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- ***Why Your Soft Spoken Voice Wastes Their Time and Yours! - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2012 from Nancy DanielsThere is only one problem with being soft-spoken. It is that you are constantly being asked to repeat yourself. And, if it happens often enough, your listeners will stop listening or interrupt you and take over the conversation. Yes, your partner may not seem to be listening but have you ever ...
Views: 1876 - Eleven Tips for a Successful Recruiting Conversation - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2012 from Marcy Stahl1. Be prepared to discuss the opportunity, a lot, with everyone. Don't make assumptions about who will be interested. You never know who needs this: whose life will be turned around by this, just the way yours has been. 2. List the benefits you've received from joining your company. Reflect ...
Views: 1215 - ***How to Take A Fearless Moral Money Inventory - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2012 from Leslie CunninghamSometimes conflict and stress in our relationship and/or finances can be the force that wakes us up to the ways we’re not being honest. Your wake up call might be not having enough money coming in each month and watching the credit card bills add up. It might be getting older and knowing ...
Views: 2236(3 votes) - Olympic Leadership for 21st Century Clarity and Confidence - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2012 from Valencia RayLeadership is evolving, and it needs to. A one-size-fits-all, cookie-cutter approach is no longer working, and for good reason. The immense change we are facing is requiring leaders to be authentic and vulnerable, which means “less fear,” not weak, and in touch with their own individual ...
Views: 1089 - ***Lose the Childlike Voice and Mannerisms and Watch What Happens to Your Career - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2012 from Nancy DanielsI am working with a woman who taught kindergarten for many years and is now in the process of changing her career. Susan would like to become a professional public speaker and consultant. Regarding her voice and presentation skills, her delivery is similar to that of a kindergarten teacher ...
Views: 3335 - ***When Your Inflection Sounds Like That of a Valley Girl! - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2012 from Nancy DanielsThe other day I watched an interesting documentary on military planes and the man describing the different parts of the plane ended every, single sentence on the up-swing. What this means is that the inflection he used with every statement sounded like a question. (Inflection refers to changes ...
Views: 2162 - How to Get Back in the Zone: Ten Strategies for Improved Clarity and Focus - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2012 from Marcy StahlIf you’re in a party plan business, imagine your favorite party. Remember as many details you can: your hostess, the guests, when it happened, maybe even what you were wearing. Now focus in on how you felt. Most likely you felt great! You were probably laughing and having a good time with a ...
Views: 1274 - The Evolution of a Woman Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2012 from Joy ChudacoffMy son came home from his first week of middle school with a lot of excitement about his new history class. Turns out they are studying “early man,” the evolution of life and its many changes. This got me thinking about the evolution of women entrepreneurs and the different phases we go through ...
Views: 1090(2 votes) - Can An Entrepreneur Have a Balanced Life? - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2012 from Milissa HardingDo you ever wonder if you can achieve a "balanced life" as an entrepreneur? Do you struggle to give attention to your business, your family, your social life and to yourself, but wind up feeling let down and frustrated at how difficult it can be? Entrepreneurs need to begin seeing the concept of ...
Views: 1088(1 vote) - Fear of Conflict in Team-Building — What’s So Scary? - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2012 from Valencia RayTeam dysfunction is at the heart of much organizational dysfunction. After all, people comprise teams and teams create organizations. Or, let’s work backwards: if we want to improve organizations, we need to develop individual people. Notice I said, “develop,” not “fix” or “improve.” Our view of ...
Views: 2865(1 vote) - ***How Fast Is Too Fast in Speaking - Be It in Conversation or at the Lectern? - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2012 from Nancy DanielsSpeaking too quickly is a problem not just for those of us who hail from one of the Mid-Atlantic States, it is a problem as well for many whose 1st language is not English. One of the fastest talkers I’ve encountered in the thousands with whom I have worked was a man from Portugal. But India ...
Views: 2057 - ***What Your Voice Is or Isn't Saying - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2012 from Nancy DanielsNothing is more frustrating for your listeners then when they are unable to distinguish what you really mean by what your voice is or isn’t doing. Given the wrong tone, the wrong inflection, the wrong volume or a total lack of vocal variety and your voice could be saying one thing when you mean ...
