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4 Steps to Develop Your Unique Speech and Voice Brand - by Lynda StuckyCommunication Without Fear - by Lynda Stucky5 Cool Tricks To Increase Your Self-Confidence When You Speak - by Lynda Stucky- Decoding 5 Unwritten Dress Code Rules That Will Make Or Break Your Career - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2011 from Sarah HathornSenior decision makers and HR executives constantly confide in me that high potential candidates for promotions and leadership positions just do not exude the kind of image that will let them keep moving onward and upward. But they don’t know how to explain this to these employees without the ...
Views: 2713(1 vote) - ***The Stress of Working with a Splitter - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2011 from Sylvia LafairThey are hard to spot. They are the ones who look good, sound good and are bound to make you think you are crazy in a very short time. Do you know someone who offers to help with one hand and then pushes you away with the other? Or maybe someone who brings all the goodies to work, the sugar ...
Views: 3080 - Leadership Traps: Communication Without Communicating - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2011 from Gil Pizano Depending upon where you're from, or what generation you are part of, your view of what a leader should and should not be will vary. There are those who say changing times call for changes in leadership styles. While that may be true for some areas of leadership, many basic characteristics of ...
Views: 1433(4 votes) - ***Leadership Lessons: Success and Fatal Flaws - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Sylvia LafairThere is so much glitz and glamour that comes with that power word “success”. It says you’ve made it and from here on life is good. Right? Not so fast. The biggest distraction to success is all the stress and anxiety that sits like a weight in the pit of the stomach. It has to do with the worry ...
Views: 1172(1 vote) - Here's to Making a Difference! - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Helen RobertsOn Friday evening I finished work and headed out of the City to my house in the country. It’s about a two hour drive. Along the way I thought about the week I had and the people I worked with and the changes they were making and the impact it was having on their life. I felt incredibly ...
Views: 1070 - Your Business IQ - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Jo Anne WhiteThere are times in our career that we need to take a hard look at how we do business and figure out if it’s time to make changes to get ahead. Why make changes at all? A blurred vision of the future, lack of productivity, ineffectiveness or the inability to get things done can be the ...
Views: 1282 - Business Growth and Predictability: Where Do You Fit In? - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from Karen Keller, Ph.D.Being predictable can lead you to great success. For instance, if you discovered a formula that works why not use it every time? Now, being predictable isn’t about staying the same year after year. It’s about knowing which behaviors to exercise, once you’ve discovered their success, at each ...
Views: 640 - Five Quick Tips for Effective Networking - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Julia EricksonNetworking to find a job is very effective. It works especially well when you make it easy for your network to help you. Here are some tips to do it for the best results. 1. Start with your "natural network." You have good friends, former colleagues, current colleagues you trust completely, ...
Views: 780(1 vote) - Business Lessons From the Final Four - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2011 from Rand GolletzI frequently draw from the military and sports worlds for leadership lessons. Wooden and Lombardi gave us examples as relevant and compelling as Winston Churchill from politics or GE’s Jack Welch from business. The teams that have made the NCAA’s Final Four provide lessons that are easily ...
Views: 762 - Did someone give you a “Thought-Virus” by Michael Harris, PhD - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2011 from Michael HarrisThought viruses are statements, ideas or comments, beliefs or beliefs about beliefs (also called values). There are two parts that you need to know about “thought viruses” the first of which is, that these beliefs come in many forms but mostly from people in positions of “authority”. The other ...
Views: 4366(1 vote) - Why You Need A Coach - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Melodie WilliamsWhen you hear the word “coach”, what comes first into your mind? Do you picture a basketball team with a man/woman shouting out directions? Or perhaps a football team with a man/woman pacing to and fro and calling out the names of the players? Coaching is no longer reserved to sports teams; it ...
Views: 920 - How To Turn Your Challenges Into Money - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Jephter AkaehieMany people are afraid of challenges. I will be sharing with you “How to turn your Challenges into Money” Everyone has a challenge. This is true. It does not matter if you are a President, Governor, Business owner, Student, Motivational speaker and so on. The Challenge of being in darkness, ...
