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- Leadership in the Workplace: Creating a New Vision for Others - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2011 from Marlene ChismStrong leadership in the workplace often means helping your employees create a vision for themselves, which in turn will increase cooperation and teamwork. Each year I set goals and intentions. This year one of my intentions was "Give me the eyes to see."I know that what I see with my physical ...
Views: 2075 - Employee Engagement: It's an Inside Job - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Susan Crampton DavisWe’ve all heard the staggering statistics regarding employee engagement – less than 25 percent of our workforce shows up on Monday morning excited about work. By the way, those statistics represent the optimistic viewpoint. Some say employee engagement could be as low as 19 to 11 percent.(1) ...
Views: 2064(1 vote) - How to Boost Morale in Work - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2013 from Joshua NyamacheOur jobs can turn to be miserable and make us stressful because of low morale. This arises when our authorities scold us and continuously interrupt us while in the process of executing our duties. Sometimes, we find ourselves working with people who don't want to co-operate when it comes to team ...
Views: 2062 - How to Fight Recession While Finding Jobs For Fresher - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2012 from Pramod LomteWith the global perspective keeping in mind fresher have to search for job vacancies in a sturdy recession period. While at normal situations there can be plentiful of jobs available due to running industrial developments. But in case of recession this is not the situation. Industrial ...
Views: 2058 - To Achieve Everything You Want, Avoid the "Dreamer Versus Doer Syndrome" - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2015 from JAMES MAIOHODreamers and Doers April, 13, 2015 Recently, it has been pointed out to me that there are “Dreamers” and there are “Doers”. I think this implies that people who dream don’t achieve results. It implies that being a “Doers” is the more valid choice of the two. I think this whole premise is ...
Views: 2053 - How to Be Yourself in a Workplace of Giant Egos - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from David Robert OrdHow can you be who you really are in a corporate, government, or nonprofit workplace when you are around giant egos that challenge you and seek to control you and get the better of you day in and day out? An interesting article was sent to me recently entitled "A bigger ego is the only way to ...
Views: 2050 - ***The Beauty of Doing Nothing - by Submitted on May 03, 2013 from Leslie CunninghamThe other day I put my son down for his nap. And then I reluctantly forced myself to muster up the energy to turn my attention towards the endless items on my never-ending to-do list. I was fully prepared to take advantage of my time alone to get a jumpstart on everything that “needed” to be ...
Views: 2048(6 votes) - Internal Customer Service: Do They Really Want What We Think They Want? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Shep HykenYou can’t have great customer service without great internal service. As a reminder, the internal customer is anyone within our own organization who is dependent on us for anything. Taking care of this internal customer allows them to do their job, take care of another internal customer or ...
Views: 2036 - Increase Your Office Efficiency and Productivity - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Candace CzarnyFeng Shui for Your Office Your office is the place where you get your work done, where you do your business and where you need to be productive. But when your Feng Shui isn’t balanced, then you might be setting yourself up for disaster – or at least inefficiency. If you find that your ...
Views: 2022 - Money does not motivate us to work hard - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2013 from Haingo Heriniaina RajaonarisonMoney does not motivate people to work hard, the mind does. If money was a motivator, then most women would be prostitutes because prostitution is probably the fastest way to make money. Everyday, people are busy doing several things that are not lucrative such as watching TV, sleeping, ...
Views: 2017 - What should you consider for your group benefits plan? - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2012 from Samuel LiWhat should you consider for your group benefits plan? As business owners, we all want our hard-earned money to be put into good usage. That's why when it comes to handling your group benefits plan, it is important you are dealing with a trusted independent specialist. An experienced ...
Views: 2012(1 vote) - How to Write a Dissertation Plan – An All in One Guide - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2012 from Donna SantosYou have to start your thesis, but you have not any idea how to do thesis mapping Worry no more! Here you will get all the information that you require In order to get good grades in thesis, you should fully understand how should schedule it. Scheduling of thesis involves understanding ...
Views: 2009 - Pillars Of Teamwork - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2009 from Raj GavurlaSome companies and athletic teams use the words teamwork or team to describe how their organization works. That's extremely important. Some don't mention teamwork or team. These organizations are the ones that experience stagnation. My research indicates while many companies and athletic ...
