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When we look at people around us: people at work or at home, and sometimes at places where we go shop, we are looking at an amalgamation of attitudes and outlooks. Often we encounter good moods, pleasant demeanor and bright smiles. Sometimes, it’s the opposite: exasperation, annoyance and irritation. Ever wonder what makes our moods? What is it that causes us to act in a particular way or react? Let’s ponder it over together.

Log into any business networking site, like LinkedIn or Ryze, and almost daily will you see someone asking a question attempting to determine the difference between Leadership and Management. What are really interesting are the people who are asking: people in management or leadership positions.

Are you passionate about cars and given the opportunity want to make a living selling and buying cars? Perhaps you should start your own car dealership. Car dealerships for example Edmonton Toyota dealers , if managed well or extraordinarily well can make you rich or even make you a millionaire. Forbes 500 is the place to look for successfully run car dealerships. You can learn from these top performing car dealers how they started and have become victorious in car dealership

Communication is the mutual exchange of ideas and not only words between two parties. It is the very essence of management. It plays a key role in helping the management to effectively perform the basic functions of management. Communication is a vital part of retail operations. It largely, depends on the communication skills of the retailer to convert a lead into a customer. The retailer must have effective communication skills which will enhance the customers shopping exper

There are those days when you wake up, you open your eyes and you feel like you don't have a clue of what you are doing. Anyone knows what I'm talking about? You lie in bed, staring at nothing, not knowing why on earth you woke up in the first place. It's called being human. No matter how successful you are, how great you are at mindset, anyone who says they have never had a day like that is simply lying!

All these years, we have only believed that people are born with their personalities that are hard-wired in their DNAs. But it is also said that your personality is somewhat natural and somewhat nurture. Yes, you are born with some unique traits that essentially define your personality but there’s always more to you than your birth personality. But do you exactly know how to change for the better? Well, with some personal development training you can bring out the best versio

“I always wanted to get into another field where I knew I would be more fulfilled but for some reason I was never able to get past the gate. You empowered me to step through the gate to get to the other side so I could have a more fulfilling and satisfied life.” – comment from a client at the conclusion of an equine-guided coaching session with me For today’s post, I invite you to go on a journey of the mind with me. Imagine yourself standing in the middle of an arid,

Whenever I see a fresh picked vegetable, the earth freshly turned, or observe the many beautiful flowers in her garden, I remember those special days when she would punish me for something rotte I had done by making me work in the garden next to her. As we planted the seeds, she was planting seeds in me.seeds of success She pointed out to me how each flower, each plant, each vegetable had its own individual shape and color. She said we are like each of those things in that w

Think about a time in your life when someone criticized something you did and it really affected you. Perhaps it came at a time when you were already feeling down, and it really hurt you. You probably said to yourself, "Why would someone say that? That's just mean." Perhaps you even allowed it to fester and make you angry. What you may not realize is that how you react to criticism can change your life, either for the better or for the worse, and it can even change the lives

I once got a letter from a high school student in Australia. He wanted to know my definition of success. It’s a good question, and I thought I’d share my answer with you. Most people will tell you that they want to be a success. But it’s a rare individual who can tell you what that means. Studies show fewer than ten percent of North Americans consider themselves to be successful. Less than ten percent! Only three percent say they feel truly successful. It’s interestin

My German Shepherd-mix rescue pup, Baer, is a great dog. He’s all legs and energy, so sometimes I think of him as Fred Astaire, and sometimes more as the Energizer Bunny on steroids. Especially near mealtimes. I feed my dogs twice a day, and I’m convinced they have clocks in their stomachs, because right around 5:30 p.m. (a half hour before their 6:00 p.m. meal), they get antsy. In particular, Baer. But around 5:30 p.m., I may very well still be working—as I am today, and Ba

Author's program note. I am about to do you the biggest favor of your life. For right here, right now I am going to introduce you to a svelte California grandmother named Linda Elze... and I can assure you it's a contact you will cherish, the way so many all over this grand world already do. Linda Elze! (Pronounced "El Zee"). Say it out loud. Roll these two words on your tongue. Say them as often as necessary until they are engrained in your brain... because she's about to be

People hear the word “criticism” and they almost automatically flinch. Their hearts beat a little faster and they prepare themselves for the worst. It’s a safe bet that those same people never looked up synonyms for the word “criticism.” If they did, they’d see words like appreciation, appraisal and observation; none of which carry the same negative connotation. Who doesn’t want their work to be appreciated? There is great value in the appreciation of a work. Think about the

It took 17 years for me to master the piano and become a professional entertainer. It's taken 10 years to become a good motivational speaker. The Beatles and Bill Gates each put in 10,000 worth of practice to reach the levels of excellence they did. Ove ight success is a myth. Original author of Chicken Soup for the Soul series Jack Canfield said his book was rejected by 144 publishers before it was accepted by one. Billy Joel played piano in dives around the Bronx for years and even attempted suicide due to challenges he faced.

