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- Steve Daines: Getting America Back to Work - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Steve DainesAs America’s unemployment rate stays stuck at the 9% level, one of my highest priorities is working toward policies that get Americans back to work. This country has a long history which proves that Government stimulus programs may create jobs for the short term but that high paying jobs that ...
Views: 1474(3 votes) - The Ultimate Freedom - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2011 from Dr. Carolyn PorterFreedom is presently on our mind: Independence Day is upon us, the election of 2012 is a news headliner, foreign countries are seeking freedom through revolutionary action, we are involved in foreign wars, and our country back home seeks freedom from debt, job loss and a plummeting economy. ...
Views: 3487(4 votes) - Want Real World Change? Stop Complaining - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Timothy BarlowIf you really want to change your life and help build a better world for yourself and others, you might want to consider this little piece of advice: stop complaining. You don’t have to travel far these days to come across this crippling habit — there’s plenty of people fussing about the ...
Views: 2576(4 votes) - WHAT WE DO ~ WANTS TO BE HEARD! - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Charmaine McCowanThank you for your interest in submitting an article to SelfGrowth.com. Our mission is to provide great content for our readers, while at the same time helping our authors gain exposure. Submission Guidelines Ideal articles are between 500-1,500 well-written words, are relevant to ...
Views: 1685(1 vote) - When Should you trust the advice of experts? - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2011 from Andrew HortonWhen you choose to follow the advice of any self-professed experts, it is always advisable to be absolutely certain that their advice is sound. Ideas and concepts that work for one person may not work for someone else. The safest way to use any advice you may encounter is to examine it first, ...
Views: 2117(2 votes) - Why Being and Feeling Authentic Can Be Challenging Especially These Days - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2012 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorMark Twain said, “The worst loneliness is not to be comfortable with yourself.” Whatever you pursue in your outer life will never fill the inner void created by feeling inauthentic; you have to fill it yourself, and first. “Sam” was so distressed and confused that he’d pretty much shut down; ...
Views: 2286(2 votes) - Telling The Truth Is A Loving Act - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2009 from Dawn AngierTelling the Truth is a Loving Act The tendency in most organizations—whether large companies, government departments or even family units—is not to rock the boat and refrain from telling telling our truth. For a variety of reasons, we hold back from saying what's true for us. We ...
Views: 1806(13 votes) - Resentment - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Lisa PhillipsWhen we feel resentment we believe that someone, or something has wronged us in some way. When we feel resentful, we tend to feel negative emotions such as anger, spite, hurt and irritation. Examples of Resentment include: • Feeling angry against a person or group of people whom you feel ...
Views: 8379(11 votes) - Breaking Your Trust vs. Almost Breaking Your Trust: The Adam & Eve Story - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2009 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionQuestion: Why didn't God prevent Adam and Eve from eating the forbidden fruit? Answer: I will have to answer this question in assumption, something I rarely do, because we often waste precious time when we speculate about things we don't know. To know every "why" and "how" would make us God. ...
Views: 4613(10 votes) - New Etiquette or Just Plain Laziness? - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2010 from Gayle LaSallePerhaps I’m feeling a bit sensitive to this topic at the moment, as I recently had a holiday party at my home. A party to which numerous people did not RSVP and some who responded positively, didn’t attend – with no apology or explanation. But, my thoughts did not start with this event. I’ve ...
Views: 1724(10 votes) - It's Easy to Lose Credibility - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Dawn Angier“Business is simple. Make some stuff and sell it for more than it cost you. There’s nothing more to it than that except for a few million details.”—president of International Harvester I had to eat a little humble pie recently. And I want to share why, because I think it illustrates a ...
Views: 1522(9 votes) - Managing Through Change - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Alvah ParkerMy client told me her department was being reorganized for the hundredth time. The call center she managed was being converted to an email and chat response center instead of a telephone call center. She was sure customers would be angry when they found that they could not get their technical ...
