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- Training – an Expense or an Investment? - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2012 from Helen RobertsTraining – an Expense or an Investment? Many entrepreneurs seem to view employee training and development as more optional than essential...a viewpoint that can be costly to both short-term profits and long-term progress. The primary reason training is considered optional by so many business ...
Views: 2887 - The 5 stages of corporate growth - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2012 from Tom BordonJust running a company is hard enough. But building, expanding and enhancing the company and executing a strategic plan toward achieving set targets is much harder. Typically, a company experiences 5 stages of growth and development. Depending upon how the people at the helm handle these 5 ...
Views: 705 - 7 Steps For Making Better Decisions - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2012 from Thomas Swank,Anthony Robbins once said that “It’s in your moments of decision that your destiny is shaped”. And I completely concur with Tony as your decisions are ultimately going to make you… or break you. In all likelihood, you have not viewed your every day business or life decisions which such ...
Views: 854 - How To Reverse Employee Disengagement - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2012 from Tom BordonEmployee disengagement is a malaise that can strike any organization at any point of time and it is best to stem the rot at the inception rather than end up fire-fighting. In the first part of this series "The Warning Signals of Employee Disengagement", we looked at the factors that incite ...
Views: 1114 - You Still Have to Manage - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2012 from Rand GolletzYour job is to create, align and sustain aspiration, inspiration and perspiration! Many of today’s leaders, however, have become convinced (often times with the instigation of OD gurus), that management is no longer important, and that aspiration and inspiration are sufficient to propel ...
Views: 807(1 vote) - 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: 1209(1 vote) - The Secret to Attracting New Clients in Crowds - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2012 from Yoon CannonOur perceptions sometimes get us in trouble. We might believe someone is thinking something about a situation, only to realize we were completely off base. Communication is the key to determining what someone is thinking, but absolute communication is not always possible. As business owners, it ...
Views: 991(4 votes) - How to Decide on Your Best Business Idea - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Natalie EkbergAre you contemplating starting your own business? Have you been contemplating it for months, years even? If the idea of having a business is appealing but you are still hesitating regarding the area or sector of your business, read on, as the following points might just provide you with the ...
Views: 1031 - The Warning Signals of Employee Disengagement - by Submitted on May 28, 2012 from Tom BordonOne of the biggest challenges entrepreneurs, managers and business owners face is retaining good employees and curbing employee disengagement. As the CEO, you may be banking on some of your high performing team members to achieve certain targets, only to find to your dismay their resignation ...
Views: 1970(1 vote) - Thinking Of Selling A Business? Keep 4 Essential Keys In Mind - by Submitted on May 21, 2012 from Tom BordonThese days, selling a business requires as much planning as starting it. After all, you spend a great deal of your precious money and time on setting up a business; and obviously, you would not like to sell it for a loss. Not surprisingly, experts say it takes a business owner a minimum of 5 ...
Views: 2161 - Tips To Select A CEO Peer Group - by Submitted on May 21, 2012 from Tom BordonThese days a growing number of people are joining CEO peer groups in the hope of getting insight and expertise of other CEOs that can help them tackle crucial business and strategic management issues and make their organizations more successful and productive. However it is extremely important ...
Views: 1840 - Benefits of Joining a CEO Peer Group - by Submitted on May 21, 2012 from Tom BordonYou must have heard of the phrase, 'It is lonely at the top'. Well, this phrase holds so true for CEOs and other top ranking people of an organization. When you own a business it is highly unlikely that you will share your fears or challenges in front of your employees. And even if you do so, it ...
Views: 1673(1 vote) - Top 10 Basis Business Principles - #! Deciding What To Do - by Submitted on May 10, 2012 from Michael RichardsThis is first in the series of Top 10 Basic Business Principles, and it is important that you get this one right. One of the more difficult decisions to make in business is what am I going to do within the business, and even more importantly, what am I NOT going to do. This decision will ...
Views: 1177 - How to Get a Promotion: Treat Everone Like You Do the CEO - by Submitted on May 10, 2012 from John LoveLeadership Strategy Number Eight Treat the mail clerk and the secretaries and the waiters and waitresses who wait on you with the same courtesy and respect as you do the CEO. People who are rude to people they deem beneath them and nice to people they deem above them are phonies and as a ...
Views: 1133 - Crisis Management 5 Tips for CEOs - by Submitted on May 08, 2012 from Tom BordonCompanies, big, medium, small or startups, have one thing in common – try as hard as they might, they can be, at any point of time, get hit by a crisis. The crisis or problem can strike at any time, in any form – be it product-related, financial, human resource, public relations, legal, market ...
