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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- 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: 1562 - 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: 1561(3 votes) - Year End Wrap Up - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2015 from Jeanna GabelliniThe end of the year can either be one of the most relaxing times or it can be hectic. Sometimes it’s a little of both. Preparation for the holidays and travel are only a part of the year-end priorities. The end of the year is a good time for reflection on what has been and what you’d like to ...
Views: 1561 - Dysfunctional Habits Of Highly Functioning Leaders - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2012 from Rand GolletzMy mission is “to help business leaders discover and achieve their potential.” One of the things that I discover is that many business leaders – more than half – limit their success because of inadequate attention to reflection and self-examination. My clients would say that I’m not prone to ...
Views: 1559(1 vote) - Pay Now, Fly Later with Time Frame: Why Your Long Term Business Success is Hidden in Your Organization Chart - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from John KuypersPay Now, Fly Later with “Time Frame” Why your long term business success is hidden in your organization chart By John Kuypers, Performance Shift Organization Builders General Motors is in dire straights. The world’s largest industrial corporation was officially one hundred years old in ...
Views: 1555(2 votes) - 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: 1555 - Choose Business Management Colleges for Executive Business Management Courses - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2010 from Yogesh KumarBusiness management Colleges are on the rise with most big companies and industrial giants searching for candidates who have passed out from renowned B-schools. This is more due to the fact that the Indian economy chart shows a consistent rise and is a booming industry. This has given importance ...
Views: 1552(1 vote) - Focus on the Easy Money - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2016 from Jeanna GabelliniI used to have a bad habit of creating new ways to generate money every month. None of my new offerings had earth-shattering results, but that didn't stop me from trying to reinvent the wheel. Apparently, I didn't notice my pattern of working hard for little ROI. If you think you may be in a ...
Views: 1552 - Mindfulness-Based Leadership Development - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2018 from Willie HortonThis article is about mindfulness-based, not mindfulness. For all it’s heralded and undoubted benefits – for example in the management of stress, the successful treatment of chronic depression and its application in sports (most notably golf, the NFL and rugby union), mindfulness has not made ...
Views: 1552 - The Steps You Must Take To Turn Your Wishes into Written Goals & How to Achieve Them - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2010 from Andre Zizi• Write all of the goals you truly and intensely desire to achieve • Find out the hierarchy of importance of each goal you wrote • Start writing the first and most important goal #1 • Use the future tense ‘ I will ‘ For example: I will start writing my first book on x.y.z • The goal ...
Views: 1551(2 votes) - Executive Coaching: Developing Emotionally Intelligent Leaders - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2008 from Maynard BrusmanDriving the trend for executive coaching is the business reality that good people are hard to find and harder to keep. With a constant need to stay competitive, companies are seeing coaching as a way to help valued employees develop swiftly in a rapidly changing business environment. A growing ...
Views: 1550 - Ultimate Truth About Executive Presence At The Whiteboard - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Milly SonnemanLooking to stand out with poise and presence in your company? Whether you’re the CEO or an aspiring leader, presenting at the whiteboard is a winning decision. If…you know how to present with skill, executive presence and authenticity. Many leaders shy away from whiteboard presenting. At ...
Views: 1549(1 vote) - Delivering The Goods As A Leader - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2007 from Donna KarlinLeaders navigate via curiosity. Curiosity leads to learning and expands the realm of what they don't know to what they do know. Leaders share what is there AND isn’t. They rely on observations, intuition and inklings to help staff move forward. Intuition and inklings aren’t found in any ...
Views: 1547 - Mastering Mistakes In Whiteboard Sales Presenting - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Milly SonnemanWorried about making mistakes in front of important clients? If presenting and selling with a whiteboard is in your future, it helps to know what to watch out for…and how to recover instantly. Many subject matter experts worry about appearing professional and poised in front of decision ...
Views: 1547 - ***6 Steps to Amazing Success with Coaching - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2011 from Sylvia LafairEver wonder exactly what you say that makes people take action? Ever wonder if there are key phrases and specific words that cause someone to engage with you, follow your advice, thank you for making a difference in their lives? Research into how the brain communicates with itself and with ...
Views: 1545(2 votes) - Are You Fully Applying Yourself for Success? - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2016 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comHas it ever occurred to you that you may not be living up to your full potential because you are not giving your best to others including your work, clients, friends or family? Have you taken the time to schedule a lesson, pay for it and during the lesson you hoped time would pass instead of ...
Views: 1542(1 vote) - The Sky is No Limit - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2017 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comQatar Airways, rated #1 in the world in 2015 and #2 in 2016, knows how to treat its customers, as do Emirates and Etihad, both UAE airlines, also at the top of the world’s best 100 Airlines. The Top 100 Airlines of 2016 1. Emirates 2. Qatar Airways 3. Singapore Airlines 4. Cathay ...