Views: 2237 - The Foundation of Time Management: What’s Your WHY? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2012 from Marcy StahlHere’s the conundrum: You can do anything you want, you just can’t do EVERYTHING you want. Which means you need to make choices about what is most important to you. We’re making these choices all the time, often without thinking consciously about it. When I’m in my unconscious mode, I sit ...
Views: 1278(1 vote) - The Best Way to Manage Self-Doubt - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2012 from Desiree StaffordAccording to the US Department of Commerce women owned businesses grow at 2 times the rate of businesses owned by men, and the Wall Street Journal reports that by 2030 women will own two thirds of the nation’s wealth. Those numbers are pretty impressive. Yet, many women entrepreneurs struggle ...
Views: 1322(1 vote) - Self-Doubt: What's It Costing You And Your Business - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2012 from Desiree StaffordHave you ever considered what failing to manage your self-doubt is really costing you and the impact that has on your professional and personal life? A lack of confidence can cost you time and money, and the impact is often far reaching. Think about it, how many times have you not followed up ...
Views: 1034(1 vote) - Advice During These Tough Economic Times - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2012 from Mike MillsMost of us experience economic problems every once in a while. This can be due to the economy itself but it may also be due to temporary setbacks that we experience in our lives. There are some options that are open to you, even if you live in a rural area and may have a difficulty in finding ...
Views: 1398 - The Main Element For The Home Made Business - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2012 from Cassie HicksA lot of people realize that working from 9 to 5 daily is troublesome and additionally requires plenty of strength. In addition to the time as well as the cost of commuting. Furthermore let us not talk about getting beholden to one's boss! So, it's no wonder that many individuals opt for ...
Views: 1125 - Is Your MindSET for Productivity with Greater Ease? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2012 from Valencia RayProductivity does not need to be hard. Hard work does not define success, nor real productivity. Success as we tend to define it does not often equal happiness, either. Perhaps if we stop implying that hard work and success are required before we can be happy, we can be happy as we work and ...
Views: 1204 - Your Personal Economy - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2012 from Marcy StahlWith the news media full of stories about economic ups and downs, this is a good time to take a deeper look at your personal economy. Regardless of what’s happening in the global economy, what is the state of your personal economy? How do you react to the economic news? When we hear bad news, ...
Views: 1444 - ***5 Ways to Avoid Living a Regret-Filled Life as An Entrepreneurial Woman - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2012 from Leslie CunninghamI recently watched a Ted Talk video by Jane McGonigal who shared the top 5 most common regrets of the dying expressed to hospice workers. Her list was fascinating. As women entrepreneurs our lives are often filled with countless tasks and action steps that we must take to market our business ...
Views: 2076(2 votes) - Grow A Mindset to Grow A Business - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2012 from Renee CanaliWith the economic volatility in the U.S., entrepreneurs who constantly push preconceived limits fare better than those who push through with their nose to the grindstone. One thing many entrepreneurs fail to consider when starting or building a business is whether or not they are ready to ...
Views: 1698 - Know Your WHY As an Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2012 from Milissa HardingHave you ever let your personal health and wellness slide while you focus more on getting things on your “to do” list checked off? Do you ever feel tired and exhausted from all that you have to do, and you wonder if you can keep up with this crazy pace? Many busy entrepreneurs can easily ...
Views: 1138(1 vote) - The Optimism Bias: Is it Bad for You? - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2012 from Valencia RayOptimism and happiness are interconnected. With the world around us changing as rapidly as it is in our business environment these days, being optimistic can make a very significant difference. Yet, I sometimes hear online and offline comments that being optimistic is not realistic, or even ...
Views: 1621(1 vote) - Self-Care Offers Women Entrepreneurs Priceless Rewards - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2012 from Desiree StaffordMany women entrepreneurs have a tendency to give away far too much of themselves in life and in business. Can you relate? Have you ever felt overwhelmed and frustrated with the amount of hours you put into your company, and still feel like you reap little reward or satisfaction? In this article ...
Views: 1135(1 vote) - Ask For What You Want - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2012 from Marcy StahlWomen often struggle with asking for what we want. We spend so much time helping other people. We're quick to pick up on what our friends, family, and colleagues want, and slow to understand what we want. Over time, we stop checking in with ourselves about what we ourselves truly want. We ...
