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- The Ethical Manager - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2007 from Dr Adalat KhanIn the quest for achieving greater competitiveness and market share businesses use all sorts of strategies to win and defeat their competitors. These approaches may be classified into two categories. The first category is based on ethical practices. This include using innovation, better ...
Views: 6587 - The Importance of a Community - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from Richard AkhmerovIf there is one thing we really strive for, it is building up the community around you. Humans are a lot like wildlife in nature, we behave in a very similar way. As some of us have learned in elementary school, ecosystems are essential for the development and longevity of wildlife. Without a ...
Views: 1854 - The Inconvenient Truth - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2018 from Kelley KosowIn the past few weeks I have been fixated on the news and stories surrounding the world of USA Gymnastics. Like most of us, I have looked on with horror, disbelief, and heartbreak as well as a profound sense of admiration for the 156 women and girls - "the army of survivors" - who shared their ...
Views: 1207 - The Key Driver of Creative Success - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteWhat drives you to succeed as a creative person? Is it the dream of fame, wealth and recognition? Is the thought of seeing your name up in lights what propels you out of bed in the morning? Having such a strong and clear goal is a definite motivator and, if you work hard and pay your dues, you ...
Views: 4034 - THE LITMUS TEST: FOLLOWING THE WINDING TRAIL OF OUR CORE INTEGRITY - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2014 from Barry Hammer“Integrity is telling myself the truth. And honesty is telling the truth to other people.” (Inspirational quote taken with permission from http://tinybuddha.com) Spencer Johnson Many years ago, when I was in high school chemistry lab, I was assigned to do a litmus test to determine ...
Views: 1792 - The Power of Integrity - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2013 from Dakota HandzlikIt would seem that in today’s world integrity is a rare trait possessed by only a seldom few. While it may be true that we all do have our own subjective values, our collective ability to maintain and meet these values could definitely use a little improvement. This isn’t totally surprising; ...
Views: 1606 - The seed of Integrity by Arnold Groenewald - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2012 from Arnold GroenewaldI once read the story of a successful business man who was looking for a successor to take over his business. He decided to go about it a bit differently. Instead of choosing one of his children or one of the directors to take over the business he called all the executives in his company ...
Views: 3974 - The Silent Wall of Shame - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2015 from Mark GorkinRecently writing about “Bully Types” resurrected an emotion I have grappled with much of my life: a) being part of a family, especially as a child and teen, riddled with mental illness and shrouded in family secrets, b) as a child and young teen, threatened and emotionally bullied by peers for ...
Views: 2030 - The Truth About Lie - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2017 from Mitra ShahidiA lie can travel halfway round the world while the truth is putting on its shoes. A single lie discovered is enough to create doubt in every truth expressed. If you tell the truth, it becomes a part of your past. If you lie, it becomes a part of your future. We all know how difficult it ...
Views: 1572 - THE VALUE OF RESISTANCE - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2013 from Austin WyseAre you currently having problems with people at work, family members of friends? Perhaps they want to action something, do something, plan for something … and you can think of nothing worse? So you are at logger heads because they want X and you want Y. Well in this article I want to offer ...
Views: 1949 - THERE IS NO BLISS IN IGNORANCE - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2012 from Julia JamesThe old saying “ignorance is bliss” stems from a poem by Thomas Gray and suggests that if you are happiest being ignorant, then just stay ignorant. I beg to differ. There is a lot of pain and effort involved in ignoring information that might challenge our habits and behaviours. If you have ...
Views: 2204 - Three Life Choices on Ethics - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Billy ArcementBusiness Ethics: Most of us have faced a crossroad in our working career where we might be tempted to choose reward over righteousness. Perhaps we’ve let blind ambition cloud our vision and we failed to see how one little step in the wrong direction can ultimately lead to us running on the wrong ...
