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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- 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: 2357(2 votes) - Business re-Engineering taken to a new Level - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Zirk BothaThe Business re-engineering model launched today by Business Change Strategist Zirk Botha is expected to start a new era in Productivity benchmarking. Zirk Botha started his professional career as a Naval Combat officer where he excelled. He was appointed as the captain of a Warship at 23 and ...
Views: 2349 - Buck Showalter's Leadership Lessons - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2012 from Rand Golletz"I'm happy for the players; I didn't do this," he said. "All I did was create an atmosphere of accountability. When you see something done the wrong way, you say, 'Hey, that ain't good enough.' And after a while you get the players to do that for each other. It's about helping them take ...
Views: 2340 - Presenteeism and the Disengaged Employee - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2012 from Anne Dranitsaris and Heather Dranitsaris-HilliardPresenteeism is the act of an employee showing up at work without fully engaging their energy, hearts and minds. In many organizations, it is actually the norm. Employees gather around the water cooler talking about what they’re manager is doing wrong, what the company should be doing for them, ...
Views: 2330 - 50 Ways to Boost Sales in Tough Times - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Craig ArnoffSELL MORE TO EXISTING CUSTOMERS • Analyze each account for cross-sell and up-sell opportunities • Accompany your reps on key account sales calls – call on executives if possible • Conduct customer satisfaction surveys and look for opportunities to improve service and to sell more • Inspect ...
Views: 2328(1 vote) - Thoughts about Achieving Peak Performance - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2009 from Billy ArcementThe Foundation for Building Your Workplace In the competitive and volatile workplace of the 21st Century, employers can ill afford to waste time, money or resources. A loss of any type affects the bottom line. Experiencing too many such loses can close the doors of a business. So what can a ...
Views: 2328(1 vote) - A Business Model That Really Succeeds at Warfare - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2009 from Geoff FickeMercenary soldiers have been used by nation states since Biblical times. The Romans used Goth mercenaries to fight Hannibal and his Carthaginian army. The English used Celtic warriors to defend them against the Vikings. The British used Hessians during the Revolutionary War here in the United ...
Views: 2318(2 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: 2310 - The Key to Becoming Unstuck: How to create healthy habits, and achieve great things - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2010 from Racheal GovenderThe Key to Becoming Unstuck: How to create healthy habits, and achieve great things Have you ever had times when it just felt like you are STUCK! No matter what you do to move forward, you can’t! No matter what we’d like to achieve, we just can’t get to a place of developing better habits. ...
Views: 2292(3 votes) - Learning Experiences Suck! - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2010 from Dr. Rob BellTom Lehman has had a long and distinguished career on the PGA Tour, but despite his longevity and victory in the 1996 British Open, he has (only) won five times on tour. The cumulative percentage of his victories per tournament is barely 1 percent. Kenny Perry has won thirteen PGA Tour events in ...
Views: 2280(3 votes) - Employee Engagement and Motivation -- Two magic words that will multiply team performance - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Mark BuchanI was with my mentor today and we were talking about his time in management and he was relaying a story to me that left me stuck for words. In fact the message was so basic that I may have disregarded it completely. He was telling me that he had just taken on a new role in a large ...
Views: 2276(4 votes) - Executive Coach Lesson 1 Commitment vs. Compliance - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Al KilleenDetermining your level of commitment and compliance is essential to achieving the results you want in business and life. The following article will shed some light on this subject. When evaluating your commitment, consider whether you focus on authentic commitment or compliance. Here is ...
Views: 2267 - Teleseminars - 7 Steps to Creating Engaging Content - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2014 from Kathleen GageCreating a topic for a teleseminar is one thing. Developing great content is something completely different. The content has to provide solutions to whatever your listeners are interested in. The following is a very simple formula for creating a hot topic AND great content. 1. Determine topic ...
Views: 2254 - THE PHYSIOLOGY OF COACHING-AN OUTLINE OF THE TGROW COACHING MODEL - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2012 from Peter MackechnieWhy didn’t the Skeleton go to the party? Because he didn’t have any body to go with. Okay joke over and now down to business. Skeleton didn’t realise that he was the most important aspect of the physiology of coaching. The body is a wonderful thing and is made up of a range of ...
Views: 2247 - ITS HOW WE LIVE – NOT WHAT WE DO FOR A LIVING THAT DEFINES US - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2012 from Paul BatzToday, I’m feeling profound sadness and intense self-reflection as I heard the words of Harmon Killebrew telling the world his cancer is no longer treatable. Here are the Hall of Famer’s wise and precious words shared through the media: Harmon Killebrew: hero for how he lives his ...
Views: 2245 - 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: 2238 - Management by Walking Around (MBWA), or Please Don't "Prowl, Growl and Scowl" - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2012 from Gilda BonannoManagement by walking around (MBWA) is a common management practice that can be very helpful in managing and engaging employees, setting a good example, and staying in touch with what's really happening with employees. It means that the manager leaves his or her office to go out "onto the ...