Views: 1128 - Smart Women Make it Easy for Their Ideal Client to Say “Yes!” - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2012 from Joy ChudacoffOne of the questions I get asked often by women entrepreneurs is, “Joy, once I’ve created a relationship with my ideal client, how do I get them to buy from me?” Great question! Notice how the question was worded: “once I’ve created the relationship…” Smart women know the first step in ...
Views: 1111(2 votes) - ***Are You Hiding Out and Playing Small in Your Business? - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2012 from Leslie CunninghamA client was sharing with me how he was afraid to get out and begin doing public presentations to promote his business. While he knew that he needed to make himself more visible he had a long list of concerns about why he wasn’t ready “to go public.” My client was not alone in his ...
Views: 2149(3 votes) - Programs and Curriculum for Kids - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2012 from lizzie milanPersonalities helpful for infants and toddlers have a tremendous accountability. We know from research that the first three years of life form the foundation for later growth and development. The constituents of a superiority infant and toddler program are many. This article will attempt to ...
Views: 866 - ***3 Steps for Eliminating Nasality - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2012 from Nancy DanielsThere is no doubt that excessive nasality can be most annoying for your listeners. Voices which possess excessive nasality sound like Fran Drescher, Don Johnson, and pro golfer, Jack Nicklaus. Of course, Fran Drescher has made a fortune on her sound which is akin to nails on a blackboard. If ...
Views: 2517(1 vote) - It's Time To Manage Your Time! - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2012 from Milissa HardingAre you the kind of entrepreneur who really has great intentions about what you need to do each day, but for some reason, you never seem to get everything (or anything) done? Do you have difficulty prioritizing your time, setting boundaries and saying “no” to requests during the day? Do ...
Views: 1099 - Emotional Intelligence: I Feel, Therefore I Am - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2012 from Valencia RayEmotional intelligence is beginning to be recognized as a powerful contributor to business intelligence—“soft” skill or not. I’m all for respecting the intellect, and I’m all for respecting our intuitive feeling mind, as well. I have a book on order called “Descartes Error,” by Antonio R. ...
Views: 1791 - Procrastination - Styles and Strategies for Change - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2012 from Marcy StahlProcrastination is about managing your energy; it's not about managing your time. Otherwise, you could put that task you've been avoiding on your to-do list, prioritize it, and actually get it done. But it doesn't happen that way, does it? When you're procrastinating, one part of you wants ...
Views: 1199 - ***The Greatest Secret You Should Know About Achieving Impossible Possibilities In Your Business - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2012 from Leslie CunninghamI frequently set an intention to achieve what I consider to be “an impossible possibility” for myself in my business. When I became a mom I realized that I wanted to be an amazing mother while making an even greater difference in my business. At the time this felt like an “impossibility ...
Views: 3232(2 votes) - where to get the best self defense for women - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2012 from Cory HoflandMartial arts training could provide the best self defense to women, who are considered morally and physically weak. Women are soft targets for goons who rob them of their belongings and sometimes try breaching their modesty. Women are harassed everywhere including workplace and at homes. The ...
Views: 1186 - Engaging Employees Begins with an Engaged Leader - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2012 from Valencia RayEmployee engagement evolves organically from a leader’s engaging behavior and an engaging organizational culture. It is really not a “formula.” It boils down to leading and creating organizational culture in ways that stimulate trust, show interest in the individual’s wellbeing, and stimulate ...
Views: 1288(1 vote) - Grow from Your Strengths - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2012 from Marcy StahlMy recent AHA is that growth comes from focusing relentlessly on the positive. That's a big change for me. I've spent a lot of time reflecting on my past, to try to understand it and learn whatever lesson is there for me. Now I'm realizing how limited the usefulness of that approach is. For ...
Views: 1149 - Happiness: Are You Confusing Your Career with Your Life? - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2012 from Valencia RayHappiness can be so fleeting for many because we have our priorities backwards. Many people connect their sense of self-worth with their career, with what they “do.” What you “do” is not the same as who you are. Now for many this statement will sound totally confusing. “Of course,” you may ...
Views: 1053 - ***How Professional Do You Sound If Your Voice Is Childlike? - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2012 from Nancy DanielsDo you find that others have difficulty taking you seriously because you sound like a 12 year-old or worse still, an 8-year-old? Yes, ladies, I am talking about answering the phone and the caller asks to speak to your mother! Some years ago, I worked with Janice who not only sounded like an ...