Views: 2072 - Tips for hiring efficient website logo design service provider - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Radhika jindalAny company who follows certain rules and discipline will be able to withstand the competition and obviously it can value its deliverables. Such companies receive the respect also, as they complete their task in time. If they do not follow such discipline, certainly they will start collapsing. ...
Views: 1146 - Tips For Overcoming Overcommitment & Overwhelm - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2019 from Kelley KosowDo you get anxious thinking about your “to-do” list? Do you constantly wonder how you’re going to possibly get everything done? Are you exhausted, feeling it’s your job to take care of everyone and everything? The other day I was talking to a group of women. Some had high power jobs, some ...
Views: 968 - Turning The Tables on Turkey Day Trauma & Trepidation - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2017 from Kelley KosowHappy almost-Thanksgiving! If you are like me, I'm sure that you cannot believe the holidays are already upon us. What happened to Fall? Although the song says "Oh, there's no place like home for the holidays," despite what we see in Hallmark Channel's Five Night Thanksgiving Movie Event, the ...
Views: 1241 - Turning The Tables on Turkey Day Trauma & Trepidation - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2019 from Kelley KosowCan you believe it’s almost Thanksgiving? What happened to Fall? Although the song says "Oh, there's no place like home for the holidays," the fact is that most of us experience a sense of dread as we envision our upcoming holiday gatherings and being around our family. Feelings of ...
Views: 999 - Twenty Questions Identify Codependency Issues - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2019 from Randi FineTake The Quiz To find out if you are suffering from relationship codependency, please answer yes or no to the following twenty questions: Do you put others’ feelings, desires and needs before your own? Are you drawn to relationships with people who lack stability and/or are ...
Views: 1170 - Vulnerability Is A Gift - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2008 from Marijo PuleoPeople ask our opinions all the time. If you are a leader or manager, you are asked and expected to give honest feedback on performance to your employees and collegues. Providing feedback can make us feel vulnerable. There is a hidden dynamic that is usually in play. When providing ...
Views: 1460 - website design services can help you in unexpected ways that will help your business succeed online - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from John SilverstoneIf you thinking of putting a business website online, you are surely going to need good website design services? There are many to consider it a better option to design their own website by using website templates. But, read the many benefits of hiring a professional Web Design India before you ...
Views: 1177 - Website Design Solution: The Best Website Design for Small business - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2012 from Abhimanyu SharmaSmall business have their own requirements and in order to satisfy those requirements you need to design websites in customized way. Here template based design will not work. In first step you should collect the needs of the business from the owner of the business. Ask questions until you ...
Views: 992 - What Are You Running Away From? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2018 from Kelley KosowIn my last blog post, I wrote about a situation which has been causing me a lot of heartache and how, despite all of the tools and wisdom that I have as a life coach and teacher of transformation, it has been hard for me to find a sustained sense of peace. I shared how after going to healers, ...
Views: 1206 - What Do You Need To Eliminate Before 2018? - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2017 from Kelley KosowAs the holidays kick into high gear, I am thankful and a bit overwhelmed as I fill in my calendar. There are parties to attend, dinners to organize, presents to buy, decorations to hang, and visits from out-of-towners, friends, and family to prepare for. As I anticipate the month to come, it ...
Views: 1182 - What Do You Need To Weigh In On? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2018 from Kelley KosowMost of us have blind spots -- situations in our life that we can’t see clearly or, consciously or unconsciously, choose to avoid. Whether we realize it or not, on some level, we even fight to keep our avoidance alive. We justify our excuses and buy into our rationalizations of why we should ...
Views: 1105 - What Does Being Authentic Really Mean? - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2014 from Elizabeth SpevackIf you’re an avid or even sometime reader of many of the personal growth and development resources available, you’ve probably come across the word “authenticity”, but what does that really mean? What does it mean to “be authentic”? According to http://www.merriam-webster.com/, authenticity ...
Views: 2841 - What is Wisdom? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Laurie GrayThe city of Delphi was in the center of Ancient Greece. Delphi means “navel” as in “belly button” as if this were the center of the universe where human life somehow connected with the source of wisdom, the way a baby is connected to her mother before she’s born. There was a temple of Apollo in ...
