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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- 5 Things You Must Know About Sudden Success - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Stephanie FrankThese are very interesting times. The world seems to be polarized - truly feast or famine. Businesses are going under and the cries of “the economic crisis” ripple through the planet like waves ripple out when you drop a rock in the water. Fear, failure and the world’s obsession with dramatic ...
Views: 1853(2 votes) - Why is it Sometimes So Hard to Be Organized? - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Karin StewartYou have read time management and organizing books, you know what to do, you’ve even tried some of the solutions they offered and liked them, yet nothing seems to really work. What is going on? Why is it sometimes so hard to get and stay organized? The clients who come to me for help are ...
Views: 1844 - Are You a Secret People Pleaser? [quiz] - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2015 from Pat LaDouceurWhat would happen if you said Yes to everything you were asked to do? You might end up in one of these situations: •Damitri had a to-do list of over 70 items, and he felt like he was always disappointing someone. •Amie spent almost a third of her workweek dealing with email, and worried ...
Views: 1838 - Peter Fogel's "How to Reinvent Yourself Into a Highly Paid Consultant!" - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2010 from Peter FogelBefore the turn of the century breaking into the world of consulting and freelance work was a buyer's market, but that has changed. What changed this market were the corporate structures themselves. Corporations and even smaller companies decided that they could no longer maintain a large ...
Views: 1833(4 votes) - Why Your Creativity Is Best in the Morning - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2014 from TJ PhilpottYour creativity is something you need and use in all aspects of your life but it does require a high energy level to produce the best results! The fact is the more creative you are the easier it is to solve problems and the more competitive you therefore tend to be as well! Having said all that ...
Views: 1827 - Personal Inventory Control - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2012 from David AllenIf you let the stockpile of your commitments run amuck, it creates ambient anxiety and unnecessary stress. You’ll let that happen if you’re using your psyche instead of a system to keep track of those “open loops.” Managing a complete, current, and objective inventory of your agreements, in a ...
Views: 1826(2 votes) - Why Fear Increases Productivity - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2011 from TJ PhilpottFear increases productivity primarily due to its ability to instill a strong sense of purpose in people! Fearing the loss of anything we covet is one of the most intense motivating factors a person can experience! This motivation pushes you to focus your effort on doing whatever it takes to ...
Views: 1826(1 vote) - Be your best, not stressed: 3 entrepreneurial communication styles - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2010 from Monique MacKinnonAs the popular saying goes, “anything worth doing is worth doing well”. This is true; however, you can do something well without needing to do it perfectly. To lead a successful and satisfying life, you need to understand the difference between “doing your best” and “striving for perfection”. ...
Views: 1823(4 votes) - 5 Benefits for Taking Action to Increase Success - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2011 from Anne BachrachNew business owners are especially prone to delay taking action in their business, because the unknown outcome can be pretty intimidating. However, even seasoned entrepreneurs will put off taking action, simply due to the fact they lack the free time to juggle another endeavor. So what to ...
Views: 1818 - Does Procrastination Sabotage Your Success? - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesEven if you consider yourself to be a hopeless procrastinator, you can get help. How can I be so sure? Because I was born the world’s greatest procrastinator. (My mother claims that her pregnancy with me lasted 10 months—that I actually put off being born for a month.) As an adult, I converted. ...
Views: 1818 - How to Choose a Time-Tracking Tool for Nonprofits - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2017 from Arina KatrychevaIt wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that one of the biggest challenges nonprofits face is to utilize the minimum funds to maximum efficiency. Limited resources make human capital even more important of an asset in a nonprofit organization. At the same time, ensuring accountability and ...
Views: 1816 - Is Self Image Sabotaging Your Success? - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Ellen MartinGoing through your day at a hundred miles an hour doesn't leave much time for thought. When you are not thinking you are simply reacting to what happens around you. This anxiety causing cycle will cause you to lose your mind. When you feel yourself spiraling out of control, you must stop. Stop, ...
Views: 1816(2 votes) - 3 Things People Usually Forget During Car Cleaning - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2017 from Ron SpencerNow most of us love our car, right? But how many of us genuinely maintain our car? Take you for example; when was the last time you thoroughly washed and waxed your car? Probably months! The thing is, it’s completely understandable considering the fact that you have a lot of other important ...
Views: 1814 - Improve Your Concentration with the Help Of Hypnosis - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from Christopher MontroseConcentrating all of your energy towards a common goal is the best way to succeed, however, distractions and other self destructive thoughts can get in the way and steal your focus away from your objective. Listening to an improve concentration hypnosis MP3 download will help you to become less ...
