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The Best Team Building Secret is to Create Lots of Energy and Enthusiasm – By Doug Staneart- 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: 3584(2 votes) - Definition: Team Development - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2008 from Shelly WalkerTeam Development creates a winning atmosphere by: • Developing Trust among team members • Opportunity to Practice Openness • Enhances Cooperation Through Realization of Objectives • Promotes Interdependence (Collaboration, Teamwork, Camaraderie, etc.) Team ...
Views: 13302(2 votes) - Do You Need A 'Virtual Assistant'? - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2009 from Sheila Edens-BrownDo you have a small business or are you a solo-preneur? Are you in need of administrative support help? Do you find that you use the time that you should be earning money to complete day-to-day support tasks? Hiring a virtual assistant may be the perfect solution for you. According to the ...
Views: 1451(2 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: 2706(2 votes) - Ideas For Team Building Activities - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2009 from Nariman TaweelTeam Building activities during conferences and events are essential to increasing morale and to allow colleagues and members to get to know one another. They can be either physical or intellectual activities, but most importantly they must be fun. Here are some ideas for team building ...
Views: 5465(4 votes) - 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: 1347(2 votes) - Leadership Development? Go Sailing! - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Patrick Driessen“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover!” - Mark Twain This week I had a pleasant introduction ...
Views: 1953(6 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: 961(2 votes) - The Audacity of Humility: Leading by “All Too Human” Example - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2010 from Mark GorkinJust before the start of a “Stress, Change and Creative Teaming” workshop, I was testing out my microphone. The program was for managers of a global engineering company. Most of the 50 + particpants were ex-military, now contractors working with commands and brigades based at Ft. Hood, TX or ...
Views: 3024(2 votes) - The Science Behind The High Five (and how to make it work at work) - by Submitted on May 16, 2010 from john brubakerIn business it is often the little things that make a big difference. In sports little things win big games. To achieve success in both arenas there must exist a certain attention to detail and focus on the core fundamentals of a task or project. This focus involves teamwork and with teamwork ...
Views: 4303(2 votes) - Three Important Questions when Choosing a Team Building Activity - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2013 from Colette JohnstonThere are probably thousands of different team building activities out there on the market today. How can anyone possibly sift through them all and decide on the "best one" for their group? As soon as you put in the search term "team building" into any search engine, it's easy to become ...
Views: 1839(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: 1062(2 votes) - Top 10 Tips for Effective Coaching - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2013 from Chuck Reynolds1. Ensure you fully understand what coaching is. Many managers make incorrect assumptions about coaching. It's important that a manager uses a clear and consistent coaching model, and understands the "why" - to enhance staff engagement and performance - as well as the "how" - using a ...
Views: 1946(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: 909(2 votes) - What Color is Your Prospect? - How To Sell To The Four Personality Types - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2010 from Tracey MitchellWhen calling back your prospects it is important to know what there personality color type is. You need to know the difference between a Yellow, Blue, Red, and Green personality types. Knowing this difference could make a real impact on how effectively that you can build your business. In this ...
Views: 5541(6 votes) - What You Emphasize Will Become Your Team Focus - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2012 from Sean GlazeWords, and how you emphasize them, are a powerful tool for establishing expectations, because what you emphasize will ultimately become the focus of your team. But you cannot be effective by emphasizing everything. If everything is important, then nothing is… and your job as leader is to ...
Views: 1935(2 votes) - You Have More Of A Team Than You Might Think - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2008 from Dawn AngierMany of our subscribers and members are entrepreneurs and small business owners. And unlike people who work in larger organizations, solopreneurs often don’t feel part of a team. Most don’t even think they HAVE a team. But they do. Here at SuccessNet, we have only two employees. ...
Views: 969(4 votes) - Are Your Leads Leading You Astray? - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2010 from Dr. Robin RushloAdvertisements for leads are everywhere on the web and they promise everything from wealth to automatic ways to grow your business. But can a lead system really deliver? Are they really worth the money? Lead systems can be effective and can be used to grow your business. In fact, if you ...
Views: 2290(5 votes) - Can I make money from Online Network marketing? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2010 from Ric MoranCan I make money from Online Network marketing? Author: Ric Moran I want to explode the myth of online marketing and I also want to help you in your choice of Online marketing opportunities Firstly the big question, can I make money in online marketing? The answer is definitely yes but ...
Views: 1740(5 votes) - ***Employees Think About Companies - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2010 from Liz CoslineFirst we will get the pay out of the way. Though employees should be paid market value this is simply fair. Pay is not a long term motivator but it certainly can be demotivating. The pay scale should be understood by employees along with market values with the ability to ask for a raise should a ...
Views: 1592(3 votes) - ***Ongoing Maintenance of a Team - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Liz CoslineSometimes a team has to be trained or at least some members have to be trained. Then there are times when discipline of a team is necessary. New projects may have to be implemented or a change in a procedure may occur. There may be some problems that have to be solved. When this occurs things ...
Views: 2310(3 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: 1803(3 votes) - The Building of a Team - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Lyndsey ShafferEvery cause or mission is unique. It is in its unique character that its strength is found. However, every great idea must be supported and built up to its ultimate potential. This process requires a team. A team will support you by bringing new ideas, resources and techniques to you and ...
Views: 1552(3 votes) - Three words: STOP THE EXCUSES - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Clint MaunIn today’s healthcare world, the customer will not tolerate excuses made to justify unacceptable care or services. They’re not going to listen to inane excuses such as “We’re working short”, “That’s not my patient”, “I just came on duty”, “No one told me that”, “I’m brand new”, or “I’m a float”. ...
