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Productivity is calculated by dividing the amount of goods or services produced by the units of labor it required to make them. An individual, business or nation that can increase its productivity rate can achieve greater output for less work.
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- How to LEAP in Life! - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Jaco BeukesHave you ever wished you could just stand out above the crowd? Wished that you could be someone extraordinary or do something extraordinary, which will inspire others? Yearning for something that will give you the edge in your performance, something that will help you to be recognised by your ...
Views: 5(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Balance Your Life: S.O.F.T.E.N. the Superwoman Within - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Pat MathewsWe all know a few “superwomen”… the ones who are successful business owners, active in kid’s school activities, cook a marvelous healthy dinner every evening, volunteer for a local non-profit, keep a perfect house and always look and feel terrific when out with their significant. (Whew! I ...
Views: 5(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Seven Ways We Got To Be Fourteen Years Old - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2009 from Dawn AngierSuccess Networks International was launched on January 1st of 1996. In the course of the last fourteen years, we've done many things wrong. We've tried things that didn't work and sometimes stayed with them longer than we should have. We've missed opportunities and were slow to take advantage ...
Views: 13(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Learn To Overcome Obstacles And Achieve Your Ultimate Success - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2009 from Daniel HerznerAre you completely committed to discovering how to succeed in life and business? Ask that question of a large group of people and I'm sure each one of them will tell you they're completely committed to living a successful, more fulfilled life. After all, who doesn't want more out of life, ...
Views: 13(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Let's Make it Easy! - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2009 from Mary OwensImage that you wake up one morning and everything was exactly how you wanted it to be. You were in the ideal house, with your ideal partner, and it was decorated the way you have always dreamed of have your house decorated. You rub your eye and try to refocus because you are sure this is a ...
Views: 11(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Your Power Living Life List (PLLL): How to Start - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Bryan BecksteadOver the past 30 plus years, I have had the privilege of working with a great many people from all walks of life. Despite the wide range of demographics I could categorize them all by saying every one of them would have benefited from establishing their own PLLL. Life is a journey, not unlike ...
Views: 10(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Think Twice- Act Once - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Bryan BecksteadI stole this from the carpenters; "measure twice, cut once". Thanks guys. The longer I work on a project; there is always something that comes to the top to make my understanding and grasp of the subject better and better. This section is one of those improvements. Before And After If you ...
Views: 12(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - 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 got ...
Views: 12(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Remember, If You Lay Down in Front of a Door… - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Bryan BecksteadYou can’t blame people for using you as a doormat. What does this possibly have to do with increasing your productivity, accomplishing more and moving closer to reaching your goals? People generally start off with good intentions. They want to use their time wisely, they want to get as much ...
Views: 9(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Power Time Management Irrefutables - The Five W's - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Bryan BecksteadWhat? What are the 5 to 10 absolutely necessary activities that you have to do to ensure your success and happiness? Those are going to be your Power Time Management Irrefutables. You have to be serious and you have to be brutally honest with your self. Fudging this list is sabotaging all of ...
Views: 11(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - From a Humble Beginning- A Time Management Irrefutable Secret to Success - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Bryan BecksteadIt was a Saturday morning in May when I realized that I was not as smart as I thought I was. This happened about 35 years ago but it is as fresh in my mind as if it was yesterday. I was operating one of my franchise organizations and this franchise was in the Lawn Care industry. In this ...
Views: 9(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Learn How To Break Up Large Tasks And Get Them Done - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Bryan BecksteadFirst, so there are no surprises, there is no secret formula to breaking up large tasks, you just do it. The fact we are here is the biggest step you will make in this area. Large overpowering tasks are just a collection of many smaller jobs all joined together. Start thinking like this and you ...
Views: 11(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Learn How Successful People Get Ahead of the Curve - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Bryan BecksteadIf you can get ahead of the curve, you are well on your way to becoming successful. I’m using the term successful to cover a lot of things we would like to be; happier, richer, less stressed out, thinner or fatter. The list is endless. You can decide what constitutes successful for yourself. ...
