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- June 2015, A Time To Reflect And Prepare For…? - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2015 from Gregory Reece-SmithGregory Reece-Smith, Success Skills and Change Management Coach, founder of CreatingHarmonyInYourLife.com and Amazon best-selling author of 'The Seven Secrets to Living in Harmony', presents the June 2015 issue of The Harmonising Times' a free newsletter of indication to help its readers, and ...
Views: 1612 - Play the Ball, Not the Man - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2015 from Angela BarnardLet me ask you a question, what is the best advice you have ever received from a boss or leader that you admire? For me this is easy to answer as I think back to my most admired and respected boss Rudy McLean. Rudy had many years of leadership experience within the corporation I worked for ...
Views: 3094 - May 2015, A Time To Sing Out For All To Hear - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2015 from Gregory Reece-SmithGregory Reece-Smith presents a copy of 'The Harmonising Times' newsletter for May 2015. The newsletter is sent directly to Gregory's subscribers at http://www.CreatingHarmonyInYourLife.com in the first week of each month. April was almost a game of two halves! It began with the pressure of ...
Views: 1549 - MBA in Communication - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2015 from Manyata SinghaniyaA career in mass communication/journalism is a challenging task. Journalists play a major role in the development of the nation and they need to be in top form to be able to evaluate, assess and project information to the masses in the best of their sensibility. Mass Communication & Journalism ...
Views: 990 - Don't Blame Gravity - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2015 from Rand GolletzPicture this: A light plane goes down in the Arizona desert. A team from the NTSB descends on the scene to investigate what happened. After three months of rigorous study and analysis, they're ready to report. They call a news conference. The NTSB administrator approaches the podium. You've ...
Views: 1750 - Don't Punish "The Many" to Control "The Few" - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2015 from Rand GolletzI disdain bureaucracy. When I use that word, however, I do not mean that I disdain procedures or rules. My definition of bureaucracy: "Policies and/or procedures that create no value for stakeholders." For example, I don't consider procedures governing the conduct and frequency of ...
Views: 1358 - Want a Miracle? Shift Your Perception! - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2015 from Noelle NelsonLosing is painful. It doesn’t matter what - a job, a promotion, your health, a lover, a spouse - it’s painful. Sure, the pain is greater, the greater the loss, but whenever we lose something, we feel it deeply. A friend of mine, a trial lawyer by trade, recently lost a big case. He’s not in ...
Views: 1614 - How to Step out of Your Comfort Zone Effortlessly - by Submitted on May 19, 2015 from Sheela MasandI remember years ago being part of a group trip and stopping for a picnic. The organizer shared some crisps and then took a bite of one. She looked at me and said “Mmmmm, aren’t crisps just heavenly?” Back then, I was totally in my head and wondering why this woman was getting so excited ...
Views: 1564 - Managing Change - by Submitted on May 06, 2015 from Debra Bartz"Change is the only constant." Proverb Your ego really likes it the way it is. It's biggest "want" is to protect you from change. Reverse psychology is where we "want" one thing, but do another. In other words, our struggling consciousness is trying to make change and so easily pacifies the ...
Views: 1044 - Helping You Step Out of Your Comfort Zone - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2015 from Sarika PeriwalYou could be in a perfectly adequate job – work that you enjoy and which possibly pays you enough for all your needs. You're living in a place that is familiar to you; somewhere that you call home. So when opportunity comes knocking, you’re may be tempted to pass on an unknown future in favor of ...
Views: 1938 - Beyond the Comfort Zone - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2015 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comLet’s find out what holds us back from exploring and experiencing the many new things we could do to grow and bring more joy and fulfillment into our life. Today in our known environment, we are comfortable and continue with our same routine. With no or just little effort we can stay in our ...
Views: 1594 - 5 Tips to Overcome Your Resistance to Change - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2015 from Lynda EnrightChange is hard! Whether it is an organizational change that needs to occur in your work, a change in your personal or family life or a change in your behavior to achieve a healthier you – you may face resistance. Resistance is defined as “anything that slows or stops movement or keeps ...
Views: 1190 - The 6 Stages to Plan on When You Want to Change - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2015 from Andrea NovakowskiWay back in 1977, while I was graduating from Simmons College (and wondering how the heck I was going to get a job using what I’d learned), James Prochaska and his colleagues at the University of Rhode Island were developing a revolutionary new theory about how people change. It was called the ...
