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Bridging the Great Divide Between Ideas and Action - By Laurie DuparPut an End To Time Robbers - By Laurie DuparProductivity for Life - By Laurie Dupar- Ways to Increase Productivity - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2012 from Joel GarfinkleAs you try to manage your current work environment and all of its responsibilities, you may notice how hard it is to say no to new projects or assignments. Most people accept new responsibilities at work without any resistance, feedback, or push back. Often I hear clients say, "It's only one ...
Views: 856 - The 2 Most Important Questions to Ask When You're Facing Challenges - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from Shaun FurmanHeroes are the people who we admire and the people that we strive to be like in our lives. We all have heroes and sometimes we get down because we look at their successes and we see that we aren’t at their level yet. But let’s take a look at the things that we admire about our heroes and the ...
Views: 1317 - Increase Growth in 2012 With Customer Service Skills Training For Companies During the Holidays - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from nathaneal mohrI want to encourage you to become more obsessed with Managing your customer or client loyalty than any of your competitors. This obsession with your customer satisfaction is one of the most important ideas to embody in order to grow your business. It doesn't matter if you have small or large ...
Views: 738 - Take Action - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Jim GilletteEinstein said "Nothing happens until something moves" This applies to physics and to our personal lives. All the good intentions, planning, goals, and concepts don't mean anything until you take action. As important as these things are, nothing will happen until you move. You will stay in a ...
Views: 1151 - How to Create Your Sacred Spaces - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Julie GrayThere are three types of sacred spaces: - A room - A location for a specific item - An interruption-free block of time All three have the following characteristics in common: - They are used for one specific purpose - They are clutter-free - They flow naturally with your ...
Views: 1170 - Harness Distracted Focus – Leadership’s Secret Weapon – Part 2 - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2011 from Pat HeydlauffPublic Enemy No. 1 for leadership and management is distracted focus. It leads to lack of clarity and reduces personal and workforce engagement, productivity and performance. Change the focus dynamic in your life and you will improve your personal performance, engage your team and improve long ...
Views: 1480 - Fourteen Ways to Increase Productivity - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2012 from Joel GarfinkleThe idea of increasing productivity and efficiency often brings up images of someone with a stopwatch timing every activity with a watchful eye. Henry Ford first used the talent of an efficiency expert to build cars faster and more economically. What resulted was the assembly line where the same ...
Views: 847 - Memorial Brick and Its Amazing Aspects - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2011 from James AllenI personally believe that building memorials is a great way to tribute our love ones. If you really love someone, you can please that one by making a memorial with his or her name and thus, that person can live long ages in the memories of world and anyone who visits that memorial, reminds that ...
Views: 785 - Increase Your Workplace Productivity by Creating a Positive Home Life - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2015 from Marvin MarshallIn a perfect world, all aspects of life would be enjoyable. You'd not only love your job, but you'd also have a pleasant home life. However, a stressful home life can hinder workplace productivity. Sometimes that stress involves children. Perhaps you've had this happen or have seen it occur ...
Views: 1541 - A Carbon Steel Pipe Offers Unmatched Hardness and Durability - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2011 from golden pexThe uses of steel pipes are known to most of us. These hollow tubes made from various types of steel are used for transporting water and several other fluids from one place to another. A carbon steel pipeis among the most preferred owing to the durability it provides. It is made from an alloy of ...
Views: 1054 - A Quality Hardness Tester Ensures Accurate Material Testing - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2011 from golden pexHardness is defined by ability of a material to resist deformation. In the manufacturing industry, it is important to test the hardness of various types of materials—right from metals to plastics. A specially manufactured machine called a hardness tester is employed for this purpose. This ...
Views: 725 - Metal Fabrication Welding Helps Create Intricate Machinery Parts - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2011 from golden pexThe process of creating industrial equipment cannot be carried out without metal fabrication welding. This process is what ensures that the metal is molded into the right form and is joined at various places to get the desired specifications of the machine. This process is what helps in creating ...
