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- Focus On Key Result Areas - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from John AOVThe Key Question for You to Ask. Why are you on the payroll? This is one of the most important questions you ever ask and answer, over and over again, throughout your career. As it happens, most people are not sure exactly why they are on the payroll. But if you are not crystal clear about why ...
Views: 1788 - You Have To Start Over - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from Dawn AngierYou Have to Start Over Someone asked me awhile ago what I was really good at. Half kidding, I responded, "Starting over!" The reason I was only HALF kidding is because I am very familiar with starting over. I've started over in business. I've started over in marriage. I've ...
Views: 1788(2 votes) - *** Be Creative About Your Future by Judi Moreo - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2017 from Judi MoreoDon’t think for a moment that you aren’t creative. You are creating your life right now, one day at a time. So why not create the life you want? Everything you need to make your life what you want it to be already exists. What you must do is look at what you have and what’s around you. Then, ...
Views: 1787 - 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: 1787(3 votes) - Seven Principles of Success - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from Ernesto OrtizI recently had a chance to interview several groups of extremely successful people. A handful are famous Athletes, several are nationally known artists, writers or political leaders, and all are multi-millionaires. I asked them for the keys, or essential factors that allowed them to ...
Views: 1787 - The Secret to Setting Powerful Goals - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Alexandria JoyDo you set goals or make resolutions at the beginning of each year? With 2009 upon us now is the time to whip out a pen and paper or your Blackberry and make some plans before another digitally enhanced year speeds by! Want to know the secret to setting goals that you will achieve? It's all to ...
Views: 1785 - Focus - What It Is and How to Do It - by Submitted on May 05, 2011 from Willie HortonThe word ‘focus’ is often used in the context of success. We’re told, for example, that highly successful people are better focused than the rest of us. We hear stories about athletes or sports people who are totally focused. Surely, if either you or I could get some of this focus, at the ...
Views: 1784(2 votes) - A Question of Value - Understanding Your Worth - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Gian Fiero |With the marketplace becoming increasingly competitive for professionals, service providers, and contractors, more people are focusing on their marketing efforts than ever before. While marketing seems to be the logical answer to the complex problem of creating greater awareness of your products ...
Views: 1782(3 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: 1782 - Are Your Company Values Fanciful Words or A Measurable Compass? - by Submitted on May 09, 2012 from Alexandria JoyBuilding a company and brand today is very different from building one 50 years ago. It used to be that a couple of executives got together in a board room, wrote some fanciful, aspirational words on a flip chart and Bobs your uncle, the company’s values and brand positioning was ...
Views: 1780 - Obstacles to Success – Part 2 - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from Kris CavanaughAs mentioned in my last article, “obstacles cause us to lose momentum as we are trying to achieve our visions and goals. They often make us feel stuck. And sadly, the longer we feel stuck, the more likely we are to give up on whatever it is we were striving towards.” There are two kinds of ...
Views: 1780 - The Art of Rapport in Building Life Long Patients - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2021 from Dr Rick GoodmanPeople do business with people who they like who all are like them. Suffice to say, in order to build rapport with your patients there a couple of major steps you need to take to build a lifelong practice. It's more important than ever before that you build rapport with your patients in order ...
Views: 1780(1 vote) - ***5 Tips For Combatting Nervousness - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2013 from Rob WhiteIt's pretty easy to understand what causes nervousness: It's what we feel in the absence of self-confidence. So, the best way to stop feeling nervous is to seek the truth about yourself, about your unrealized talents and potential. You might notice that this means that you don't have to add ...
Views: 1779 - 10 Palace Principles - Etiquette Before Kings - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2010 from Rabison ShumbaIn you lifetime, you will get to a point where your gift brings you before kings and people of major influence in society. You may not enter the real palace but for the sake of this document, I will look at etiquette considerations when you are meeting someone significant e.g. your mentor, ...
