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The Best Team Building Secret is to Create Lots of Energy and Enthusiasm – By Doug Staneart- Being Brave And Letting Go: How This Can Revolutionize Your Business - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Melanie Benson StrickIf you’re an entrepreneur you’ve probably come across this situation before: You’ve invested big into a new project, new venture, new employee, or new system… You’ve spent months preparing this new thing, you’ve long been excited about it’s potential, and you’ve planned on it being a ...
Views: 1522(6 votes) - Four Business Partnering Ideas for Colossal Expansion - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Melanie Benson StrickJohn is a highly creative person who loves to do one thing – write. And he makes a really great living at it. But when it comes to running a business and dealing with the operations John would pretty much prefer to get a root canal in the middle of the Sahara desert. Dan is a brilliant ...
Views: 1588(3 votes) - What Makes Peak-Performing Teams Tick? How Leaders Can Win The Mental Game Of Coaching - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2009 from Bill ColeNot all teams are created equal. Some teams clearly ARE better than others. They get more done, and with less squabbling. Still, there are instances of teams performing heroically even though they may all dislike each other. Keeping in mind there are various definitions of teams and their ...
Views: 1262(7 votes) - A Crucial Step for Achieving Success - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2009 from Marc-Andre TerriaultOne of the crucial steps, in my 6 secrets to success, is imitating and surrounding yourself with successful people. Now this can be intimidating for some because they look at these winners and tell themselves “I could never be able to talk to him” or “Why would he/she want to talk to me?” ...
Views: 2104(5 votes) - How to Ace the Interview Before It Starts - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 from Todd RhoadSurely you know that a job interview requires preparation and research. We often spend hours and hours practicing answering the most common questions. Yet, our greatest keys to success come from asking only a few questions prior to the interview. In this post, I’ll present three key questions ...
Views: 1137(4 votes) - Conference Venues and Function Rooms in Melbourne - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Nariman TaweelMelbourne is hive of activity and has a variety of conference venues and function rooms in which to host a corporate or social event. Hold you next sales conference, seminar, product launch, exhibition, trade show on one of Melbourne many locations. Take a trip to the country in places like ...
Views: 1237(2 votes) - Corporate Christmas Party Themes - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Nariman TaweelThis year for your corporate Christmas party why not try something a little different and host a themed event? A fun and exciting way to end the great year, your staff and clients are sure to feel appreciated. Below are some ideas you may wish to try; 1. Grease inspired Corporate ...
Views: 3451(2 votes) - Tips For Planning Business & Corporate Events - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Nariman TaweelPlanning any type of business or corporate event involves planning and great organizational skills. Events can vary from simply invitations, food, and table decorations to elaborate gala dinners where themes and table presentation are critical. Significant thought should be given to the ...
Views: 956(2 votes) - Conference Venues and Function Rooms in Sydney - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Nariman TaweelSydney is one of Australia's most vibrant and fast paced cities with state of the art facilities, moderate climate, stunning scenery, excellent infrastructure and accessibility to transport. Host your next event in one Sydney's many meeting facilities, function rooms and conference and ...
Views: 998(2 votes) - Conference Venues and Function Rooms in Queensland - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Nariman TaweelQueensland is a natural destination for hosting your next event or conference. With its natural rainforests, islands, the Great Barrier Reef, beaches and cities there is a vast range of options. Event organizers have choices of six different locations in Queensland to stage their next business ...
Views: 957(2 votes) - Live Corporate Entertainment - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Nariman TaweelHiring live entertainment for your corporate event allows your guests and employees a chance to relax. It is a great bonding and teambuilding experience. Clients and employees can let loose and really bond and have a good time. Live entertainment at your corporate event can also be a reward for ...
Views: 843(2 votes) - Western Australian Conference Venues and Function Rooms - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Nariman TaweelWestern Australia is a perfect destination to stage your next corporate event, function or conference. It boasts great weather, long days of sunshine, majestic beaches and beautiful natural attractions. Western Australia is a great combination of a laid back lifestyle coupled with the modern and ...
