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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 Symptoms and Impact of Lack of Work Life Balance - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2010 from Sonia GallagherDo you get up from bed each morning with dread and anxiety about what faces you at work? • Do you feel like you have to make “through” each day? • Are you completely exhausted by the time you get home each night? • Do you see life as a merry go round over which you have no control? ...
Views: 18747(2 votes) - Business Invitation Letter: Quick Guide and Effective Tips - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2007 from Yaron LaviWriting and delivering invitations to customers, potential customers, or colleagues to attend your important business-related occasions requires careful attention: While great opportunities lie therein, if done improperly, it can cause undesired results that it’s wise to avoid. When you plan a ...
Views: 12626(1 vote) - What is your Value Proposition as a Real Estate Agent? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Cheri AlguireAs a real estate agent, it is important to know your value. Your value is determined by what you have to offer the consumer. It is important to remember that consumer perception is consumer reality. Every agent on the path of success must be able to answer the following question from a consumers ...
Views: 12517(1 vote) - The Importance of Creating a Sense of Belonging in Organizations - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2012 from Anne Dranitsaris and Heather Dranitsaris-HilliardPeople need to feel a sense of belonging in order to find meaning in their work and to engage the power of their emotions. The more employees discover links between personal ideals, a meaningful organizational mission or intention, and larger social values, the greater their commitment to their ...
Views: 11067 - Throwing People Away - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2007 from Donna KarlinHave you thrown anyone away recently? Someone who works for you, someone in your family, a friend…someone you’re dating or even married to? Did you need to read this to realise you might have? Relationships can be defined as “a state of connectedness between people”. One ...
Views: 10879 - *** Two-Minute Self-Care Survey - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Jo Anne Bishop PhD MPACrossing Bridges & Associates Definition of Self-Care: Self-care is the act of taking time to support your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health. Two Minute Self-Care Survey By Jo Anne Bishop, PhD, MPA Disclaimer: This is a self-assessment survey and is not intended as ...
Views: 7395(2 votes) - The Secrets To Becoming An Ideal Leader - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2021 from Leon EdwardTruthfully, there are many secrets to becoming an ideal leader. John C. Maxwell, a highly reputed authority on leadership once said: “A great leader’s courage to fulfill his vision comes from passion, not position”. In this quote, John C. Maxwell identifies the very first secret to becoming an ...
Views: 7104(3 votes) - Treating People as Commodities - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2009 from Craig NathansonThe culture treats people as commodities I see it everywhere - people working in jobs which carry little meaning and provide little support for personal development. Worst, the culture treats people as commodities. Performance review systems, manager-employee meetings, and even rewards are ...
Views: 6888(1 vote) - Why Do You Need A Quality System? - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Michelle PavelIt is now more vital than ever to stay ahead of what is going on around us, so that our businesses remain in tact and stronger than ever. I strongly believe a 'quality system' is one way to do that. That doesn't necessarily mean that you need to go to all the trouble and cost of obtaining an ...
Views: 6544(2 votes) - 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: 6157(1 vote) - Self Awareness And Interpersonal Competence - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2008 from Bud BilanichIn my work as an executive coach I have found that the single biggest mistake that people make is assuming that competence and performance are their ticket to success; when in fact they are merely the price of admission. Most people are good performers. It’s a huge mistake to think that good ...
Views: 6066 - 6 Points of Perspective in Situations - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Patrick IrvineA request was made that I incorporate some management and leadership tips into the tone of it, so here it is. We each interact with the world in different ways; we create our situations just as much as they create us. This “circle of life” can be summed up with the following six ...
Views: 5864(2 votes) - Attire for Hire- Appearance in the Workplace - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from Loretta CollinsThe Importance of Dressing Appropriately (and you don’t have to be less feminine to do it) First impressions can be effective OR disastrous, BUT either way they are long lasting. If a woman is dressed inappropriately, regardless if she is an excellent candidate, you can ...
Views: 5477(3 votes) - Focus On The Little Things - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2009 from Samantha JohnsonChuck Noll, the four-time Super Bowl-winning football coach, once told his players, “Champions are champions not because they do anything extraordinary but because they do the ordinary things better than anyone else.” This is certainly an extension of Wooden’s preparation philosophy. You can’t ...
Views: 5366(3 votes) - Focus On The Little Things - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2009 from Samantha JohnsonChuck Noll, the four-time Super Bowl-winning football coach, once told his players, “Champions are champions not because they do anything extraordinary but because they do the ordinary things better than anyone else.” This is certainly an extension of Wooden’s preparation philosophy. You can’t ...
Views: 5366(3 votes) - *** Ten Easy Steps to Increase Your Intuitive Ability - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2009 from Jo Anne Bishop PhD MPAWhen we make a commitment to expand and grown in our lives, there isn’t a blueprint to guide us into an expansion of consciousness in our daily lives. I have taught people to increase efficiency and serenity in their daily lives by using the philosophy of investment. If we are to increase our ...