Views: 1578 - Five pillars of happiness - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2015 from Kenneth LindMy vision of happiness is not party style joy and excitement. Although that is fun it is not sustainable. Instead I see being comfortable and relaxed about myself, others, circumstances and progress. Movies, sports, TV programs and other entertainments are also fun briefly but lose something ...
Views: 1401 - Five Ways to Motivate Yourself to Get Debt Free - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2015 from Dixie SomersPaying off your debt balances is one of those things that you may know needs to be done, but you may struggle to find the motivation to get started and to stick with your effort. Finding a way to get motivated to finally take action can help you to achieve the goals that you have established for ...
Views: 2022 - Releasing Business Shame - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2015 from Jeanna GabelliniWhenever you want to experience a huge breakthrough in your business, you have to start where you are. You may be disappointed that you’re not making more money at this point in your biz. If you’re just starting out you might be on pins and needles because you need to make money ASAP. ...
Views: 1501 - Military Relocation? Home staging consultations are necessary! - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2015 from Joanna LaneAre you a member of the Canadian/US military and selling your home due to a military relocation? If so, you probably don’t have the luxury of time on your side. You need to sell quickly and you want top dollar for your home! Selling a home can be a stressful situation for many people. ...
Views: 1150 - A Hidden Reason You May Not be Generating Revenues Online - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2014 from Kathleen Gage“I’m not making any money!” comes the frustrated battle cry. “It’s easy for you, but I have not figured out how to make this thing work!” Recently, lots of people who have been trying to make money online are likely chanting these statements. Yet others are chanting, “Great times! Great times! ...
Views: 1330 - Communicate better with these 6 engagement practices - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2014 from Mari PatThe connection and sense of community that can grow between a CxO (referring here to all C-Suite members) and his or her organization’s employees is one of the most overlooked points of leverage that a business can tap into for generating results. Your company’s bottom line depends on the people ...
Views: 1406 - Two-Factor Motivation of Direct Support Professionals - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2014 from Bobby HarrisMotivation of Direct Support Professionals (DSP's) can be a daunting task. To examine ways to motivate DSP's we can consider the two-factor theory. The psychologist Frederick Herzberg studied and theorized the motivational theory or the two-factor theory. The Motivational Theory further refines ...
Views: 1843 - Managing Better Work Performance - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2014 from William CottringerManaging Better Work Performance By Bill Cottringer “Compelling trust is the highest form of human motivation” ~Stephen Covey. We have always known that excellent work performance has to be driven by strong motivation. But in the beginning, motivational experts were only scratching ...
Views: 1439 - The Healing Power of Children - by Submitted on May 12, 2017 from Rick SaldanChildren remain 'bundles of joy' all over the world. We love their innocence, and their need is our command. But have you every been exposed to their healing powers? You might be thinking that I am out of their minds and possibly am over-influenced by films like Matilda where the little girl had ...
Views: 1772 - How to Take Change in Stride - by Submitted on May 12, 2017 from Rick SaldanThe only feature of life which is permanent is change. Whether you accept it or not, whether you are prepared for it of not, people, situations, values, beliefs, in fact, practically everything both inside and outside us change. When you visit your old home town after years, you look around and ...
Views: 2715 - How to Be the Change You Want - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2014 from Maria KhalifeBeing the Change in your life is not a magical, instantaneous event. Like Life itself, it is a journey and not a destination. Be the Change is a process that can be accomplished while you life your life, go to your job, raise your children, love your pets and take vacation. It is like playing ...
Views: 1268 - Are You Immobilized by What You’ve Grown Accustomed To? - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2014 from Maria KhalifeWe become very accustomed to things, don’t we? We become accustomed to having oatmeal for breakfast. We get accustomed to having our clothes cleaned in a particular way. We are accustomed to a specific manner of interface with particular individuals. When we arise in the morning, we have an ...
Views: 1352 - Stuck In A Rut? Tap Into The Source Of Your Motivation! - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2014 from Porschia Parker-GriffinAre you lacking the energy to complete your projects? Have you been feeling unfocused when you sit down to work? Do you feel like you are unable to get things done? Find the source of your motivation and you can solve these challenges! Everyone has their own particular set motivators, so tap ...
