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- Feeling Stuck about Your Career? Try Doing the Opposite - by Submitted on May 09, 2003 from Leonard LangIf you watched the old sitcom “Seinfeld,” you probably recall the character, George. At one point, George decided he had failed in everything. He concludes all his instincts and thinking must be wrong. Therefore, he decides to do the opposite of everything his instincts tell him to do. He ...
Views: 1369(1 vote) - Make Yourself A Master - by Submitted on May 07, 2003 from Burt DubinIf you would converse with me, said Francois Voltaire, first define your terms. master n. (1.) a revered leader, (2.) an artist or performer of consummate skill. (3.) One whose work serves as a model or ideal. Many people are professionals at what they do. Few are masters. ...
Views: 1396(1 vote) - Dynamics of a Retailing Career - by Submitted on May 07, 2003 from Subhashis Das GuptaRetailing is a dynamic, vital, and important segment in the economy. Retailing is defined as the timely delivery of goods and services to consumers at the right price and place. Whether a firm sells to consumers in a store, through the mail, over the phone, through television, door-to-door, ...
Views: 1200(2 votes) - Seasons of a Career: Springtime! - by Submitted on May 05, 2003 from Cathy GoodwinWhen we're struggling with a career, or settling into an unfamiliar new residence, we're most likely to think of winter: cold, bleak and endless. At some point any life transition feels like being buried under a coat of ice, hibernating through long, dark days. Hopefully we learn to see the ...
Views: 1225(1 vote) - Are You Missing Your Chance to Work at Home? - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Sharon DavisAre You Missing Your Chance to Work at Home? (c) Copyright 2003, Sharon DavisHave you missed the turnoff that leads to your dream of working at home?Wouldn't that be disappointing? No one likes to think that they have wasted their chance, missed their opportunity. But that's exactly what ...
Views: 1506(1 vote) - Thousands Have Been Laid Off But Millions Are Being Made! - by Read the headlines in any newspaper; catch on your evening news; millions have lost their jobs and many more are expected to be laid off, downsized, or just plain fired! This national, financial cleanse has forced people to look at self-employment as their only option of survival.
A lot of ...
Views: 1094(1 vote) - On The Road To Wealth with Suze Orman - by I’ve been extremely lucky to live a lifestyle that allows me to interview self-made millionaires and bestselling authors. One of my favorite persons to talk to is superstar Suze Orman who came from my hometown, Chicago.
Suze says, “Money affects each and every one of us, and it is the currency ...
Views: 2792(1 vote) - The Top Ten Things Employees Say They Want & How Managers Miss the Mark by Low Emotional Intelligence - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2003 from Susan DunnA major problem for employers today is getting the best employees and then keeping them. How do you do this? By understanding what it is employees really want. Being able to sense what others feel and want is empathy, an emotional intelligence competency. SOMETHING THAT HASN’T CHANGED IN 50 ...
Views: 23538(2 votes) - Is Your Copy Upside Down? - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2003 from Karon Thackston© 2003 http://www.copywritingcourse.com As a professional copywriter, I’ve seen my share of copywriting mistakes. One that seems to be particularly common is writing copy that’s “upside down.” When you do this – when you don’t relay your message in the correct order – you lose your audience’s ...
Views: 970(1 vote) - Nip and Tuck – Three Quick Tricks for Writing SEO Copy - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2003 from Karon Thackston© 2003 http://www.copywritingcourse.com Have you ever been to one of those sites that has obviously been written to get high search engine rankings? You know the ones… they have copy that sounds like this: “When you buy quality silver jewelry from us, you know your quality silver jewelry is ...
Views: 1075(1 vote) - Excerpt From Street Hockey Millionaire - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2003 from James Allan“You know what they say,” Pete said. “You’ve got to play the full 60 minutes if you want to win.” Steve began, “Let’s get started. Did everyone write some game plans for their highest priority goals?” Pete replied, “ We haven’t had time yet, Steve, but we’re going to do it this week.” Steve ...
Views: 2323(2 votes) - Send The Elevator Back Down - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2003 from Rachelle Disbennett-Lee, PhDSuccess is a great experience and something that takes time, dedication and work. It also usually takes support from others. No one accomplishes much on his or her own. Even if all that means is we have people who believe in us and cheer us on, it takes a collaborate effort for each one of ...
Views: 1100(2 votes) - The Millionaire Composite - Part 1 - by - After The Research: What Are The Real Differences Between A Millionaire And You?