Views: 5305(4 votes) - The Importance of Knowing and Honoring Your Core Values! - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Suzanne McKennaWhen setting goals to get us to where we want to be in life it is so important that we always honor our core values in all we do. WHAT ARE CORE VALUES? Firstly values are the things in life which are most important to you but core values go even deeper still. These are the qualities and ...
Views: 5214(10 votes) - It is important to discover your Clients Core Values - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from wulston aldermanWhat I aim to achieve in this essay is to determine what Core Values are, and where they come from. I will describe how the Client will live their life according to those values, or not as the case may be. Also what the consequences are for the Client if their values are not in alignment with ...
Views: 5140 - Who is my Project Customer? - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Mark ReedWahoo(!) - You got the project! Congratulations are in order, but after the immediate euphoria, reality soon rears it's sometimes ugly head: * Time and cost of your project have been dictated for strategic reasons. * The objectives seem subjective and you are not sure what they ...
Views: 5079(1 vote) - ***Want More Money? Learn to Apologize - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2017 from Dr. John SchinnererPeople who apologize more earn higher salaries. That is the finding of a study done by Zogby International. Zogby was asked by their client, The Pearl Outlet, to find out more about customers who were buying pearls as a way of ...Apologies Related to Higher Pay John Schinnerer, ...
Views: 5022(1 vote) - How to play Fantasy Football Confidence Pools - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2013 from Bill ParsonsThe concept behind a Fantasy Football Confidence Pool involves you choosing which teams you believe will win each game that is played and then you rank the game in accordance to your confidence in that particular team winning. You can do this either using the point-spread or straight up, ...
Views: 5020(1 vote) - An unconsidered (unexamined) life is not worth living- Socrates - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Racheal GovenderAn unconsidered (unexamined) life is not worth living- Socrates Have you ever gotten into your car or an airplane, without knowing where you are going? Yet, we often do that with our lives; we start a career, relationship, business, etc and then forget to check where we are going, and what we ...
Views: 4904(2 votes) - The Person You Meet in Hell - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsWow, what a great weekend. Pam and I went to the 4 Day MBA program in Austin, Texas, taught by Keith Cunningham. We took our CFO, Amanda, and spent four intensive 10 hour days learning how to make our business more profitable. At least that is what Kieth would have you believe the course is ...
Views: 4849 - An Executive Summary Example: Attract Potential Investors - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2007 from Yaron LaviYou can spend hours writing, checking, and rechecking a perfect business plan; however, no matter how good it sounds, no busy potential investor will bother reading it, at least not before reviewing your executive summary first. An appealing, professional executive summary dramatically increases ...
Views: 4832 - ***Top 3 Ways to Handle Anger in a Relationship - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2017 from Dr. John SchinnererHow do you best deal with your anger in the midst of an argument? Anger is one of the most powerful emotions of which we know. Anger can overtake even the most emotionally intelligent and grounded person. Anger is frequently a secondary emotion. This means anger often appears on the heels ...
Views: 4743 - Interpersonal Competence And Career and Life Success - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2008 from Bud BilanichIn my work as an executive coach I have found that the single biggest mistake that people make is assuming that competence and performance are their ticket to success; when in fact they are merely the price of admission. Most people are good performers. It’s a huge mistake to think that good ...
Views: 4551 - Coaching Tips and Resources - Best Books for Coaching - by Submitted on May 27, 2008 from Sonia ThomasWhat are the best books for coaching? I asked a number of coaches and they recommended a wide range of books - from those outlining coaching models and techniques, best practice in leadership and management , positive psychology, to books taking a spiritual approach to coaching and business. ...
Views: 4505 - Did someone give you a “Thought-Virus” by Michael Harris, PhD - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2011 from Michael HarrisThought viruses are statements, ideas or comments, beliefs or beliefs about beliefs (also called values). There are two parts that you need to know about “thought viruses” the first of which is, that these beliefs come in many forms but mostly from people in positions of “authority”. The other ...
Views: 4486(1 vote) - Become "Worthy Of Recognition" - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2008 from Bud BilanichIn my executive coaching work, I have found that all successful people have five things in common. • Successful people are self confident. • Successful people create positive personal impact. • Successful people are outstanding performers. • Successful people are great communicators. • ...
Views: 4463 - 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: 4445(1 vote) - 20 Fundraising Ideas for Nonprofit Organizations - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2009 from Sharon MikrutNonprofit organizations are always looking for ways in which to raise money to support their respective operation. The following list provides some traditional methods for generating revenue but it also includes some ideas you may not have previously thought about or considered. Assess which ...
Views: 4385(6 votes) - Change the People or Change the People - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from John ChappelearBehavior and attitude are two sides of the same coin, attitude being the mental side and behavior being the physical side. Behavior is attitude acted out. It becomes ingrained in all of us by experiences reinforced over time. If you want to make changes in behavior and attitude, you must give ...