Views: 1980(9 votes) - Multiple Identity Crisis - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2011 from Young KimI have an associate who introduces himself in the following manner: "I'm Jack. I'm a photographer, a massage therapist, and I'm also a programmer." His business card actually says all three titles as well. Talk about having a multiple identity crisis. Jack is hoping that the person he is ...
Views: 2223(8 votes) - Copycats and Creative Commoditization - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Young KimThe famous Ansel Adams photograph, “Maroon Bells” (1964), is possibly one of the most replicated photographs among nature photographers. Run a Google images search on “Maroon Bells” and you’ll see what I’m talking about. Walk into any art store in Colorado, and you will find at least a dozen ...
Views: 1547(7 votes) - Mobbing Can Mask Discrimination - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from Gail ElliottRegardless of the progress made through legislation over the years, discrimination and bigotry still exist and utilize more subtle tactics to exclude perceived undesirables from groups and organizations of all kinds. Although mobbing is usually described as a status-blind form of harassment it ...
Views: 3240(12 votes) - The Importance of Being On Time - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2010 from Todd SmithHave you noticed that tardiness is on the rise? People are chronically late for work; for their child’s teacher conference or athletic contest; or even for parties and celebrations. As the old saying goes, “they will even be late for their own funeral.” Yet, punctuality is one of the key ways ...
Views: 22307(18 votes) - When Will We Confront the Real Crisis? - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Ed MorlerThe pervasiveness of the current economic crisis, as well as the environmental crisis, the energy crisis, the educational crisis, the health care crisis, the looming social security crisis et cetera, are all screaming, “Something is terribly wrong!” How many even larger crises will we create ...
Views: 1477(6 votes) - Breaking Traditional Barriers to Hit a Home Run - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Young KimOld beliefs, personal prejudice and dogmatic traditions can often get in the way of progress our personal lives, in business, and even in the creative arts. Since today is Hank Aaron’s birthday (February 5, 1934), it only seems appropriate to take a look at baseball history to understand the ...
Views: 1535(5 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: 5403(10 votes) - Top 10 Reasons to Be Ethical and Live with Integrity - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Tracy PhaupChoosing to live ethically and with integrity isn't for the faint of heart. It means making choices and dealing with consequences that choosing to lie might help you avoid, at least in the short-term. Here are the top 10 reasons why it's worth the time and energy. 1. It's a ...
Views: 2201(5 votes) - What is Integrity to You? - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Scott ColettiI have to be honest that if a few years back someone had asked me the Webster’s definition for the word, I’d of fumbled around with the true meaning. If you Google it you will come up with a variety of definitions which incompass the word. Integrity to me is being a man of my word, period. I am ...
Views: 1551(5 votes) - Because of a Rainy Day - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2010 from Fireflies TeamDrip! Drop! Drip! Drop! Drip! Drop! Everyday for a week, when Jack looked out his Delaware window, the same dreary sight greeted him . . . Grey clouds, grey skies, grey rain . . . Drip! Drop! Drip! Drop! Drip! Drop! . . . then in the midst of the drip! drop! came a ding dong! ...
Views: 1230(9 votes) - ***Why handout a business card if you don’t want people to contact you. - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Margaret GoodI belong to quite a few groups, attend and teach at many workshops, conferences and meetings. In turn, I meet a lot of people and most of the time it is customary to exchange our business cards. The question I have for you is why would you exchange business cards with someone if you had no ...
Views: 1692(13 votes) - Life Is Lived Through Sharing What Matters Most - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from David SamuelMany people in Western countries have a very comfortable life with all the necessities that anyone can ask for, yet they are unfulfilled and dissatisfied. The normal course of action is to find a new job or relationship. It does not take long until another change is required since that is not ...
Views: 1920(4 votes) - Top Ten Reasons To Live A Life Of Integrity - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2008 from Dawn AngierYou might think that it's a no-brainer why one should live an honest life. But it's apparent to me that a life of integrity is the exception rather than the rule. How many people do you know who are honest all the time? We could make a case about the morality and the "rightness" of living ...
