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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- Stewarding Department Training Guidelines – Knowing Your Duties - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Matthew GoudgeAlthough the steward knows the basic duties of stewardship even before he starts on his first day of work, he still has to know the duties and responsibilities set by the restaurant. The basic duties of all kitchen stewards may relatively be the same, but there are still differences between the ...
Views: 3973 - Stop Accepting Advice - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2014 from Carrie GreeneAccording to the weather app it's 57 degrees and mostly cloudy. I was hoping to sit outside, get some work done and soak in some vitamin D. I looked outside. Not a cloud in the sky and the sun was warm. Obviously the weather app was wrong. Can you guess where I am right now? Outside on the ...
Views: 750 - STOP INTERRUPTING ME! - by Submitted on May 14, 2016 from Sharon DanzgerHOW CAN YOU GET WORK DONE WHEN YOU ARE ALWAYS BEING INTERRUPTED? You sit down to write the proposal you've been putting off for two weeks. As soon as you get started, the phone rings. An interruption. Back to work for 10 minutes; you're finally in a groove when someone stops by your desk to ...
Views: 911 - Stop Making Excuses: Improve Your Business, Increase Your Profits - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2014 from Carrie GreeneLegitimate excuses. no excuses What’s yours? We all have them. A legitimate excuse is the reason you say you can’t do something. I hear a lot of legitimate excuses. I hear them from clients during coaching calls and, boy, do I hear them during sales conversations. Legitimate ...
Views: 1007 - Stop Procrastination and Grow Your Business by Taming Your Inner Child - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2013 from Carrie GreeneIt's like you're throwing a temper tantrum. You know what you want to do. You know why you want to do it. You know how to do it. It's important. The growth of your business depends on it. But, no matter what you do the three-year old kid inside of you is stomping his or her feet ...
Views: 1422 - Stop Procrastination By Identifying The Reasons Behind It - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from TJ PhilpottOne of the best ways to stop procrastination, especially if it's a chronic habit of yours, is to try and identify what's holding you back! Some people feel procrastinating is simply a natural 'filter' that keeps you from taking action until the time is right! I feel that anybody who agrees with ...
Views: 789 - Stop Shifting Gears and Stay Focused - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2013 from Pat HeydlauffResearch shows that a three second distraction doubles errors and a four-and-a-half second interruption triples errors. Are numerous daily distractions wreaking havoc on your productivity and efficiency? When was the last time you placed a “do not disturb” sign on your door? If the answer ...
Views: 1447 - Stop the Insanity; Increase Your Profits By Changing Direction - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2015 from Carrie GreeneInsanity. According to Albert Einstein it's to do the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. According to this definition I've marketed, coached, managed email, engaged in social media, worked my plan and so much more in an insane manner. As a business owner it's ...
Views: 805 - Strategies for Maximizing ROI on Purchased Solar Appointments - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2024 from Perfect Home DefenseIn the rapidly growing solar industry, acquiring quality leads and appointments is crucial for businesses aiming to expand their customer base and increase revenue. One common method used by solar companies to generate leads is purchasing solar appointments from lead generation companies or ...
Views: 228 - Strategy and How to Get Some - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2014 from Ursula JorchIf I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard a business coach say, strategy is crucial for success!, I would be writing to you now from my hammock on a Tahitian beach, and servants would be bringing me another umbrella drink. It’s gotten to be so commonplace, that it’s a given. It makes a lot ...
Views: 1024 - Streamline Your Value Streams with Improved EDI - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2021 from Chandra ShekharElectronic Data Interchange (EDI) is a standard format that allows business users to drive automatic information exchange across partner ecosystems. In other words, it allows users to facilitate computer-to-computer exchange of business information like documents and records in a standard ...
Views: 510 - Stress Relief Tips For Work - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from josh deaconStress at the work place is a common occurrence. It happens on a daily basis. You have demands from you boss, your customer, tight deadline to meet, daily meetings, and when all seem fine and things are running smooth. Machine at your the workplace starts to break down. Ignoring you stress is ...
Views: 903 - Structured Procrastination - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2007 from David BohlYou probably know what procrastination is, but have you heard about "structured procrastination"? This definition, from Stanford philosophy professor John Perry, casts structured procrastination as something even "productive" people tend to do: "The list of tasks one has in mind will be ordered ...
Views: 1115 - Study Habits For A Lifetime - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2007 from Sarah HoltWithout productive study habits it is easy to spend too much time and see too little results. Here are 5 study habits that will prevent this from happening to you. Find a Quiet Place to Study It is easy to sit at the kitchen table and spread out your books, but distractions can abound in this ...