Views: 3(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Increasing Your Productivity- How to Get Started - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Bryan BecksteadThe fact that you are here is a good start. The fact that you are here indicates that there is a search on, from you, to explore and find a way to better yourself and to get better results. My position in this area has always been a two-pronged approach, to start with. Get Control of Your ...
Views: 4(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Have a Do Not Do List - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Bryan BecksteadIncreasing your productivity hinges on your ability to not keep making the same mistakes over and over again. The people who learn from their past mistakes are the people who will move forward much quicker than those who do not. There is a saying, “If you do not learn from History, you will be ...
Views: 8(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Get Better Production by Following Theses Two Maximizers - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Bryan BecksteadI specialize in Time Management and Productivity Maximization. It would only be fair to say that dealing with Time management issues is easier than production issues. The main reason is that when you are dealing with time, the concerns are the same for everyone. When you develop a way for ...
Views: 4(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Better Productivity Is All About Getting Your Head Straight - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Bryan BecksteadHave you ever see the Paul Newman movie Cool Hand Luke? There are a number of scenes where the Sheriff tells Paul Newman, the prisoner who keeps escaping, that he has to get his head straight, so he will stop escaping. I made this connection, as tenuous as it may be with almost all of my clients. ...
Views: 4(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Better Productivity is about Locking and Rocking - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Bryan Beckstead“I’m sorry I didn’t have time to get to your order today“. There is not a person on the face of the earth that has not heard that from someone in their lifetime. It’s a classic excuse. Unfortunately it’s absolutely false. The person who just told you they did not have your order ...
Views: 4(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - The Next 35 Days of Business …Kick Your Competitive Self Into Gear! - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Deborah GardnerWith the holiday season fast approaching, many companies think they have plenty of time to conduct business before year end. Some people feel the holiday time is expected to be slow, so they deliberately slow down their work load and their connection time with customers, prospects and vendors. Yet, ...
Views: 15(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - What To Do When You Just Can't Concentrate - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from Karen ScharfMy email in-box is jam packed, I have several calls from sales people that I haven't returned yet, my desk is a mess, and I'm finding it very hard to concentrate. What in the world is going on here! Well, for starters, my friend Chris is undergoing her second brain surgery today (a 7 hour ...
Views: 14(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Procrastination: Overcome it with EFT - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2009 from Mohammad ArnousIf you suffer from procrastination, then you are probably familiar with its effects. And you are also familiar with the "why did I leave this til the last minute" feeling. You might have promised yourself that, next time, you will not put off such important tasks again. But, later on, you find that ...
Views: 20(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Please read this... It will mean a lot to me. - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2009 from Danish AhmedHey there everyone!! Thanks. I appreciate you taking the time to read this. Now, why do you think this means a lot to me? Take a moment and think about it. What got you to start reading this? If you don't read "every" post, what got you to start reading this time? Was it simply because I asked ...
Views: 23(6 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - "How to Market on Facebook and not look Stupid" - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2009 from Karen MonasinghFacebook is far by nunn the most phenomenal networking platform and according to Alexa it out ranked Youtube & Yahoo in September 2009 sitting right behind Google. People all over the universe are connecting on Facebook to meet and socialize with people. If you are among the smart marketers and ...
Views: 14(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Setting S.M.A.R.T. Goals - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2009 from Faizal NisarIf you're tired of setting goals and not achieving them, then maybe you need to set SMART Goals. SMART is simply an acronym that stands for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Timely. I will explain each one in detail so next time you set a goal, you will be SMART about ...
Views: 21(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Working from Home Successfully – 10 Tips - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2009 from Jane CarltonMore and more people are working from home these days. Either because they are tired of the 9-5 grind and have chosen to start a new venture, or because they have been laid off from their regular job, or just because they wish to make extra money to supplement their income. Whatever the reason ...