Views: 829 - Calibration Service tells you if Your Equipment is in Good Shape - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2011 from pitterkedar smithCalibration is a process whereby you can know the accuracy of your equipment by comparing it with similar standard equipment. Calibration service is usually employed in to check scientific, industrial-use equipment or even musical instruments. For instance, if you have a hardness tester that has ...
Views: 1102 - How Your Confidence Initiates Productivity - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2011 from TJ PhilpottYes it's true that motivation plays a huge role in being productive but it finds its roots in your confidence! Being self confident is what actually motivates you to take a particular action that can contribute to you increasing productivity in any field! Lacking confidence in yourself or your ...
Views: 1149(1 vote) - Uncomfortable Zone - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Mickey OddwinIn case you don’t already know, a comfort zone is the boundaries within which you feel comfortable. This can mean mental, physical or habitual or all three. The reason a comfort zone is called a comfort zone, is that when you step beyond the boundaries, you start to feel a bit uncomfortable… ...
Views: 1667(1 vote) - The Goal is the Sum of its Parts - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Mickey OddwinWe all need goals in life. Big goals, small goals, life-changing goals or seemingly pointless ones. Having something to achieve, something to aim for, is an extra reason to get out of bed in the morning and wear your game face. Whether your goal is to see a movie people keep telling you about or ...
Views: 909 - Self-Directed - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2011 from Beth DargisMany times when I talk to people they tell me they are busy and they don’t know how to stop. They have to take the kids here and here and here. Or work is keeping them overtime. Or they have to attend so many meetings. The biggest difference I’ve noticed between the "too busy" and the "not ...
Views: 1298 - Setting Yourself Up To Win - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2011 from Beth DargisA new client of mine is beginning a big project. So the first thing we did was set her up to make the project easier. Do you have a project or goal you are doing or about to do? What would it mean to set yourself up to win? Some ideas: * Get enough sleep * Get a relative or ...
Views: 1309(1 vote) - Importance of Domain Name Variations - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2011 from Mac WilsonHow many domains your website require? One of the important strategies adopted by most of the companies is the record of large amount of fields to protect their brands and products. It is a correct strategy to be adopted by all who wish to start a serious project on the Internet. Lets see an ...
Views: 767 - Use the services of the e-commerce fulfilment for more productivity - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2011 from Diego HallGetting the services of the e-commerce fulfilment from a great logistic company can make all the transactions easy for the business. This is mainly because more and more people are opting for the online shopping portals for their daily as well as occasional shopping. Some of the benefits of ...
Views: 644 - Tips For Increasing Your Focus and Productivity - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2011 from TJ PhilpottMaintaining and increasing your focus is absolutely essential for anybody striving to be more productive! It all stems from your ability to plan your work and work your plan but it is the way in which you do so that will give you the best results for increasing productivity in your ...
Views: 973 - Three Reasons to Do Business Face-to-Face - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2011 from Joey FaucetteRecently, I delivered a keynote presentation about business growth, “Fence Posts to Trees,” to the top forty emerging leaders of a U.K.-based pharmaceutical company. I ate with one of their five senior VPs during the meal that preceded. He lives in Scotland, commutes to London weekly, and ...
Views: 1193 - Impressive HTC Sensation XL Deals Offering a Lot to Hi-tech Lovers - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2011 from Harry JohnsonHTC Sensation XL, a smartphone from HTC, is a startling and hi-tech gimmick adorable by every mobile freak across the globe. With all its astonishing features and dazzling design, it will surely entice you to purchase it. Moreover, the good news is that this cell phone can be purchased within ...
Views: 1056(1 vote) - The Principles of Time - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from JB GlossingerTime is confusing to many people, and we need to discuss it. When we get caught up in the idea of time in this material manifest, we are not able to move forward. It’s time to understand time! Time is not real I am going to give you a shocker. Time is not real. Time is relative. We all know ...
Views: 1021 - Mastering Uncertainty: The 3 Strategies You Need To Know Reviewed By Norm Goldman of Bookpleasures - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Norm GoldmanAuthor: Keith Bickel, Ph.D ISBN: 9780578093994 Publisher: Strategy Press One of the errors that many business people and executives commit is that they believe that the competitive fight takes place in the present and why worry about the future. However, what happens when the rules of ...