Views: 1538 - 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: 1537(3 votes) - Chill Pill for Profits - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniHave you ever thought … “I’m not sure what action to take first? And I’m not sure the action I take will get the results I want.” Here’s a question to remedy that issue: What do I feel most inspired to do? If you can let go of what you’re “supposed” to do, you’ll usually have a very ...
Views: 1536 - Change; Move With It Or Let It Paralyze You - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2007 from Donna KarlinChange. That word alone tends to paralyze many people. They start assuming and pre-acting about what they think will happen before it even starts and go off on a tangent until they're paralyzed by the mere thought. I'm not going to say "Now how smart is that exactly?" Preconceptions of what ...
Views: 1532 - Who Are You Meant to Be? - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2012 from Anne Dranitsaris and Heather Dranitsaris-HilliardThink for a moment of a time when you felt truly connected to yourself – you were on purpose, knew what you needed, had a plan to get it, and felt passionate about doing so. Although many of us have experienced times when we felt we were acting from our true selves, aligned with our interests ...
Views: 1531 - From Frustrated to Enthusiastic - - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2013 from Lindel JamesHow to inspire others to motivate themselves in the workplace Recently more people are asking me how they can motivate their staff to: do more, take more responsibility, care more about the end results they produce, take more initiative and so on. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but you ...
Views: 1529 - Dig Deep - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2012 from Geoffrey CanavanDig Deep My friend Susan became a kind of surrogate mother to a young woman called Kate. When she about 4 years old, Kate’s natural mother died tragically. Susan helped Kate in all ways possible. She was there for her throughout and Kate loved her as much as she loved her own mother. For ...
Views: 1528 - How to make successful decisions and how to take successful actions - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2010 from Andre ZiziBefore we can say anything about action or reaction, we need to say something about the content embedded action. An action contains pain, pleasure or both are an index of moral progress, since good conduct contains in a proper attitude towards pleasure and pain. We all have these two ...
Views: 1528(1 vote) - Are you making decisions without knowing your VALUE? - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Bernadette BoasAre you an individual sole proprietor or the head of a business with multiple (even hundreds of) employees? As the leader of your own business you need to understand your worth and value to the business in order to determine how, when, who, and why you are making the decisions you are within ...
Views: 1526(9 votes) - Presentation Skills: Do You Really Need PowerPoint Slides? - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2014 from Gilda BonannoWhen you are preparing a presentation, an important question to consider is: Do I really need to use slides? The answer, of course, is it depends. It depends on your purpose, your message, the time limit, the audience and the technology available. Consider the question carefully before you ...
Views: 1525(1 vote) - ***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: 1524(1 vote) - The Missing Ingredient - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2016 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comWe are already two weeks into the new year and most peoples’ new year’s resolutions are history. It’s a common and interesting phenomena. Goals often don't last - sometimes we don't even get started on them or fall back into old habits creating the same old results. I know your year can ...
Views: 1523(1 vote) - Transform Your Vision into Reality - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2016 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.com“Could you really turn the desert into a lush green land? Fifty years ago, one man firmly believed it was possible. For Sheikh Zayed the only limit was your imagination. To turn his vision into reality, the Founding Father summoned prominent agricultural experts from around the world to the ...
Views: 1523 - Change & Letting Go - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2016 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comIf you are ready to move beyond your comfort-zone and let go of the old, here are few mighty steps you can take: 1. Beyond Your Comfort-zone When we do something new or change locations and social surroundings, we get out of our comfort zone and into the unknown. We have no frame of ...
Views: 1521(1 vote) - Releasing Greatness - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2013 from Andy CraigPurpose and Greatness. These are two very powerful words. These are words that when used in proper context give meaning to us. The question I have for you is: Are you operating in and releasing Your Purpose and Your Greatness? Your Purpose and Your Greatness go hand in hand. When you are ...
Views: 1521 - Why Having Satisfied Customers Isn't Enough - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2012 from Asa BeaversCustomer satisfaction – I’ve heard it… you’ve heard it a gazillion times. Businesses, large and small, striving to fulfill their customers needs and desires. Doing everything they can to meet the customer’s expectations or demands; seemingly believing that as long as they have content ...
Views: 1521 - Stand Out In Any Crowd With World-Class Whiteboard Skills - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Milly SonnemanStanding out in business presenting is a sure-fire way to get to the top. But it won’t happen if you’re relying on slick slides that don’t tell a powerful visual story. More presenters these days are realizing the truth: poorly designed slides are not working. The slides that worked last ...
Views: 1519 - Deborah Huyer Answers Follow-Up Questions from “Death of a Dinosaur: The End of the Annual Performance Review” - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2010 from Deborah HuyerLetting go of the cheese I am asked, “Can companies keep the annual review while they move to a coaching process and culture?” For those of you who have read “Who Moved my Cheese?” you can’t get your new cheese until you let go of your old cheese, so that answer is – no. This is true for ...