Views: 2235(3 votes) - How to Master and Control Your Emotions - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2017 from Hussein TalebEmotions are pesky creatures. They can creep up on you when you least expect it and throw your whole day into a tailspin. They can be good, bad or somewhere in between, but often come up unexpectedly. Understanding your emotions is the key to personal development as they are often a window to ...
Views: 2233 - Leading Synergistically - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2012 from John AgnoIf you're involved with any group of people who are trying to achieve common goals, you soon become acutely aware that those goals will be achieved only through the work of the people in the group. Yes, all work is done through relationships and wisely managing these relationship is critical ...
Views: 2215 - Meet Roy Halladay – The Phillies Mr. Mental Toughness - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2012 from Rand GolletzIf you’re not a baseball fan, you may not know his name. Here’s a primer: He’s the best pitcher in baseball. That’s not only my opinion; it’s the overwhelming opinion of his peers. Complete games – Halladay. Innings pitched – Halladay. Earned run average – Halladay. Average wins per season – ...
Views: 2204 - Sales Legends Value Integrity - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from Terrie AndersonEver wondered why some people consistently make millions at the top of the sales ladder and others struggle to meet quota? In this series of articles, based on 999 Legendary Selling For The 21st Century, we review the differentiators between those who consistently over achieve and those who do ...
Views: 2173(2 votes) - 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: 2171(1 vote) - Rubbing Up Against Everything - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2010 from Joni CarleyAt a Greendrinks networking event I met a guy in the heating business. He asked me if I ever wondered why a certain temperature in the summer feels fine but in the winter feels chilly. He explained that the walls and objects are literally using us as a heat supply. We rarely think of our own ...
Views: 2167(1 vote) - The Philosophy of Language for High Impact Communication and How to Be Coached to Ultimate Success - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2010 from Andre ZiziTwo most important traditions have empowered the study of language in their separate and very different ways; however, the two topics of the study of language are hotly debated by linguists like the sort of synthesis of philosophical grammar and structural linguistics begins to develop. The two ...
Views: 2127 - Failing Forward…..Towards Success - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Gary RecchionI recently heard an interview with leadership expert, best selling author and speaker, John Maxwell, and was intrigued by the discussion on the topic of “Failing Forward”, a book that he had written several years back. So why are some individuals able to fight off handicaps and hardships, ...
Views: 2120(3 votes) - 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: 2115 - The Art of Not Demotivating Your Employees - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2012 from Anne Dranitsaris and Heather Dranitsaris-HilliardFeatured in the Globe & Mail business section, Wednesday, March 9th, 2011 Much of what we read about employee motivation suggests that this is the job of leaders and managers as though employees are incapable of doing so themselves. The assumption that people are naturally unmotivated has ...
Views: 2106 - How to Get More Respect - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2013 from Guy FarmerEveryone is on a quest for respect. Parents want their kids to do it, employees want bosses to do it, spouses demand it of each other, teachers ask their students for it and people in general feel good when it happens to them. Why is it then that so many people have no clue what respect means? ...
Views: 2096(3 votes) - The Common Businessman Understanding of Competition - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Andre ZiziWhat does a common man understand by ‘competition’ Competition for the common businessman is understood as wanting to outdo another business. Wrong! My philosophy is clear, I don’t believe that we can gain our psychological power by either leaning on others or trying to outdo others and ...
Views: 2089 - 5 Tips for Dressing for Success While Presenting - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2012 from Gilda Bonanno"What should I wear when I present?" One of my coaching clients asked me this question recently. While it might sound more like a question for a style consultant, it's also an appropriate question for a presentation skills coach like me. In addition to your presentation content and delivery, ...
Views: 2081(1 vote) - Time Management Strategies Quiz: Are You Productive or Are You Just Busy? How Can You Tell the Difference? - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from Kathryn McKinnonBy Kathryn McKinnon, Time Management Expert, Best Selling Amazon Author of Triple Your Time Today! These days, not having enough time has become commonplace. Everywhere you go, people find themselves constantly in a rush, over-booked and over-scheduled with no time off. Life is accompanied by ...
Views: 2071(1 vote) - Empowerment: Your Business Success Tool - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2012 from Jo Anne WhiteTo have a competitive edge today, companies are taking on a different strategy,and turning to different models rather than the traditional ones. Many old models of leadership, doing business and multiplying wealth are no longer effective. We have to turn elsewhere not just to stay afloat, ...
Views: 2067(2 votes) - Are You Prepared to Deliver Your Halftime Speech? - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from Chris Williams“Where there is no leadership the people fall, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.”- Proverbs 11:14 It’s hard to believe five months of 2010 are already history. As we approach the halfway point in one of the most unique times ever to do business, what message will you deliver ...
Views: 2057(8 votes) - The Four Basic Rules for Personal and Professional Success - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2014 from Rand GolletzWhen I went into business for myself over a dozen years ago after spending decades as a corporate executive, I knew pretty quickly that I needed help building my business. I needed some "rules of the road." I also needed perspective and equanimity that I simply did not have. I knew how to do ...