Views: 2214(1 vote) - 10 Leadership Skills that Engage - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2013 from Bill LangAs an executive coach, I’ve seen all kinds of leadership styles. Effective leadership is essential to every organisation—big or small, young or old. We know from Harvard’s research on the Service-Profit-Chain and our Scores on the Board system(tm), that employee satisfaction brings ...
Views: 2724(1 vote) - Five Reasons for Anxiety in a Leader, Part 1 of 5 - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2012 from Dr. Bob RauschWritten by: Dr. Bob Rausch As someone who has experienced a panic attack before can attest to, it can be very alarming, especially if you are in a leadership position of running a small business. Small business can bring many stressors, so it’s important to keep your cool and keep your ...
Views: 814 - PROCRASTINATION – COACHING FOR SUCCESS - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2012 from Peter Mackechnie‘Procrastination is the bad habit of putting off until the day after tomorrow what should have been done the day before yesterday.’ Napoleon Hill Procrastination is perhaps one of the biggest issues that business owners and professionals experience on a day-to-day basis. In this article, we ...
Views: 911 - Four Easy Steps to Help You “Move Up” or “Move On” in Your Career - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2012 from Dave DartAt some point in your career there may have been a time when you took a pay cut or downgraded to a less skilled position as a way to "pay the bills" or for resume continuity sake. But eventually you come to a place of frustration or you feel as though you are "stuck" in your position and really ...
Views: 769 - WHAT IS PERSONAL BRANDING? - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2012 from Racheal GovenderHave you ever noticed how you are drawn to beautifully packaged and branded products? I wondered at this phenomenon recently, and questioned myself as to the real reason behind why companies are always re-branding and re-packaging their products. And upon reflection, there were several things ...
Views: 1752 - Benefits of Business Coaching - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2012 from Margrita ThomasWhat is business coaching? Business coaching helps businesses make improvements and bring about necessary changes in order to not only perform better, but to also perform at a much higher level and to continually keep growing and expanding. Business coaching helps businesses improve and grow ...
Views: 755 - If You Want Performance – Do These Five Things - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2012 from Rand GolletzI’m going to fill you in on something many leaders don’t get: You must fulfill five very basic requirements if you expect people to perform. You MUST give your people an explicit sense of the overall organization’s mission and values, and why they should care about them. You MUST develop ...
Views: 820 - Evony Secrets Guide Review - Easiest Way to Grow Your Empire at Breakneck Speed - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2012 from michael reviewI really like "real time" strategy (RTS) games and i love massively multiplayer (MMO) games. Fuse them together straight into one free-to-play game also, you have Evony - some free MMORTS. Basically, you make your own kingdom and tackle other players, or non-player characters, for resources and ...
Views: 2166 - 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: 1000(1 vote) - Don't allow FEAR to stick you in the pits - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2012 from Helen RobertsFEAR is the number one reason that holds you back! Where in your life are you playing small and letting FEAR take over? Are you in a job that you hate and feeling unfulfiled and frightened to move on? Are you in a relationship that you know in your heart is not for you however you're frightened ...
Views: 801 - 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: 1647 - 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: 1763 - The way executive coaching will help you deal with the difficulties of starting a whole new job within the company - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2012 from Bill KrumroySo, you are commencing a fabulous occupation? Nowadays in this jobs market place, it’s most critical than previously to demonstrate your personal worth in your new job as fast as possible. It's a true problem, however executive career coaching may help you find your feet and try to get the best ...
Views: 654 - WHAT COACH IS BEST FOR YOU? - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Peter MackechnieCoaching is now being adopted by far more UK Companies and is one of the most effective ways to develop the ‘business,’ the business leaders and managers. Coaching service provision includes helping businesses to be more creative in their financial management systems, improving poor performance ...
Views: 841 - 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: 1505 - WHY YOU SHOULD ASK WHY? - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from Peter MackechnieIf you don't know where you are going, any road will get you there - Lewis Carroll It doesn’t matter whether I’m working with Entrepreneurs, Executives or Business Owners the question WHY always comes up at some stage. The context normally arises when we begin to look at what drives the ...
Views: 652 - 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: 1386(2 votes) - 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: 834 - Hunters and Farmers - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2012 from Dave EisleyThe typical path in a sales career goes something like this; start out in customer service, then get “promoted” to inside sales, outside sales, and if you’re still doing well, onto sales management. This is a track to failure for the company, employee, and their customers. The employer can’t ...
Views: 825 - 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: 1443 - Finding the Courage Within to Advance Your Life - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2012 from Sarah HathornIn these uncertain times many otherwise powerful professionals are becoming paralyzed by fears and insecurities. They want to overcome the challenges to their executive presence, their leadership brand, their professional image, and the advancement of their career. But to get to where they want ...