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Over the last 5 years I have interviewed the most successful and wealthiest people in the world on my radio show, from Top CEOs to Tony Robbins. Recently, I ...
Views: 993(2 votes) - Does It Take "Soft" Skills to Win the BT Global Challenge? - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2003 from Susan DunnHave you heard of the BT Global Challenge? It’s known as the world’s toughest yacht race because it’s sailed “the wrong way” ‘round the world—against prevailing winds and currents. All kinds of waves and weather conditions are likely to be encountered. The originators have designed it crewed ...
Views: 1377(3 votes) - Conflict...A New Perspective - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2003 from Julie DonleyI was recently asked to address the issue of conflict resolution at the hospital of one of our clients. In today’s fast-paced and stressed-out society, conflict resolution is a critical issue. People don’t always have the time or the tools to handle conflict. The word ‘conflict’ connotes ...
Views: 2775(3 votes) - Attention! This is your intuition speaking! - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2003 from Cathy GoodwinRecently someone asked me, "What coaching tools do you use?" "Tools?" I asked, bewildered. "I avoid tests and assessments." See http://www.movinglady.com/testing.html "No," she explained. "Listening skills?" Well, of course I listen -- but I mostly listen to my own intuition. Since I derive ...
Views: 1285(2 votes) - Your First Words Last Forever - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2003 from Lillian BjorsethOnce you have set your goals, there are two key things you must have ready at all times: your verbal and printed business cards. Let’s look first at those all-important introductory words that describe what you do—words that will capture others’ attention and hold their interest. Your ...
Views: 1234(2 votes) - How to Select a Training Consultant - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Melanie DrakeIn times of rapid change, both small and large businesses today are increasingly viewing training as an investment, not a cost. If your business uses outside training consultants, you will want to maximize your return on this training investment. Qualified training consultants and seminar ...
Views: 1494 - Understanding the Buying Process Can Increase Your Sales - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2003 from Karon Thackston© 2003 http://www.copywritingcourse.com Most marketers don’t give a lot of thought to the buying processes of their customers. That’s a shame. Lending due attention to the buying process can have a dramatic effect on your sales. What is the buying process? Where does your customer fall ...
Views: 1057(1 vote) - Emotional Intelligence: The Shot Felt 'Round the World? - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2003 from Susan DunnI just hung up the phone with Li-Yan, who wants me to come to Malaysia and present a workshop with her on emotional intelligence for businesses. She quit her corporate job there, because she found the work environment stifling, unethical and demoralizing. Now she wants to help businesses in ...
Views: 1191(1 vote) - WINNING: DEFINING IT. ACHIEVING IT - by If you ask most people whether they would like to be considered a winner or a loser in life, they would most assuredly reply that they would like to be a winner. But this begs the question, "What does it mean to win at life?" In some things it's easy to define a clear winner. In a basketball ...
Views: 2218(1 vote) - CHARISMA: WHAT IS IT? WHAT WILL IT DO FOR YOU? - by You're squirming in your seat, wondering if the next speaker can possibly be less inspiring than the preceding one, when, suddenly, the room falls silent. Looking poised and confident, the next presenter smiles, then begins.
Instantly, it's clear that he's good:
His strong, measured voice, ...
Views: 3330(2 votes) - Heating Up Cold Calls: 21 Tools for Tremendous Telephone Techniques - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2003 from Stephen LibmanOK, let's heat up the cold-calling debate. Is everyone a salesman? Yes! Do most people have to make cold calls at some point? Yes! Do most people hate to make cold calls? Yes! So, you have two choices; either hire someone (a professional telemarketer) or do it yourself. If you have the budget ...
Views: 3934(2 votes) - Going Solo? Choose a coach who won't kill your business - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2003 from Cathy GoodwinEntrepreneurs tend to be strong, independent people with little experience in getting help. Therefore, they often end up with the coach from hell. They grab the first resource that comes along and follow instructions brilliantly. Too late, they realize they're following a lost leader. Cathy, ...
Views: 1205(1 vote) - Answers to Your Questions About Executive Coaching - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2003 from Susan DunnWhat is executive coaching? Coaches help executives increase their productivity, work relationships and work satisfaction, and the quality of their lives and that of the organization by increasing their emotional intelligence. They also help the executive define authenticity and values. ...