Views: 1779(1 vote) - How To Become Persistent - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2010 from M.Farouk RadwanIntroduction to Persistence My workout at gym class yesterday was nothing special; I went there at 4 just like I'm used to, and came back at 6 as I do every time. I pumped weights and did everything like I do every time. The only different thing about yesterday's gym class was that my leg was ...
Views: 1779 - Importance of General Knowledge - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2011 from Radhika SinhaYou need to have thorough knowledge of the general affairs happening in your environment in order to stay aware and secure. In this fast moving world, it is very important to be vigilant. Current affairs help you to be cautious and take necessary precautions if the need arises. Any news in any ...
Views: 1774 - 15 Tips on How Successful People Set & Achieve Goals - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Matthew TooneSuccess has never been achieved based solely upon talent, circumstance, brains, or even courage. It is obtained when specific goals are combined with an organized plan, commitment to that plan is combined with a belief that it is possible, and daily action is combined with continual persistence ...
Views: 1773(2 votes) - How do you Unlock the power of Knowledge? - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Andrew HortonI am sure you have heard the phrase “knowledge is power” bandied about and have even used the phrase yourself on occasion. Well as you know, simply knowing something doesn't make anything happen. A whole lot of things we hear or read about are common knowledge, everyone knows about it. The ...
Views: 1772 - 3 Ways To Be A Superstar - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Zoe RouthEvery time a client sits across from me I can see their Inner Rock Star. Clear as a bell. I see their passion, their vigour, their purpose, and the most awesome version of who they are. Present tense. They don't always see what I do. At first. Why do we get stuck in self-doubt? Why does ...
Views: 1770(2 votes) - When is the Sale Complete? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2015 from Rand GolletzYou just closed a huge deal; time to celebrate. Another buyer has decided that you da man. Time to cash the check and move on to the next opportunity. Not so fast, Mr./Ms. Wonderful! You've neglected Rule #1 in marketing: Customer expectations begin just as your attentiveness begins to ...
Views: 1769 - 5 Step Manifestation Process - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Zoe RouthHow do I get what I REALLY want? This process works for any situation - whether you are leading a team, going for a promotion, want some more cash in your pocket or want to find a man (that's how I found Rob!) Step 1. Decide. It's a 'burn all bridges' kind of decision. This means you are ...
Views: 1768(7 votes) - You'll Face the Consequences, so Beware of Believing Others. Part 7 in the Change My Life series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerAchieving anything needs personal power which comes by increasing your awareness, as we saw previously in this Change my Life series #6. So how do you become more aware? Start Noticing Start by noticing more. The more you notice, the more you realize there is to notice. As the brilliant ...
Views: 1768(2 votes) - 5 Easy Yet Key Habits of Successful People - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2017 from Leon EdwardSuccessful individuals purposefully develop success habits that allow them to attain the life they choose. These people are prepared to commit their time in developing these habits as they understand that they will serve to help them in achieving their goals. Highly effective and successful ...
Views: 1767 - Online Home Business Benefits - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Moses AkinmuyiwaEveryone knows that in the long term benefits that your company is by far the benefits of training to your work 9-5 job, from a financial point of view. Thousands of people open up a new business every day. This shows how we sprout new franchises for the latest thing to see on every corner. ...
Views: 1767 - Identify Your “WhyPower” that will propel you toward your dreams - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Andrew Horton“I believe each of us is born with a life purpose and mission. Identifying, acknowledging, and honoring this mission and purpose are perhaps the most important actions super achievers take.” Discovering and articulating your values, mission and purpose allows you to gain direction for your ...
Views: 1766(1 vote) - Motive Your Self To Keep Your New Years Resolutions - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2013 from Darren HodgsonWhen it comes to sticking to new years resolutions the majority of people fail no later than the six week mark. This can be seen everywhere, the best example of this is in the diet and exercise sector. If you’ve ever gone to the gym over the November to March period you’ll have noticed a ...
