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- Turn off the noise: The Art of Focus - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2010 from Jim BouchardIt's a noisy, confusing, fast and furious world out there. You're expected to do more in less time. You've got to be a master multi-tasker just to survive! You're working on a project and still you've got to keep up on incoming calls and email. You've got your cell phone in one ear, desk phone ...
Views: 2746(3 votes) - The Death of Certainty...I Think! - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Jim BouchardThe two weakest words in the American lexicon: “I think…” Is it just me or does nearly every expert commentary on any serious life altering issue now start with the words “I think?” I’m sick of it! I don’t want to listen to anymore “I think,” tell me what you KNOW! You’re the expert! I ...
Views: 1722(3 votes) - Power is not Control - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2009 from Jim BouchardPower is not Control…But I never said control isn’t important! The second chapter in Dynamic Components of Personal POWER is titled “Top 5 Lies About Power.” In that chapter I talk about the lies we’ve been told by people who either attempted to keep power and control for themselves, or those ...
Views: 1955 - The Importance of Effective Leadership - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2008 from Jim BouchardThe cost of ineffective leadership is enormous. • Some industries report as high as 65% annual employee turnover as a result of ineffective leadership. • Disengaged workers, often caused by ineffective leadership cost American business over 300 billion dollars a year. • Lost ...
Views: 11203(2 votes) - Your Most Valuable Asset...Don't look on your balance sheet! - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2008 from Jim BouchardYour Most Valuable Asset…Don’t look on your balance sheet! Your most valuable asset doesn’t show up on your balance sheet. Your most valuable asset is your ability or capacity to perform effectively, in a word: POWER! Your equipment, computers, business machines, buildings ...
Views: 1942 - The Dying Art Of Discipline - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Jim BouchardThe foundation for developing personal power is Discipline. Simple; not easy. I almost started this article by saying, “Please forgive me if I’m going on a bit of a rant today.” Forget about it; I am going on a rant and I’m not asking for anyone’s forgiveness, ...
Views: 1755 - Top 5 Lies About Power - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2007 from Jim BouchardFrom Jim Bouchard's book: Dynamic Components of Personal Power LIE #1: POWER CORRUPTS Bullshit! Power does not have a mind. Power is not capable of thinking or choice. Power is simply your capacity to achieve your goals and fulfill your desires. If your goals and desires are centered on ...
Views: 1806 - Everything Starts With Attitude - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2007 from Jim BouchardEverything starts with attitude. Everything! I don’t drink the “positive thinking” cool-aid; there’s no achievement without action. However, only positive attitude produces positive action. I’ve heard some teachers say that all you need to create success is the right mental attitude. I’ve ...
Views: 2521 - Knocked Down Seven Times... - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2007 from Jim BouchardAn old martial arts proverb says, "Knocked down seven times, get up eight!" Easier said than done, right? It's not always easy to stay positive, especially when circumstances knock you down. Here's where I'm going to part from many presenters in the "positive thinking" and "motivation" fields; ...
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