Views: 2052 - The Paradox of Paradigms - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from James Mapes“Surprise occurs the moment we realize our view of the world no longer matches reality.” -Wayne Burkan, author, WIDE ANGLE VISION Blockbuster, Eastman Kodak, and Borders - what do they all have in common? All these business giants failed, but why? Like many analysts, you could come ...
Views: 2052 - Applying Lean Principles to Presentation Skills: Respect People - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2014 from Gilda BonannoLean manufacturing is a management philosophy which has its roots in the Toyota Production System and focuses on creating customer value while eliminating waste. These principles have been applied to many industries and services. And as a presentation skills coach with work experience as a ...
Views: 2046(2 votes) - Handwritten Thank You Notes Help You Create Positive Personal Impact - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Bud BilanichThe other day, my wife Cathy and I were discussing how handwritten thank you notes seem to be a thing of the past in this digital age. I know that it’s easier to email thank yous, but I believe that handwritten thank you notes are so much better than email when it comes to making positive ...
Views: 2031 - Don't just work yourself, work on yourself - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from Claude WarnerSeveral years ago Michael Gerber published a book called the E-Myth. The fundamental premise of this book was that an entrepreneur is someone who works on their business, not just in it. The person who only works in their business, who effectively IS the business, is called a ...
Views: 2023(4 votes) - Why Both Confidence and Humility are Important to Leadership - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Mary-Ann OwensLeaders need to instill confidence in others; they need to be positive about the vision, mission, strategy and goals of the organization. The best leaders convey confidence in the face of adversity, change, and in the midst of uncertainty. This confident way of being helps those around the ...
Views: 2023 - Intrinsic Motivation and the Striving Styles System - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2012 from Anne Dranitsaris and Heather Dranitsaris-HilliardAmerican psychologist Henry Murray (1893-1988) described needs as a, “potentiality or readiness to respond in a certain way under certain given circumstances” (1938). Human needs are the source of intrinsic motivation for all behavior and social interaction. We all have needs that we strive to ...
Views: 2020 - Neglected muscles , unbalanced bodies ! - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2012 from Anand GhuryeNeglected muscles , unbalanced bodies ! Part I If you are asked which are the most neglected muscles of your body what would you reply ? Try listing three of most neglected muscles of your bodies before reading further , you may be surprised at what you find later on . The three ...
Views: 2018 - If I Told You Once - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Gerald AnthonyThere is a saying, “If I told you once, I told you a million times.” Managers may find themselves often frustrated with low task completion rates of their employees. As a manager, this common saying is missing a key step. In order to improve production of your employees, the following is ...
Views: 2017 - 5 Tips for a CEO to Delegate Responsibilities - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2012 from Tom Bordon“Surround yourself with the best people you can find, delegate authority, and don't interfere as long as the policy you've decided upon is being carried out.” Ronald Reagan An entrepreneurial CEO is responsible for ensuring smooth progress of everything from the marketing to finance, along ...
Views: 2014(1 vote) - When Presenting, Stay Within Your Time Limit - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2014 from Gilda BonannoWhen you’re giving a presentation, it’s crucial that you don’t go over the time limit. Whether you’ve set it yourself or have agreed to a time limit set by the meeting organizer, you need to prepare so that you can cover your topic within that time limit. No one will usually complain if ...
Views: 2012(1 vote) - Are you looking for a teacher, coach or consultant? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2018 from Robert AffolterPerhaps you aren't looking for any of those. Those of us who continue to grow, expand and learn are constantly looking for ways to improve what we do. There can be a lot of overlap between those terms and perhaps we aren't always clear on what they mean. Here are my ideas. Teacher We ...
Views: 2011 - Build your organization like the Steelers - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Dave EisleyIt can be argued that no organization in the National Football League has had more success than the Pittsburgh Steelers. In the “modern era” of professional football, your organization’s accomplishments are measured with one metric – winning the Super Bowl. Nobody’s done that more than the ...
Views: 2009(2 votes) - Sales Innovation - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2008 from Tomme StevensonLife is accelerating. Product life cycles are shrinking. Corporations must re-invent themselves every 3.5 years. Innovation is not a nice-to-have but a must-have. Historically new product development has been driven by marketing or engineering. There are several levels of innovation within new ...
Views: 2004 - The 4 Grim Facts Of Life About Body Language: Don’t Go Into Your Next Meeting Until You Memorize Them - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Milly SonnemanWhat’s the story about body language? Nonverbal expressions of the human body are silent signals that say a lot. The important thing to know about body language is this: It is louder than you think! Presentation skills training would not be complete without addressing effective body ...
Views: 2000 - 67 Ways to Become a Leader on Purpose - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2007 from Monica WoffordWhat you do as a leader is extremely important. Why? Because you are contagious and everything you do rubs off on those you lead. You serve as the model for how they are supposed to behave. In fact, leaders have an attitude that others catch; they have skills that others want to catch and they ...
Views: 1999 - How to Avoid Being a Victim of Persistent Failure and Become a Winner - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2010 from Andre ZiziThe truth about the physics of positive emotions may not always please moaners, and losers, especially when you try, with your best of intentions, to help them overcome their own limitation. People will always resist that which they cannot understand. They will always tell you “this is how ...
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