Views: 2289 - What Superhero Are You? - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2018 from Kelley KosowHalloween is this week. Many of us have spent days planning and putting together the perfect costume. I am always fascinated to see the trends in Halloween costumes since I view them as a commentary on what is relevant in today's society. This year, there is no question we will see all sorts of ...
Views: 1053 - Whatever Happened to Domestic Tranquility? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Rev Michael BrescianiAccording to the framers of the Constitution one of the original intentions of ordaining that revered document was to insure domestic tranquility. The term was used in the preamble to the Constitution and has never been used to adjudicate any constitutional questions. In this moment in time, ...
Views: 1480 - WHEN LYING IS THE BETTER OPTION - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2017 from Janet PfeifferCurrently there is a commercial on TV where a cheerful woman visits her new neighbor with a homemade pie. She states that she has actually come by not to simply welcome the woman into the neighborhood but to see if in fact she might be weird in some way. The smiling neighbor inquires as to ...
Views: 1599 - Where Have All The Honest Managers Gone? - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2007 from Bob SeldenI well remember as a young bank clerk sitting at my desk one morning. Around me were the sounds of hustle and bustle of a busy office – people were sipping their coffee (in those days it was instant!) opening the mail (ah, for the days before email!) and telling of the events of last ...
Views: 1322 - Who is Socrates? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Laurie Gray“You are the noblest, the gentlest and the best man who has ever come here,” said the jailer to Socrates. The jailer had guarded Socrates for a month following his trial. A jury of 501 men found Socrates guilty of corrupting youth by teaching them to question everything and to think for ...
Views: 3085 - Why Being "Green" Is Not Enough - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2008 from Kathryn AlexanderAny one who cares for the environment is busy changing life-long habits. Thinking twice before driving, getting a Prius or other hybrid, changing all the light bulbs, maybe rethinking their own energy use and going for solar, and buying organic. I totally applaud their commitment. The bad news ...
Views: 2146 - Why Don't You Tell Them? - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2018 from Kelley KosowWe’ve all been there before. - You see a friend with a split in their pants, a stain in an unfortunate location, their zipper down, or some kind of wardrobe malfunction…Do you tell them? - A potential business associate keeps mispronouncing your name in meetings…Do you correct them? - A ...
Views: 1264 - Will he stay? - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2020 from Pearls of WisdomWhy did he leave me by Beth Shepherd psychic and therapist I met George six years ago and we hit it off instantly, he was everything I wanted in a man, sensible, bright, caring, loving, sexy, good looking, kind, great job, good with money, responsible and mature! I was over the moon and we ...
Views: 1131 - Winning Ways to Speak - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2018 from Cara DayWinning Ways to Speak by Cara Day The words you use, how they are put together, combined with the open, expansiveness of your eyes, your tone of voice, and the warmth of your body language help determine the quality of your communication with your children (and other loved ones). This is what ...
Views: 1393 - You Are Not Your Shame - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2019 from Kelley KosowWhenever I have the privilege of leading transformational workshops, I am always in awe of what an honor it is to be invited into people’s lives and have them share so openly about their past as well as the honest and raw feelings they have about themselves and their lives. I expect to feel the ...
Views: 968 - Terrorism: What Do Some Western Countries Have In Common With Child Abuse? - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to what is taking place in the Middle East, what is clear is that a lot of people are suffering. The only thing that someone needs to do to realise this is to pick up a paper or to go online, for instance. Carnage During this time, they might see that there are certain areas ...
Views: 1201 - ‘Tis The Season For Receiving - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2019 from Kelley KosowThere is no doubt about it. December is the time of year that is synonymous with giving. Whether it is to family, friends, co-workers, charitable organizations, or the people who make our lives better, we all have our lists and are checking them twice! Most of us love to give – and when we ...
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