it comes to writing ... Views: 1515
What is branding?
Branding is a set of qualities and characteristics that are associated with a person, product, company, or organization. Successful brands rarely have negative associations; brands with negative associations are rarely successful.
What does branding have to do with ... Views: 1354
Look the part. That's what people from my grandmother's generation used to say. It meant looking like the professionals who belonged to the group that you wanted to be a part of. It also meant carrying yourself, through your demeanor, in a manner that's consistent with the expectations of the ... Views: 2262
In the workplace power is not only part of the game; in many ways it is the game. Thriving in the workplace, then, is often about discovering who has the power and then using that knowledge wisely, learning not to fight the powerful—unless you have the clout to defeat them and find it necessary ... Views: 916
The hallmarks of the successful businessperson in our society have become action, deals, money, self-centeredness, excitement, distraction, overcoming, doing, and never resting. “I’m late, I’m late, for a very important date.” “Surely I am important. I received 120 e-mails yesterday.” “My two ... Views: 1120
The great fable of “the more” goes something like this: the more you get your hands on, the more you will have. Unfortunately, though, what happens is that the more you have, the more you believe you deserve, and the more you believe you deserve, the more you want. More of this and more of that. ... Views: 958
Clarity of Purpose
Living a Rich Life
If becoming rich is part of your dream—and there’s no reason why it shouldn’t be—just be careful you don’t confuse being rich with living a rich life. I think we should all become financially rich. If we are, we can give more to our families, our ... Views: 891
Have you ever seen a speaker who thrilled you down to your toes?
How about just the opposite?
I’ve seen both and unfortunately, the boring ones far outweigh the exciting ones!
Let’s examine two people; Ferris Bueller and his teacher - played by Ben Stein.
The teacher just plodded ... Views: 1084
You can empower yourself if you have the knowledge of who you really are and what your real purpose in life is. But it is also important that we touch the lives of other people in order for our lives to be more meaningful. You should get more out of your life. One way of accomplishing this is ... Views: 895
I had the privilege of having dinner with Tim Kirk, owner of Clonakilla wines.
For those who have tasted it, you know that there is something incredibly magic about his wine. My first sip was like drinking silk. It's no wonder that his wines are such a massive success. Who would believe it - ... Views: 1220
Recently I was speaking to a group of 50 women and men.
I opened my presentation in silence and by just holding up a $20 and saying, “Who wants this $20 bill?” With a space afterwards and more quietly I added, “No strings attached.”
Now who in their right mind wouldn't want an extra ... Views: 1535
Are you waiting for the stimulus plan to kick in to solve your personal wealth and well-being woes? Waiting for a plan to work that was developed by some source outside of yourself is not going to provide you with the abundance, security and serenity that you want to achieve! The answer is ... Views: 986
I often hear online business entrepreneurs complaining about all the trouble they are having. To the point that they are ready to quit. Everyone feels like that every now and then, but you have to resist the temptation to get caught up in that. There is a difference between those who get past ... Views: 2036
Why am I talking about love in the context of business? And no, I don’t mean a passionate office romance. I’m talking about the fact that loving my clients has been a key to success in my business. It hit me several years ago when someone asked me the secret to my success...without ... Views: 1522
Keep 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: 916
Despite the movie “The Secret”, and several other resources, the majority of the world still pose the exact same question: “How do I make the Law of Attraction work?”
There are three very important questions you have to ask yourself: 1. Am I aware of my current negative belief systems? 2. ... Views: 897
The movie is called “The Secret”. I’ll tell you, it’s no “Secret” that the majority of this planet is still struggling to apply the Law of Attraction. The Law of Attraction is a science, and The Secret definitely did not give you all the tools you need to succeed. In my opinion, here are the ... Views: 763
In the movie “The Secret”, there are many Law of Attraction experts. However, I get asked this question all the time: “Who is the Law of Attraction Master”? Out of all those mentors, who seems to be the absolute best? Since we judge athletes, movie stars and professionals from all other aspects ... Views: 847
I often come across blog posts or articles that just need to be shared. This terrific article on leadership by David Hakala is one that I think will resonate with many. I would love to hear your comments on this post.
