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- Why Smart Executives Make Dumb Decisions - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Rand GolletzWhen I help senior leaders with their strategy creation efforts, I’ll review past strategies and then the results, financial and otherwise, that those strategies produced. I’m frequently amazed when I see that smart, capable executives have developed and implemented strategies that should have ...
Views: 745(1 vote) - How Personal Values Impact Our Daily Lives - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Irial O'FarrellValues is a much referenced idea but what exactly are values and what difference does understanding them make to someone's life? While there are many definitions of values, I use the following: Personal values are an internal set of standards that each of us expects ourselves, and others, to ...
Views: 4429(1 vote) - Perception Is Projection - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Courtney AlbertHuman beings are meaning makers. We love to attribute meaning and label everything that we see, touch, taste, feel, or smell. This is useful, could you imagine how tedious it would be to navigate the world if we had to relearn how to open a door every time we approached one? No, instead we learn ...
Views: 3371(1 vote) - SEO Training Online - managed to train top-notch SEO experts who are very capable and scroll up you in the right direction - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Jack HeneryIts always better to know in advance what you can expect from a career in SEO.The demand for SEO experts has been on a steady rise in recent years and this is partly due to the increase in the number of online businesses. Once SEO was not a separate profession – Web masters performed some basic ...
Views: 766 - Executive Blind Spots - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2011 from Michael BeckWe all have patterns, habits, and beliefs that limit us. The challenge is that we generally can't see how those thought-patterns and beliefs hold us back and what we can't see tends to sabotage our efforts. Blind spots can severely impact an executive's strategic vision, their course of ...
Views: 731 - Expatriates - Have You Thought About Partnering With an Expat Coach? - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2011 from Belinda MJ. BrownIt takes a while for an expatriate to adjust to another culture, and it can be incredibly frustrating when your assumptions about the similarities between western cultures are proven untrue. Executive and Expat coaching eases international relocation. Four years ago, after preparing for ...
Views: 1151 - Repeat After Me: I Will Covet My Game Changers - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2011 from Rand GolletzDanielle was an account executive with Forman and Company, a professional services firm that conducted high-end research, primarily for Fortune 500 companies. During her career, she had sold products and services ranging from time-shares to computer software and consulting – all with outstanding ...
Views: 852 - 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: 886 - The Executive and The Elephant: Ways That People Mislead or Delude Themselves - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2011 from Samantha JohnsonOne significant problem with the inner elephant is that it hinders people's ability to see reality. Most individuals perceive the world based on their needs and biases, rather than on external events. The inner executive must deal with the inner elephant's tendency to judge others and the ...
Views: 1834 - 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: 981 - Learning Leadership Executive Program - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2011 from Sonu ParasharThe Learning Leadership Executive Program s helps in setting goals and visions. Accommodating an executive position makes you the manager. Becoming the leader is much difficult. It includes setting right goals, converse ideas, and conveying results. The leader must be capable to carefully weight ...
Views: 613 - ***Book Reviews of “Don’t Bring It to Work: Breaking the Family Patterns that Limit Success” - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from Sylvia LafairWhatever happened at home should stay at home, July 2, 2009 By Robert Morris (Dallas, Texas) In this book, Sylvia Lafair explains how to break certain family patterns that limit career success by “claiming and taming the world of interpersonal relationships.” All people have problems at ...
Views: 1172 - Delay The Gratification But Not Your JOY - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Adrienne FikesCongratulations! You stepped out there to fulfill your dreams. You clearly understand that having lasting, meaningful success means setting priorities and being focused on achieving your goals. You are not just a wish upon a star dreamer, your sleeves are rolled way up and the elbow grease is ...
Views: 1160(2 votes) - 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: 1387(1 vote) - People Do Not Leave the Company - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Margaret Meloni“I disliked working with those people so much that I don’t even know if I hate doing this for a living or it was just those people at THAT place.” - Anonymous Unfortunately this quote or versions of this quote are not unique to any specific individual. Isn’t that sad? I have heard it on more ...
Views: 689 - The Power of Educating Your Customers - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Jeanna GabelliniSome people just don’t get it. You watch them and internally you roll your eyes, throw up your hands and get exasperated. Unfortunately, some of those people are your current customers. There is only one way to whip them into shape…okay, I’m kidding. Put down the whip. You have to educate ...
Views: 763 - Get Online Math Assignment Help - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Balvinder SinghLoaded with lots of math assignments those are not just complicated but also difficult to solve then here comes good news for all the students facing the same situation. These days, there are many websites providing math assignment help at very nominal amount to lighten up the huge assignment ...
