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Overcoming Adversity: Insights from Dr. Ken Blanchard, Best-Selling Author & Chief Enlightenment Officer, The Blanchard Company - by Howard Edward Haller. Ph.D.
Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 from DR HOWARD EDWARD HALLER
This article provides an insight into the groundbreaking proven research about overcoming adversity and the relationship it has with "Leadership and Adversity" has received extensive endorsements and enthusiastic reviews from well-known prominent business, political, and academic ...
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Overcoming Adversity: Turn Adversity into Opportunities: Senator Daniel Inouye Story [Part I of Two] - by Howard Edward Haller, Ph.D.
Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 from DR HOWARD EDWARD HALLER
This Part I of a two part article about US Senator Inouye provides an insight into the groundbreaking proven research about overcoming adversity and the relationship it has with "Leadership and Adversity" has received extensive endorsements and enthusiastic reviews from well-known prominent ...
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Overcoming Adversity: Turn Adversity into Opportunities: US Senator Daniel Inouye Story [Part II of Two] - by Howard Edward Haller, Ph.D.
Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 from DR HOWARD EDWARD HALLER
This second part of the article about US Senator Daniel Inouye provides an insight into the groundbreaking proven research about overcoming adversity and the relationship it has with "Leadership and Adversity" has received extensive endorsements and enthusiastic reviews from well-known prominent ...
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Overcoming Adversity and Leadership: Profile of Dr. John Sperling, Chairman of Apollo Group, Inc. (Parent of the University of - by Howard Edward Haller, Ph.D.
Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 from DR HOWARD EDWARD HALLER
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How To Develop The Success Mindset That Your Online Business Needs - by Joanna Vaiou
Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 from Joanna Vaiou
Are you drained and fatigued from your 9 to 5 job that you can’t even make a decent living off? Are you desperately looking for ways that you can spend more time with your family? Are you looking for a way to gain financial independence? If you answered yes to any of the questions we just ...
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Overcoming Adversity: The Monzer Hourani, P.E., story. Founder & Chairman of Medistar Corporation - by Howard Edward haller, Ph.D.
Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from DR HOWARD EDWARD HALLER
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Overcoming Adversity and even Tragedy: Major General Sid Shachnow, US Army, (Ret.) Story - by Howard Edward Haller, Ph.D.
Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from DR HOWARD EDWARD HALLER
Major General Sid Shachnow, United States Army, (Ret.) Story This groundbreaking proven research into how to overcome adversity and the relation with "Leadership and Adversity" has received extensive endorsements and enthusiastic reviews from well-known prominent business, political, and ...
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Extemporary Non-Profit Leadership: Blenda Wilson, Ph.D., - by Howard Edward Haller, Ph.D.
Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from DR HOWARD EDWARD HALLER
Extemporary Non-Profit Leadership: Blenda Wilson, Ph.D., Retired President, Nellie Mae Educational Foundation This article is focused specifically on the lifetime of achievement in non-profit leadership, major contributions to educational leadership, and over four decades of dedication to ...
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Entrepreneurial Leadership & Personal Success in spite of Adversity: Dr. Nido Qubein Part I - by Dr Howard Edw Haller
Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Howard Edward Haller
Entrepreneurial Leadership & Personal Success in spite of Adversity: Dr. Nido Qubein Chairman of Great Harvest Bread Company, Chairman of Business Life, Inc., Chairman of the Miss North Carolina USA program, and President of High Point University, Dr. Nido Qubein is a excellent example of how ...
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When a Bad Sandwich Gets It Good and A Good Cola Gets a Bad Rap - by Kordell Norton
Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Kordell Norton
Who thinks this stuff up? Pittsburgh with a friend and he, the native, explains that you don’t go to Steel Town without having a sandwich at Primanti Brothers. It seems that years ago the drivers from the produce businesses that line the river would race over to Primanti to get a sandwich. ...
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The Raw Truth - by Zoe Routh
Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Zoe Routh
For the last few weeks I've been reading various blogs where folks are baring it all - speaking the deep truth about who they are, and what they really think. Even if it upsets a few people. This kind of authenticity and courage is rare, attractive, and compelling. When someone stands in the ...
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Network Marketing Business Opportunity | Which One is Best? - by Carla Baldock
Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Carla Baldock
In today's times, determining which top home business is the best can be difficult for many business opportunity seekers. Those that are prudent realize that job security is no longer and are turning to a network marketing business opportunity to replace their job. It makes sense - earn what ...
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What Smart Women Leaders Know about Displaying Toughness, Tip #1 on Navigating the Double Standard - by June Werdlow Rogers, PhD
Submitted on Nov 14, 2009 from June Werdlow Rogers
She is a jellyfish or a stingray. Women face double standards on just about everything including about how tough she is. If a woman is diplomatic, she is regarded as “too soft” - more direct and she’s saddled with the label of “too harsh”. Had Secretary of State Hillary Clinton been ...
