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- Finding the Courage Within to Advance Your Life - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2012 from Sarah HathornIn these uncertain times many otherwise powerful professionals are becoming paralyzed by fears and insecurities. They want to overcome the challenges to their executive presence, their leadership brand, their professional image, and the advancement of their career. But to get to where they want ...
Views: 81(1 vote) - Why You Are Where You Are - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2012 from Sarah HathornI hear so many leaders express impatience about where they are right now in terms of their careers. Attitude and perspective have a direct effect on everything around you, though, so frustration with your present situation only serves to amplify the feelings of stagnation and dissatisfaction. ...
Views: 4 - Analyze Promotions from Every Angle - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2012 from Sarah HathornOftentimes a great looking promotion comes along only because it satisfies a temporary need. Maybe they had to fire someone, for example, or the company is in the middle of reorganization. Once the position is filled and your company feels stable again they may start a more in-depth search for ...
Views: 14 - Kudos From the Boss: the End of the Bonus Culture. - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2012 from Ton de GraafSense and non-sense of exorbitant financial incentives. The annual performance reviews are behind us and many C-level executives, salespersons, accountants and senior managers have claimed their yearly bonus. What a waste of money! Research shows that there are at least three reasons why ...
Views: 19 - Executive Education Strategy and Its Administrative Relevance - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2012 from Sonu ParasharIn the domain of management training and consultation, national education development for executives is accomplished by keeping strategic planning in the mind. Several agencies across the domains are engaged in planning and managing the development of education systems for executives more and ...
Views: 5 - Horses as Partners in Powerful Coaching - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Lisa MurrellIf you enlist a 1200-pound coaching partner for your next session, it’s likely you’ll achieve a remarkable change in the dynamic of the coaching relationship. No, it’s not through intimidation; the method is equine-assisted coaching, working with horses to help clarify and resolve issues, ...
Views: 91 - The Importance Of Accountability ~ Building Your Support System For Success - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from JODI NICHOLSONThe Importance Of Accountability ~ Building Your Support System For Success By Jodi Nicholson, CPC MCSC Establishing a strong support system is a vital part of anyone’s success and as a coach, consultant and mentor I encourage you to embrace the quality of accountability. It's wise to ...
Views: 47(2 votes) - A Small Business Revolution - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Thomas Swank,Now that you have returned from your holiday season and have begun your New Year… the question is how much of your work and life is actually going to be “new” for 2012? Are your business expectations and self expectations genuinely optimistic, guarded or rather uncertain? Your answer to this ...
Views: 26 - Impact of Covert Conflict in the Workplace - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Irial O'FarrellWhen we think about conflict in the workplace, we often think of an obvious personality clash between two people which everyone is aware of and they try to avoid like the plague. In effect, it is an overt conflict and, if we think about it, this type of conflict is quite extreme and, relatively ...
Views: 39 - Develop Your Strengths and Starve Your Weaknesses - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2012 from Rand GolletzI once worked as a partner in an international consulting firm. As a part of that assignment, I helped executives learn to think strategically. Strategic thinking and strategic planning are distinct but equally important disciplines. While strategic plans are frequently and inappropriately ...
Views: 36 - How to Draw Our Swords - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2012 from Crane StookeyThe Zen sword masters say, “If you have to draw your sword, you’ve already lost the battle.” If a situation that we’re responsible for has gone so far that the only way forward is by violent destruction, then we have made some blunder along the way. Once we have destroyed something it is more ...
Views: 30 - Demonstrating Strategic Skills - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2011 from Samantha JohnsonEffective leaders are able to devise a strategy which will lead to organizational success and then motivate the organization to follow that strategy. The ability to think strategically comes easier for some people than others, but Beeson believes that following certain guidelines can build a ...
Views: 166 - How to Tell the Difference Between Quality Executive Recruiters and Bad Executive Recruiters - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2011 from Dave DartMaybe you've had an experience with an executive recruiter, maybe not. Just like any other industry, there are good apples and bad apples...and some may say "rotten" apples. If you've had a bad experience or no experience, here are some common myths you may have heard. •recruiters don't ...