Views: 614 - 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: 982 - Top Ten Tips: How To Get The Respect You Deserve - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Milly SonnemanDo you get respect when giving a business presentation? Or do people pass over what you have to say…so your ideas never see the light of day? Many young managers struggle with how to get respect. More experienced professionals have a tendency to judge younger managers—assuming they lack life ...
Views: 1222 - 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: 964 - 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: 997(1 vote) - Pump Up Whiteboard Notetaking For Powerful Selling - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Milly SonnemanHow do you process information? By taking notes. In traditional classes, we learned to write down everything. But for powerful selling, visual note taking at a whiteboard is much more powerful. Curious how to pump up your whiteboard note taking? In talking with graphic facilitators, ...
Views: 988 - Whiteboard Story Selling—Revealed - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Milly SonnemanWhether you’re a CEO or a full-time entrepreneur of a small business, you’ve got a story to tell. A new product. A powerful invention. A transformation. But how can you get other people to listen? It’s tough to win attention, isn’t it? Most professionals agree that changing the way people ...
Views: 1143(1 vote) - How to Monitor Whiteboard Selling Skills in 5 Steps - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Milly SonnemanEver wonder how your sales team is really doing using a whiteboard in sales with customers and prospects? If your staff is dispersed in regions or working remotely, worrying about performance standards could be keeping you up at night. Sleepless nights? If nightmares about performance are ...
Views: 1340 - The Intertwined Energies of Love & Sales - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Debra Woog,On the very first day of the Jewish New Year, my divorce became final. I consider that symbolic. And a major accomplishment, considering it’s been 3 years since I’d started the legal process toward this new beginning. On the Saturday night two days later, my dear friend and I celebrated all ...
Views: 646(1 vote) - Exceptional Presentation Skills: Turning Up The Heat - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Milly SonnemanDo you wish you had exceptional presentation skills? Are you are fed up with not getting noticed, not getting ahead, and being a wallflower? If so, it’s time to take a step forward. Giving phenomenal presentations is a lot simpler than it looks. Imagine you are cooking a wonderful meal. ...
Views: 1370 - Achieve a Self-Worth to Rival Your Affluent Net Worth - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteMoney is a vehicle, not a measurement of value. Today’s culture is plush with unprecedented comforts and luxuries. Yet, it seems the more material things we have the more we want. And it takes more and more money to get the good stuff, what we think is the good life. We need more to measure up. ...
Views: 869(1 vote) - 6 Presentation Secrets To Gain Competitive Advantage - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Milly SonnemanMaybe you’re at the top of your team, and wondering why you aren’t getting promoted. Or maybe you’re a young manager who wants to win respect and gain trust. Or perhaps you’re a budding entrepreneur who wants to win attention for your hot new business. No matter where you are, you are ...
Views: 700(1 vote) - Polite Telemarketing - Can it be done? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2011 from Loretta CollinsPolite Telemarketing- Can it be done? Loretta Collins The phone rings, you’re nowhere near it, but do a remarkable impression of Flo Jo, reaching it just in time only to be greeted with “Hello, Francine, how are you ...
Views: 925 - Change Agents or Gate Keepers? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2011 from Sharon SinclairChange Agents or Gate Keepers? The challenges facing employees in today’s economy and times of uncertainty presents new opportunities for Human Resources. As organizations are looking for new ways to grow the business, increase productivity, reduce costs and navigate the rapidly changing ...
Views: 1290(5 votes) - Who is the perfect employee? - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Hugh StewartI’ve blogged about setting the stage for attracting and engaging the best employees – primarily understanding the company’s culture and business, designing the role and creating the flow and process. So who is the perfect employee? First off, what is meant by employee? When I use the word ...
Views: 884 - Stress Relieving Methods: Time Management - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Rick CarterIn this economy, the pressure is on for you to be productive. To do more with less. And to do it in less time. Be more efficient. Usually under rapidly changing, almost chaotic, conditions. This adds to the stress you are already feeling at work of just trying to get on with your career. ...
Views: 957(1 vote) - The Introverted Leader - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Chris HammerI’m an introvert. And so are many other reasonably bright, well-rounded, effective individuals. So it’s not a bad thing. But I do believe that to be most effective, the introverted leader should examine what this personality style can mean in the context of leadership – and know how to leverage ...
Views: 718(1 vote) - How To Be More Influential - by Submitted on May 27, 2012 from Chris HammerAre you in a position to influence others – at work, at home, in your community? Is having influence important to your position or cause (as a manager, parent, or someone with a vision who’s trying to create something better)? Do the ways in which you exert your influence tend to work well; and ...
Views: 689(1 vote) - Coaching Skills for Leaders (The Nuts and Bolts) - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Chris HammerResearch has shown that people perform at higher levels when they are coached as opposed to “managed”. So, you might be asking, what is coaching, in a nutshell? What are some of the tools I can use as a leader? How, specifically, do I have a “coaching” conversation? Coaching is about ...