Views: 5You must read the article to rate it. - Stop Sending E mails - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from Jan BolickWant to boost productivity and morale? Save time and improve relationships? Stop sending emails. How did we ever survive without it? A real time saver. For some things. For others – a real time zapper. Just imagine….or maybe you don’t even have to imagine…it happens to many people ...
Views: 25(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Are You Losing Your Marbles? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from Jan BolickMy friend and former colleague (UD 1996), Brooke Packard Blanchard, sent me this story. We don’t know the author. If you do, please let me know. I would love to give him or her the proper credit. The story may make you sad at first. But put the wise words to work and it will serve to boost morale ...
Views: 22(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - 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 ...
Views: 23(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Stop Procrastinating Now! Invoke Action to Make a Creative Life - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from Jason CooperIt is natural to be lazy - something that most of us can attest to. Once we are set free from the womb we immediately wish to submerge ourselves in sleep. Upon reaching adulthood we long to be totally at leisure, as it brings with it pleasure, because we are completely free from responsibility. ...
Views: 26(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Two Key Business Principles For Success - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from David SamuelThe first key principle in business success is knowing who you are dealing with, and who you are, a smart person or a foolish person. The difference between a smart person and a foolish person is that when a foolish person is foolish, he thinks he is smart, when a smart person is foolish, he ...
Views: 27(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Assessing Your Nonprofit’s Culture – Seven Questions To Ponder - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Sharon MikrutHave you ever taken a careful look at the culture of your nonprofit organization? Is the culture positive or negative? Do people enjoy working there, or would they rather be somewhere else? The culture of an organization impacts staff retention, client satisfaction, and the organization's overall ...
Views: 24(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Manage Your Actions and You’ll Free Your Time - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Denise Caron-QuinnIn a recent Wall Street Journal article we’re told of the development of a new type of drug designed to battle biology. This pharmaceutical agent is growing in popularity for it assists sleep-deprived individuals to remain awake, less groggy and supposedly more productive. The desire for extended ...
Views: 29(5 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - The Business of Art - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from JoAnn DePoloI have been informed by some that business and art do not mix. As a matter of fact one fellow explained to me that an artist works during the day at a “regular” job, comes home to create at night, stores work in a closet then becomes famous when they finally die after an agonizing monotonous ...
Views: 18(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - The A,B,C's Of Success And Why Your Education Get's You Nowhere. - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Thomas AndersonThere are many people with the highest degrees from the best schools that are still working dead end jobs. Being well educated or emersing yourself in information does not lead to success. Don't get me wrong, education, information and learning about a subject are VERY important. However, they ...
Views: 20(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Why are you procrastinating? - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Jaynine HowardWhy are you procrastinating? Why are you making excuses? Why are you never completing anything? Why are you putting off until tomorrow what can be done today? Do any of these phrases sound familiar? We all procrastinate at one time or another. We all are guilty of letting our family and ...
Views: 21(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - What's In It For Me? Is Organizing Really Worth It? - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Renee UrsemIs it really worth the time (and sometimes money) to get organized? I get asked that question a lot, both out loud and through body language. After all, some argue, I’ve gotten along this long. What’s the big deal? On the other hand, others confess: • I spent an hour looking for ...
Views: 20(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - OST Error:Synchronization with the Offline folder file could not be completed - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2009 from John PeterOutlook offline folder required proper synchronization with Microsoft Exchange Server to convert into PST file. Any error while the process might leave the file orphaned and you might need to Convert OST to Outlook usable PST file using third-party tools. You might receive below error message ...
Views: 28(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Are You on Track or Running Off the Rails? - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2009 from Dennis KelleyTime is the great equalizer. It doesn’t matter how rich you are or how poor you are. Not even how famous, infamous or average you are. Time does not stop for anyone and you can’t get more of it. You can’t slow it down or speed it up. With each breath that you take or heartbeat in your chest, ...