Views: 82 - 5 Ready-To-Go Questions to Ask at Your Next Job Interview - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2011 from Dave DartIf you've been involved in a job search, you know there is always that point in the interview process, usually toward the end of an interview, where the interviewer asks, "Do you have any questions for me?" If you're not prepared, it could take you by surprise and you'll find yourself stuttering ...
Views: 171(1 vote) - Develop Your Entrepreneur’s Mindset With These Techniques - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Linda PaullIn the business world, it’s only a matter of time before you start finding ideas being thrown at you like ‘change your mindset’, Think big’, ‘Rid yourself of limiting thoughts’ and other such mantras. So probably for the first time in your life, you are entering the wonderful world of ‘personal ...
Views: 51 - How Executive Recruiters Can Help Your HR Department - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Dave DartAs a human resources department manager your plate may already be full. Depending on the size of your organization, HR roles can include a variety of duties such as: recruiting and hiring, training, team building, employee relations, policy management, payroll and benefits, and other ...
Views: 36 - 7 Reasons Why You Should Use an Executive Recruiter to Help With Your Job Search - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Dave DartMaybe you're thinking of looking for a new job opportunity, or maybe you've been on a job search for an extended period of time. In either case, you may want to think about using an executive recruiter to help you. There are advantages to using a recruiter that add value to your job search ...
Views: 33 - How to Successfully Work With an Executive Recruiter - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Dave DartWhen you think about using the services of an executive recruiter, do you think of it as a "here today, gone tomorrow" transaction? If so, perhaps it may be in your best interest to view it instead as building a long-term relationship with a professional that has the resources to help you step ...
Views: 49 - 3 Tips to Help You Gain the Attention of Hiring Managers - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Dave DartMaybe you've been trying to get noticed by hiring managers in the interview process, or maybe you have your eye on a company that you'd like to work for, but you just don't know how to go about getting their attention. Getting noticed by potential employers in a sea of candidates takes a bit ...
Views: 47 - 2012 Destress for Success - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2011 from Amicitia (Dr. Cita) Maloon-Gibson2012 Learn to Cope With Stress By Amicitia Maloon-Gibson, EmpowermentDOC™ Stress is a part of life and it can be categorized as good or bad. It is neither positive nor negative and can be internal or external. The Stressors of life may be beyond our control as stressors are a part of life. ...
Views: 50 - Executive Coaching and Debriefing for Corporate Leadership Development Programs - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2011 from James MurphyIn today's management environment, new forms of and tools for corporate leadership development programs have emerged. One of the most popular development tools is executive coaching. The number of executive coaches has more than doubled in the past decade and corporate leadership development ...
Views: 47 - Equipoise – The big one from the “Big Four” - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2011 from Lee Lane-EdgarBorn in 1928 was a fine thoroughbred who’s career of six season’s brought him to a total 51 starts of which he won 29, finished second in 10 and third in 4; Equipoise, called the Chocolate Soldier for his impressively symmetrical physique in a chocolate chestnut skin, carved a niche for himself ...
Views: 47 - Exploit More Career Changes in Lifetime with Help of an Executive Coach - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2012 from Joel GarfinkleAssuming you’ll be working for 30 or 40 years, you’ll be making more career changes in lifetime than you’ll realize. That’s why you should consider working with an executive coach. Coaches have the expertise, techniques, and tools to assist you in achieving what you most want in half the ...
Views: 47 - Earn an Administrative Assistant Degree in California's Capital - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2011 from William HauselbergImmense growth in Sacramento's healthcare, legal, and business fields has created a high demand for qualified administrative assistants. In only a short time, you can earn your degree and start the journey of a new career. How Long Does It Take? You can get administrative assistant ...
Views: 44 - Employee Engagement. It’s not optional anymore! - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2011 from Siobhan MurphyThe hottest topic in the Human Capital arena is Engagement. Employee engagement spells the difference between profitability and failure. Research has shown that highly engaged teams: • Produce 32% higher Earnings Per Share • Produce 263% higher compound growth • Are twice as ...