Views: 1163 - Stumping the "Jump" - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2007 from Randall "Randy" DeanStumping the “Jump” in Spreadsheet and Document Creation Programs: A Smarter Way to Select Needed Text and/or Data Perhaps one of the most annoying little “bugs” in most Microsoft software programs (and several other non-Microsoft document/spreadsheet programs) is when the cursor/user interface ...
Views: 1386 - Success people and the Passion - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2015 from Theresia ValoczySuccessful peoples and the passion Successful peoples see the goals in the morning, and evening. Everyday. They focus this during the day. It gives stength, it carries forward. Succesful peoples know this. They live with the power of goals, use in active. They will become another person, ...
Views: 1596 - Success Step 4: Action - Take Action NOW! - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2012 from Monica Molstad BareshPart four of seven of The IMAGE Success System (Imagine, Manage, Act, Grow, Enjoy!) This should be a fun part of making your Imagine happen. This is where you start to see some results - but only if you take action! And remember, after each action you take, you get to Enjoy! Let's review ...
Views: 1039 - Suffering through Bad Back? Follow the Guide - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2019 from Manish PatelWhat is that you are suffering through right now? Is it more about the chronic back pain that you are completely disturbed with? Are you also looking for the best as well as rewarding programs to get it fixed since this is making you go down, and impacting your health severely? If this ...
Views: 464 - Super Ordinate Goal Strengthens Businesses - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2012 from Pat HeydlauffDo you have a super ordinate goal (SOG) for your organization; one that drives you above and beyond basic needs for your organization’s success? Is it at the core of your vision? Take the Disney Corporation as an example. One of their objectives is to maintain and build the integrity of the ...
Views: 3598 - Supplier Management Software - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2021 from Conisoft TechnologiesThings would be so much simpler if the supplier management system is reliable and up-to-date. Thanks to supplier management software, the procurement process has become much more manageable. It lets you manage the onboard supplier system, i.e. to maintain, collect supplier information, ...
Views: 352 - Supplier Management Software - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2022 from Conisoft TechnologiesOur nation is going through various issues; it has become imperative for businesses to work with trustworthy suppliers. Since, working with a not reliable supplier can create a supply chain gap that ultimately results in losses. This is the reason why many businesses are now adopting supplier ...
Views: 414 - Surreal Ways To Achieve Career Growth - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2015 from Anna RodriguezWhatever field you are in, whether you’re a salesman, a marketing assistant, or a professor, achieving career growth is probably one of your ultimate goals upon entering your organization. You may feel that being promoted and moving up the corporate ladder is difficult because of the strict ...
Views: 1776 - Swift Vs Python – Which One Is Best? - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2021 from Solace InfotechTechnology is changing day by day as per the need of competition and future. Every year or month, we experience modifications in programming languages. Some programming languages become more popular whereas some become outdated. These days, swift and python are two programming languages that ...
Views: 455 - Symptoms of inner peace - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2011 from Dia ThabetWhat are some of the symptoms of inner peace? How do you know that you really have inner peace and serenity? In this time and age, we tend to get stressed over many things in life as we live in a fast paced world. Family, friends, job, health among other things are causing millions of people ...
Views: 1145 - Systems = More Free Time and $$ - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2015 from Michelle SpaldingOne of my favorite books is The EMyth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber. The book tells the story of why many small businesses fail and offers suggestions on preventing it. Much of it has to do with systems, or lack thereof. Systems are what can help you take your business to the next level. ...
Views: 972 - Systems For Your Business - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2012 from Carrie GreeneMy clients tell me of a love/hate relationship with systems. The love part comes because systems make things easier. The results are predictable, you know what you need to do and know where all the things you need to do it are. The hate part comes because there is a belief (which I disagree ...
Views: 1391 - 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 - Take Action That Matters - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2014 from Ursula JorchTake Action! Just Do It! Action is the Key to All Success! I was once part of a corporate training group. We were leaders in the organization, real action-takers who were rewarded in that setting because of our ability to 'git 'er done'. We had just spent the first morning of a 2-day retreat ...
Views: 1289 - Taking Charge of Facebook Time - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2017 from Julie DohertyAfter receiving an email from Janet Kafadar re-"Giving up Facebook", it made me rethink some of my strategies. I am fairly disciplined with it and the time I spend. However, since I have begun putting my online course together, I started with the normal hesitancies but then I had really turned ...
Views: 1097 - Taking Control of Office Clutter - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2012 from Jane CranstonI was in the Container Store watching what seemed like hundreds of people buying all sorts of plastic containers to put their “stuff” in. It got me thinking about the types of clutter we have, particularly in the workplace. While I don't, nor do my executive coaching clients, partake in the ...