Views: 2007 - 3 More Positive Strategies to Deal with Your Eeyore Vampire Boss - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2014 from Joey FaucetteA couple of weeks ago I shared with you “3 Positive Strategies to Deal with an Eeyore Vampire Boss.” I knew there were flocks of negative bosses everywhere, but evidently more than I realized. Your overwhelming response prompted me to remember some of my Eeyore Vampire bosses. The one who was ...
Views: 2000 - The Power of Sincere Recognition - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Julia Hill-NicholsIn today’s modern business world, I am consistently asked for new ways to motivate employees that will not cost the organization in additional expenses. While we all know that money talks, it is interesting to dig deeper and determine money is not always the answer when motivating your ...
Views: 1997 - Check Your Assumptions - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Paul SloaneEvery time that we approach a problem, in any walk of life, we bring to bear assumptions that limit our ability to conceive fresh solutions. Our experiences condition us to see any new situation in terms of situations we have seen before. We make assumptions unconsciously and put things into a ...
Views: 1995 - Customer Service Lessons From An Airport Employee - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2012 from Diane ConklinSometimes amazing things happen during our travels, but if you don’t take the time to notice and get excited about it, you might miss it. On a recent trip, something amazing happened. It was a long day. Up at 4:00am to leave for a long day of flying and connecting flights, no problems, until ...
Views: 1976 - How An Extraordinary Vision Can Bring You More Customers - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2014 from Leslie CunninghamThere is a fabulous hot tub retail and service business in southwest Montana, pleasantly named Mountain Hot Tub. It was during one of our monthly team meetings that they officially declared their vision...they would be known as "The Hot Tub Capital of the World". As soon as the vision was ...
Views: 1975 - ***Are You Holding Your Team Back From Top Performance? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2013 from Leslie Cunningham* This is a true story and names have been changed Jason was the manager of a multi-million dollar hot tub business. In one of our VIP days we talked about him prioritizing his time in the morning so he could focus on the #1 priority for the business, which involved assembling some ...
Views: 1973(2 votes) - ***An Unusually Simple Tip For Increasing Your Productivity in Your Business - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Leslie CunninghamOne of the common complaints I hear from women entrepreneurs is that they avoid focusing on the top-income producing tasks in their business. They habitually occupy themselves with busy work that doesn’t result in higher paying clients or more income in the door. Here is a simple tip you can ...
Views: 1958(2 votes) - Why Resistance to Change? - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2010 from Hal WechslerWhy Resistance to Change is Painful We are not philosophers but like you – very practical folks. Half our job is holding workshops for executives at major corporations to train them in two- days to 3x their learning skills and 2x their long-term memory. What that means is these ...
Views: 1951(2 votes) - Four Effective Steps to Transforming Call Center Performance - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2012 from Jam DwadeThe quality of your customer service is a crucial key to make your company stands out from the crowd. Call centers that focus primarily on resolving customer issues are often placed at the last line of defense of keeping the customers, ensuring a high level of contact center performance and ...
Views: 1949(4 votes) - Do You Start Yawning at 2:30pm? - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2010 from Hal WechslerDo You Start Yawning At 2:30pm And Finish At 5pm? If you are still breathing and own a TV you have viewed a commercial for 5-Hour Energy Drink. Each dose contains 2-ounces in five different berry flavors. This is an alternative to coffee crashing with its tired, dopey, and sluggish ...
Views: 1943(7 votes) - How to Achieve Your Own Happiness - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2013 from Mariano Jauco“Life has its own hidden forces which you can only discover by living.” - Soren Kierkegaard, 1813-1855, Danish Philosopher _____ Achieving your own happiness is the best measure of how well you are living your life and enjoying your relationships. You can learn how to be happier ...
Views: 1938 - Prescription Safety Glasses – Five Consideration Factors for First Time Buyers - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2012 from Mikaela J HiltonWhat are you going to do? You just found out you require corrective lenses. Your optometrist performed an eye exam that showed your vision has changed. You’re thinking; wearing safety goggles at work and around the house is going to make you look like a nerd. They are going to be bulky and heavy ...
Views: 1935 - 7 General Reasons Why Identity Badges Are of Great Importance - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2017 from Emma LawsonIdentification is an important part of your life, and whether you are in your home, or out hanging out with friends or traveling abroad, having a means of ID on you is very important, in other for you to remain safe and secured. Identity badges have risen to a state of relative importance in the ...