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Are you making decisions without knowing your VALUE? - by Bernadette Boas
Submitted on Nov 14, 2009 from Bernadette Boas
Are you an individual sole proprietor or the head of a business with multiple (even hundreds of) employees? As the leader of your own business you need to understand your worth and value to the business in order to determine how, when, who, and why you are making the decisions you are within your ...
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Importance of Communication - by Majlinda Priku
Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from majlinda priku
Many definitions and theories speak to the importance of communication in business. When managing a business team there are multiple factors that determine its success. What is the overall company strategy? Are you able to foresee obstacles and successfully maneuver around them? Managing is an ...
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How To Improve Your Leadership Skills In Life And Business - by Joanna Vaiou
Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Joanna Vaiou
If your life's purpose is close or similar to become someone that the word «Leader» would fairly represent then you should be very concentrated on where you need to focus on more. If you focus on how to get more people to follow you then you have to change your mind set. Your focus instead ...
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Four out of Three People Have Problems with Fractions – How to Really Grow Your Business - by Kordell Norton
Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Kordell Norton
Since 37.843% of all statistics are made up, how do you know what you should be measuring? (grin) This is a rant on numbers. Not just any number but one particular item and how it impacts your world. These are the days of eliminating the number of commas in your world. What? Commas. You ...
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Leadership's Effect on Customer Service - by Mike McKinley, CSP, CPAE
Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Mike McKinley
When I don’t get good customer service at a place, I blame leadership. Every time. Leadership determines core values. Leadership works with the rest of the group to determine standards. Leadership educates staff on how to maintain those standards, and leadership monitors to make sure everybody ...
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Intrapreneurship Success in a rapdily growing public company - by Dr. Howard Edw. Haller
Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 from Howard Edward Haller
Introduction of the Intrapreneurial creation and marketing impact of the PR1ME Leasing Division The underlying concept and idea of intrapreneurship, or corporate entrepreneurship, had been present in corporations in the United States, and around the world, for many decades, even before the term ...
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INTRAPRENEURSHIP SUCCESS: The 3M Post-it Notes story overview - by Dr. Howard Edw. Haller
Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 from Howard Edward Haller
INTRAPRENEURSHIP SUCCESS: The 3M Post-it Notes story overview The Intrapreneur must learn to get around the roadblocks of corporate structure and a stodgy manager, or the traditional corporate bureaucracy. A successful corporate entrepreneur or Intrapreneur must first convince middle management ...
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Top Five Responsibilities of Nonprofit Board Members - by Coach Sharon L. Mikrut, MSW, CTACC
Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Sharon Mikrut
Having managed or worked for nonprofits most of my career, I have seen effective and ineffective boards of directors. Good boards of directors are clear about their roles and responsibilities versus those of the Executive Director, and don't overstep their boundaries. I feel that the five most ...
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Board Member Job Descriptions – Which Roles and Responsibilities Should You Include? - by Coach Sharon L. Mikrut, MSW, CTACC
Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Sharon Mikrut
Prior to developing a job description for board members, take time to determine what you expect from them. Which roles should they adopt and which tasks, projects, and activities do you want them to be responsible for? In addition, consult your by-laws as they will list board member roles and ...
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How To Leverage The Ripple Effect - by Zoe Routh
Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Zoe Routh
When we talk about 'making a difference', one of two things happens: 1. Pangs of guilt for not doing enough for charity or 2. Smug disdain for such a well-worn weasel word over-used by spin doctors. Personally, if I read one more job ad that encourages you to join the firm and 'make a ...
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Are You Ready For The 'New' You? - by Zoe Routh
Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Zoe Routh
Do you want more from yourself? Do you want more from your life? And are you ready for it? Chances are you do want more. Chances are you know what that might look like too - more money, more freedom, more love, more goofing off at the beach, more canoodling on the couch, more romantic dinners, more ...
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The Power of Welcome Home - by Eileen McDargh, CSP, CPAE
Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Eileen McDargh
Welcome home! These two small words carry potent possibilities for creating a connection that evokes loyalty and teamwork. Yet, one seldom thinks of "welcome home" in the context of work. In fact, it is only through recent incidents that I have become acutely aware of the power this gesture ...
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Small Business Corner – Is It Time For a Turnaround? - by Tom Kelly, PCC
Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Tom Kelly
Let’s face it – as a small business owner, you are facing tough times in our current business environment. The economy is weak, cash flow is tight, and it’s almost impossible to get a line of credit, or even keep the one that you have. It seems that the current administration views small ...
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STAYING AHEAD OF THE PAPERWORK OVERLOAD - by William S. Cottringer, Ph.D.
Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from William Cottringer
STAYING AHEAD OF THE PAPERWORK OVERLOAD By Bill Cottringer “Keeping up with the information overload is like trying to sip water from a fire hose.” ~ Anonymous. So you think you are overloaded with paperwork at your job? My very first professional job was a counselor at a ...
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Feedback as a Leadership Tool: Why Always Being Nice May Not Be Serving You or Your Organization - by Alan Roby
Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 from Alan Roby
I have sung in church choirs on and off since the third grade. And what I’ve noticed over the years singing for many different directors, is that it’s not necessarily the ones who are nicest that I enjoy singing under the most. While I do value authentic “niceness” in general, what I have ...
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Acknowledgement: A Leadership Tool That’s Easy to Learn and Hard to Beat - by Alan Roby
Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 from Alan Roby
It’s often said that people don’t leave organizations; they leave bosses. That has lead me to wonder why. We all know of horror stories involving verbal abuse and even harassment from a boss. That kind of behavior tends to get noticed, talked about and sometimes litigated over. But what I ...
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Awakening Your Leadership Potential: Leading In Your Place of Talents (2) - by Elvis Ukpaka
Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from Elvis Ukpaka
In part one of this series, I noted that “awakening your leadership potential” is all about deploying and leading in your area of talents. I also noted that if you discover your talents and deploy it, then you are a leader in that field. In this part two, we will be looking at what makes a ...
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Listen Up - by Kim Freedman
Submitted on Oct 31, 2009 from Kim Freedman
Studies have shown that most managers spend between 60 to 80 percent of their workday communicating with other people on the telephone, in meetings, and in casual conversations. Assuming we listen as much as we speak, which is a pretty big assumption, we spend a good portion of our day in ...
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INTRAPRENEURSHIP SUCCESS: The WL Gore success story overview - by Dr. Howard Edw. Haller
Submitted on Nov 06, 2009 from Howard Edward Haller
INTRAPRENEURSHIP SUCCESS: The WL Gore success story overview The Intrapreneur must learn to get around the roadblocks of corporate structure and a stodgy manager, or the traditional corporate bureaucracy. A successful corporate entrepreneur or Intrapreneur must first convince middle management ...
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INTRAPRENEURSHIP SUCCESS-Overview from a Successful Serial Intrapreneur - by Dr. Howard Edw. Haller
Submitted on Nov 06, 2009 from Howard Edward Haller
This is the introduction to the concept of Intrapreneurship, sometimes referred to as Corporate Entrepreneurship, which is based on the idea of using entrepreneurial techniques in a corporation to create a new product, service or division to help the corporation grow, or in some cases survive and ...
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Awakening Your Leadership Potential: Leading In Your Place of Talents Part 1 - by Elvis Ukpaka
Submitted on Oct 28, 2009 from Elvis Ukpaka
EVERYONE is a leader in his or her own gifted field in life. By nature you are a leader. You are designed to lead by your creator. You were born to lead, not necessarily people, but in your field. When you discover and pursue your vision for your life, then you become a leader in that vocation. ...
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Overcoming Adversities and Accomplishing Success: Profile of “Zig” Ziglar - by Howard Edward Haller, Ph.D,
Submitted on Oct 24, 2009 from DR HOWARD EDWARD HALLER
Overcoming Adversities: Profile of my Mentor “Zig” Ziglar, Noted Motivational Speaker and Chairman, Ziglar Training Systems By: Howard Edward Haller, Ph. D. The article give an insight into the groundbreaking proven research into how to Overcome Adversity and how to Turn Adversity ...
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Overcoming Adversity: The Senator Hatch Story - by Howard Edward Haller, Ph.D.
Submitted on Oct 24, 2009 from DR HOWARD EDWARD HALLER
Overcoming Adversity: Senator Orrin G. Hatch Story United States Senator (R-Utah) By: Howard Edward Haller, Ph. D. The article give an insight into the groundbreaking proven research into how to Overcome Adversity and how to Turn Adversity into Opportunities by Howard Edward Haller, Ph.D, ...
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Leadership Starts with Tough Decisions: Five Leadership Skills for Outstanding Team Building - by Ed Sykes
Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Ed Sykes
Leadership starts with tough decisions. Let me share with you my recent leadership challenge and the leadership secrets you can use in any team building situation for great leadership results. I have the honor and pleasure of volunteering for many groups and causes. In many situations, I am ...
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OVERCOMING ADVERSITY: Profile of Jack Canfield - by Howard Edward Haller, Ph.D.
Submitted on Oct 24, 2009 from DR HOWARD EDWARD HALLER
Overcoming Adversity and Leadership: Profile of Jack Canfield, Best Selling Author and CEO, Chicken Soup for the Soul Enterprises, Inc. By: Howard Edward Haller, Ph.D. This groundbreaking proven research into how to "Overcome Adversity" and how to "Turn Adversity into Opportunities" has ...