Views: 1766(1 vote) - Overcoming Adversity is an Every Day Slice of Life - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2009 from Mary Lee Gannon,More than 200,000 people lost their jobs last month (August 2009) and unemployment is up to 9.7%. Nearly seven million jobs have been lost since the recession began in December of 2007. Is it just me or are we getting immune to hearing this information because it is repeatedly negative? The ...
Views: 1766(6 votes) - Sacrificing Ego for Results - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Kathleen WatsonI was at a workshop recently where the facilitator contended that the purpose of the ego is to save us from anticipated future pain. Hmmm... The more I thought about this, the more sense it made. Ego can show up in a lot of different ways: refusing to debate a point; plunging INTO a ...
Views: 1766(1 vote) - The Magic of Attention - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Frederick DodsonEnergy flows where attention goes. How long can you focus your attention on one-thing? Did you know that single-pointedness clears your mind and helps you feel more stable, powerful and ready-to-go? Do you notice how the world is in a kind of race or competition for who gets the most attention? ...
Views: 1765(3 votes) - 17 reasons why most people don’t achieve their dreams. - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2015 from SIMPHIWE MOKWENAThe world is filled with people who have wonderful ideas which are worth sharing and realizing for the highest good of humanity. It is filled with people who have talents, gifts, capabilities which are not yet discovered and soon will be taken to the grave because the very same people do not ...
Views: 1764 - Improve Your Life, Give up what Doesn't Work for You! Part 4 in the Change My Life series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerIf you insist you are right, and someone else is wrong, this stops you looking at their perspective. Why would you waste time looking at something that you already know is wrong? When you know you are right, this prevents you learning anything new, which halts progress. Yet real progress can ...
Views: 1764(2 votes) - Sometimes It's Best to Lie to Yourself - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2009 from Tad WaddingtonIs the statement, “There is a Santa Claus” true? This should be easy enough: Define truth and see if the statement fits the definition. It is widely held that a statement is true if and only if there is a one-to-one correspondence between the statement and reality. “The cat is on the mat” is a ...
Views: 1763 - 7 Keys to a Successful Life - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Stephanie FrankMuch has been written on what it takes to win the game of life. A lifetime of experience says it’s not as complicated as most people make it. Here’s my list. Take what you want. 1. You can’t succeed alone. Every story of success is a story of people working together, each contributing their ...
Views: 1762(5 votes) - Don't be Right, be Effective! Part 3 in the Change My Life series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerYou are right does not necessarily mean the person arguing is wrong! It just means they see things from another perspective! Each person's context is different, because their parents, education, religious upbringing, and experiences are different. Along with their acceptance of social ...
Views: 1762(1 vote) - CCNA Voice - An Opportunity For You - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2011 from Crystal J. BriscoeWhat is CCNA: VOICE? The CCNA security system is a new voice, security and wireless certification system which brings an opening to the people related to IT sector. Most of the people belonging to information technology sector want to build up their career in the same field, for them CCNA is a ...
Views: 1761 - The Common Misalignment Problem in Organizations - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2012 from William CottringerThe Common Misalignment Problem in Organizations By Bill Cottringer “Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.” ~John F. Kennedy. Every “group” goes through a similar progression of four stages in its development and maturity: • Stage One: Members start out interacting ...
Views: 1760(1 vote) - Strategic Leadership Success: - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Dawgelene SangsterLeaders are good at gazing across the horizon of time, imagining the attractive opportunities that are in store when they and their constituents arrive at a distant destination (Kouzes & Posner, 2007). Knowing this, how can leaders create a strategy in leading their organizations to the positive ...
Views: 1758(2 votes) - How To Take Action To Achieve Unbelievable Success - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2014 from Merv StevensMany online marketers have a dream, but they don't know how to take action to make their dream a reality, which hinders their success. They may have the dream but never follow through because of fear. They are afraid to go forward, even though they were excited about a new beginning. To achieve ...