Views: 1109(2 votes) - Why You Are Where You Are - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2012 from Sarah HathornI hear so many leaders express impatience about where they are right now in terms of their careers. Attitude and perspective have a direct effect on everything around you, though, so frustration with your present situation only serves to amplify the feelings of stagnation and dissatisfaction. ...
Views: 605(1 vote) - Analyze Promotions from Every Angle - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2012 from Sarah HathornOftentimes a great looking promotion comes along only because it satisfies a temporary need. Maybe they had to fire someone, for example, or the company is in the middle of reorganization. Once the position is filled and your company feels stable again they may start a more in-depth search for ...
Views: 784(1 vote) - Kudos From the Boss: the End of the Bonus Culture. - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2012 from Ton de GraafSense and non-sense of exorbitant financial incentives. The annual performance reviews are behind us and many C-level executives, salespersons, accountants and senior managers have claimed their yearly bonus. What a waste of money! Research shows that there are at least three reasons why ...
Views: 1239 - Executive Education Strategy and Its Administrative Relevance - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2012 from Sonu ParasharIn the domain of management training and consultation, national education development for executives is accomplished by keeping strategic planning in the mind. Several agencies across the domains are engaged in planning and managing the development of education systems for executives more and ...
Views: 662 - Horses as Partners in Powerful Coaching - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Lisa MurrellIf you enlist a 1200-pound coaching partner for your next session, it’s likely you’ll achieve a remarkable change in the dynamic of the coaching relationship. No, it’s not through intimidation; the method is equine-assisted coaching, working with horses to help clarify and resolve issues, ...
Views: 812 - The Importance Of Accountability ~ Building Your Support System For Success - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from JODI NICHOLSONThe Importance Of Accountability ~ Building Your Support System For Success By Jodi Nicholson, CPC MCSC Establishing a strong support system is a vital part of anyone’s success and as a coach, consultant and mentor I encourage you to embrace the quality of accountability. It's wise to ...
Views: 2414(2 votes) - A Small Business Revolution - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Thomas Swank,Now that you have returned from your holiday season and have begun your New Year… the question is how much of your work and life is actually going to be “new” for 2012? Are your business expectations and self expectations genuinely optimistic, guarded or rather uncertain? Your answer to this ...
Views: 687 - Impact of Covert Conflict in the Workplace - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Irial O'FarrellWhen we think about conflict in the workplace, we often think of an obvious personality clash between two people which everyone is aware of and they try to avoid like the plague. In effect, it is an overt conflict and, if we think about it, this type of conflict is quite extreme and, relatively ...
Views: 1271 - Develop Your Strengths and Starve Your Weaknesses - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2012 from Rand GolletzI once worked as a partner in an international consulting firm. As a part of that assignment, I helped executives learn to think strategically. Strategic thinking and strategic planning are distinct but equally important disciplines. While strategic plans are frequently and inappropriately ...
Views: 817 - How to Draw Our Swords - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2012 from Crane StookeyThe Zen sword masters say, “If you have to draw your sword, you’ve already lost the battle.” If a situation that we’re responsible for has gone so far that the only way forward is by violent destruction, then we have made some blunder along the way. Once we have destroyed something it is more ...
Views: 745 - Demonstrating Strategic Skills - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2011 from Samantha JohnsonEffective leaders are able to devise a strategy which will lead to organizational success and then motivate the organization to follow that strategy. The ability to think strategically comes easier for some people than others, but Beeson believes that following certain guidelines can build a ...
Views: 2988 - How to Tell the Difference Between Quality Executive Recruiters and Bad Executive Recruiters - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2011 from Dave DartMaybe you've had an experience with an executive recruiter, maybe not. Just like any other industry, there are good apples and bad apples...and some may say "rotten" apples. If you've had a bad experience or no experience, here are some common myths you may have heard. •recruiters don't ...
Views: 808 - 5 Ready-To-Go Questions to Ask at Your Next Job Interview - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2011 from Dave DartIf you've been involved in a job search, you know there is always that point in the interview process, usually toward the end of an interview, where the interviewer asks, "Do you have any questions for me?" If you're not prepared, it could take you by surprise and you'll find yourself stuttering ...
Views: 2085(1 vote) - Develop Your Entrepreneur’s Mindset With These Techniques - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Linda PaullIn the business world, it’s only a matter of time before you start finding ideas being thrown at you like ‘change your mindset’, Think big’, ‘Rid yourself of limiting thoughts’ and other such mantras. So probably for the first time in your life, you are entering the wonderful world of ‘personal ...
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