Views: 1659(1 vote) - THE TEN PRACTICAL Ps OF PUBLIC SPEAKNG - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Fred HaleySometimes we need clear directions to prepare for our next public speaking engagement. You have seen the "Ten Tips" on other sites. They miss important steps. Here are my Ten Practical "P's" for effective public speaking. Print them. Post them. Carry them everywhere. Practice them to make ...
Views: 934(1 vote) - Five ways to improve your work-life balance. - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2018 from Allison BrightDo you feel stressed and overwhelmed while juggling business, family and personal wellbeing? Creating work life balance is the art of managing your tasks and resources to create the kind of lifestyle you desire, resulting in greater work satisfaction, loving relationships and increased health ...
Views: 1177(1 vote) - 40-Year Old Communication Myth Busted, Words Not Body Language, Are the Foundation of Successful Communication - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Skip WeismanWhoever spent time as a child on a school playground and been the victim of name calling knows the deflective phrase used to counter those slurs, “sticks and stones may break my bones but names can never hurt me,” isn’t enough to overcome the impact of those bullying communications to youthful, ...
Views: 2062 - Why it's Important to Treat Your Employees Well - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2011 from Marcus TaylorI'm a firm believer that if you treat your employees well - that is; trust them, offer them what they want, and treat them with respect, you will receive exactly that back from them. People radiate back exactly what they are given to them, so if you want a workforce who are going to cooperate ...
Views: 2887 - A Life Coach - do you need one - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Peter MainWhen people first started talking about life coaches, there was quite a buzz about who they were and what they did – what exactly was a life coach. No-one really knew but the idea sounded appealing, a sort of grown up buddy system with someone on your side , guiding through the dramas of life. ...
Views: 880 - SIA Training: Your job market options review - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from snm seoNo business empire is left unaffected by the financial recession, but the good news is that Security industry is the only industry that has emerged as the most flourishing career aspect and is able to generate the hundreds of jobs with the instant joining. The security industry needs trained ...
Views: 820 - What's in a Name? Business Coach or Business Consultant? - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2011 from Shawn BrodofAs a business coach, I am often mistaken for a business "consultant". I am quick to make the distinction of the stark contrasts between the two professions. Before I dive into the differences between the professions, it is important to note that they do have at least one thing in common: both ...
Views: 1122(2 votes) - From Paralysis To An Architect Of Change - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from James "Mac" McPartlandPersonal Message Often times it is hard to accept that the only thing holding us back in life is us. How we think, the obstacles we focus on, the external factors that are easily blamed for our circumstances and outcomes are examples of how we can become "paralyzed" on our life path and in our ...
Views: 1045 - GET PAID TO WRITE EBOOK - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from sunday agbetuyi7 Days To Easy Money - Get Paid To Write An ebook This information sold on eBay as 7 Days To Easy Money 7 Days To Easy Money - Get Paid To Write An ebook Earn Money by Writing; 7 days to easy money! Ebook Details The ebook can be downloaded he Advert [SALES PAGE: 7 Days ...
Views: 795(1 vote) - Self Esteem – “Serving others is good”… or is it? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Bennie LouwSelf Esteem – “Serving others is good”… or is it? Self esteem is central to our survival. It is the basis of our well being. Entire books have been written on the subject of self esteem and yet, there is no single one unifying definition of self esteem. A confidence and satisfaction in ...
Views: 1311(2 votes) - Decisions, Decisions - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from A. Drayton BoylstonDo you ever wonder why decisions you make foster reactions that you never dreamed of? In a Hay Group research brief entitled "Executive Blind Spots," the results of a large survey concluded that the higher executives rose within an organization; • The more they over-rated themselves ...
Views: 915(2 votes) - I Need You For a Mission! - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from A. Drayton BoylstonWhat is your Mission in life? Yes, it's a heavy question but one worth asking yourself. Have you spent time thinking about what gifts you possess and how to utilize those gifts to the best of your ability? As I work with corporations to formulate their long term strategic plans I am struck ...
