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- The Executive Coach: Your Company’s Partner in Leadership Development - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Brenda BenceWhat would you say is the most critical success factor for business growth in your company? If you’re like 91% of the respondents in a recent study of CEOs in North America, Europe, and Asia, you would say “developing leaders.” In this article, we’ll explore why leadership development has become ...
Views: 689 - Beyond the Brick and Mortar Fitness Facility - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from James "Mac" McPartlandWhat does it take to look beyond the brick and mortar fitness facility — your primary source of business — and instead focus on the greater needs of the consumer? Who is positioned to truly contribute to creating healthy communities around the United States and possibly the world? Take a look at ...
Views: 1531(1 vote) - What Do You Say When You Talk To Yourself? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from James "Mac" McPartlandAn Introduction to Authenticity-- A Simple Life Lesson Far Too Often Forgotten One of the cruelest aspects of human nature is that far too often we judge someone or something based on appearance. No matter how enlightened we may perceive ourselves to be, each and every one of us is guilty of ...
Views: 899 - Mentor, Coach, Consultant, Friend - What Do You Need? - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Marnie SwedbergAll of us need support people who have already successfully journeyed down our current path; people who are willing to share their insights so that our journey can be better; and people whose knowledge, experience or position can save us time, money or unnecessary pain. We need someone who is ...
Views: 1723(2 votes) - Recipe for Women: Breaking Through Your Fear - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2011 from Karen KellerIn my post on 2-25-10 I shared the hidden role fear plays in our willingness to influence and persuade. When women accept that fear is in our imagination - we can deal with it. This was the first way to stamp out the fear we subconsciously carry with us. But there’s another way to conquer ...
Views: 728 - WHO AM I? - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Keith BrayWHO AM I? I can remember those dark days back in 1994 that I really did not know who I was. Have you been there or are you at that point today. I knew the roles that I played, amongst them husband, father, employer, community volunteer, company leader; roles I played on life’s stage like an ...
Views: 1003(3 votes) - Executive Challenge #5: “There Just Aren’t Enough Hours in the Day to Get Everything Done.” - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Brenda BenceDo you find yourself frequently falling behind in your tasks even though you work 12, 14, or even 16 hours a day? Do you find that at the end of the day, you still haven’t finished your to-do list? The truth is that learning how to manage your time can make or break your success as an executive. ...
Views: 864 - Creating Leaders for Tomorrow - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Don Martinez MCC, MNLP/PTDon Martinez is a Master Certified Coach MNLP/PT EXECUTIVE COACHING Center of Excellence & Success CAREER | BUSINESS | LIFE | ENTREPRENEURSHIP “The power to make the impossible happen” Executive Coaching Services An executive coach is like a personal trainer for your business - and ...
Views: 902(1 vote) - "The 30 Day Challenge" What's your Plan for 2011 - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Don Martinez MCC, MNLP/PT2011 a fresh start, often time people start out by setting goals that they will never accomplish. You know what I’m talking about. The 100 day goals the one year goals, let’s face it if you are not able to get through the first 30 day’s chances are you will find it hard to get through the first ...
Views: 909 - New Year’s Resolution For Personal Profit During Economic Recovery 2011 - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2011 from Stephen FreyWith a New Year approaching, you must begin with reflections and resolutions. Look back over where you’ve been and make plans for where you want to go. Critical to your success, though, is what’s happening in each given moment. Stephen R. Frey, creator of NeverSendAResume.com, has published a ...
Views: 722 - The Fundamentals of Web Marketing Promotion - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Jeff Morrisand promotion can really be classified into three simple classes: market research, engines like google, and e-zine advertising. These interested within the web advertising subject ought to first familiarize themselves with the very fundamentals of what makes this quick rising enterprise venture ...
Views: 594 - What’s the difference between vision, mission, and purpose? - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Maria MarsalaVision – What am I creating? This would be from my standpoint (features, services/products, $, ideal client, etc.) Mission – How am I helping/servicing my clients? What are the end results from the clients standpoint? Purpose – What is it inside of me that makes me do or brings out the ...