Views: 1921 - Build a Better Candidate Pool With A Digital Interview Platform - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2013 from Resalin RagoDigital interview platforms have changed the way human resource personnel find talent. A digital interview platform broadens the candidate pool and allows managers to spend quality time focusing on the most promising candidates. Invest Resources in the Right Places In an environment where ...
Views: 1921 - Confronting Your Intimate FOE: Fear of Exposure - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Mark GorkinConfronting Your Intimate FOE: Transforming Fear of Exposure into the Fun of Embarrassment As a speaker and workshop leader, I’m always designing and experimenting with small group exercises that, hopefully, generate positive energy, emotional give and take and some knowing, if not hearty, ...
Views: 1920 - Let Me Tell You Why You Hate Your Bleeping Job - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2013 from Yamaya CruzSo What’s Really Going On? You gave up your bleeping freedom to get a job. That’s why you bleeping hate it. You can’t communicate effectively or freely, so you end up with a whole bunch of suppressed desires. You exchange time for money and you have to sacrifice so much of yourself to ...
Views: 1915 - Making a decision to succeed is never enough. - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2011 from Nick van TonderAt one stage I presented a 30 day Success program to people, free of charge, in which I reveal success principles that really work. I ask you to focus carefully right now, in other words; please catch this!!! Only 5 percent of people that I offer this program to accepted the offer. In ...
Views: 1913 - 7 Tips for Choosing a Good Coach - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2012 from Anne Galloway10 to 15 years ago coaching was very much in its infancy. Now, however, I think that the word ‘coach’ is very much overused. More and more people are claiming to be coaches of one form or another so how do you know who or what is right for you? To help you, the International Coaching ...
Views: 1911 - The Rewards of Servant Leadership - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2012 from Mike Henry Sr.Have you ever been diagnosed by someone as untrustworthy? Perhaps, they doubted you or your motives? Maybe they questioned something you did or said. These are not the people who have valid reasons for not trusting you but those who have simply misunderstood you. You don’t mean them any harm ...
Views: 1911 - HOW CONFIDENCE IN HIRING PRACTICES IMPACTS EARLY TURNOVER - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from William MillerHOW CONFIDENCE IN HIRING PRACTICES IMPACTS EARLY TURNOVER William E. Miller Hiring and developing new people are the first steps in building a winning organization and avoiding expensive employee turnover. To develop new people, especially during their initial training, managers must have ...
Views: 1909(1 vote) - Motivational Videos – Rocky: The One-In-A-Million Shot! - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2011 from Keelan Cunningham“… if I can go that distance, ya see, and that bell rings… and I'm still standin', I'm gonna know for the first time in my life … that I weren't just another bum from the neighborhood.” Rocky Balboa Rocky (1976) One of the best motivational videos of all time has got to be, 1976’s ...
Views: 1907 - How Incentive Schemes can Motivate Employees - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from Lee MalcolmFinding employment is a significant incentive for many individuals to gain a level of financial income in order to afford the overall price of living, in addition to enjoying a fruitful career within any respective business sector. Individuals who gain employment on a part-time or full-time ...
Views: 1901 - What Really Motivates Employees - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2011 from Jeb BlountEach week I travel the country speaking to groups of leaders at meetings and conferences. No matter where I go I’m asked the same question time and again by leaders ranging from frontline managers to CEOs , “How can I motivate my employees?” I’ve heard this question repeated thousands of times. ...
Views: 1900(2 votes) - Retaining Employees – Protecting Your Most Important Asset - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Sharon MikrutIn the nonprofit field, salaries are generally low and working with clients who have multiple needs can be challenging. Although this can make employee retention difficult, there are steps you can take to provide a work environment that is supportive and fun, one that individuals look forward ...
Views: 1898(2 votes) - Employment in Canada- A reality or Myth - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2012 from Oliver SwankCanada is a nation of diversified population. Over the years, it has been preferred bythe immigrants of all possible countries. They prefer coming to Canada to pursue higher studies so that they can fetch a well -paid job after completing the course. Internationally, Canada is known for the ...