Views: 800(1 vote) - Crisis Reveals Human Potential - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from A. Drayton BoylstonIt was 20 degrees with freezing rain pelting the streets. At almost 8000 feet high in the mountains of Colorado ice storms are extremely rare. Colorado is usually blessed with dry powder and minimal ice, but not this night. Undetectable black ice covered everything. We later found out that the ...
Views: 838 - Finding True North With the Help of a Child - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from A. Drayton Boylston"Dad, I want you to have this" my son said as he held up a toy compass to place in my hands. "You can keep it on your desk so that you will always know where you are and what direction to head in." It was one of those priceless parenting moments. For a moment I wondered if he was borrowing my ...
Views: 752 - Get Your Priorities Straight! - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from A. Drayton BoylstonWhat are your priorities today? You may have a task list, you may have meetings lined up, but what are your real priorities? Lately, I have been amazed at the answers I get when I query executives about their priorities. Many utter a reference to "objectives" that sounds good, but soon they ...
Views: 1024 - We Have an Ethical Dilemma! - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from A. Drayton BoylstonOur finest business schools are beefing up their ethics programs in response to the erosion of corporate ethics that has resulted in the recent high profile debacles, right? Guess again. A recent Business Ethics magazine article points to numerous leading business schools that have recently ...
Views: 769 - How Do You Define Success? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from A. Drayton BoylstonThe modern dictionary defines success as: to gain wealth or fame. Early American leaders held a puritanical belief that success was a sign of God's favor. Ben Franklin wrote that "the pursuit of wealth was virtuous and would lead to success." Andrew Carnegie believed in the pursuit of success ...
Views: 1040 - Will Someone Please Disagree?! - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from A. Drayton BoylstonWhen was the last time you openly disagreed with someone above you in your company? When was the last time someone openly disagreed with you? Why has it become standard practice for many to act as drones and nod their heads in unison, even at the most senior levels? What has happened to ...
Views: 792(2 votes) - Lonely at the Top - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from A. Drayton BoylstonIs it a little lonelier at the top recently? "The 1990s, with CEOs as heroes, was a lot more fun than 2002, when you're a criminal until proven guilty," laughed Jim Mullen, CEO of Cambridge-based Biogen, one of the nation's largest biotech companies. "There's a huge amount of skepticism about ...
Views: 776 - Leader or Liar? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from A. Drayton BoylstonDo you think leaders are liars? A recent PBS show investigated the question - "Are leaders good liars?" According to psychologist Carrie Keating's experiments in human behavior - "the findings seem to demonstrate a correlation between persuasive abilities and dominant behavior." From the ...
Views: 930 - Focus On What's Right - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Marja Botha van DoornAre you consistently feeling empty, anxious or frustrated with your life or career. Are you convinced that there is more to life than what you are experiencing, but it’s just not happening for you? Many people perceive happiness and fulfillment to be ever-elusive, and they don’t know which ...
Views: 1004(1 vote) - Where Did Rumsfeld Go Wrong? - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Rand GolletzFormer Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld's recently released memoir, Known and Unknown, reveals a man of prodigious intellect (no surprise), an endearing sense of humor and little self-doubt. Whether or not you're a fan of the Secretary, it's a great read. Secretary Rumsfeld's book tour has ...
Views: 714 - DIE Team DIE - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from Kenny BrixeyThis is not a chant to use as a mantra for your team but a warning as to what will happen when seemingly innocent habits are allowed to remain in place as part of the team’s character. DIE… D…drama I…insecurity E…ego Drama happens inside the team members when conflict ...
Views: 1056(2 votes) - The Person You Meet in Hell - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsWow, what a great weekend. Pam and I went to the 4 Day MBA program in Austin, Texas, taught by Keith Cunningham. We took our CFO, Amanda, and spent four intensive 10 hour days learning how to make our business more profitable. At least that is what Kieth would have you believe the course is ...
Views: 4779 - High Performance Manpower in Government Achieving Common Goals and Creating Mutual Value - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Madinah Institute for Leadership and EntrepreneurshipToday's public managers not only have to function as leaders within their agencies, they must also establish and coordinate multi-organizational networks of other public agencies, private contractors, and the public. This important transformation has been the subject of an explosion of research ...