Views: 3193 - How important is a Logo design for Small Businesses? - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Claudia WinifredThings are always a bit difficult at the start of any project or task. There are several challenges that one has to face and over come in order to move ahead with dignity. Starting up a new business and coping well with all its challenges has always been a complex chapter to understand. In the ...
Views: 632(1 vote) - 3DTalent Services provides Online HR services for SMEs and Online services for self development - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Aparajithan Chandramouli3D Talent Services provides online HR services for SMEs for their Employyee talent management. 3D Talent Services provides online services for individuals for their self development. Combining rich experience in HR and talent management and cutting edge web technology 3D makes available rich ...
Views: 618 - What Are You Asking For? - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Randy MayesI was recently talking with a successful restaurateur about some of the difficulties he was having at his business. Like many small business owners he was putting in so many hours working in this business that he had little time to think about working on his business. In particular he needed ...
Views: 558 - Motivation in the Workplace - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Randy MayesI have been reading a great book by Chip Conley called Peak. Chip is one of the key players in a group of San Francisco based boutique hotels operating under the name Joie de Vivre Hospitality. The company’s name comes from a French term meaning a delight in being alive. Conley has tapped into ...
Views: 900 - We find these truths self-evident - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Randy MayesThis line from the Declaration of Independence is one of the most powerful ever penned. "Truth, real truth, can stand on its own. It needs no defense." People have an innate ability to ferret out truth. Like cream on fresh milk, truth has a way of naturally coming to the top. If you give ...
Views: 995 - Making the Highest Possible Contribution - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Michelle RandallDo you ever feel you have so much potential that you can't sit still? All high performers feel this potential boiling up within them. It’s what they look for in turn when making key hires. But even with the most promising new employee, something can happen and, next thing you know, they’re stuck ...
Views: 1183(1 vote) - Generating Thought Leadership To Grow Your Career and Company - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Michelle RandallBecoming a thought leader will radically improve the trajectory of your career and business. By definition, thought leaders are the ones people seek out for their insight and approaches. They are cited by others to prove their points, and their expertise inspires ideas and sparks fresh ...
Views: 1305(1 vote) - The Six Steps to Effective Delegation - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Michelle RandallThere are six steps to successfully delegating tasks. Most managers and leaders only do one of these steps, while some conduct two of the steps. When the task isn't completed to the manager's satisfaction, all too often the manager comes to his coach or boss complaining that his employees just ...
Views: 3602(1 vote) - Maybe It's Not About Me - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from James "Mac" McPartlandAn Introduction Vladimir... Life: It’s about Change Life changes daily, much of it we welcome and anticipate with eagerness. Seasons slide from the ice and winds of winter to spring’s new growth; the lazy warmth of summer fades, replaced by the nip of fall air and we begin the rush of ...
Views: 810 - Getting an Affordable Life Insurance - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from Life InsuranceIn this time where every product and service costs something, it is significant that we be wise in our spending habits as we pay for our fundamental needs from food, clothing, shelter and medicine, to name a few. But we also prepare for the future and invest in an affordable life insurance as it ...
Views: 601 - Why Air-Writing Doubles Your Memory - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2010 from Hal WechslerWhy Air-Writing Doubles Your Long-Term Memory You have seen kids play the AIR (make-believe) guitar, while listening to music. Strangely, each time they ACT like performers playing a genuine guitar – they IMPRINT the music and fingering on their long-term memory. How come? They are using ...
Views: 1238(1 vote) - Executive Coaching - Performance Management Coaching Company - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2010 from Marty HymonTeams of employees working together toward a common goal require a complex skill set in order to achieve and/or exceed the performance expectations for their group. In many cases, the collaborative dynamic within the members of the team, perhaps influenced by differences in experience levels, ...
Views: 499 - Business Coaching - Gaining a Commitment from Your Customers - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2010 from Marty HymonIt reviews the importance of making a strong closing statement, as well as the potential barriers that can impede sales people from closing their sales calls in an effective and successful manner. It also offers some critical mindsets that sales people can adopt to help in overcoming those ...