Views: 3003(1 vote) - Smart Women Exercise Their Easiest Marketing Muscle - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2012 from Joy ChudacoffA few days ago, I contacted a friend to ask for a referral recommendation for a big project I’m working on. My referral source responded quickly providing me with the information I needed. I was so excited to speak with this potential resource. I immediately and eagerly reached out by email. No ...
Views: 1192(2 votes) - Top 6 Reasons You Need to Schedule Me-Time And No Arguing! - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2012 from Cori Padgett-BukowskiWhen you’re starting out on your own and establishing yourself as an entrepreneur, the hours can be very long. And when you’re a one-woman team, juggling between being the CEO, the marketing guy (um, girl…), the secretary, the accountant, the tech administrator, and even the janitor (!) it’s ...
Views: 973 - Growth or Giga-Profits- What’s ‘Yo Number? - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2012 from Cori Padgett-Bukowski(And yes I am FULLY aware gigaprofits is not a real word. I think. Lol) There are lots of ways to assess the success of your blog and many different site analytics you can use to determine where your blog or website is actually ranking in the blogosphere. And I’ll tell ya... numbers are ...
Views: 1165 - Thinking Positive- Hey Crazy... Do You Need Your Head Examined? - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2012 from Cori Padgett-BukowskiWhat do your mother, New Age “gurus” and pop psychologists all have in common? Just one thing actually! (I hope.) They all encourage you to go ahead and go for broke on anything that’s near and dear to your heart… all those things that you desperately want to achieve. Think about ...
Views: 1113 - Buses, Branding Genies, and Why Your Brand Story Ain't Over 'Til It's Over - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2012 from Cori Padgett-BukowskiMost people think that once you get yourself established as a “household name” you can sit back, relax and wait for clients to come a-knocking at your door, asking for your “oh so exalted” pearls of wisdom. This perception is fueled by all those famous personalities who take personal branding ...
Views: 1098 - ***3 Simple Secrets to Eliminating Time and Energy Drains In Your Business - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2012 from Leslie CunninghamThere were countless times when I used to rush through my workdays feeling edgy and overwhelmed with everything that I needed to accomplish. I would progress rapidly through my to-do list prioritizing my tasks and then all of a sudden I’d come face to face with an on-going “energy drain” that ...
Views: 2262(2 votes) - Leadership: Inspiring Others is Only the First Step - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2012 from Valencia RayOur leadership “true potential” is not realized simply by inspiring others or feeling inspired or just having more information. Knowledge is not really power until it is applied. Recognition or an “aha” are only nice, interesting tidbits until you muster up the courage to make the change. ...
Views: 1089 - ***Want More Clients and Money? - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2012 from Leslie CunninghamI remember struggling years ago with experiencing severe feast and famine cycles in my business and wondering how I could create a consistent stream of income and prospects. I felt challenged because I would focus on serving my current clients to the detriment of marketing my business. And ...
Views: 2093(4 votes) - Collaborative Leadership: Does the Leader Need to Know it All? - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2012 from Valencia RayCollaborative leadership allows others to get their “voice” in the room. As long as there is a healthy level of trust, the terms of group meeting engagement can be explicit. This allows for a culture that can embrace a diversity of thought, which is something that is crucial for innovation. ...
Views: 1077(1 vote) - Testimonials and the Power of Social Proof - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2012 from Marcy StahlInterested in a FREE, easy-to-create marketing technique? One that is highly effective WHENEVER your prospects see it? This is a technique you see every day when you're online, when you're watching home shopping channels on TV, and when you're reading print ads. Every major marketer uses this ...
Views: 1217 - Smart Women Survive Summer Break - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2012 from Joy ChudacoffWomen entrepreneurs everywhere are experiencing the same dilemma and asking themselves the same question: “How do I manage my business while navigating the kids during summer break?” You’ve just spent the last 9 months with a structured number of days and hours to work on your business and ...
Views: 1181(2 votes) - How to Attract Female Target Market Traffic to Your Business - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2012 from SUSAN FOXAre you getting enough of the right clients? If not, look at your marketing copy. If your target market is women but you’re attracting more men than women, consider revising your sales copy. You might inadvertently be talking more masculinely than femininely. Fascinating brain research ...
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