Views: 614 - Decide and Deliver: Five Steps to Breakthrough Performance in Your Organization - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Madinah Institute for Leadership and EntrepreneurshipThe Hallmark of great companies is their ability to consistently make and execute good decisions. Companies that succeed in developing their ability to “decide and deliver” not only turn in better financial results, but also cultivate more engaged and motivated employees. In short, they make ...
Views: 1598 - Expand Your Thinking and Opportunities Operational Excellence, E-Governments and Performance in Government - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Madinah Institute for Leadership and EntrepreneurshipBecause of its ubiquitous nature, the Internet has become a successful medium for facilitating interaction between businesses, government, suppliers, and the general public. This is a very active area for standards developers as well as system implementers. The registries that are the focus of ...
Views: 589 - Change your LIFE… change your JOB... - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Bennie LouwChange your LIFE… change your JOB... Changing jobs can be an overwhelming task, particularly when you don't know what lies ahead of you. The fear of the unknown coupled with not knowing where to start, often stops prospective jobseekers from even venturing on the path that will lead to ...
Views: 1323(3 votes) - Different Software Development Methodology in Practice - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2019 from Shriv commediaOnce you are in the software development field, you will come across a variety of development methodologies followed while developing any software project. This methodology refers to processes used to plan the strategies for software development. A software methodology used in one project may or ...
Views: 2241 - POWERFUL WORDS - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Adrienne MarksPOWERFUL WORDS But perhaps this is exactly what you need to propel you to where you want to be – in your life, with your business, with your money, your earning potential. Are you working hard to increase your business and no matter what you do it’s not happening? Are you working long hours ...
Views: 1032(1 vote) - The Buzz About P2P Computer Systems - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Nathaniel KerskiAnybody with a pc and access to the Internet has most likely heard all about Peer-to-Peer methods or P2P. The thrill about P2P laptop systems is that these techniques take advantage of a community of individuals all connected by their pc systems online and sharing info as a group. By having the ...
Views: 693 - Winners Give Up Giving Up! - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from JAMES MAIOHOWinners Give Up Giving Up When I think of ‘hanging in there’, I’m reminded of this story by Earl Nightingale, called “Acres of Diamonds”, from Our Changing World radio transcript: One of the most interesting Americans who lived in the 19th century was a man by the name of Russell Herman ...
Views: 1295(1 vote) - PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT DOESN'T WORK - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Adrienne MarksOr maybe it’s just the words we use… It's become fairly obvious to me recently from people I speak with that not everyone connects with, relates to or gains value from the traditional personal development language or paradigm. Or words like paradigm (for that matter). Or NLP, EFT, ...
Views: 1396(1 vote) - What Really Killed Borders and Why We Love Nordstrom - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Rand GolletzA couple of years ago, I was standing in an unacceptably long line, waiting to pay for my purchase at a Borders. I counted ten people in front of me, six people behind me, one person working a register, and a manager who was fulfilling the role of disengaged observer. After paying for my ...
Views: 1091(1 vote) - Building Your Brand In The Workplace - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Karen KellerHere’s what is important for women in the workplace – build your brand – YOU. Use everything you know about branding to build YOUR personal brand. Make it strong. What qualities do you possess to bring your feminine to the workplace or to your business? Don’t underplay what you've done. ...
Views: 880(2 votes) - Character Matters in Team Effectiveness - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Rand GolletzScott Pioli is the General Manager of the Kansas City Chiefs, an NFL team that has been miserable for the last several years but in 2011, is going to the playoffs. From an article about him in Sports Illustrated: “Pioli has longed to capture something from his childhood, something difficult ...
Views: 1107(3 votes) - Character Matters in Leadership - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Rand GolletzOne of my clients and her husband, Cheryl and Michael Heller, have created a unique way of teaching their daughter Annebeth two important lessons: money management and the importance of “giving back.” They require her to divide her weekly allowance into three parts. Annebeth gets to keep and ...
Views: 946(4 votes) - What do I want to know when buying a business? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Andrew RogersonWhen working through the process of buying a business, the transaction will go through different stages. The first active stage is obviously when the buyer and seller come together for their first meeting. However, before that happens there are many other things that need to happen before that ...
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