Views: 597 - Creating Executive Presence: Thinking on Your Feet - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2010 from Dianna BooherWhether presenting your budget to the executive team or presenting information in a classroom, listeners have come to expect time for Q&A. It is their chance to get you to “meet the press,” so to speak—particularly on controversial points. But in addition to meeting others’ expectations, Q&A ...
Views: 913 - Focus on Your Unique Ability - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2010 from Hugh StewartMy company, the Confident Solutions Coach, works with entrepreneurs to develop systems in their business. I spent the last five years learning how to do this in my own business, and it is really fun to go out there and help other people get this done. The first thing you have to do is ...
Views: 788(1 vote) - Do You Know Your “Water-Cooler Story?” - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2010 from Rand GolletzHere’s a list of some people I feel really sorry for: • Mike Tyson’s accountant (only kidding Mike – really!) • The choir director in my church (Would somebody please tell those people the truth about their voices?!) • Derek Jeter’s social secretary (busier than a one-legged man in a ...
Views: 833(3 votes) - Power in Vulnerability - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2010 from Michelle Randall"My Power Lies in My Vulnerability" may not be something we would think up as a campaign slogan for a political candidate. However, as increasing value is placed on collaborative leadership, it is a key factor differentiating outstanding leaders as they take on the challenge of actively ...
Views: 1713 - Power, Leadership and You - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2010 from Michelle RandallThis is an excerpt from an essay Michelle contributed to the book, Winning Without Compromising Yourself. Bill Clinton, Richard Nixon, George Bush, Bill Gates, Oprah Winfrey – people who have power are subject to both reverence and distain. They engender great loyalty and animosity based ...
Views: 1287(2 votes) - Critical Management Competencies - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2010 from Dr Rajeev Jain1. LISTEN ACTIVELY : SHOW CARE AND CONCERN, OBSERVE BODY LANGUAGE, NOTICE FEELING TONE, REFLECT UNDERSTANDING 2. GIVE EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTIONS : MOTIVATE, TELL & SHOW, TEST, CHECK, ENSURE UNDERSTANDING 3. ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY : AVOID WITCH HUNTS, SHOULDER YOUR SHARE, USE PROBLEM SOLVING ...
Views: 1876 - Gain Time with a 3-Day Tech Rest - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2010 from Jane CranstonYou probably know the work of Matt Richtel, though his name may not be familiar to you. Richtel won the Pulitzer Prize in National Reporting for the New York Times for his series titled “Driven to Distraction.” The series, where he addressed the impact of multitasking, texting, and phoning while ...
Views: 1082 - Executive Challenge #4: “I’m Struggling With an Extremely Tough Decision.” - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2010 from Brenda BenceAs a senior manager or executive, you’re constantly faced with making difficult decisions. Most of the time, you can make those decisions based on experience, on financial analysis of the situation, on input from a colleague or your boss, or even perhaps based on pure instinct. But once in a ...
Views: 717 - Assumptions - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2010 from Michelle RandallThe annual meeting of the International Coach Federation is a great time to connect with my colleagues from around the world and spend time with friends who I respect so much that I’m always pleasantly amazed and grateful that I can contribute to them! One of these colleagues is a coach I ...
Views: 1096 - Your Game Face is Costing You - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from Michelle RandallOn a recent Mastermind call, the discussion was about self-management and putting on a game face in difficult situations. There’s a problem with the game face when it’s used to neutralize our emotions. As a result, we can begin to be complacent by tolerating behavior that we would not accept ...
Views: 1093 - Seeing Really Is Believing - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2010 from James "Mac" McPartlandAn Introduction to John Nguyen... In the evolution of my life, I have learned some powerful lessons from the most unlikely of teachers. One of the goals of my work is to share inspiring stories in the hope that you will pull something from my words that can positively be applied to your own ...