Views: 1896 - How to Find the Motivation to Avoid Distractions when Working From Home - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from david chappleWhen starting out in any work from home job or home businesses, you have to ask yourself the question; How can I stay motivated? If you want to work from home successfully you are really going to have to get your act together!! You need to be disciplined in order to achieve success; and ...
Views: 1889(5 votes) - How To Change Your Negative Mindset (5 Unusual Ways) - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2013 from jon rognerudA negative mindset inevitably causes unhappiness and depression. It may even influence decision making of a person in both personal and business life. Getting into a negative mindset is easier than most people would anticipate. As an entrepreneur, the last thing that you need is a ...
Views: 1870(1 vote) - Are You the Boss to Work For? - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2013 from Jane CranstonFirst let me correct my title — I would prefer the phrasing, “Are you the boss people want to work with?” because “with” sends a message of partnership and collaboration rather the servitude. Let’s hope we’re past the later. I’ve spent most of my career(s), be it in a corporate environment, ...
Views: 1866(1 vote) - If You Need A Change In Your Job, Take The Help Of A Job Consultant - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2012 from john GrishamChoosing the right job is very essential for youngsters. Those who are fresh out of the college or those who are currently employed but seeking for a job change should look for better opportunities. The difficulty in going for a job search by yourself is that often it takes a considerable ...
Views: 1865 - Release Your Inner Good Girl! - by Submitted on May 20, 2012 from Marcy StahlIn our American culture, girls are encouraged to: Defer to authority: your parents, your teachers, your Girl Scout leader, etc. Follow the rules of whatever game or activity you’re involved in. Color in between the lines, not outside. Pay attention to other people’s feelings. Respond ...
Views: 1854 - T.O.M.O.R.R.O.W. Is Not Yesterday-Tomorrow is the beginning of a fresh start with a new perspective, meaning, “Don’t allow the attitude and actions of yesterday to dictate your tomorrow.” - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2012 from B.L. BrownCore Values and Standards—Cross-Train Your Team What individual starts a job displaying character traits such as being unmotivated or disengaged? Absolutely none! Most employees are eager and overjoyed when starting a job. However, the truth is that employers (managers) routinely create ...
Views: 1851(1 vote) - Eight Helpful Tips For Developing An Exemplary Volunteer Program - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from Sharon MikrutMost nonprofit organizations use volunteers to perform tasks that regular staff members lack the time to do. Also, with an unstable economy, resulting in budget cuts for many organizations, developing and maintaining a volunteer pool is critical to nonprofits. An organized and well executed ...
Views: 1849(4 votes) - Does the Demand Exceed Your Capacity? - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Judy IrvingWhat if you were built like a computer where you could run at full speed, operating multiple programs and all at once? If you’re like me, you attempt to do just this and then get frustrated, if you (or the computer) don’t change as quickly from one program as you deem necessary…what’s wrong with ...
Views: 1847 - Listening Sets New Wisdom in Motion - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2012 from Robert WilsonListening Sets New Wisdom in Motion Cowboy Wisdom NLP Coaching Money is my friend that flows to me from all sources in the universe – Robert A. Wilson Cowboy Wisdom NLP Coaching www.cowboy-wisdom.com/MoneyFriend.html I let go of being in competition when I listen sets my snappy new wisdom in ...
Views: 1841 - 8 Secrets to Creating an Extraordinary Group - by Submitted on May 01, 2014 from Leslie CunninghamAn extraordinary group achieves outstanding results while members experience a profound shift in how they see their world. These amazing groups show up in all sectors… Our stories of these extraordinary groups came from organization leaders, information technology professionals, soldiers, ...
Views: 1837 - When is a Leader No longer a Leader? When He's a Greeder! - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2018 from Tony DovaleA Leader leaves a legacy that benefits all? A Greeder...is all for self. So what is real leadership about? I recently read an article about a business owner (Leonard Abess) who sold his business and gave his present, and ex-staff, 60 million dollars, as a thank-you gift for being part of ...
Views: 1837(2 votes) - Never let your career stop! - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2013 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieAchieving the Highest Career Heights "Career Development is a continuous process. At every stage of your career, you need a bit of extra push to go further," says Hammad Siddiqui in his latest book Bootstrapping Your Career. Here is how to take your career higher. Are you getting the ...
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