Views: 1809(1 vote) - Write it Down! Tips to Accomplishing Your Tasks - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2010 from Donna LindleyDid you know that the average person can only keep seven things in short-term memory at one time? Do you lay awake at night worried that you will forget something important? Are you consistently forgetting about tasks that need to be completed? Before you assume that your memory is failing, try ...
Views: 1805(2 votes) - How To Have A Highly Productive Team - by Submitted on May 18, 2008 from Lorraine PirihiBefore you start complaining that your team are causing you headaches and not performing the way you want, take a look at yourself first. Gary who runs a plumbing business has 5 staff. He was always complaining that they were lazy, didn't use their initiative and would take advantage of him. ...
Views: 1802 - 4 Tips to Choose the Best Quality Laminate Flooring - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2017 from Ron SpencerThere is no doubt that flooring is an integral part of the visual appeal of a house. It’s a piece which homeowners see and feel the most which is why choosing the right kind of flooring is often an overwhelming task for many. Ask anyone about the kind of flooring they prefer and 9 out of 10 will ...
Views: 1801 - 5 Great Ideas To Increase Your Company’s Productivity (And Reduce Your Stress!) - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Jaclyn BaldovinIs your job burning you out? Don’t work harder, work smarter. Discover better ways to increase productivity! Get more done in less time and reduce stress While you can’t create more hours in your day, you can learn how to use them wisely. You want to make every hour count, so you plan ...
Views: 1792 - How To Choose The Spine Board That Fits Your Requirements Best - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2013 from Janie ChristensenOne of the most vital pieces of emergency apparatus is the spine board. In the hectic moments of an emergency, you need to be able to trust that you have the most effective equipment and that the tools you utilize are going to help in the situation, not hinder it. Spine boards help to keep ...
Views: 1783 - Be Productive Rather Than Busy or Active - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Young KimThere is a difference between being busy and being productive. Being busy just means you have a lot of tasks you need to get done. Being busy says nothing about what you actually accomplished other than checking-off a task list. Being active is also not the same as being productive. Being ...
Views: 1779(3 votes) - Go The Distance - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Dirk ZellerHow do you know when a prospect or client is going to waste your time or go the distance? That is something new Agents and some experienced Agents struggle with regularly. Having a step-by-step pre-qualifying process helps dramatically. It will help you evaluate each person the same. When ...
Views: 1776(7 votes) - 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 - Work Harder - Not Smarter! - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from Willie HortonI know, I bet you that you think the title of this article is the wrong way around - but, unfortunately, that's how the vast majority of so-called "normal" people approach their daily routine. A recent survey of US employees by Gallup found that 74% of people don't like their work or workplace - ...
Views: 1772(1 vote) - Assessing Your Nonprofit’s Culture – Seven Questions To Ponder - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Sharon MikrutHave you ever taken a careful look at the culture of your nonprofit organization? Is the culture positive or negative? Do people enjoy working there, or would they rather be somewhere else? The culture of an organization impacts staff retention, client satisfaction, and the organization's ...
Views: 1759(4 votes) - 3 Technologies That Will Make Your Life Easier - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Alex KnollAs a techie I am always looking for new and better ways to use technology in my life. Through these searches, I always come across some great ideas that most people don’t know about. In this post I will discuss three of these ideas and how to use these technologies to make your life ...
Views: 1758(2 votes) - Success takes Planning, Passion and Vision - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2009 from Lori SnyderWhen you think of creating a plan, it is good to keep in mind that having a clearly defined vision, along with a healthy dose of passion, almost always guarantees success. There is a lot to be said about the saying “Begin With the End Result in Mind.” One of the keys to inviting more of ...
Views: 1758(5 votes) - Creating Systems that Work for You - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Dawn AngierCreating Systems that Work for You I guess I'm a bit spoiled. I often take for granted many of the systems we've developed, software programs we use every day and processes we've automated in our company. It always amazes me when I go into other companies—many of them bigger ...
Views: 1757(2 votes) - Productive Culture = “No” to Short-Term Profits and “Yes” to Employees - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2010 from Mary Lee Gannon,The Wall Street Journal CEO Council recently created a task force on what would restore confidence in business. The CEOs of Eastman Kodak, Verizon Communications, WPP Group and the Professor of Management Practice at Harvard Business School all agreed that the leading recommendation is for ...
Views: 1755(4 votes) - Your Secret Sauce and Your Unfair Advantages - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2013 from Dean LA Douceur, MBAEveryone has a secret sauce. I define your ‘secret sauce’ as the ideas, thoughts, techniques and insights you've gained from being in your chosen areas of pursuit. In business, the arts and many other pursuits, your secret sauce is the inside information combined with your experience which ...