There are about as many different tips to changing yourself as there are people in the world, and every time someone is born they add another tip to the jar. So with that being said, here are some of my tips for how you can change the person you currently are to the person you want to be. 1. You are who you believe yourself to be. Put simply, if you believe you’re an honest person you will be compelled to be honest. This is more than lip service however, you must be honest with yourself when analyzing the way you feel about yourself.

Mental Toughness and The Meaning of Life Here at Mental Toughness HQ we like to go after the “big fish” and ask the difficult questions. So along with the usual questions about their health and circumstances I will often ask clients “what and where is the meaning in your life?” In short, what I am getting at here is: What’s your purpose in living and being? - What’s the point of you?

When people treat you wrong, it is very easy to hold a grudge. You may not understand how it could be possible to forgive someone for a slight, especially if the action was especially hurtful. Maybe you think forgiveness is about the other person and somehow, they benefit from you forgiving them. Forgiveness is not about the other person, at all. It is about you.forgiveness Forgiving people doesn’t always mean they stay in your life. Sometimes, you don’t even let them know y

Imagine how much more of your brilliance you could share if you released it when it was good enough. Count the hours and the days and the months and maybe even the years that you may have held on to your wisdom because you believed it was not good enough. My background includes many years working with academics and engineers in which research papers, ships and airplanes, and software products required tons and tons of review cycles and multiple levels of testing were released

Gaining Personal Growth in Learning the Empowering Techniques of Dealing with Difficult Peopler In our daily life, conflict and disagreements are unavoidable and there are often difficult people out there for you to deal with. Can you still recall when is the last time you deal with a difficult or negative person? Did he or she intentionally say words to hurt you? How is the feeling? Of course, it should be feeling “Thumbs down”, so let’s look at 4 empowering pointers to look

Using a journal as a meaningful tool to self discovery and growth is invaluable. Instead of the ‘dear diary’ once used to vent negativity, this outlet can be used to better understand yourself and to foster emotional growth. Once you make a commitment to examine your values and motivations through writing, you will define the characteristics that guide the choices you make in your life. Your journal is a place to align focus on what you want, rather than what you do not want. Through writing you can better organize your thoughts, define goals and create action plans.

You could say that in life we are motivated by two basic forces – love and fear. Love opens us to the passion and excitement that love has to offer, while fear causes us to withdraw from life and hide away, terrified of hurt and pain. You can’t live life to the fullest with fear. John Lennon said something along these lines and noted that without the ability to love ourselves we can’t truly love others.live life to the fullest Fear is holding you back from tackling life and

Mental Toughness and Commitment Recently, I have been interviewing people to work on a nightshift, for company in London. In addition to the candidates’ skills and experience I am keen to find out what thinking, beliefs and attitudes they hold and get some insight into what makes them tick. As you might expect I have my own style in order to get the right people and talent for the positions on offer.

Do you know what Billy Joel, Henry Ford and Lance Armstrong have in common? They never gave up. They failed their way to success with passion and persistence. One look at history reveals this is the single most common thread of all successful people - they faced their fear and did it anyway. Whenever we do this we become fearless. Kinda sorta… After living in Houston for 20 years as a motivational speaker and professional piano entertainer, I was of the opinion that life was pretty good, in spite of pesky hurricanes and high humidity that makes for bad hair days.

Rather frequently we're encouraged to clean out clutter at home and work. However, I'd like to present an alte ate viewpoint as I point out the positive aspects of accumulating various items. Collectibles contain messages for both the person owning them and visitors. They say a lot about a person's interests and background. A house or office filled with books sends a message of an erudite occupant. Photographs on the wall are an indication of monumental moments in the person

Lessons I Learned In The Military My name is James McKenzie from Hardeeville South Carolina with wife Florine, and son Mike. At the age of 17 after high school graduation June 1963, I was on my way to New York City (the big apple) not knowing what to expect upon my arrival. To my surprise other than being home sick for a short period of time, things were very good living on my own working and learning to make money online . The big change in my life came for me in November 24

It is an unfortunate fact that as a result of the recent recession, many business owners have been thrown into a state of panic about the future of their business. Yes, it is sensible to make ourselves aware of any financial issues which may or will affect us directly, but by adopting a negative attitude, we could in fact do more harm to the success and overall future of our business if we allow these pessimistic views to take over our business mind. Fear can work both ways w

If you are a coach, consultant or service provider, you probably have heard time and again to “charge what you are worth.” We have also been told to raise our fees and sell premium packages so we can earn more and work less. All sound good on paper, until the rubber meets the road and you actually have to sell that premium package to a client. I have seen so many people who have gone through some trainings to design a “premium package”, only to find it collecting dust on their website.