Views: 1757 - Tongue Tied and Twisted: Common Communication Mistakes Leaders Make - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Alexandria JoyGood leaders are great communicators who build trust consistently over time. A leader with poor leadership communication will find leading far more challenging than a great communicator. Respect and confidence on the part of staff, executive teams, members or a board will be much harder to ...
Views: 1755(6 votes) - Finding Inspiration Around the Corner - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2010 from Albert GaroliIt is not uncommon for one to feel mentally blocked, void of ideas, motivation or insight. Sometimes the mind needs a little break and falls into a state of rest as the brain reprocesses the data it has accumulated. But should this down period last too long, it could be an indication of falling ...
Views: 1754(7 votes) - Finish What You Start - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2010 from Craig CopelandIs Finishing What You Start something you currently struggle with? Have you ever stopped to ask yourself why you’re having trouble completing your goals, dreams, projects, or even simple tasks? The obvious answer is that you may have too much on your plate. Every time you have good intentions ...
Views: 1753 - Top Five Responsibilities of Nonprofit Board Members - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Sharon MikrutHaving managed or worked for nonprofits most of my career, I have seen effective and ineffective boards of directors. Good boards of directors are clear about their roles and responsibilities versus those of the Executive Director, and don't overstep their boundaries. I feel that the five most ...
Views: 1753(6 votes) - Success, Just Another Word - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2008 from Trina NewbyI pray that someone reading this will take heed and put it into action. This little bit of information has put me on the road of true success! "I want to be successful"..... Success although a meaningful word is becoming just another word that people use to express their fantasy to become ...
Views: 1751 - ***Unexpected Teachers: 5 Things I Learned From a Great White Carp - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2013 from Rob WhiteLife's teachers come in the most unexpected forms. Sometimes, they even sport fins and scales, like the three-foot carp that lives in the pond where I take my daily stroll. OK, this carp has a human interpreter, Robert, a fishing enthusiast who I met a number of years ago during one of my pond ...
Views: 1750 - How to Take Your Business Relationships to the Next Level With Strategic Gifting - by Submitted on May 18, 2018 from John RuhlinBuilding solid relationships is the cornerstone of every career, regardless of industry, and gifting is a great way for leaders to nurture those relationships. But entrepreneurs who last sent or received corporate gifts around Christmas are on the wrong track. Entrepreneur, author, and ...
Views: 1750 - Increase your Chances of Success, how to Avoid Self Sabotage! Part 4 in the Commitment series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerHow can you improve at following through on your commitments? Explore your Chances of Success Look at the commitments you've made in your life. What percentage were completed by the deadline - write down your answer between 0% and 100%. If it's not 100%, then what's the difference ...
Views: 1749(2 votes) - Take Off Your Blinders! Opportunity Is Outside Of Your Comfort Zone. - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2013 from Rob WhiteDuring a romantic surrey ride around Central Park in New York City with my wife, I learned an amazing thing about horses that applies to humans as well. The driver told us that horses need blinders because they’re easily spooked if they see something in their peripheral vision. He explained ...
Views: 1749(1 vote) - Are You Willing to Pay the Price? Part 3 in the Most Important Question series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerHaving chosen your most important question, see the previous articles in this series, there are some crucial related questions for you to answer. Actions have Consequences Are you prepared to pay the price? Your actions will provide the answer in due course, yet to ensure your future has ...
Views: 1745(2 votes) - Declutter Thinking to Increase Prosperity - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2017 from Pat HeydlauffWe all want financial stability, balanced relationships, upwardly mobile careers and peace at home. But instead of waiting for these things to come to us, we must “walk the walk and talk the talk” to actively pursue our goals. We have truly hit a point in history where everything you think, ...
Views: 1745 - Why Some People Succeed And Other’s Don’t - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2008 from sam sanderHave you ever wondered why some people are successfull and others aren’t? Or have you ever said “I’m not like them – I can’t be successful? Well I’ll let you in on a little secret – anyone can be successful. YOU can be successful. But there are a couple of things you need to know. First of ...
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