Views: 801(2 votes) - Are You in or Out for Change? Building Team Spirit In a Nutshell - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from Josephine RomanoThe inception of a team is as indispensable as creating a work of art. It needs careful planning and a lot of preparation. Every team member will need to have the ability to flow with constant change in his or her work lifestyle. Every day is a great day and a new opportunity to inject vitality ...
Views: 884 - Instant Manifestation or Slow and Steady Growth? - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2013 from Layne SchmidtI’ve managed to get myself on an email list that sends me all kinds of information on the latest and the greatest ways to improve my life. I’ve programmed my computer so that all of these emails and notifications go into a separate folder and when I have time I go through them to see what I ...
Views: 1167(2 votes) - Building a Winning Business Team - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Willie HortonAnyone out there got the guts to do it? I mean, is anyone "brave" enough to create and lead a team of like-minded people towards the kind of exceptional business success that one only sees, if one is lucky, once in a career? I've spent the last couple of weeks talking to and working with ...
Views: 1684 - 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: 1525(4 votes) - ***When Conflict Happens in Teams - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Liz CoslineIn any group or team sooner or later there will be a conflict that arises. This is not a bad thing at all. People disagree and if presented and handled properly it can be very productive. Great ideas or learning from different perspectives can happen from disagreements. However at times it ...
Views: 1355(5 votes) - 10 Secrets to Team Development - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2009 from Josephine RomanoSociety is spinning like a top and everyone on the team seems to run according to its pace. It's like we must do anything or at least look like we are doing something in the development of the team in order for us to look significant. It seems that if we are constantly doing something, we become ...
Views: 880(3 votes) - ***Thinking Like a Team Player - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2009 from Liz Cosline1. First have the Coaching clarified - This involves skill and knowledge. It recognizes when a team member is having trouble with a skill and implements things to correct this. However this can be done by the leader or by other team members. The coach recognizes this and starts the ...
Views: 1217(3 votes) - Letting Go of “D” (Difficult) Clients - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Cookie Tuminello“They cannot take away our self-respect if we do not give it to them.” - Mahatma Gandhi I wish I had a nickel for every time one of my clients told me that they had a client that was driving them crazy and they were afraid to let them go because they didn’t want to lose their business. Enough ...
Views: 1720(3 votes) - 7 Reliable Strategies to Lead and Build Your Team - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Josephine RomanoIt is already a given fact that amid hustles and bustles, stress at work can be irritating and consuming. As business-oriented people, we have managed to juggle schedules between family and business aside from equally important commitments in life. At the end of each day, we find ourselves ...
Views: 868(2 votes) - 7 Virtual Teams that Lead Your Company - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Josephine RomanoVirtual teams bring together people from different cultures, locations, organizations, communities and beliefs. Team members are brought together by a common goal and a governing set of rules. There are varieties of virtual teams, which are based on their specified tasks. These are the ...
Views: 946 - ***Things That Hold You Back - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Liz CoslineWaiting Meet people all along the way. Make contacts and keep in touch. Don't wait till you need to network. You never know will be a great contact some day. What are you looking for? Define your goals. You have to know what you are working towards. Write them down. Be specific. ...
Views: 1319(4 votes) - ***Empowered - Not really - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Liz CoslineWhile many companies claim to empower their employees and even have company policies that say their employees are empowered in decision-making, some may simply give lip service to the concept. Employee empowerment is hardly a new concept. But what is this empowerment thing? Business advisers ...
Views: 1178(4 votes) - ***Secret of Success - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Liz CoslinePeople have tried to be successful in so many definitions that to nail down that definition is something that has been hard to do. Normally when meeting someone the question of what do you do expects a job related answer. Immediately there is a judgement as to whether that is good or not. ...