I met Wendy years ago when I took a job as a restaurant manager. For me, the management position was a job. It wasn’t my career as I hadn’t prepared myself to become a restaurant manager. Heck, I’d never even worked in a restaurant prior. But I had eaten in plenty of restaurants. I had a good ...

The happiest person I know is a woman who at 104 years young exudes a depth of Peace of Mind and a joy of life that is profound. Aunt Grace is a very happy person.r

Over my career I have read and heard thousands of quotes from great leaders, but there is one I replay in my mind more than any other. Jim Rohn, one of the greatest personal development teachers of our time said, “Success comes from making a series of good decisions over time, while failure comes from making a series of bad decisions over time.” I believe this is one of the most accurate statements of human achievement ever articulated. Decisions to Ponder Every day we ea

Here are a few tips that can help you eliminate negativity and help you to bring a positive spin to your life and make positive thinking easier:eliminate negativity Read books about positive thinking. When you read books that are positive and uplifting, it helps you to be more positive. Inspirational quotes and affirmations can also help you eliminate more negativity and get into a positive mindset. Learn how to visualize. Your imagination and ability to visualize things is

How many times do you say “Thank You”, during the course of a day? From an early age, we were taught to always say, “thank you” when someone shows us kindness, be it a gift, a ride, a loan, a meal, or through kind words. Even today as adults we say, “thank you” to our elders, family, friends, co-workers, and even to people we do not know. We say, “thank you” when we are told, “you did a good job”, “nice car”, “nice suit”, “nice tie”, “I like your hat”, “I enjoyed the cake you

What’s gonna happen next? Do you know? Yeah, me, either. But aren’t we cute? We think we do! We all hold the belief that we know what is going to happen next. Chances are good that the next thing will be similar to the current thing, but that’s just a change, it’s not knowledge. We have different ways of handling that uncertainty. We learned how to handle it when we were little ones, from our adults. Sometimes, we change our ways, often we don’t. Some of us don’t

Criticism, for many people, carries the same meaning as judgment. In fact, one of the top synonyms of criticism is judgment. And, one of the top synonyms of critic is judge. No wonder people have such a hard time with this term! Who wants to be judged? Obviously, people get defensive when it comes to being criticized. They can’t see the benefits, because the judgment side of it is so overpowering. In today’s society, the word judgment doesn’t exactly carry a good connotation.

Could you fly as a child? I did! The world was at my feet and I believed that anything was possible. The truth of who we truly are was not clouded yet. Life was ONE big magical adventure. Through the eyes of my child self, our grandparents’ house was like a temple that stood on a majestic hill. To me, their house was the most romantic place I’d ever been. The roof was made of straw, the windows and terrace doors were always open, and delightful sound waves of classical mu

Associations have to hold meetings. They need to attract new young members while at the same time retaining seasoned members interests. How do you do that? How do you avoid snooze fests at meetings? Hand out Red Bull? The Institute of Real Estate Management in Houston is a group that reeks success on a stick with over 600 members that makes it the largest chapter in the world. What's their secret you ask? Executive Director Jo D Miller is a large part of it. She offers her membership all kinds of benefits outside the usual ho hum. Check them out: http://www.iremhouston.org

The typical elevator pitch goes like so: I help the blah blah blah do the blah blah blah… YAWN! Does that sound like yours? Are you excited about sharing your elevator speech, or do you drag your feet in those networking events hoping you’d never have to whip it out? After spending 6 weeks agonizing over an elevator pitch, how many times have you actually used it? Is whatever script you landed on so freakin’ boring and formulaic that you’d rather dress like captain underpants than recite your elevator pitch that makes you sound like everybody else?r

A resume is a written compilation of your education, work experience, credentials, and accomplishments. Most professional positions require applicants to submit a resume and cover letter as part of the application process. When you apply for an open position, you’re competing with close to a hundred applicants, at the very least, given the nature of today’s job market. Competition is high and you need to stand out. In many cases, your resume is the first document a hiring