Views: 1388(3 votes) - It’s Time to Stave Off Staff Stress - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Clint MaunSpreading responsibility across all employees in the facility relieves stress in individual staff members. Stress of all kinds pummels those who work in long term care. Facilities are expected to deal with major reimbursement changes, staffing concerns, regulatory compliance changes, consumer ...
Views: 1521(7 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: 1556(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: 1328(4 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: 2114(4 votes) - 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: 1747(4 votes) - Cheat Sheet : REAL Appreciative TeamBuilding Activities To create REVOLUTIONARY WORKPLACES - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2018 from Tony DovaleREAL Appreciative team building is the new rage for smart business. Gone are most of the games, people used to call "team building activities". Smart companies are now looking for sustainable results, beyond team motivational talks, that they know don't last. Appreciative Inquiry in Team ...
Views: 4713(4 votes) - Conflict Management: What Really Works? Here are Proven Solutions! - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Clint MaunIt would be simple for a healthcare operation to be successful if you didn’t have to work with customers and co-workers. All joking aside, many people feel their day is composed of merely trying to make positive human connectivity occur. Many organizations find, instead, human entanglement ...
Views: 3507(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: 1493(5 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: 2277(5 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: 2124(7 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: 1542(7 votes) - *** Individual and Team Awareness - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2009 from Liz CoslineThis is the chance like no other for people to give themselves the time and energy that each deserves. There are now life coaches that not only assist people with self but also with business, projects, and home life. Being self aware is the key to having life run smoother. This includes ...
Views: 1480(2 votes) - *** Ten Simple Strategies for Building a Great Team - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2009 from John AOVDonald J. Trump is the greatest real estate developer in history. But he is the first person to admit that he needed a great team behind him - great advisors, great attorneys, great accountants, and more. Yes, Mr. Trump is a man of formidable abilities. But even he couldn't go it alone. If you ...
Views: 824(1 vote) - *** The 1 thing that is holding you back - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2014 from Leslie CunninghamI've come to realize that the situations that challenge me the most as a leader and business owner are the ones that bring up a lot of emotions for me. Immediately my internal dialogue kicks in. In the moment it seems like my internal dialogue is simply reporting the truth about my situation ...
Views: 1664(1 vote) - *** Why is it so many of us say "Yes" when what we really want to say is "No"? - by Why is it so many of us say “Yes” when what we really want to say is “No”?
If it happens occasionally it is likely to cause some minor irritation or inconvenience which is short lived. But if it has become the way of life it can be extremely damaging to our sense of ...
Views: 1288(1 vote) - ***Dealing With Work Problems - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2010 from Liz CoslineWhat is a problem? It is anything that is real or it can be imagined that becomes an obstacle. It is anything that is halting the forward progress to reaching the goals. Take the fear of public speaking and when thought about much of that fear is false. The fear of being judged by the ...
Views: 1796(1 vote) - ***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: 1599(5 votes) - ***How a bigger purpose can inspire you to achieve big results - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2014 from Leslie CunninghamIn our businesses and work, we have the opportunity every day to take action and move towards our ideal future. The question is, How many of us will move towards our ideal future (or vision) while maintaining a connection to a higher purpose in what we do, versus simply taking action and going ...
Views: 1735(2 votes) - ***Team-Building Secrets for Successful Startups - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2009 from John AOVWhen people start businesses, they often hire staff when needed, where needed, with no strategic plan in place. Sometimes they are lucky and it works. But more often than not, it wastes money and hobbles the startup, as these typical scenarios show: Ready, aim . . . wait! A software developer ...
Views: 1222(1 vote) - ***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: 1368(3 votes) - ***Using the Power of Integrity to Transform Your Business - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2013 from Leslie CunninghamWebster’s dictionary defines integrity as the state of being complete or undivided. When we act out of integrity we’re operating from a deep and secure space within ourselves. This affords us enormous power to achieve our dreams and goals. When our inner selves and outer selves ...
Views: 1755(3 votes) - ***What Is Success Really? - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2010 from Liz CoslineSuccess is talked about throughout society and people seem to be working towards being successful with almost every job that is done. It is interesting that people even decide at an early age at times which profession will be looked at as a successful one. A prestigious job so to speak is one ...
Views: 1772(1 vote) - ***Why Teams Fracture - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2010 from Liz CoslineThere are symptoms that teams are beginning to not function well even if they have in the past. These manifest in different ways. The most obvious are that more ansences begin to happen along with people being late. But more will occur that has to do with attitude. Employees will seem to lose ...
Views: 1593(2 votes) - 10 Pointers to Effective Recruitment - How to select your leaders and team. - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2010 from Rabison ShumbaAppointments to position of leadership, influence and high decision making power are always rigged and plagued with inconsistency, thumb-sucking, guesswork with no system of set down criterion in place. Many followers complain of haphazard approaches to promotions where it is not based on any ...
Views: 3285(3 votes) - 3 Reasons Holiday Corporate Team Building Works - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2013 from Rob JacksonI love this time of year. I find that more team work is exhibited during the holiday season than any other time of the year. Everything from a family working together to put together a family holiday meal, to a corporate work team having a holiday party, or groups of people helping out with ...
Views: 1530(1 vote) - 5 Ways To Help Tightness In Chest With Anxiety - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2011 from Rick CarterPanic is probably the most terrifying symptom of an anxiety attack. The tightness in chest with anxiety sometimes feels like a heart attack. But fixing just the tightness won't remove the anxiety. You could take an aspirin or painkiller. You could meditate or take deep breaths. You could ...
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