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OVERCOMING ADVERSITY and OBSTACLES: Self-Made Billionaire Dr. John Malone story - by Howard Edward Haller, Ph.D.
Submitted on Oct 24, 2009 from DR HOWARD EDWARD HALLER
Overcoming Adversity and Obstacles: John Malone, Ph.D. Story, Chairman and CEO, Liberty Media, Inc. By: Howard Edward Haller, Ph. D. This groundbreaking proven research into how to "How to Overcome Adversity" and how to "Turn Adversity into Opportunities" has received extensive ...
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Candid Conversations: How to Drive the Political Correctness “Elephant” Out of Your Workplace - by Pat Lynch, Ph.D., is President of Business Alignment Strategies, Inc., a consulting firm that helps clients optimize business results by aligning people, programs, and processes with organizational goals. For additional articles please visit our web site at www.BusinessAlignmentStrategies.com. You may contact Pat at Pat@BusinessAlignmentStrategies.com or at (562) 985-0333. Copyright 2009 Pat Lynch. All rights reserved.
Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from Pat Lynch
Note: “The elephant in the living room” is a common metaphor for situations in which people refuse to confront or even acknowledge a major issue even though everyone knows about it and it is causing serious problems. Individuals who are faced with difficult issues frequently choose to ignore ...
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Winemakers: Artists, Entrepreneurs & Leaders - by Jake Tuschinski, ctacc atms al
Submitted on Oct 20, 2009 from Jake Tuschinski
Most of the winemakers I know started making wine in their garage or basement. Some inherited the family business which was also started in a basement or barn. All have the hearts of a true entrepreneur as they forge on to develop great wines. Hobbyists beware of the words “you should sell ...
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5 Steps to Become a Leader, When You Feel Like a Follower - by Niamh Arthur
Submitted on Oct 20, 2009 from Niamh Arthur
Success in life and in business comes from effective leadership. This doesn't mean pretending to be someone else, or changing your core values, it's just about being more confident in who you are. You can follow these 5 steps to become a leader, and create a new self image of ...
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CREDIBILITY: A LEADERS’ TOOLKIT - by Elvis Ukpaka
Submitted on Oct 20, 2009 from Elvis Ukpaka
In your employees’ eyes, the totality of your leadership is dependent upon the things that they see you do. That means things like your ethics, values, morals, attitude, beliefs, character, skill, knowledge etc. are closely watched and examined by those you are leading. Your action as a leader ...
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Total Leadership: What kind of a leader are you? - by Elvis Ukpaka
Submitted on Oct 20, 2009 from Elvis Ukpaka
If your employees were given the opportunity to fire you, how soon will you be out the door? I think that is a food for thought. I believe before you finish reading this article, you will be able to answer that question. The ability to lead effectively and harmoniously harness your employee's ...
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Excite, Engage and Prepare Your New Employees - by Dave Neal
Submitted on Oct 19, 2009 from Dave Neal
Even with today’s high unemployment rates, companies can’t take new employees for granted. It’s not enough to put good people into good jobs. We have to excite, engage, and prepare them or they might say goodbye ... wasting lots of time and money. A little investment in preboarding and ...
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Leadership Skills that Make a Difference - by Heather Buckley
Submitted on Oct 19, 2009 from Heather Buckley
This guide to Leadership Skills is provided by Silicon Beach Training As the manager and leader of a group you have to offer the team something which if you weren’t here would not be available. You have to warrant your position, and your pay roll, as a leader/manager. If you offer a team ...
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5 Step Manifestation Process - by Zoe Routh
Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Zoe Routh
How do I get what I REALLY want? This process works for any situation - whether you are leading a team, going for a promotion, want some more cash in your pocket or want to find a man (that's how I found Rob!) Step 1. Decide. It's a 'burn all bridges' kind of decision. This means you are taking ...
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Mentors and Protégées - by George Torok
Submitted on Oct 17, 2009 from George Torok
Find a mentor. Mentors can help you cut years off your growth curve. They can save you from making mistakes they made or seen others make. You are then free to learn from new mistakes. A mentor is someone - perhaps a family member, friend or business associate - who is more experienced in the ...
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Frustration, Confusion and Fear…oh my! - by Stephanie Frank
Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Stephanie Frank
Just got off the phone with a consulting client who has restructured the people in her business to be aligned with the appropriate job. (Honestly, if I only did one thing all day, it would be style and values testing because it makes people understand their relationships so well!) Not only is ...
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Building a Winning Business Team - by Willie Horton
Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Willie Horton
Anyone out there got the guts to do it? I mean, is anyone "brave" enough to create and lead a team of like-minded people towards the kind of exceptional business success that one only sees, if one is lucky, once in a career? I've spent the last couple of weeks talking to and working with ...
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