Views: 2056 - How to Increase Productivity In 5 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2011 from TJ PhilpottLearning how to increase productivity is the key to becoming successful at just about anything! In fact when you improve productivity you are also improving upon the quality of your life since you are now making the best use of time! This of course allows for you to do the other things that ...
Views: 1189 - 9 Simple Solutions for Procrastinators - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Christine KanePeople who say that procrastination is about laziness are probably the same people who think that anorexia is about not eating enough. Procrastination isn’t about laziness. It’s about fear. It’s about perfectionism. It’s about overwhelm. We all experience it, and there are some tricks to ...
Views: 1246 - About Wells Brookfield Cone / Plate VIscometer - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2011 from Todd ViscometerWells Brookfield Cone / Plate viscometer / Rheometer gives researchers a complex regular measure the absolute viscosity of small fluid samples. Its cone and plate geometry provides the necessary development of complete rheological data accuracy. Principle of operation Wells Brookfield Cone ...
Views: 1686 - Phone Recycling - Solutions to E-Waste - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2011 from Richard Xrystiann FernandezPhone recycling has been made along with e-waste management for some reasons. One of the reasons is not only it helps the environment by saving energy and conserving our natural resources but also keeping reusable and valuable materials out of the landfills. Instead of throwing them away, have ...
Views: 927 - Are You Afraid of Being More Productive? - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2011 from Julie GrayThere is a fear of being more productive and efficient with our time that no one ever talks about. Without addressing this deep-seated fear it can be challenging to create an organized schedule and space that truly supports your goals and allows your days to flow with ease and enjoyment. I ...
Views: 967 - How Does Email Marketing Software Improve Productivity? - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from K QuinnEmail marketing software gives you the opportunity to expand your customer base, increase your sales and find potential new customers. Some of the components that make up email marketing software consist of publishing systems, auto responders and sign up forms. Your package will include ...
Views: 875 - Your Ultimate Secret Weapon for Enjoying a Stress-Free Holiday Season - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Tylesha JulianoAs we sprint breathlessly toward the finish line, 2011′s holiday season is fast approaching. The hustle and bustle of the season makes it easier for our attention to be pulled in a million different directions. Family obligations take center stage and “slowing down” in our businesses comes ...
Views: 1125 - How to Hire a Superstar When You Desperately Need the Sleep - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Tylesha JulianoIt’s a fact that you simply can’t deny anymore. You’re exhausted, overworked and can’t face another 12 hour day accompanied by a sleepless night. Upset is a mild way of describing how your partner feels with you working late through another night and your kids — well, they don’t even remember ...
Views: 1001 - Black Printer Ink for a Professional Quality Texts and Graphic Reproduction - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2011 from reinks cartridgesPrinters have become an important aspect in most offices, schools, shopping malls, hospitals and even at homes. It offers great functions by printing great quality images and texts in a cost-effective manner. These devices are customized mainly for official use, as there is a high demand of ...
Views: 700 - The Merits and Demerits of Newspapers - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2011 from Nikita VermaThe merits and demerits of a newspaper are many. In the first place, they give you latest updates from every corner of the globe. Hence it is possible for people to delve into world news from Africa sitting in a remote Indian village while up to date India news reaches any corner of the globe ...
Views: 5236 - Cold Calling Techniques - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2011 from Alen MayerClammy hands? Blank mind? Have you become an expert at creative avoidance? No one actually looks forward to cold calling, yet it’s a necessity for successful selling. Happily, there are some simple cold calling techniques you can use to become much more comfortable, move past your fear and ...
Views: 1171 - The ARC of Leadership: How Improved Awareness Leads to Higher Performance - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2011 from Denis LévesqueThe following is the first article in a three-part series in which Denis Lévesque unveils his ARC of Leadership methodology. Assessing Your "Personal Brand" I’ve always thought that good leaders were a lot like good drivers. A good driver is very aware of their surroundings. They aren’t ...