Views: 813(1 vote) - Executive Education- Make Out The Benefits And Loopholes - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2011 from Sonu ParasharExecutive education is a launch pad to new opportunities and out of the boy ideas. It takes you to the subsequent level of performance of your company and open doors to new and more proficient opportunities and privileges. Executive education provides executives for new challenges as well as for ...
Views: 562 - How to Create Big Financial Success in Your Business - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from Betty JonesWhat do your colleagues and competition do or have that allows them to achieve and accomplish so much more than some of you? In my opinion after mentoring and coaching thousands in my mindset, responsibility and accountability programs, I believe that these entrepreneurs are highly successful as ...
Views: 572(1 vote) - How to Create Big Financial Success in Your Business - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from Betty JonesWhat do your colleagues and competition do or have that allows them to achieve and accomplish so much more than some of you? In my opinion after mentoring and coaching thousands in my mindset, responsibility and accountability programs, I believe that these entrepreneurs are highly successful as ...
Views: 562(1 vote) - Hire for Skill, Retain for Results, Fire for Chemistry - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Jane CranstonWhen working with managers and executives in a coaching relationship, I’m often struck as to how naïve some are to the realities of the day-to-day operating on the job and the politics of the workplace. All too often people tell me how many hours they work and about all the effort they ...
Views: 983(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 ...
Views: 890 - Hiring – Good Help Is Not Hard to Find - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from Hugh StewartI hear the complaint that good help is hard to find. That has not been my experience. I find that good help is easy to select, Finding good employeesbecause once you identify who you are as a company and the type of environment your company offers, it becomes very easy to determine whether a ...
Views: 616 - Why is a Good Private Teacher - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2011 from Hardeep SinghLike all educators in the planet, private tuitions have tasks. Hiring a private teachers for the kid must be while using ability of the tutor to meet these responsibilities. The first responsibility is optimizing the time spent with the boy during tutorial hours. Further, it is the ...
Views: 1099 - Affording the Right Level of Autonomy - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Chris HammerHow much autonomy is appropriate to give? Empowering our children, employees, or anyone we’re leading is, we know, the best way to improve satisfaction, motivation, and commitment – but it also takes the right style to pull it off successfully. Do you tend to micromanage others: monitoring ...
Views: 673(1 vote) - What Makes A Great Consulting Manager - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Milly SonnemanIt’s tough managing a team who is expected to do more with less. They’re stressed out and running fast. How can you be a great consulting manager—and be prepared for the onslaught of demands? What makes a great consulting manager? In interviewing my clients about this, I found several ...
Views: 700(1 vote) - Thank You for Changing My Life – great inspiration - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Caron GoodeI met Frankie the day I walked into his sixth-grade classroom as a fledgling student teacher full of fear and trepidation. I had just spent two years assisting at a day care center and had decided to go to teacher’s college to become a kindergarten teacher. What was I doing in a sixth-grade ...
Views: 767 - Business Writing: 3 Tips to Make Your Communication Concise - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Dianna BooherYou’ve heard this old adage: Never call “Help” in a crowded street while trying to explain a problem to passersby. People will simply ignore you, mistaking you for a crank, a crackpot, or a crook. Instead, the police advise you to yell, “Fire.” A short shout that appeals to self-interest gets ...
Views: 630 - Magnitude of Success: Get a running start on your career leap NOW! - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2011 from Sarah HathornIn times like these I often have to gently nudge my clients who become too fatalistic, reminding them that they still hold the cards in terms of their ability to change their internal perspective. To see your greater potential you have to first adopt a more panoramic and long-range view of the ...
Views: 727(1 vote) - In a Jobless Economic Recovery Why Not Create Your Own Job? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke In a Jobless Economic Recovery Why Not Create Your Own Job? These are troubling economic times in the United States and in Europe. Even the least informed citizen instinctively understands this fact. Government debt is piling up, countries are bankrupt, companies are ...
Views: 1045(2 votes) - You Are Your Business and Your Business is You – What Does That Mean? - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Chris RuisiYou are your business and your business is you. But, the real question is - Is that a good thing? Trust me; you need to know the answer to this question – now. Let’s look at some indicators that will help you answer the question. If you answer “yes” to at least two of these questions, then ...
Views: 675(2 votes) - Leadership – Let Me Give It To You As Straight As I Can - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Chris RuisiIf you’re like me, you recognize that becoming an effective leader demands hard work and commitment. It requires more than just reading but actual “doing” and learning from your experiences. Sometimes when we are in the “doing” mode we forget some of what we have read and then realize after the ...
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