Views: 51 - Organizational Leadership Development Program - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2011 from Sonu ParasharThe learning of organizational leadership includes values of management pertinent in a diversity of settings. Whether it is the business you are running or you are working with large groups in an international company, these values will assist you appreciate how your association can work most ...
Views: 66 - Why Smart Executives Make Dumb Decisions - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Rand GolletzWhen I help senior leaders with their strategy creation efforts, I’ll review past strategies and then the results, financial and otherwise, that those strategies produced. I’m frequently amazed when I see that smart, capable executives have developed and implemented strategies that should have ...
Views: 93(1 vote) - How Personal Values Impact Our Daily Lives - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Irial O'FarrellValues is a much referenced idea but what exactly are values and what difference does understanding them make to someone's life? While there are many definitions of values, I use the following: Personal values are an internal set of standards that each of us expects ourselves, and others, to ...
Views: 124(1 vote) - Perception Is Projection - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Courtney AlbertHuman beings are meaning makers. We love to attribute meaning and label everything that we see, touch, taste, feel, or smell. This is useful, could you imagine how tedious it would be to navigate the world if we had to relearn how to open a door every time we approached one? No, instead we learn ...
Views: 150(1 vote) - SEO Training Online - managed to train top-notch SEO experts who are very capable and scroll up you in the right direction - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Jack HeneryIts always better to know in advance what you can expect from a career in SEO.The demand for SEO experts has been on a steady rise in recent years and this is partly due to the increase in the number of online businesses. Once SEO was not a separate profession – Web masters performed some basic ...
Views: 125 - Executive Blind Spots - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2011 from Michael BeckWe all have patterns, habits, and beliefs that limit us. The challenge is that we generally can't see how those thought-patterns and beliefs hold us back and what we can't see tends to sabotage our efforts. Blind spots can severely impact an executive's strategic vision, their course of ...
Views: 89 - Expatriates - Have You Thought About Partnering With an Expat Coach? - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2011 from Belinda MJ. BrownIt takes a while for an expatriate to adjust to another culture, and it can be incredibly frustrating when your assumptions about the similarities between western cultures are proven untrue. Executive and Expat coaching eases international relocation. Four years ago, after preparing for ...
Views: 92 - Repeat After Me: I Will Covet My Game Changers - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2011 from Rand GolletzDanielle was an account executive with Forman and Company, a professional services firm that conducted high-end research, primarily for Fortune 500 companies. During her career, she had sold products and services ranging from time-shares to computer software and consulting – all with outstanding ...
Views: 124 - Live Your Best Life, NOW! - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Helen RobertsWhen last did you look forward to getting up for work in the morning? Better still, when last did you not experience that knot in your stomach on a Sunday evening as you began to dread the Monday grindstone? Is it just me or do you get the feeling that something is wrong with this ...
Views: 155 - The Executive and The Elephant: Ways That People Mislead or Delude Themselves - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2011 from Samantha JohnsonOne significant problem with the inner elephant is that it hinders people's ability to see reality. Most individuals perceive the world based on their needs and biases, rather than on external events. The inner executive must deal with the inner elephant's tendency to judge others and the ...
Views: 148 - Finding affordable Security Guard Tour Systems - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2011 from Jessica ThomsonThose who own business premises or a home will know how important it is to ensure that their property is protected from thieves and vandals, and using security guard tour systems is a great way of doing this. When choosing security guard tour systems, buyers should make sure they go for ...
Views: 107 - C.O.R.E. Leadership Workshops - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2011 from Don Martinez MCC, MNLP/PTC.O.R.E. Leadership Workshops —building leaders from the inside out Overview Boiled down, leadership is about getting things done through people. This requires a delicate balance between inspiring people while at the same time holding them accountable to performance expectations. Since ...
Views: 170 - Learning Leadership Executive Program - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2011 from Sonu ParasharThe Learning Leadership Executive Program s helps in setting goals and visions. Accommodating an executive position makes you the manager. Becoming the leader is much difficult. It includes setting right goals, converse ideas, and conveying results. The leader must be capable to carefully weight ...
