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ARTArticleDiversity and Inclusion Begins at the COREDiversity as a consulting arena was not something I was attracted to historically—until now. I notice that it too often seems to be only representation, which is better than nothing, or somewhat anyway. Just to have physical bodies in a room is really not creating a culture of inclusion and innovation. I attended a “diversity and inclusion” corporate event last week and I am inspired to see that some people are starting to realize that personal individual growth will need to be addressed as well as structure change to create inclusion.ARTArticleDivorce Survival KitDIVORCE SURVIVAL KITnBy
William Cottringer, Ph.D.nnn A pending divorce can be a scary and devastating experience for a married couple. For every divorcing person, the future is nothing but uncertainty, anxiety and confusion. Such an emotional state is not good for focusing on priorities or ...ARTArticleDo Not Let the Media Determine Your Lifestyle(Originally published at http://afrodaddy.com)
“Advertising is the driver of the Corporate Machine. Our dollars are the fuel.”ARTArticleDo not worry about tomorrowI remember when I lived in Miami Beach, Florida I would get a Dell Computer magazine in my mail box. I would look at it and wish that I had one of those nice laptops (conscious mind). Every few months I would get the magazine and be reminded of my desire for a Dell laptop(subconscious mind). ...ARTArticleDo Not Worry About TomorrowI remember when I lived in Miami Beach, Florida I would get a Dell Computer magazine in my mail box. I would look at it and wish that I had one of those nice laptops (conscious mind). Every few months I would get the magazine and be reminded of my desire for a Dell laptop(subconscious mind). n ...ARTArticleDo You Have a “To Don’t” List?As a business owner you may struggle with the question of how you will be able to get everything done. This is especially true for independent service professionals and solopreneurs. There are only so many hours in the day, this isn’t going to change. So something else has to.
And if you ...ARTArticleDo You Have Opinions On The Car Buying Experience?Prior to that… let me share my thoughts. It starts out ROUGH but has a GOOD FINALE.
What is it with the car business? We all know the stereotypes. Slick, sly, sometimes scamish.
With all the competition for business and the trend of everyone touting the “best customer service”, one would ...ARTArticleDo you hear the call of God? What is the call of God by Mike GhouseWHAT IS THE CALL OF GOD?
Mike Ghouse: “It is a call from God to learn about each other and know each other.”
LISTENING TO THE CALL OF GOD
When we do that, myths about others disappear. We open up to friendships without reserve or fear. Mike shares some practical points about the practice of Islam in the USA and worldwide.
ISLAM USA STYLEARTArticleDo You Invite People To Sample Your Business?How can your prospects know if they want what your business offers? How can they know if what you have, is what they need? A great way to let them find out is to offer a sample, a taster, of your products or services.
You can do this by sharing your expertise, letting them experience what ...ARTArticleDo You Know How Google AdWords Can Grow Your Business?Whether or not you are currently using advertising as one of your marketing strategies, I want to share a fabulous way to make the most of the money you do invest in advertising.
You probably know Google as a popular search engine that is used to find all kinds of information. They have more ...ARTArticleDo you pray? Muslims, Jews and Christians give their take on prayerBOOK KNOWLEDGE
I once read a book about Islam that said God would have wanted people to pray more than five times a day. Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upo
Him), Jesus (Peace be upo
Him) also prayed. Every religious tradition prays and we are supposed to pray to God or remember God when we pray.
MERE MANrARTArticleDo You See Through Your Client's Eyes?It’s a big shock to realize that no one really cares about your business, at least in the beginning of the process. What people do care about, and want to know, is what your business can do for them.
You can imagine that information about how long you have been in business or why you started ...ARTArticleDoes Being Professional Evolve Your Audience?Does "Being Professional" Evolve Your Audience?
The supreme accomplishment is to blur the line between work and play. --A
old Toynbee, author--
We recently attended the "MillPond" Festival in Bishop, CA. with a rather eclectic blend of musicians from all over the US and Europe in attendance. ...ARTArticleDoes Leadership Really Have a Gender?The topic of leadership is being discussed online more than ever these days, or perhaps it’s just that I’m paying more attention now. Since we are undergoing rapid change in our social institutions, the need for real leadership is more urgent than ever before in my lifetime.ARTArticleDoing Impossible ThingsAround this time each year I've found it helpful to spend some time writing out the intentions I have for the upcoming year. Sometimes I use them in an almost daily, structured way to create the results I want; while other years I write them once and tuck them away with only an occasional glance later on. Both methods have worked for me at different times. You've probably read a lot of self improvement advice - perhaps even at Inspiring-Self-Improvement.com about the topic of intentions.ARTArticleDon't Just Delegate, Eliminate!Don’t Just Delegate Eliminate
If you’re going to create more time for what matters you’re going to have to eliminate those tasks, requests, people and other time-stealers that suck your precious time.