Views: 28(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - We Have To Stop Meeting Like This - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2009 from Jan BolickEver leave a meeting and wonder why you met? Ever have a meeting and after much discussion, decide on a plan but then – nothing ever happens? Here are three questions can lead the leader to conducting more efficient, more effective and maybe even fewer meetings. Questions to ask and know ...
Views: 23(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Meetings, Meetings Everywhere - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2009 from Jan BolickMeetings meetings everywhere! Great way to communicate. Great tool for propelling the way to goal. A great investment of time or a huge ZAP of it – and energy too. It’s a good idea to do a quick meeting review every now and then. Just to be sure that your team isn’t over-using this ...
Views: 22(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - 5 Ways to Boost Your Personal Productivity - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from TJ PhilpottFor anyone with a lot of drive and ambition finding ways to improve upon their personal productivity would be of great value to them. In an age where we seem to be required to get more done and in less time the need to increase productivity is even greater. Our lives continue to roll out ...
Views: 23(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - The Power of the Pareto Principle (aka the 80/20 Rule) - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Lisa MontanaroWhen I am conducting an organizing, time management or business related workshop, I often ask if anyone has heard of the Pareto Principle. I usually get a room full of blank stares. However, if I ask if anyone has heard of the 80/20 Rule, many people nod their heads yes, and have a better idea what ...
Views: 24(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - To-Do Lists: You Gotta Keep 'em Separated - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Lisa MontanaroTo-do lists. Just the name of them sounds exhausting. They have become the thorn in many of my client's side. Whether they are written in long form on paper, or maintained electronically on a computer or handheld device, they cause much stress. And here's one reason why. Most people ...
Views: 25(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Attack Strategies for Email Sanity - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Stephanie FrankThere’s only one thing I hate worse than mopping the floors… …and that’s dealing with the endless emails that come into my inbox. I’m not talking about the stupid once-in-a-lifetime-do-it-right-now-or-die kinds of emails, I’m talking about the legitimate things you need to deal ...
Views: 25(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Creating Systems that Work for You - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Dawn AngierCreating Systems that Work for You I guess I'm a bit spoiled. I often take for granted many of the systems we've developed, software programs we use every day and processes we've automated in our company. It always amazes me when I go into other companies—many of them bigger ...
Views: 26(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - TEN SURE WAYS TO SUCCEED IN THE WORKPLACE - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from William CottringerTEN SURE WAYS TO SUCCEED IN THE WORKPLACE By Bill Cottringer “The best way to appreciate your job is to imagine yourself without one.” ~Oscar Wilde. It doesn’t matter whether you are engaged in your dream career or just working at a job; not trying your best to succeed at the ...
Views: 38(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Empty Your Mind to Become a Creative Thinker - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Jason CooperSince starting my blog, I have found it rather difficult to read (oddly enough, something that I usually love to do) a good book for any particular length of time. My observations are, that the less I read the more creative in my writing I become. It is also no accident to discover that through ...
Views: 34(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Greensizing for Productivity - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Laura StackWe all want to do our part to help the environment. But if you can give the Earth a break and increase your productivity at the same time, that’s a real no-brainer! Luckily, a lot of the things you can do to help sustain the planet can help sustain your productivity as well. Read on for tips on ...
Views: 28(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Stop Making Excuses, Confront Your Fear and Take Action - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Jaynine HowardFear and anxiety can sabotage you when you least expect it. You may not even realize that fear and anxiety are holding you back. You think you want something but then you don’t pursue it. You find yourself making excuses on why you are not finishing the task or project. We can sit all day long at ...
Views: 37(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Tips To Help You Be More Productive at Work - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from A.J. MillerTIP #1 - GET YOUR WORKSPACE ORGANIZED:Clear your desk and other horizontal surfaces of all unnecessary gadgets and items that you don't use everyday. Keep frequently used items within arms' reach. Create space and breathing room so you can be more productive. Clean up your bulletin board. Throw ...
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