Views: 1226(1 vote) - Are You an Entrepreneur Who’s Not Afraid to Think Outside the Box and Make Some Money? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2003 from Susan Dunn“It’s called Companion Air,” my client Sarita bubbled. She wants to take a trip and doesn’t want to leave Rudy, her dog, at home. So there she is, with lots of money and time, staying home. I LOVE MY DOG AND I WANT TO TRAVEL What is Companion Air? ( http://www.companionair.com ) ...
Views: 1327(1 vote) - The Top 10 Keys to Crafting a Compelling Mission Statement - by Most individual or corporate mission statements contain industry buzzwords, are so complex that no one can recite them, and do nothing to inspire. The more elaborate it is, the less likely it is understood and remembered. Having a clear and concise mission statement for yourself and your Company ...
Views: 1995(1 vote) - FIVE SURE WAYS TO FAIL IN BUSINESS AND IN LIFE! - by As I've worked with people at all levels of organizations and in a wide variety of settings, I've observed five common causes of failure in personal relationships, whether in business or at home. They are:
Preoccupation with self.
Hasty assumptions.
Negative attitudes.
An all-consuming ...
Views: 1257(1 vote) - PERSISTENCE - by I believe there are three kinds of people. There are winners, who know what they want and understand their potential and the possibilities. They take life on. Next are losers, who don't have a clue as to who they are. They allow circumstances to shape their lives and their self-image.
I ...
Views: 1215 - The Elements Of A Great Manager - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2003 from Julie DonleyAs you know, being a manager is no easy task. And if you’ve been promoted from a technical position you may not be prepared to meet the demands of your new position. For some, managing comes naturally while others struggle with creating cohesive teams, handling staff difficulties and producing ...
Views: 5462(3 votes) - Getting More Sales From Your Order Page - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2003 from Karon Thackston© 2003 http://www.ktamarketing.com It’s the gold medal of e-commerce. Getting that coveted sale is what every online business owner hopes and prays for daily. It’s why we fight for good search engine positioning. It’s why we battle with our copy, making it “just so.” It’s what pays the ...
Views: 1062(1 vote) - Create a Library of Articles for Automatic Promotion - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2010 from Terri SeymourWriting articles and submitting them for publication is a very powerful promotion tactic. BUT, this can be taken a step further to put your articles on auto-pilot. First of all, you need to get a good fr~e autoresponder such as http://www.getresponse.com ...
Views: 1307(1 vote) - Case In Point: Building a Web Business Doesn’t Have To Cost a Fortune - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2003 from Karon Thackston© 2003 http://www.ktamarketing.com Ask Bobette Kyle about building a Web business on a small business budget, and you’ll be amazed what she’ll tell you about planning and coordination. By getting to the heart of the online business structure, Bobette saves small businesses lots of time and ...
Views: 1082(1 vote) - The 6 Stages of Modern Career Development - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Michelle CastoCareer experts say that people will change careers (not jobs) 5-7 times in a lifetime. This being true, career management is an important life skill to develop and cultivate. There are six stages of modern career development: Assessment, Investigation, Preparation, Commitment, Retention, and ...
Views: 3091(1 vote) - Are You Doing Something You Love Each and Every Day? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2003 from Stacey MayoIt is easy to get caught up in the day-to-day stress of everyday life: deadlines to meet, schedules to keep, unexpected expenses, conflicts to resolve, illness of loved ones, to name a few. Amidst all this, it is easy to for me to lose sight of why I do what I do - my purpose for being. I ...
Views: 1678(1 vote) - Your Money Personality & Financial Success - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2012 from Talia ManaMoney personalities help explain people’s behaviour in terms of earning, spending, gifting, borrowing, saving and investing. The money personality is also a strong indicator of a person’s risk profile. Understanding your money personality and how it impacts on your ability to achieve your ...
Views: 3284(3 votes) - 4 Tips to Avoid Internet Scams - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2003 from John LynchThis article may be freely reproduced provided it is unaltered and the resource box at the end is included. 4 Tips to Avoid Internet Scams If you are new to the internet you will come across numerous programs offering promises of riches. You may know about people who have become rich ...
Views: 1122(1 vote) - Marketing Your Massage Services - The One Minute Message - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Eric BrownHave you ever had a client say, "Oh, I didn't know you treat headaches." or "Massage can't help a tendinitis, can it?" Have you ever felt like hitting your head against a wall? I certainly do when I hear those kinds of comments. The truth is that most of your clients - even your most ...