Views: 4279 - ***Self-Awareness: Emotional Intelligence and the Interplay of Mind, Body and Spirit - by Submitted on May 11, 2010 from Jo Anne Bishop PhD MPAWhy is self-awareness so important in individual growth and development? What is self-awareness? How can we effectively use it to increase self-knowledge, serenity, balance and personal growth? Self-awareness is defined by Encyclopedia Britannica as the "Conscious knowledge of one's ...
Views: 4239(5 votes) - *** Mission Statements, Goals, Action Plans and Timelines - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Jo Anne Bishop PhD MPA“You can’t always get what you want . . . . . . but you get what you need.” - The Rolling Stones 2009 Mission Statement, Objective, Action Plan, Timelines The Art of Accountability Manifesting Dreams into Reality By Jo Anne Bishop, PhD, MPA Definitions: Mission statement – an ...
Views: 4184(3 votes) - Definition: Executive Coaching - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Shelly WalkerCoaching is a method of directing, instructing and training a person or group of people, with the aim to achieve some goal or develop specific skills. There are many ways to coach, types of coaching and methods to coaching. Direction may include motivational speaking. Training may include ...
Views: 4077 - 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: 4051(1 vote) - *** Are You Intuitive? - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Jo Anne Bishop PhD MPAARE YOU INTUITIVE? TAKE THIS FIVE MINUTE TEST TO ASSESS YOUR INTUITIVE ABILITY By Jo Anne C. Bishop, PhD Disclaimer: This test is not a scientific psychological test. This is a self-assessment inventory on intuitive ability and has no reflection on intelligence or psychological well ...
Views: 3757(2 votes) - What Do You Stand For? - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Rand GolletzSomeone once said that "if you don’t stand for something, you'll DO just about anything." My hero, Jim Rohn, once said that the foundation for having a successful life is having a personal philosophy. I agree with both of those assertions. Having "rules of the road" for our lives can help us to ...
Views: 3694(1 vote) - The Best Coaching Philosophy - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2010 from Andre ZiziOnce upon a time, there was a kindly man, wanting to buy a chainsaw for his farm, he spent months thinking about it, he knew he wants the chainsaw for his farm, but then the farm did not need a chainsaw however, when he finally made a decision, he bought it. For weeks and months, this kindly man ...
Views: 3654(1 vote) - 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: 3592 - How To Determine The Quality Of Your Products! - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Michelle PavelBelow is a link to a little questionnaire that can help you determine if you are providing 'quality' products. http://www.bestbuys4business.com/business-blog/2010/01/determine-quality-products/ If you have more than one product, write down or type up your answers (excel maybe more ...
Views: 3433(1 vote) - 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: 3409 - 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: 3385 - 10 Reasons For Executive Coaching - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2008 from Ira KalbroskyMany executives in the business world are wondering why they might need to hire a coach. Actually, there are many reasons why you would want to hire a coach. I have compiled ten solid ideas of why you would want to hire a coach and how it will help you grow your company faster. They are listed ...
Views: 3239 - Cultural Dysfunction and Wellness - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2012 from Anne Dranitsaris and Heather Dranitsaris-HilliardOrganizations have their mission, vision, systems, mandates, values, policies and procedures that ensure they function effectively. They also have their own unique systems and patterns of behaviour and human interaction. This is the dynamic aspect of organizational life, which influences how ...
Views: 3187 - 5 Reasons to Hire an Executive Coach - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from Doris KovicThe best advice Eric Schmidt, Chairman and CEO of Google, ever got was to hire an executive coach. Initially when board member, John Doerr, suggested this, Schmidt resisted because as an experienced CEO he didn't think he needed a coach. But now he is a big fan of coaching and states in an ...
Views: 3183(2 votes) - 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: 3161 - Fun Speech Topics From Boring Ones: 4 Things To Do To Make An Audience Love You - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2011 from Tina JanelleFun speech topics come not just from the material, but from the way it is presented. Any topic can be turned into a more exciting one. Dynamic tv personalities can be observed to learn about fun speech topics. Even scientific topics, which are usually thought of as boring, can be turned ...
Views: 3149(2 votes) - ***The Stress of Working with a Splitter - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2011 from Sylvia LafairThey are hard to spot. They are the ones who look good, sound good and are bound to make you think you are crazy in a very short time. Do you know someone who offers to help with one hand and then pushes you away with the other? Or maybe someone who brings all the goodies to work, the sugar ...
Views: 3144 - Talent + desire = success - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from David MuracoWhat is the difference betweem talent and desire? I have posed this question to top level executives as well as some of the top coaches in the area and they answers vary from person to person. Some will say that you can't teach talent; others will say there is no replacing desire. Truth ...
Views: 3049(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 ...
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