Views: 1031(6 votes) - The Dangers of Strategic Helping - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Lyndsey ShafferIt is imperative that we understand our internal reasons for wanting to help another person. Many talk about the building of relationships through the volunteering of time or resources. If it is your intention to help another because of the potentially fruitful relationship that may result you ...
Views: 1242(8 votes) - Types of Difficult People and 3 Best Ways to Interact with Them at Work - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Josephine RomanoIn your workplace, you will meet some who are easy to work with and others who can really irritate you. These are called difficult people and they also come in various types. Types of difficult people include: First, there are the aggressive people. These are people who are violent when it ...
Views: 1430(3 votes) - How to Conquer your “Control Freak” to Increase Results - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Melanie Benson StrickAs entrepreneurs, our strengths can become our greatest weaknesses. By nature we are fast paced, highly creative risk takers. But when it comes to building a team, it’s like forcing us to take a nap at 10:00am. It’s just not our natural way of doing things. The most important aspect of ...
Views: 1439 - You Are Who You Frequent - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Albert GaroliYour entourage is a profound definition of who you are and can be defined in two general ways. The first is based on your geographical environment in which your physical surroundings, your manner of living, and your general adaptation are considered. The second is based on the social group with ...
Views: 1319(11 votes) - ***Bottom line - What Do You Want? - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Liz CoslineThis is the question that really cannot be answered lightly or with answers that are temporary. This answer is going to involve taking at very good look inside yourself and figuring out plus take a hold of the things that make you up as a person. The best way to say this is for you to figure out ...
Views: 1053(7 votes) - Evaluating the Importance of trainingSubmitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Richard DennyGood training works immediately is the claim made by us and most successful training providers. Unfortunately, there is still far too much training that does not achieve immediate results delivered by trainers reading from off the shelf generic courses. Most courses conclude with the ...
Views: 2470(2 votes) - What Is a Manager? - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Andrew BaileyIf you are working in a direct sales or a retail environment, more than likely your sales targets for the month are decided upon by someone else in the company. More than likely too, your targets would be emailed to you before the end of the month for the following month. They set the targets ...
Views: 1417(3 votes) - Simple Tips For Conducting a Successful Interview - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Andrew BaileyUnfortunately over recent years, our society has become very litigious regarding employment related issues especially ones over questions asked at a job interview. Its almost as if you cant ask anything about a candidate for fear of being taken to court. As a manager or business owner, you have ...
Views: 1654(3 votes) - ***Happens All the Time - If Allowed - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Liz CoslineThere is nothing wrong with doing what works for you. In fact that probably a good idea. What is not so beneficial is closing off to new ideas. Personal growth is something that should be strived for daily. It allows listneing to fresh and new concepts, and get the mind into discovery modes. ...
Views: 1368(5 votes) - The Magic of Music at Meetings - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Theresa BehennaWas your last meeting one big snooze fest? Whether you’re an association executive, on a program committee, in corporate meeting planning or staff development training the challenge to maintain people’s attention is huge. With four generations in the workplace today meetings can be a headache to ...
Views: 2387(3 votes) - ***We Got It Wrong - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Liz CoslineHere in the U.S. and I suppose other places, people seem to be cynical at times. It seems that faith or trust in feelings is taken away or shied away from at an early age. We seem to be taught to disregard anything we cannot see or touch. You know, seeing is believing. This leaves people to ...
Views: 1894(7 votes) - The Characteristics Of High Performing Teams - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Andrew RondeauThe stages of Team Development such as Forming, Storming, Norming and Performing is widely written and discussed – so I don’t intend to cover here. However I’d like to share my views on how teams succeed… Teams succeed when… 1. The team members support each other a. The whole ...
Views: 1415(3 votes) - A Two Question Personality Test That Can Help You Understand Yourself And Others - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Lynn SagerYou can't go up to your boss, your co-works, or even your blind dates and ask them to take a personality test. Yet personality does affect how we interact with others. I would like to share a wonderful two-question test for understanding why we instantly bond with some people; while at the same ...