Views: 1108 - The Profitability of “Thank You”—Three Great Ways to Give Thanks from Your Business - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Joey FaucetteStudy after study in which we say “Thank you” to our customers reveals that they both spend more money with us and tell their friends about the exceptional service and products we deliver. Volumes of books chronicle how employee productivity zooms skyward when appreciation is expressed. (The ...
Views: 1187(1 vote) - The power of being an insider: thought leadership - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Casey FitzGeraldWhether you are a selling professional or the head of a team of sales reps, if you want to consistently meet and exceed sales targets in your organization, there are fundamental business habits that you need to emulate every day. As a seasoned sales trainer and coach, I would like to share with ...
Views: 1062 - Microsoft CRM development Concrete Organizational Benefits - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Greymatter indiaCustomers form the core of every business. It’s customers who drive the business and take it to the next level of success. Customer Resource Management (CRM) development is a common strategy, adopted by enterprises, to manage and maintain the company’s interactions with its customers and sales ...
Views: 1044 - Trade from Home Using Online Stock Market Software - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from jason gonceGone are the days when bank interests on our savings used to be sufficient to make up for the inflation. As a matter of fact, letting capitalist banks handle your money is one of the biggest mistake you can make as an investor. Yes, there is some sort of ‘security factor’ self-proclaimed by the ...
Views: 998 - Work Worth Doing Caren Merrick - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Margie WarrellToday the word "work" has come to mean something to be avoided as much as possible for many people. But there is value in work. Not just for the money you can earn from it, but from the person you get to become. Hard work draws out talents and capacities that may otherwise have laid ...
Views: 1369 - Producing Productivity - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Daniel RipWe live in a demanding and distracting world. Getting everything that you set out to get done in a day can be a daunting task. Being productive can sometimes feel like an impossible feat. Time is your most precious commodity. Do you feel overwhelmed and unsure about how to get things done? ...
Views: 867 - Using Grain Vacs Will Help You Increase Your Agricultural Productivity - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from pitterkedar smithIn the agriculture sector, timing is everything. It is important to plant your seeds on time, it is just as imperative to harvest your crop on time and it is most critical to store and transport your produce to the markets in time. Keeping these factors in mind, grain vacs play an important role ...
Views: 1276 - Making a Smart Investment in Shop Cranes to Help You Save Time and Energy - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from pitterkedar smithA workshop is a place always bustling with activity. There is a lot of moving, shifting and lifting of heavy weights involved. And these things can be time consuming and they also drain away a lot of energy from your employees. However, all these heavy-duty tasks can be completed in no time if ...
Views: 1703 - How Managing Time Mercilessly Increases Focus - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2011 from TJ PhilpottManaging time like your grabbing it by the throat tends to do miraculous things to your focus and productivity! This is especially important for anyone who works online since the level of their work productivity will determine their profitability! For any entrepreneur it usually comes down to ...
Views: 925 - Why can effective office storage improve productivity - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2011 from K QuinnTypically businesses will create lots of paperwork, and keeping that under control can be a big job. Often paperwork issues within an organisation will go unnoticed. There are many benefits of having an organised office, one of which is productivity, this can be achieved by having a storage ...
Views: 1563 - Nanotechnology makes it Easy to Maintain Shower Enclosures in Hotels - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2011 from golden pexA large hotel that comprises hundreds of suites is bound to have an equally large number of washrooms and bathrooms. In the hospitality industry, where maintaining top notch hygiene and cleanliness is crucial, the maintenance of shower enclosures is no exception. With the presence of a large ...
Views: 1974 - Power of Concentration- The Way to Doing More And Achieving More - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2011 from Rhod JonesThe power of concentration is one the amazing gifts that you and I have. Power of ConcentrationIf you can harness concentration—utilize your brain power—there is almost no limits to what you can do and achieve. Concentrated thought is one of the hallmarks of all great achievers and ...
Views: 872 - How to Focus in an ADD World - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Pat HeydlauffFor sustainability in a complex ADD world, the key is focused engagement. What the business community knows today is that old ways are not sustainable and you can no longer execute without engagement. However, a strategic business advantage comes from knowing there is a flow to the focus of ...
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