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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- 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: 576 - 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: 1155(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: 1303(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: 984(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: 768(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: 1030(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: 875(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 ...
Views: 906(2 votes) - How Useful Is A Custom Software Development Company? - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2019 from Shriv commediaThe present period is of technology, with software and Internet considered being its backbone. Nowadays all businesses require software in one form or other, to fulfill and fit their business needs and to keep up with the rapidly changing competitive world. Software solutions play a very vital ...
Views: 928 - It's OK to Change Your Mind - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Margaret MeloniJarrod listened to what the team had to say and then he reached a decision. He was very comfortable making decisions and most of his decisions played out well for him and for his team. His decision making style typically involved soliciting input from his most trusted team members and then using ...
Views: 1630 - Move the Room! - Three Keys to Delivering a Knockout Presentation by Kristin Mackey - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Kristin MackeyMove the Room! - Three Keys to Delivering a Knockout Presentation By Kristin Mackey, Professional public speaker So you have to give presentation…here are my proven secrets. KEYS 1. Know Your Content 2. Organize Your Content 3. Deliver Your Content Well How to Know Your ...
Views: 1240 - Avoid the 3 Mistakes Professional Women Make and Create Miracles - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Bonnie SnyderMany times “miracles” and support come from unexpected corners and in unusual ways. Sometimes… right in the face of what looks “negative”. If you are like most professional women your mission and vision for what you want to accomplish is big. When our human self stays hooked on a belief about ...
Views: 694(7 votes) - Enlightend Yogi - My Mango Tree - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from venkat caI am a mango tree and have learned to be a enlightened Yogi. To get enlightenment I Learnt to have complete faith in myself. Now I am 45 and my height is also 45 ft 30 ft above earth and 15 feet below. My abode is Venkats house in the concrete jungle of Mumbai. Right from birth I started ...
Views: 1183(2 votes) - MONEY - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Adrienne MarksWhat does that word conjure up for you? Does it make you feel good? Or does it fill you with dread? Do you ‘worry about money’? not having enough – to pay bills, to pay for your children’s schooling, to have holidays, to have a bit left over at the end of the month to go out for a decent ...
Views: 892(1 vote) - "I'm Not Listening to You!" Why Political Conversations Are So Volatile - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Michelle RandallPolitical discussions reveal how we share a nationality but live in parallel political cultures. In the U.S. we have 536 elected officials running the largest economy ever to exist, and they cannot communicate with one another. Here's a simple way to create change. Have you ever had a ...
Views: 661 - Executive Challenge #6: “I Really Need to Get More Organized.” - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Brenda BenceImagine a life without clutter: No mail piled up in your “in” tray, you easily stay caught up on your e-mails. Your productivity is up, but your schedule isn’t packed. You avoid interruptions, arrive on time to appointments, and leave the office early enough to enjoy quality time with your ...
Views: 1010(1 vote) - How Not to Hit Your Goals - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Dave FergusonASK COACH DAVE How Not to Achieve Your Goals in 2011 By Dave Ferguson, 12/19/2010 Over the past few months, we’ve talked about how were going to tackle our goals and dreams drastically different in 2011. Now, lets talk about why some people fail to achieve their goals (so it doesn’t ...
Views: 817(1 vote) - How to build a Tour de Force - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Dave EisleyIs your company stuck? Are you in a hiring freeze? Are all of your new hires coming from competitors? Do you demand “current industry experience” when considering new candidates? Are you ignoring smaller competitors, no matter what kind of noise they’re making? Is your growth strategy ...
Views: 668 - Dare to dream - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from venkat caWe All Dare to Dream and I am an eternal dreamer who has never stopped dreaming That is what I think s It was on National Day December 2nd 2010 Morning , a holiday, in dubai I was sitting with my wife and Daughter on the breakfast table having our breakfast. I was in my own world of ...
Views: 879 - Relationships, Spirituality, and Lifestyle - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Zahid QureshiWhenever one looks to solve problems of life, be it spiritual freedom, relationships, success or family, the solutions work better if one looks for basic principles involved and uses them to get results. The basic principles are what makes up an activity and that is why they work for getting ...
Views: 881 - What Does Feminine Influence In The Workplace Look Like? - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2011 from Karen KellerAt the International Coach Federation Conference in Orlando, Florida, keynote speaker and best selling author Peter Block said, “Community is the structure of belonging.” Then he followed it with, “We need the feminine in the workplace.” What? I did a double take. I (and every woman reading ...
Views: 1120 - 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: 749 - 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: 1671(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: 981 - 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: 1824(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: 787 - 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: 1069(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: 929 - 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: 952(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: 973 - 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: 785 - 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: 643 - 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: 3301 - 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: 669(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: 673 - 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: 599 - 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: 972 - 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: 1033 - 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: 1258(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: 1395(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: 3903(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: 873 - 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: 624 - 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: 1330(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: 521 - 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: 636 - 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: 973 - 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: 849(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 ...
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