Views: 1725(4 votes) - Building Bridges - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 from Larnette PhillipsWhen it comes to business—and life—it’s best to build bridges that will endure. The building blocks, and bridges, of success often emerge in different ways. Treat your business with respect. If you respect it, it will respect you. Build your business around others. The customer, the ...
Views: 1634(7 votes) - Barack Obama and the Noble Lie - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSome commentators have called 2008 "the moment of truth election." The phrase seems to expand in all directions. It's the moment of truth for an out of control financial system and hapless home owners in over their heads. It's the moment of truth for America's addiction to Middle East oil, and ...
Views: 1184(3 votes) - Be A Distinction - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from David WolfBe A Distinction Being Authentic Is A Key For Vibrant Living For most of us, consistent authenticity involves conscious, courageous effort. It's a challenge to recognize our deceptions and pretenses, and differentiate them from actual self-discovery. Each moment our integrity is connected ...
Views: 1584(6 votes) - Believe in What You Sell, and Sell What You Believe In - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2011 from Young KimI ran into an old friend of mine, Brian, at a nearby bookstore, and we immediately went through the pleasantries of finding out what the other had been up to. Brian started telling me about how he and his wife were struggling financially, but that he was hopeful about a new business venture he ...
Views: 1584(6 votes) - Imitation......The Sincerest Form of Flattery? | Kathryn Crawford Wheat - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Kathryn WheatImitation is the sincerest form of flattery? A phrase we have heard many times. First said by Charles Caleb Colton, it’s usually used in an ironic or sarcastic tone. Meant to convey that while you are annoyed that you have been copied, you recognize the fact that whoever has copied you is ...
Views: 2581(6 votes) - What To Do If Plagiarism Strikes - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Charlene RashkowSome time ago, I opened my e-mail box and found a message from a reader alerting me to something that was rather startling. He said he had just received an article that was sent to him and it was exactly the same article as one he read earlier in the week in another publication. The problem was ...
Views: 1897(3 votes) - Lessons to Learn as James Ray's Sweat Lodge Tragedy Parallels Rob Hall's Mt. Everest Tragedy - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2009 from Dr. Lisa Love - Best Selling Author - Attract & Keep Real Love, Law of Attraction, Soul SuccessThough my knowledge of the James Ray Sweat Lodge event tragedy that has to date killed three people is slim, it parallels in a very weird way a similar tragedy that took place years ago on Mt. Everest where more people died in a climb under the care of proven leader Rob Hall than ever before. ...
Views: 2985(8 votes) - Authentic Business? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Dawn AngierAuthentic Business? What does it mean for you? I’ve been getting a lot of eMail lately asking what I mean by “Authentic Business”. What stirred things up is the subhead to our upcoming conference at SuccessNetSummit.com that read, “If You Want to Build a Solid, Principle-Driven, ...
Views: 1358(5 votes) - Do You Suffer From Multiple Identity Disorder? - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2013 from Rachel AndrewsWhat is multiple identity disorder? The non-clinical version is when you show up with a different personality or set of values depending on who you’re with. You can know for sure if this applies to you by asking yourself this, “would people describe me differently depending on who I ...
Views: 2191(5 votes) - Imposter Syndrome - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Young KimThe "Imposter Syndrome" is when a person feels they don't deserve a title or identity because they are not the best in their field, or because they feel they lack some form of credential, whether the credential is necessary or not. They are the kind of people who say they are an artist ...
Views: 2066(5 votes) - 3 Positive Reasons to Shop Small this Weekend - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2013 from Joey FaucetteShoppers will crowd the super centers and malls starting Thanksgiving evening in the U.S. In fact, over the next several weeks, retail stores will do 50% or more of their business for the year. So where will you go? And who will you do business with? Create a Work Positive impact with ...
Views: 1836(2 votes) - Ethical Issues - Cotton - Why It Fails The Ethical Consumer Test - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2008 from Pamela MaunsellLike me many people committed to supporting the fair trade industry aren't aware of the ethical issues around cotton production. Issues such as land use, irrigation, exploitation of workers and the use of pesticides. Conventional cotton is literally destroying the environment and affecting the ...