You have to structure your work so that you’re focusing your time, efforts and energy only on ...ARTArticleDon't Just Delgate, EliminateDon’t Just Delegate Eliminate
If you’re going to create more time for what matters you’re going to have to eliminate those tasks, requests, people and other time-stealers that suck your precious time.
You have to structure your work so that you’re focusing your time, efforts and energy only on ...ARTArticleDon’t Trust Your FeelingsI learned to fly an airplane when I was 18 years old. Everyday I make use of a lesso
I learned while practicing instrument flight. I use the lesson even though I’ve not in over 20 years. The lesson is that when you fly by the seat of your pants, by what your senses tell you, you can quickly get ...ARTArticleDrop Cards what they are and how to use them.Drop Cards what they are and how to use them.
Drop cards are a simple way to advertise your product or your opportunity. Drop Cards are just one of the many prospecting techniques I use. I have used drop cards for a long time.
What is a Drop Card?ARTArticleEarthquake Exit Strategy: Top 10 Things To PackExit strategy you might ask after an earthquake? Why not just have 3 days, one week, or even a month of goods on hand and ride it out? After all, the local, state and U.S. governments will step in and restore water and electricity, right?ARTArticleEase The LoadWhile it is true that there are many tricks for improving memory, it is also true that there are many ways to avoid needing to rely on your memory.
• Leave written reminders for yourself in places that you pass throughout the day. A sticky note on your desk phone could help you remember to ...ARTArticleEase The Stress With Aromatherapy MassageStress is the response that your body has to all the demands made upon it daily. Everyone has felt the effects of a stressful day in the muscles of the neck or back. Whether you have sore or tense muscles, tension headaches or anxiety, getting a massage can really help relieve all that stress. ...ARTArticleEmbrace A Bigger Bottom LineIndividual, collective, and planetary strength is necessary for long term sustainability
I love the Apprentice TV series hosted by Donald Trump. This season, Donald recruited a cast of 18 celebrities, competing against one another on various business tasks. Each week the winning team leader is ...ARTArticleEmotional Intelligence: I Feel, Therefore I AmEmotional intelligence is beginning to be recognized as a powerful contributor to business intelligence—“soft” skill or not. I’m all for respecting the intellect, and I’m all for respecting our intuitive feeling mind, as well. I have a book on order called “Descartes Error,” by Antonio R. Damasio. I’m looking forward to reading it, as Damasio studies emotion and the brain.ARTArticleEmotions and the Acceptance to ChangeChange in today’s turbulent business environment, is a constant and a regular experience. It [change] is endemic, rapid, and often has significant implications. Change has become the norm rather than the exception and leading organizations through fundamental change processes poses a major challenge to management.ARTArticleEngaging Employees Begins with an Engaged LeaderEmployee engagement evolves organically from a leader’s engaging behavior and an engaging organizational culture. It is really not a “formula.” It boils down to leading and creating organizational culture in ways that stimulate trust, show interest in the individual’s wellbeing, and stimulate meaning/purpose. Going to a job that one is passionate about is totally different than going to the very same job just to collect a paycheck. While there are those who are simply wandering through life and have no vision for themselves, most people are looking for meaning.ARTArticleESSENTIAL REALITY REPAIR Rx:ESSENTIAL REALITY REPAIR Rx:
Fixing Broken Realities & Creating Better Ones.
BynWilliam Cottringer, Ph.D.nnn“All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident.” ~Arthur Schopenhauer.
I believe I may ...ARTArticleEthics in Speaking: A Practical Point of ViewOften managers have to deliver presentations with unpleasant content. The vice president has to announce that there is a hiring freeze or a downsizing. The human resource director speaks to the employees about a benefits package with fewer benefits. Because executives are often speaking in ...ARTArticleExamination And PracticeSocrates once said that "The unexamined life isn't worth living" but this is only exactly one-half of that equation. The secret of the second part which completes this whole is contained within the phrase "The unpracticed life isn't worth living." All too often we examine our lives, and then ...ARTArticleExercise for Stress ReliefIt is well known that exercise helps to alleviate stress. In fact, the American Council on Exercise reminds Americans that one of the most effective methods of stress relief is exercise. The National Heart, Lung and Blood Association endorses exercise as a way to reduce stress, and recommends ...