The Top 10 Leadership Qualities, By David Hakala on March 19, ... Views: 2112
It's been my experience and the experience of thousands of doctors around the world who understand that a high quality staff can affect the ultimate outcome of their patients response to treatment. I have found that many times the patients will share their experiences with the staff when they ... Views: 1305
People do business with people who they like who all are like them. Suffice to say, in order to build rapport with your patients there a couple of major steps you need to take to build a lifelong practice. It's more important than ever before that you build rapport with your patients in order ... Views: 1598
There is a new study that just came out talking about how our emotions can help us deal with stress, depression and overall happiness. It is basically saying that we need to appreciate our positive happy moments in a day and that the more we do that the more internal happiness we find, the ... Views: 2722
Many of us go through life thinking that success is for the other guy, someone else that has more talent, more intelligence and better "connections." We keep convincing ourselves that we can't do things that would be special, meaningful or profitable. We end up on the outside looking in, and ... Views: 2020
One of the ways you can differentiate yourself in the marketplace is to deliver your products and services faster than your competition.
I just signed off on the proofs for a 300-page book with a full-color cover. The turnaround for this digital printer is less than eight days—and most of ... Views: 926
When I awoke at 4:44am, it was Easter morning of 2006 and I felt the presence of life all around me. The light from my headlamp seemed to startle me more than the herd of elk I was camped in the middle of! They raised their heads all around me and seemed as uncomfortable with my presence as I ... Views: 1272
"Managers tend to use compensation as a crutch. After all, it is far easier to design an incentive system that will do management's work than it is to articulate a direction persuasively, develop agreement about goals and problems, and confront difficulties when they arise." — Michael Beer, ... Views: 1296
"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: 1019
"Fine art is that in which the hand, the head, and the heart go together." — John Ruskin, 19th century English critic, artist and social reformer
Too often, we see the world in narrow binary, either/or terms. Odd or even, closed or open, introverted or extroverted, individual or group, ... Views: 1100
"I can't say I was ever lost, but I was bewildered once for three days." — Daniel Boone, American frontiersman and pioneer
Many team and organization change and improvement efforts are lost or badly bewildered. Decades of studies have consistently shown that 50–70 percent are failing. There ... Views: 1244
"There are no new truths, but only truths that have not been recognized by those who have perceived them without noticing. A truth is something that everybody can be shown to know and to have known, as people say, all along." — Mary McCarthy, author and critic
I write these words as I sit in ... Views: 1297
While interviewing the legendary Jack Nicklaus, a reporter once remarked, "Jack, you have had a spectacular career. Your name is synonymous with the game of golf. You really know your way around the course. What is your secret?" Nicklaus replied, "The holes are numbered!"
If only leadership ... Views: 1149
"Life is change. Growth is optional. Choose wisely."
In the middle of a meeting with a few colleagues I caught myself saying, "Once we get through this crazy period and things get back to normal..." Then it hit me. I had been saying something like that for at least a year or two. As we ... Views: 978
"The practice of management is badly misunderstood by management scientists who confuse thinking with merely being logical." — Ted Levitt, Thinking About Management
Far too many organizations are ruled by bureaucrats and technocrats either in management or staff support roles. One of their ... Views: 945
"Leaders in learning organizations are responsible for building organizations where people are continually expanding their capabilities to shape their future — that is — leaders are responsible for learning ." (his emphasis) — Peter Senge, The Leaders New Work: Building Learning ... Views: 1069
"A foolish cabin owner eventually lost his cabin to the rot that set in through the leaky roof. When it was raining, he couldn't fix the roof. When the sun was shining, he was too busy outside doing other things — and the roof didn't need fixing then anyway."
As Yogi Berra would say, "It was ... Views: 916
Ask any group of managers if they view themselves as an elite within their organization and you can be sure they will deny it. You'll hear comments such as: "I have an open-door policy" and "I take pride in always being accessible and approachable."
And in most cases, these managers will ... Views: 820
"The winds and waves are always on the side of the best navigators." — Edward Gibbon, English historian
Leaders look beyond the current situation – beyond what is, to what could be. That's why leadership is all about change. It's why leadership is action, not a position.
Growing our ... Views: 1486
"We should take care not to make the intellect our god. It has, of course, powerful muscles, but no personality. It cannot lead, it can only serve." - Albert Einstein
There's not a lot we can do about the processing power between our ears. For the most part, we're stuck with whatever ... Views: 1118
Leadership deals with the world of emotions and feelings. It is more of an art than a science. Like artists, leaders have the ability to share their vision of the world. Leaders influence our perceptions and help us look at situations in new ways. These skills – and the leadership principles ... Views: 1075
"Whenever anything is being accomplished, it is being done, I have learned, by a monomaniac with a mission." — Peter Drucker, Adventures of a Bystander
When we look back at the successful team or organization changes we've been involved in, most — and certainly all major ones — were driven by ... Views: 943
"Embrace change" is a useless platitude mouthed by managers or motivational speakers who have not thought through its full implications — or they are masochists who enjoy suffering. Changes that bring new opportunities or propel us forward are easy to embrace. But many changes look quite ... Views: 948