Views: 1514(3 votes) - 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: 1513 - Are Your Financial Projections Pro Forma or Bull Sheeta? - by Submitted on May 06, 2014 from Rand GolletzI highly recommend Berkshire-Hathaway's annual report for your pleasure, amusement and education, even for those of you who don't enjoy reading business publications. More specifically, I recommend chairman Warren Buffet's annual message to shareholders. Buffet always educates and ...
Views: 1511 - Own Your Life! - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2013 from Rand GolletzMy new client, Tony, had some "issues." (Don’t we all?) A superb thinker and analytical problem-solver who astounded his co-workers with his intellect, he also got periodically derailed. When his boss (the CEO) criticized his work, Tony would "shut down" for prolonged periods of time. ...
Views: 1511 - C.O.R.E. Leadership Workshops - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2011 from Don Martinez MCC, MNLP/PTC.O.R.E. Leadership Workshops —building leaders from the inside out Overview Boiled down, leadership is about getting things done through people. This requires a delicate balance between inspiring people while at the same time holding them accountable to performance expectations. Since ...
Views: 1509 - How Well Are You Dancing With Fear and Resistance? - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2017 from Michele MolitorD “Dance with Fear. Dance with done. Dance with resistance. Dance with each other. Dance with Art.” I love to Dance! Even when I don’t get it “right”. There is such freedom in dancing to your own funky beat!! Finding the freedom around your fears can be a little more ...
Views: 1509(2 votes) - Live Your Best Life, NOW! - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Helen RobertsWhen last did you look forward to getting up for work in the morning? Better still, when last did you not experience that knot in your stomach on a Sunday evening as you began to dread the Monday grindstone? Is it just me or do you get the feeling that something is wrong with this ...
Views: 1505 - Marketing Calendar - Every Business Owner Needs One - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Jeanna GabelliniI seriously hated the idea of creating a marketing plan the first time I was advised to create one. I didn’t know where to start, it sounded hard and I honestly didn’t know what it meant. After a few years I changed my mind about the marketing plan and I began creating one every year. As ...
Views: 1504(1 vote) - Understanding The Anxiety-Depression Swing – Thank You Alice Miller! - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2013 from Judith & Jim Sherven & SniechowskiWhen I was early on in my private practice as a clinical psychologist some 30 years ago, I kept noticing how so many of my clients suffered from a pattern of anxiety as they pursued a goal that they desired (their frustration with not achieving the goal was usually the reason they had come to me ...
Views: 1503 - Understanding Your Cash Flow Statement - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2013 from Tracey FieberUnderstanding Your Cash Flow Statement For many business owners, interpreting their company’s cash flow statement is a confusing process. What the majority of these entrepreneurs don’t realize is that it does not have to be. What exactly is your cash flow statement and how does it differ ...
Views: 1501 - How Coaches Offend Clients (And How Not To) - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from Mackenzie Pearce1. Bringing up fees to early during the first session. No one wants to feel like you only see dollar signs when you look at them, and announcing your fees before you have even exchanged pleasantries is the fastest way to make your potential client feel undervalued. The correct time to ...
Views: 1498(1 vote) - The Power of Focus: Six Steps to Achieve More by Doing Less! - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Denis LévesqueWith today’s pressure to outperform, grow and provide value to shareholders, organizations struggle to meet and exceed expectations. Many companies invest significant resources in annual planning and articulating yearly strategic initiatives… and then don’t deliver on them. Despite all of the ...
Views: 1494 - Time Management is a Waste of Time - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2016 from Lance Breger'I have TOO much time!', said nobody ever. Time...it is by far the most common excuse for why professionals do not exercise, stretch, get to bed on time, eat good food, take breaks, and follow through on positive actions to reach their body, health, and life goals. Do you also find it hard ...
Views: 1494 - Executive Coaching: Can You Be a Great Leader If You Are Shy? - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinManagers are generally authoritative, daring leaders. On the other hand, shy people are likely to hold back, be reserved in conversations, and even avoid social interactions. A very interesting question now is whether or not shy people can be effective leaders. If you are a shy type and you ...
Views: 1492 - Do You Have the Necessary Discipline? - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2017 from Rand GolletzI believe 100% in the importance of "mindset" in successfully accomplishing goals. If you believe in your heart of hearts that you either don't deserve success or lack confidence, you simply will not. All of your efforts will be in vain because you are programmed to fail. How can you tell if ...
Views: 1491 - 10 Tips For Emergency Presentation Coaching - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Milly SonnemanHow do leaders prepare for big presentations? Do they read books, watch videos or jump into a last minute seminar? Top executives choose better ways to get ready…find out their top 10 tips here. Big day coming up? No time to plan, prepare, and get up to speed? No problem. More and more senior ...
Views: 1488(1 vote) - Tools of the Trade: The Value of Professional Accessories - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2011 from Diane CraigA well-rounded selection of business attire is essential for any professional. Yet I would add that the right set of business accessories is equally as important in developing a polished image for the workplace. Professional accoutrements combine form and function to give the impression of a ...
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