Several years ago I received an e-mail with the following quote from Henry Ford: “Never Complain, Never Explain.” Below the quote it recommended that we print the quote on a piece of paper and hang it on a wall where we would see it every day. We were only allowed to take it down when an entire day went by without complaining. I thought to myself, “Game on. This is going to be easy.” But then reality began to sink in. Day after day I went to work promising myself that

I have two sons, and they are both great boys. They don’t get into trouble, are doing well in school, and have close ties to friends, family, and community. I am proud of them every day, and I have enjoyed watching them grow. Especially as they are both so very different from one another. Speaking to them is like apples and oranges. One is outgoing, and one is much more reserved. One goes out all the time and I rarely see at home, one rarely leaves his room and getting him

Many people are reluctant to go into selling their products, programs or services because of fears. If we can look under the hood of what’s under those fears, the awareness will help us get pass them so we can do what we need to do. What kind of selling works? Genuine selling. The kind that you don’t hide behind scripts and templates. The kind that you put yourself forward and connect with your potential clients. But our fears are making us hide… instead of making the connection so critical to getting “yes” from potential clients.

So how do Peak Performers accomplish extraordinary things? The answer is simple. The process is simple. But you have to be dedicated to commit to it. Peak Performers practice self-development techniques or activities EVERYDAY. That’s right. They do it every day. Everyday might seem like a lot. But, if you know how to break things down into manageable tasks it really is easy.

A Difference of Energies Happiness is an ecstatic state of mind, and natural byproduct of positive experiences and attitudes, with the effects on your mind, body and life varying in impact and duration. Positive experiences are enjoyable on their own accord and are further enhanced by the release of endorphins and other feel-good chemicals. Afterwards, you can still enjoy positive memories and take heart in good experiences, but the effects of any positive physiological contributions are relatively short lived.

Children naturally look at the world in a positive fashion. They have not yet learned that life has many pitfalls and challenges. They look forward to new things. They are willing to do what it takes to learn something new. They take time to stop and smell the roses. To just be instead of always doing something they are supposed to be doing. You can learn a lot about being more positive from a child. Here are some of the ways you can get back in touch with your inner child.

Life is choices and there is no way around that. From the moment you wake up to the moment you go to sleep your entire day will be filled with choices that you have to make. Even if you decide not to make a choice you are still making a choice. But the question you should ask yourself is: Are these choices creating leverage for me to later go and get what I feel my life is worth; or are these choices creating reasons for why I don’t really even deserve what I already have.

Here are some of the reasons that you may have a negative outlook on life. By recognizing these issues and addressing them, you can eliminate negativity from your life.eliminate negativityr Failure Successful people fail multiple times, but they continue learning from those failures and keep on heading toward their goals. The biggest mistake many people make is giving up when they do fail. Fear Fear has a real purpose in life and, in itself, is not a bad thing. It is an i

It’s so easy to ignore the roses and see only the thorns ! An unknown sage said it beautifully, “you can complain because roses have thorns, or you can rejoice because thorns have roses” We seem to be built in such a way that the thorns get our attention, while the roses remain in the background. In today’s world our attention is captured by the headlines that scream “crisis, catastrophe, the end” while next door in your community, there are some who are experiencing love and kindness, courage and hope.

At a recent event, someone I hadn’t met before came up to me and asked me for advice on how to network. I was flattered that the person asked me and puzzled at the same time. I asked him why he wanted my advice. He told me that he was observing me and noticed how easy it seemed for me to meet people and start a conversation with them. He also mentioned that I looked calm, relaxed and sincerely interested in the person I was speaking with. That last comment caught my attention and is something I hear a lot.<!--more-->

1. Dreams Just Happen When you dream, you just see things play out. If you type “dream big” into Google one of the first things to pop up is an article about advice from Steve Jobs. The article talks about how Steve Jobs told a Disney executive to “Dream Bigger”. If we quote his biography, found at http://www.biography.com/people/steve-jobs-9354805,“Jobs experimented with different pursuits before starting Apple Computers with Steve Wozniak in 1976.” The basic principle of p

Start by listing the judgments that you hold against the person you have in mind. And be honest, very honest. The more real you are with yourself, the better this will be. It’s best if you can write it out, on a piece of paper, because then you’ll have the physical evidence of all that your ego has been holding onto. Yes, it’s the ego that holds, not your spirit, because none of what’s being held onto is your ultimate truth; it’s the roadblock to your Truth. So list all the j