Views: 2527(3 votes) - 4 Must-Have Factors for Consistent Predictable Growth in an Uncertain Economy - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Melanie Benson StrickIn today marketplace, uncertainty seems to be the constant as we embrace our new economy. What used to work for many businesses to generate sales and increase profits now does not work. Many in the information marketing world have had to face the fact that buyers now want something ...
Views: 1884(4 votes) - TEN IMMUTABLE SALES LEADERSHIP TRUTHS IN RECESSIONARY TIMES - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Don McNamara CMCAre you feeling the pinch of the economic times? It's pretty hard to avoid the news; everywhere you look it is not encouraging. Having gone through a few economic downturns in my career, it's easy to recall exactly what we did to revive relationships and activity in order to capture every ...
Views: 1352(7 votes) - *** Discipline for Children - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Liz CoslineOften when discipline is mentioned it seems that the first thing that is thought of is punishment. A child does something that an adult feels is wrong and this needs to be punished so that the child has something bad to relate to whatever the child did. In this way it is believed that the child ...
Views: 1248(2 votes) - Tips for Creating an Engaged Workforce - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2009 from Renee CormierAre your employees satisfied or engaged? As a business owner or manager, you had better know the difference between the two. Your employees may be satisfied at work because they are happily doing the bare minimum to keep you off their backs, but that’s not the same as being engaged. Engaged ...
Views: 2206(7 votes) - Creating and Sustaining a Powerful Workplace Team - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2009 from Renee CormierProbably one of the most difficult achievements for any manager is to assemble and maintain the right team to take their business to a higher level. Sometimes you get it right, and then someone leaves and the whole dynamic collapses. It can leave you feeling like you just fell in front of the ...
Views: 1445(2 votes) - *** What Stops You? - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Liz CoslineIt doesn't matter if we're talking about business, team building, jumping off a diving board, dieting, playing a sport, in a relationship with others, or a million other endeavors. It isn't about the task or endeavor as long as it isn't harmful to you or someone else. Instead it is about what ...
Views: 1051(4 votes) - Invest Yourself - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Charles LutzWhen life is complete, what is the legacy you want to leave behind? One of policy, plans, procedures and rules? Or, do you want a to leave a legacy that represents your true self? If your answer is the latter, then read on. At home, work, or play - if you want to leave a legacy that is of true ...
Views: 1038(5 votes) - Teamwork is All About "ME" - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Charles LutzWhenever I teach a class or give a presentation on teamwork, I always give the old adage of "There's no 'I' or 'U' in the word TEAM." Just like clockwork, as if drawn by the laws of physics, someone will shout out, "Yah, but there is a 'ME'!" I then enthusiastically reply, "YES!" My astute ...
Views: 1152(7 votes) - Make a Positive Impact - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Charles LutzEach team member impacts the culture of an organization (positively or negatively) because emotions pass from person to person. Fifteen years ago, I was working for a particularly mean-spirited manager. He would spend his days yelling, stomping and publicly chastising me (and I was a work ...
Views: 1002(1 vote) - *** When The Days Begin to Look the Same at Work - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Liz CoslineEveryone likes to get to the point where going to and being at work is comfortable. People like it when they know what to expect and they know the people they are going to encounter with pretty much the same things happening. It feel grounded and fairly calm or at least secure. Everyone knows ...
Views: 834(3 votes) - *** Employees - The Front Line Deserve Respect - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Liz CoslineIn many companies there are the front line employees doing the work that gets the companies promises completed. The company has said that they will do certain things for the customers and it is these front line employees that fulfill those promises. In most cases the employee comes in to work ...
Views: 1429(4 votes) - What Business Are We In? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Paul SloaneThe CEO of Black and Decker once said, ‘People don’t go into a DIY store because they need one of our drills. They go because they need a hole in the wall.’ Wonderbra in their internal communications to staff say this, ‘We do not sell underwear. We do not sell lingerie. What we sell is ...
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