Views: 8134(2 votes) - How Good Is Your Word? - by Submitted on May 01, 2008 from Timothy SmithThe question on the table today is.. How good is Y O U R word? Do you follow through with what you tell people you will do? When you say “ I’ll call you next week”, do you? When you say “Let’s get together soon”, do you mean it or are you just saying it to be CORDIAL? In business, when you ...
Views: 2529(2 votes) - The Key to Business Success: Be True to Your Message - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2013 from Carrie GreeneI couldn’t believe it. It must have been a set up. A really bad joke and I was the victim. I was facing down a freight train and I was losing. I was being humiliated. Worse still… it was a public humiliation and there was absolutely nothing I could do to stop it. It started ...
Views: 1705(2 votes) - The Leader As Champion Of Morality - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2013 from Gerhard van RensburgAs a leader you can be a good administrator, a good manager, a good negotiator, a shrewd politician, an astute businessman or a good strategist. But do others see you as a leader with moral authority? And is it important? When we evaluate the qualities of leaders we typically think of ...
Views: 2035(2 votes) - Why Internet Predators Love Social Network Sites - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from TJ PhilpottInternet predators have become a fixture of sorts on many social media sites which necessitates the need for users to exercise caution. Since the advent of the internet 'instances' of cyber crime have evolved into regular and expected occurrences. Now the growing popularity of social network ...
Views: 2519(11 votes) - Integrity – the Need for a Spiritual Component - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2013 from Pat HeydlauffSpirituality is the new frontier for integrity-driven leadership. Employees, the workplace environment and economics used to drive the operation of a business; today the workforce and their consumers or clients are looking for something more. A number of years ago Vince Lombardi, past head ...
Views: 2208(5 votes) - Greed and Success: The Two Cannot Coexist - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from Roseanna LeatonGreed may initially bring you a certain amount of success, but in the long run it will generally stand in your way. Why is this? Surely in a world where you are encouraged to "look after you own" and claw your way to the top greed should be an asset? Survival of the fittest is a concept ...
Views: 3165(11 votes) - COMMIT COMMIT! Where Discipline Meets Action - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Waldo WaldmanCOMMIT COMMIT! December 21st, 1998 – a brisk winter day in Saudi Arabia. I was stationed on my first combat deployment, flying missions enforcing the Iraqi southern no-fly zone. I was scheduled to take off on only the fourth combat sortie of my career, inexperienced and quite nervous. It ...
Views: 1151(3 votes) - Gaining Trust Is Never Easy. Losing It Is. - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Dawn AngierI was on the learning team this week, and I thought you'd benefit from what happened. SuccessNet has been doing business on the Internet for over 12 years. And during that time, we've come to be known as one of the most trusted sources for personal and professional growth on the Web. We're ...
Views: 3207(6 votes) - Integrating All of Who You Are - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2013 from Yol SwanAndrea (not her real name) came to see me because she was having a conflict regarding career choices. Her family had supported her through law school, but she had always dreamed of becoming a professional musician; she had started guitar lessons a few years back and was now enjoying being able ...
Views: 1966(3 votes) - Do You Have Integrity? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2010 from Stephen TimperleyI suspect that we all like to think we have integrity, but what exactly does this mean? Integrity usually means that a person is trustworthy, reliable and has a set of values that make them respected by their friends and colleagues. More literally, integrity means a consistent combination of ...
Views: 5126(8 votes) - The Starting Point of Leadership - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Irial O'FarrellLeadership, or the lack thereof, has been receiving a lot of attention over the last few years but, let’s face it, it’s a fairly woolly topic. There are as many definitions of leadership as there are people. Personally, I define leadership as the ability to look forward and clearly see the ...
Views: 2342(4 votes) - Saving the American Dream - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Richard (Dick) WarnBooks Atkinson, 1894-1984, American journalist, said, “This nation was built by people who took risks - - pioneers who were not afraid of the wilderness, business men who were not afraid of failure, scientists who were not afraid of the truth, thinkers who were not afraid of progress, and ...
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