Views: 1755 - From Cowardly To Courageous, How To Succeed at Cold Calling - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2008 from Jim McCormickThere it is. That darn phone! And you have to pick it up and call someone you don’t know. You need to make some cold calls. The first thing to know is this – the longer you put off picking up the phone and making that first call, the heavier that phone gets. Give it enough time and you’ll ...
Views: 1754(2 votes) - How to Create a Short Business Plan - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Maria MarsalaThis question was asked on Focus.com and I submitted this “recipe” which received a “The best” nod. Enjoy. Page 1 – Ideal client profile (demogaphics, psychographics, technograpics and geographics) Page 2 – SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) Page 3 – One Page ...
Views: 1750 - The Threefold Nature of Work - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2012 from David AllenWhy do people complain that there’s no time to get their work done? Because there is more work to do than the work they think they have to do. Many times people we work with express frustration that they “can’t get any of their work done” because of the overwhelming amount of interruptions, ...
Views: 1749 - Less Is Better - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2012 from Pat HeydlauffIs staying focused or getting motivated a lost cause in your home or office? Do you feel like you have lost the war even before the first shot is fired? In the world of Feng Shui this lack of motivation, inspiration and focus is a sign of blockage or stagnation in your physical environment. ...
Views: 1748(1 vote) - Managing Your Email Inbox - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2013 from Carrie GreeneWhen I sat down at my computer I was instantly overwhelmed. I opened my email and it was overflowing. I knew there were messages in there that needed my attention. There were emails from current clients, prospective clients, and colleagues looking for information. There were opportunities ...
Views: 1748 - 3 Idea Generation Tips for Creating Content - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2010 from TJ PhilpottIdea generation is the starting, and sadly even sometimes the stopping point for anyone creating content to be distributed online. Publishing content is a very effective strategy for generating exposure and offers many benefits. This strategy however must be maintained consistently for it to ...
Views: 1746 - How to get it all done… - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Marsha EganSo much to do -- so little time to do it all. I can't tell you how many times I have heard exasperated people lament that they just don't know how they will get it all done. That's part of the problem -- if our expectation is that we are supposed to get everything done that is on our to do ...
Views: 1746(4 votes) - How to Use Parkinson's Law to Increase Your Productivity - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2009 from Francis LuiBack in school, I remember learning about Parkinson's Law. It was taught in one of my classes. Parkinson's Law states, “Work expands so as to fill the time available for its completion.” I remember reading that with a yawn. At the time, it didn't mean much to me, nor did I fully understand ...
Views: 1739 - 5 Bathroom Renovation Dos and Don’ts You Should Remember - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2017 from Ron SpencerNeedless to say, out of all the renovation works, redesigning the bathrooms is probably the trickiest. But if done correctly, a good renovation can completely transform a bathroom into something wonderful which can provide you with years of pleasure and utility. But if you end up doing an ...
Views: 1738 - How to Manage Stress When Overwhelmed by Work - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from TJ PhilpottThe need to learn how to manage stress is becoming more important due to the fast pace and increasing responsibilities in our daily lives. Both home and work seem to be placing additional demands upon us that do NOT come with any additional time with which to meet them. The result quite ...
Views: 1735(2 votes) - Remove Solids from Chemicals with Filter Press Machines - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2012 from Pramod PanchalIn India, the manufacturing industries grow fastest as per other country. The industries such as pharmaceutical, chemical, food processing, beverages or any other liquid manufacturing companies need various machinery for the production. Different types of machines are used in different part of ...
Views: 1735 - Success Methods - Time Saving Tips - by Submitted on May 29, 2011 from Charles MooreheadThis article provides many time saving tips. One of the most persistent obstacles to personal achievement is that old bugaboo, "I never have enough time." The following insights and methods reveal how to have more time. You can review these methods and adopt the ones that seem most ...
Views: 1733(1 vote) - Get Organized: Put Procedures In Place - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Becky EskerI love the acronym of SYSTEM, Save Your Self Time Energy and Money. While it is about finding the most efficient way to do things, it is also about knowing specifically how things are done. In other words, you need documentation of the step-by-step process or procedure of how your systems are ...
Views: 1731(1 vote) - How Lack of Foresight Doomed An Early Auto Manufacturing Pioneer - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Geoff FickeWhatever happened to the Stanley Steamer automobile? From the production of Stanley’s first model in 1897, the Company outsold every other firm that produced internal combustion powered vehicles until the brands demise in 1924. The Steamers were safe, durable and easily maintained. So what ...
Views: 1731(2 votes) - Develop Laser Focus in Four Steps - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2015 from Danielle PierreSome years ago, if I could describe myself in one word, that word would be “distracted”. I would jump from one task to the next and never seemed to get anything accomplished, often feeling overwhelmed and frustrated. The day finally arrived when I realized that I wasn’t getting anywhere and I ...
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