Views: 1631(1 vote) - The Anatomy of Success & Failure - *7* Essential Elements that will Guarantee Radical Success in Life! - Elements #4 - #7 - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2015 from John Di LemmeExcerpt from The Anatomy of Success & Failure *7* Essential Elements that will Guarantee Radical Success in Life! Essential Element #4: Blind Bamboo Faith The next Essential Element is BBF, which stands for blind bamboo faith. Now, let me explain, because I know you are likely ...
Views: 1813 - [4-7 of] 7 Proven Laws of Success to Live a Prosperous Life - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2014 from John Di LemmeSuccess Law #4: Faithful Expectation The atmosphere of faithful expectation is the breeding ground for miracles. The atmosphere of fearful expectation is the breeding ground for misery. Imagine this. A storm is coming, and the clouds start moving in. The sky turns black, and the ...
Views: 1809 - Play Your Position - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniI’m a huge fan of American Idol. Some of the feedback from the judges is very uncoach-like and disempowering. However, they emphasize several points that I love, over and over to the contestants: * Play to win. Act like you want to beat the competition. * Be consistent with who you are ...
Views: 1351 - Do You Understand the Power of Your Voice? - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2014 from Rand GolletzI talk to strangers all the time. Elevators, department stores, office buildings, Whole Foods and gas stations are some of my favorite places to engage people in conversation. I've actually met some really interesting people that way. I enjoy hearing people's "stories:" HOW they became WHO they ...
Views: 1415 - Procrastination No More! - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2014 from Joan Clout-KruseAre you an acute procrastinator? I was. Twenty years ago I made a new promise to myself and wrote these words… “I am an introverted, procrastinating perfectionist who is striving to change to be an extroverted, results-oriented champion.” It was a time for me to move on and take charge of my ...
Views: 1395 - THE BUSINESS OWNER MYTH - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniAs a business owner you may experience some or all of these thoughts throughout the week … * It’s a lot of work. * It’ll be overwhelming and my life will get out of control. * I don’t know how. * Employees are a hassle. * The way it is now is good enough. * The bigger ...
Views: 1211 - Feng Shui and Real Estate - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2014 from Teresa HwangIn Chinese, the word "Feng" means Wind and "Shui" means Water. The literal translation of Feng Shui is the study and application of Wind and Water. Figuratively, Feng Shui is the art and science of identifying the dynamic energies (Qi) in our environment, and utilising them to achieve Balance ...
Views: 2437 - How To Manage Problem Employees In The Workforce - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2014 from Sophie EaganNo one wants to work with difficult people, and in a small office environment it can be especially challenging. The company and everyone involved loses when problem employees don’t embrace the leadership vision and company direction. Worse yet are the problems that occur when a difficult ...
Views: 1232 - Casualness Breeds Casualty - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniIt felt like a wake-up call the first time I heard the seminar leader say, “Casualness breeds Casualty.” He was referring to how we treat our goals and the people on our team. When we don’t give them our intention and attention, they fizzle instead of sizzle. I’ve never forgotten that ...
Views: 1536 - Solutions Abound - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniGot a puzzle that is unsolved? Would you like to find the missing piece? Get comfortable, sit back and open up to receive the perfect solution. Perfect solutions abound! First, pick the issue that you’d like to attract an ideal resolution. What are the elements needed to make up your perfect ...
Views: 1305 - CHANGE FOR LIFE... or Pay thePrice! - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2014 from Virend SinghHuman beings are creatures of habit. We seek the things we want with the least possible disruption to our lives; hence we tend to resist change. The choice is straightforward - make a positive change for life... or pay the price! As management guru Tom Peters once put it: "Change is ...
Views: 1439 - The Secret to Staying Calm in Chaos - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2014 from Annette SegalI’m a coach, so my clients (executives, entrepreneurs, consultants, coaches, and other high performers) show up in my practice for all sorts of reasons. If I had to categorize them, I’d say most clients were looking for ways to “stay calm in chaos”. That’s what Sam was looking for when he picked ...