Views: 738 - Productive Culture = “No” to Short-Term Profits and “Yes” to Employees - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2010 from Mary Lee Gannon,The Wall Street Journal CEO Council recently created a task force on what would restore confidence in business. The CEOs of Eastman Kodak, Verizon Communications, WPP Group and the Professor of Management Practice at Harvard Business School all agreed that the leading recommendation is for ...
Views: 1136(4 votes) - 3 Activities to Take Your Business to the Next Level - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Hugh StewartRegardless of where you are in your business, you want to continue to grow. Even if your business is good, you want to move it to great. In this blog, I discuss the 3 activities that I believe can achieve that. • Create a Language • Design a System for Incredible Experiences • Create a Forum ...
Views: 645 - How a business transition plan enhances selling your business - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Andrew RogersonA transition plan that allows the business owner to sell the business for the highest price possible in the shortest amount of time to the most qualified buyer is generally the top of the wish list for most business owners. Because the business owner lives and breathes their business they ...
Views: 710(6 votes) - Don’t Blow Your Cool - Make Better Decisions in Real Time - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2010 from Mary Lee Gannon,Leaders transform vision into reality by rallying their team around more than just a well articulated idea – by truly engaging them in the strategy to get there. Execution of the strategy is where most leaders and businesses fail because the variables that affect strategy are not static but ...
Views: 787(4 votes) - It is important to discover your Clients Core Values - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from wulston aldermanWhat I aim to achieve in this essay is to determine what Core Values are, and where they come from. I will describe how the Client will live their life according to those values, or not as the case may be. Also what the consequences are for the Client if their values are not in alignment with ...
Views: 4198 - What is Your Unique Ability? - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Beth FrankMy company, the Confident Solutions Coach, works with entrepreneurs to develop systems in their business. I spent the last five years learning how to do this in my own business, and it is really fun to go out there and help other people get this done. The first thing you have to do is ...
Views: 1562 - What Do You Stand For? - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Rand GolletzSomeone once said that "if you don’t stand for something, you'll DO just about anything." My hero, Jim Rohn, once said that the foundation for having a successful life is having a personal philosophy. I agree with both of those assertions. Having "rules of the road" for our lives can help us to ...
Views: 3334(1 vote) - 3% Provides What Your Customers Need - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2010 from Beth FrankThe 3% Rule Chances are your customers have 97% of the things they need in their world to get their mission accomplished, to get their dangers overcome, their opportunities achieved, and their strengths deepened. Your job is to help them by assembling your creativity and your skills ...
Views: 592 - Program Development, Implementation & Evaluation - Top 10 Areas to Address - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Sharon MikrutIn the nonprofit field, the development of a new program generally begins with receiving some type of grant award. Of course, nonprofits can develop programs without being awarded a grant, but the money needed to create and implement any type of program will need to come from a philanthropist or ...
Views: 995(3 votes) - Step Up Your Leadership: 4 Steps To Giving Powerful Feedback - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Laura WatsonI have adopted a great belief from my husband; “feedback is the breakfast of champions”. At first, I didn’t “get it”, but I have learned that receiving feedback is a powerful gift for personal and professional growth and that giving feedback effectively, makes for more effective leadership and ...
Views: 1318(4 votes) - Why Doubling Your Memory is Hot Stuff - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Hal WechslerWhy Doubling Your Long-Term Memory Leads to Longevity Did you know your brain is always using multi-senses, not just one, for comprehension? When we are listening to anyone speaking to us (giving a lecture, or movie dialogue), our brain is using a variety of senses, not just our ears, to ...
Views: 896 - Success & Happiness3 Questions for Lifelong Happiness - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Glenise AndersonYou already have everything you need to create a wonderful life for yourself. You know everything you need to know to be your own best friend, a gentle guide, a teacher and a helper to yourself so you can be truly happy and fulfilled. You can learn how to become your own psychotherapist for ...
Views: 567 - What Drives Your Customers? - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2010 from Beth FrankIn my last blog, I wrote about the importance of identifying and working with the right clients. Once you’ve identified your correct clients, you must understand what drives them. There is a Dan Sullivan concept called DOS. DOS stands for Dangers, Opportunities, and Strengths. D is for ...
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