Views: 2787(2 votes) - Are you taking your inner brat to work? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2003 from Pauline WallinARE YOU TAKING YOUR INNER BRAT TO WORK? By Pauline Wallin, Ph.D Author of "Taming Your Inner Brat: A Guide for Transforming Self-defeating Behavior" Is your inner brat taking over your job? Everyone has an inner brat. It's the part of us that's still a 2-year-old. It gets furious at the ...
Views: 1545(1 vote) - Examples of Reptilian Behavior in the Workplace - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2003 from Susan DunnThe reptilian brain, our oldest brain, operates at the level of survival instinct. It's the life of easy choices -- Can I eat it? Will it eat me? Can I mate with it? This brain regulates basic life functions, generates strong primitive emotions needed for survival (lust, fear, aggression), ...
Views: 3587(1 vote) - How to Stay Motivated When You Don't Feel Like Doing Something - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2003 from Susan DunnHow do you stay motivated when you don’t feel like doing something? There’s the ‘carrot and stick’ philosophy which works for children. How do you “motivate” your 10 year old to clean up his room? Either punish him for not doing it, or hold out a reward for him when he does do it, the ...
Views: 1900(1 vote) - Your Target Audience – Who Are They & What Do They Want? - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2003 from Karon Thackston© 2003 http://www.copywritingcourse.com It still amazes me. When I write copy for a company, I always ask about their target audience. I have to know who I’m writing to in order to create a message that will bring a response. But about half the time, the client is absolutely stumped about ...
Views: 1307(1 vote) - Got Employees? Look Who's Coming to Stay - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2003 from Susan DunnThere is a demographic trend you need to be prepared for if you have employees. According to demographic trends analyst, Cheryl Russell, by the year 2005, the most common household in the US will be single-person households. "Never before in American history has living alone been the ...
Views: 1084(1 vote) - Business Success? This Organization Has Produced 48% of US Presidents - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2003 from Susan DunnIn a recent article in Forbes magazine, Wachovia CEO G. Kennedy Thompson is quoted as saying that Beta Theta Pi, which he joined while an undergrad at the University of North Carolina, gave him "the opportunity to meet people from different backgrounds and places, and the connections have ...
Views: 1132(1 vote) - 48 Brief Tips for Bringing a New Product to Market from Your Home - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2003 from Gary BrongaIntroduction Many people have many great ideas. They just don’t act on them. You can do it differently. This booklet is based on the author's first-hand, been-there-done-that experiences. Gary Bronga worked in the aerospace industry at Cape Canaveral Florida for 21 years. Wearing ...
Views: 1784(1 vote) - Identity Theft and Your Online Job Search - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2003 from Sharon DavisIdentity Theft and Your Online Job Search (c) Copyright 2003, Sharon DavisWhile identity theft is nothing new, the Web has opened up whole new world of opportunity for identity thieves. According the FBI, identity theft is the top online fraud. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission says that ...
Views: 1467(1 vote) - Why Would a Manager Want to Learn Emotional Intelligence? - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2003 from Susan DunnThe best managers are the ones with emotional intelligence! Here's why. 1. Managers are called upon to make decisions. Primitive emotions, unmonitored, automatic, powerful and not always conscious can “hijack” us making us react thoughtlessly to people and situations instead of thinking ...
Views: 1184(1 vote) - ***Say What You Mean What You Say - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from Jim AllenWashington Post columnist Bob Levey shared a list of some of his favorite funny headlines. His list includes some incredibly funny, laugh-out-loud lines. Among them were: •"Study Finds Sex, Pregnancy Link." •"Official: Only Rain Will Cure Drought." •"Low Wages Said To Be Key ...
Views: 4372(2 votes) - Expanding Your Sphere of Influence - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2003 from Doug StaneartWord-of-mouth advertising is one of the cheapest and most effective types of advertising your company can invest in, but how do we generate this elusive type of advertising? Most experts in the area will say, “Get out and ‘network’.” So we go to a Chamber of Commerce meeting with dozens or ...
Views: 1201(1 vote) - Tips For Networking Success - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2003 from Dale KurowWhen it comes to activities that most people dislike when conducting a job search campaign, networking tops the list. From vice presidents on down, the lament is: "I'm not good at it" or "I'm shy." This response comes from professionals who are otherwise at the top of their game! All the tips ...
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