Views: 1515 - Taking the Relationship to the Next Level with Follow-up Messaging - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2016 from Mike LinvilleLet me ask you a question … Do your customers do everything you want them to do when you want them to do it? If your clients are like my clients, the answer would be a resounding NO, not usually. Just because we ask somebody to do something doesn’t necessarily mean that they’re going to do ...
Views: 673 - Taking Time Off Is an Essential Success Strategy - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Jeannette KoczelaMost entrepreneurs enjoy their work and don't mind working because they consider it play. If that's true for you, you probably don't think much about taking breaks. But sometimes we need to be reminded to take them. Studies show that people who take breaks more frequently are actually more ...
Views: 1208 - Talent is Only a Starting Point for Success: You’ve Got to Keep Working That Talent! - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2018 from Godwin Terhemba IhaghIf you have a unique gift or an unparalleled talent for doing something, then you’ll definitely be recognized and distinguished from the rest of the flock. In fact that gift of yours could place you on top of other people and give you a great advantage that might last for a very very long time ...
Views: 1143 - Taming the Tech - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from Lyn Prowse-BishopAs we begin a new year, now might be the time to review whether your tech is working for you … or controlling you. It seems that managers and executives are busier than they’ve ever been, working longer hours, burning out faster, and complaining they have no time. And this seems to correlate ...
Views: 1292 - Target Your Team with Words That Work - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Sarah HathornI recently had a conversation with a construction engineer about how knowledge of physics enables people to move massive, heavy objects while exerting very little effort. By using centrifugal force, gravity, and the science of simple fulcrums and natural leverage, for example, two people can ...
Views: 1104 - Team Makeover to the Extreme! - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2012 from Charmaine HammondThere are so many reality makeover shows on television that relate to fitness, appearance, one's house or yard. How about a business and team makeover as a way to bring change and welcome new success? Years ago, when I had two businesses, I loved the last week of the year. For me it was a ...
Views: 1038 - Tech Support Service When You Want, When You Need It - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Cheska MendezWhen faced in a situation that involves a malfunctioning machine, computer, or that microwave in the office pantry, there is an available arm of help within reach, and we call that tech support. Technical support involves a number of services that provide assistance, aid and solution that ...
Views: 577 - Techniques for Increasing Productivity - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from cedric riceI really enjoy what I do for a living but there just don’t seem to be enough hours in the day to get everything done. I am self employed but I have to figure out ways to get more productive and squeeze more work into my day so that I can make a better living. I honestly need to add a full time ...
Views: 1298 - Technology: a Productivity Blessing or Curse? - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2009 from Laura StackAnyone who works in the business world knows that technology can be both a blessing and a curse. At its best, it allows us to do more in less time. At its worst, it’s a frustrating, productivity draining distraction. As we rely more and more on our various gizmos and gadgets, productivity can ...
Views: 4105 - Telephones that cannot be intercepted! want to know how? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from sahr aradiaFor those who work in the situation of having to communicate precious and secret information should use a secure phone usually encrypted. Not necessarily we have to think that encrypted phones are used only by criminals, by corrupt people with illegal plans, or otherwise against Society. To ...
Views: 747 - Ten Reasons You Need The Digital Marketing Strategy - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2021 from Training Institute PuneThe realm of marketing has seen an immense change from the past few years. Industries operating with the traditional and conventional marketing methods have now shifted to working with digital marketing. This change is just because businesses find it challenging to run their business with ...
Views: 534 - The 10 Best Mobile Timesheets for Working on the Go - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2019 from Anna UsovaThe influence technology has on our lives continues to grow every day. More and more working people seek to take advantage of it to maximize their productivity. Take remote work for instance. These days all you need is your phone to stay online and remain productive no matter where you are – ...
Views: 1057 - The 10 Minute Method - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Ardiv JauhariAchieving Success With The 10 Minute Method Let's admit, sometimes we tend to overestimate ourselves to achieve success in a shorter period of time than the others who have done it before us. Wanting to write and finish an eBook in such a short period seemed realistic until you realize that ...
Views: 1039 - The 10 Most Common Rug Cleaning Mistakes to Avoid - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2019 from Akash ChauhanRugs add a lot of beauty and comfort to the homes. It is due to the rugs that the concrete floors are kept under and there comes a softer, padded surface to sit or walk on. For flooring, rugs are indeed a great choice. Also in places where the cold is pretty severe rugs help in keeping the ...
Views: 702 - The 10 Web Design Trends You should know in 2016 - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2016 from Irfan KhanDigital platforms are offering great packages of conveniences more than ever. With this said, this is to be mentioned that while enjoying the luxuries of online realm, we often forget the hard work it might took to design these processes. The challenge is always about how you'd maintain a ...
Views: 1145 - 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 ...
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