Views: 117 - ***Book Reviews of “Don’t Bring It to Work: Breaking the Family Patterns that Limit Success” - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from Sylvia LafairWhatever happened at home should stay at home, July 2, 2009 By Robert Morris (Dallas, Texas) In this book, Sylvia Lafair explains how to break certain family patterns that limit career success by “claiming and taming the world of interpersonal relationships.” All people have problems at ...
Views: 310 - Delay The Gratification But Not Your JOY - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Adrienne FikesCongratulations! You stepped out there to fulfill your dreams. You clearly understand that having lasting, meaningful success means setting priorities and being focused on achieving your goals. You are not just a wish upon a star dreamer, your sleeves are rolled way up and the elbow grease is ...
Views: 145(2 votes) - Time Management Strategies Quiz: Are You Productive or Are You Just Busy? How Can You Tell the Difference? - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from Kathryn McKinnonBy Kathryn McKinnon, Time Management Expert, Best Selling Amazon Author of Triple Your Time Today! These days, not having enough time has become commonplace. Everywhere you go, people find themselves constantly in a rush, over-booked and over-scheduled with no time off. Life is accompanied by ...
Views: 108 - People Do Not Leave the Company - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Margaret Meloni“I disliked working with those people so much that I don’t even know if I hate doing this for a living or it was just those people at THAT place.” - Anonymous Unfortunately this quote or versions of this quote are not unique to any specific individual. Isn’t that sad? I have heard it on more ...
Views: 89 - The Power of Educating Your Customers - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Jeanna GabelliniSome people just don’t get it. You watch them and internally you roll your eyes, throw up your hands and get exasperated. Unfortunately, some of those people are your current customers. There is only one way to whip them into shape…okay, I’m kidding. Put down the whip. You have to educate ...
Views: 94 - Get Online Math Assignment Help - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Balvinder SinghLoaded with lots of math assignments those are not just complicated but also difficult to solve then here comes good news for all the students facing the same situation. These days, there are many websites providing math assignment help at very nominal amount to lighten up the huge assignment ...
Views: 89 - Mastering Mistakes In Whiteboard Sales Presenting - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Milly SonnemanWorried about making mistakes in front of important clients? If presenting and selling with a whiteboard is in your future, it helps to know what to watch out for…and how to recover instantly. Many subject matter experts worry about appearing professional and poised in front of decision ...
Views: 158 - Top Ten Tips: How To Get The Respect You Deserve - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Milly SonnemanDo you get respect when giving a business presentation? Or do people pass over what you have to say…so your ideas never see the light of day? Many young managers struggle with how to get respect. More experienced professionals have a tendency to judge younger managers—assuming they lack life ...
Views: 208 - Stand Out In Any Crowd With World-Class Whiteboard Skills - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Milly SonnemanStanding out in business presenting is a sure-fire way to get to the top. But it won’t happen if you’re relying on slick slides that don’t tell a powerful visual story. More presenters these days are realizing the truth: poorly designed slides are not working. The slides that worked last ...
Views: 143 - Ultimate Truth About Executive Presence At The Whiteboard - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Milly SonnemanLooking to stand out with poise and presence in your company? Whether you’re the CEO or an aspiring leader, presenting at the whiteboard is a winning decision. If…you know how to present with skill, executive presence and authenticity. Many leaders shy away from whiteboard presenting. At ...
Views: 137 - Pump Up Whiteboard Notetaking For Powerful Selling - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Milly SonnemanHow do you process information? By taking notes. In traditional classes, we learned to write down everything. But for powerful selling, visual note taking at a whiteboard is much more powerful. Curious how to pump up your whiteboard note taking? In talking with graphic facilitators, ...
Views: 147 - Whiteboard Story Selling—Revealed - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Milly SonnemanWhether you’re a CEO or a full-time entrepreneur of a small business, you’ve got a story to tell. A new product. A powerful invention. A transformation. But how can you get other people to listen? It’s tough to win attention, isn’t it? Most professionals agree that changing the way people ...
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