Views: 1384 - The Juggling Act: When You Drop the Ball - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2014 from Tracey OsborneAs busy entrepreneurs we juggle a lot of balls. Client requests, team member demands, family demands…the list goes on and on and on. When you have so many balls in the air, eventually you’re going to drop one. It happened to me today. I received an email from a client asking me if I sent a ...
Views: 1597 - Approaching Change in Recovery - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2014 from Todd BranstonOver five weeks ago I was approached by one of my patients on the unit who let me know that he hated his life. He talked about the various experiences he had and he was concerned that a short stay in rehab wouldn’t offer him the opportunity to find any kind of comfort or relief. I suggested that ...
Views: 2585(1 vote) - What's bothering you? - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2014 from Larry CranePerhaps you’ll agree that when something is bothering you, it prevents you from being at peace. In truth, the more we try to figure out “what-to-do” or “what-not-to-do” actually keeps the situation from changing. Take a moment and look at this consideration more carefully. Whatever we are ...
Views: 3074 - Eliminating The Fear Of Sales Rejection - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2014 from SUSAN FOXEliminating The Fear Of Sales Rejection © Susan Fox, Personal and Professional Development Coach http://www.selfgrowth.com/experts/susan_fox_0.html www.yoursecretwishes.com In the US and Canada leave a message 24/7 at (740) 531-0400 or email me at yoursecretwishes@gmail.com Are ...
Views: 1759 - Getting the Life You Want: One Daily Deed - by Submitted on May 30, 2014 from Annette SegalAre you overwhelmed? Do you have BIG plans for personal improvement? Does every evening bring disappointment because you didn’t achieve all you wanted? Perhaps you are tired of striving and failing…hearing a harsh negative voice in your head put you down. Here’s the good news. When you change ...
Views: 1197 - The Number One Mistake Managers Make - by Submitted on May 16, 2014 from Judith & Jim Sherven & SniechowskiWe enter this world as children and to stay alive and thriving we ingest, more like absorb the environment of our birth. Whatever we experience is all there is and we take it in without conditions. And that’s our first experience of authority, an authority that knows how to keep us alive because ...
Views: 1372 - Career Promotions: A Mysterious Unknown or Clear and Logical Roadmap? - by Submitted on May 16, 2014 from Judith & Jim Sherven & SniechowskiAll too often, at different types of companies, we hear from our clients that the promotional process is a big mystery. People don’t know why they received their recent promotion, nor do they know what is required to achieve the next career level up. These are not uneducated people nor are ...
Views: 1359 - How Winning Can Make You More Than Just Number One - by Submitted on May 09, 2014 from Judith & Jim Sherven & SniechowskiFrom Jim: Winning is incredibly important. When you win you’re supposed to gain recognition, status, material goods, perhaps even wealth. Winning is supposed to supply pride and self-esteem so that when you look into a mirror the person staring back at you is someone you can be proud of, ...
Views: 1258 - Motivating Senior Employees To Help Newcomers - by Submitted on May 09, 2014 from Judith & Jim Sherven & SniechowskiFrom Judith: How do you help develop the right kind of motivation for your senior employees to help welcome and train newcomers—especially if you have a fast growing company? Since it is crucial for the integrity of a fast growing company that management makes sure to advance the elements ...
Views: 1264 - The Trouble With Hanging On To Workplace Misfits - by Submitted on May 02, 2014 from Judith & Jim Sherven & SniechowskiFrom Judith: It would be ideal if recruiting worked perfectly and all new hires were perfect assets to your specific workplace culture. But that’s not ever going to be the case. We humans are a widely varied bunch and every process — recruiting, onboarding, and management — is dictated by the ...
Views: 1266 - Manage Expectations, Yours and Others, Because They Create Reality - by Submitted on May 02, 2014 from Judith & Jim Sherven & SniechowskiFrom Jim: Expectations are central to an individual’s well-organized, functional, and fulfilling life. They are even more critical to an organization of multiple individuals because expectations vary among the members of a team or department. Why? Because expectations that are strong and ...
Views: 1168 - How to Use Your Strength to Create Your Dream - by Submitted on May 02, 2014 from Nigel St.HillDear friend, a fact is a dream that has been realized by the WILL of the dreamer. So it is with your own strength. You never understand what it can do until you put it to the test. By your strength, I mean your strength of Will, your strength of purpose and your strength of faith. I ...
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