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1. Using an idea journal is fast, easy, and convenient. It will take you less than 15 minutes each day to record your ideas, goals, and dreams into your idea journal. 2. Your idea journal will motivate you to take action on your most valuable and promising ideas. Use the idea journal to track your creative ideas. These ideas may be the launch pad to your desired future; you must have a system to record each idea in order to capitalize on it in the future. 3. Helps you to maintain a laser-focus on your goals, dreams, and ideas - you must stay disciplined and persistent.

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1. Ideas come to you effortlessly. • Creating ideas is as easy for you as putting on your shoes in the morning. Thomas Edison said that ideas are waiting to be discovered. You discover ideas constantly by creating ideas without really trying to create ideas. No matter where you look you see unique solutions to improve products, services, your personal and professional life, and the lives of your fellow human beings. 2. You are always trying to find ways to do things better.

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If you have a mentor you need to make sure that you ask the following questions at some point during your relationship: 1. What are your goals and dreams (Short term and long-term)? 2. How can I help you to accomplish your goals and dreams? 3. Why did you choose to pursue these goals and dreams? 4. What books have influenced your ideas and thoughts the most? 5. What ideas or thoughts inspired you or motivated you to get started? 6. What is the one action you have taken that has accounted for most of your success?

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Angels Among Us Many people are enamored by spiritual things. Television shows depict angels and demons, but what does the bible say about angels?

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Dependence This week's message is about relationships in the deepest sense. As a very independent, stubborn, and don't-try-to-control-me type person, it's been hard for me to face up to the many many times I needed to depend on others. Yet when I have, there's been a softening inside, a yielding to the truth, and a deeper, wiser taking better care of myself.

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FAILURES NOT AN OPTION: NEVER GIVE UP! So often we miss out on God’s best because we give up too soon.

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So something’s been bugging you. You know that you need to make a change and you’re pretty sure there will be big consequences. So how do you go about it? Here are five things to consider that will make a tough change just a bit easier. 1. What's the cost of status quo? Not making a change that you know you need to make is costing you. Sit down and make a list of the payoffs you’re receiving physically, mentally, and emotionally for keeping things as they are. Then list the prices you’re paying for maintaining the status quo.

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Got Milk? Feed Your Inner Mouse I often fancifully imagine a snake, mouse, and monkey inside myself. My last message focused on meeting our core for safety and was titled "I love Lucy." This Message focuses on our core need for satisfaction - broadly defined - with the hopefully not too goofy title "Got Milk? Feed Your Inner Mouse." Feed the mouse. As the nervous system evolved, your brain developed in three stages: * Reptile - Brainstem, focused on avoiding harmrn(I love Lucy - pet your inner snake) * Mammal - Limbic system, focused on approaching rewardsr

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" I'm going to make this place your home" I was just listening to the radio and heard a song by Philip Philips entitled "Home." It reminded me of how important it is to return home whenever we feel overwhelmed with the day-to-day happenings of life. I know it is true in my case that I've been too busy lately worrying about my budget, paying bills, getting the car repaired, trying to find a place to live, working out at the gym, managing my health, and investing in my relationship. Phil's song "Home" reminded me that it is time to come home.

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I'M ON THE OUTSIDE LOOKING IN. WHO WE ARE ON THE INSIDE, GOVERNS WHO WE ARE ON THE OUTSIDE. Spiritual Growthr Change is hard—especially internal change. Here is some insight on how to grow spiritually. Have you noticed that it’s just plain hard to make changes in your life? Losing weight, quitting smoking, beginning an exercise program . . . most of us go in starts and fits when trying to gain traction with such things. And that’s just with making exte al changes. But have you ever tried to become something more—something deeper—on the inside?

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“Everyone has a boss…,” from the President of the United States, to the assembly line worker in a factory. Leadership and accountability go hand-in-hand, you can’t have one without the other, in fact, leadership without accountability is akin to a dictatorship; accountability without leadership is extremely frustrating at best or an exercise in futility at worst.

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Leaders have an unquenchable thirst for knowledge; they have to know; they have to learn; they have to get as much information as possible. Leaders seek to learn from the experiences of other people to include those captured in the form of biographies, autobiographies, organizational histories, and life stories. Leaders want to know how other leaders have fared in their leadership journey; how they thought; what they did; what they learned…they want to constructively use other leaders’ life experience as a model to live by…a model to learn from.

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Good leaders must possess the ability to effectively communicate to superiors, subordinates, and peers. Responsive leaders must not only be able to communicate effectively, they must be able to communicate in a timely manner with clear purpose and intent.

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Leadership is about growth and development, if you are not growing and developing on a continuous basis, you are simply not working hard enough. Leading is like being a student in a laboratory; every day you should conduct experiments to see what works and what doesn’t. After trying your hand at leading, you go back to the drawing board to tweak your style and approach. Students are constantly challenged to look for new ideas and to develop fresh thinking. The key is to keep learning.

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Ultimately, a leader who shows that he cares is good for the organization. Some critics may write this off as being touchy-feely, but people are people and an organization is made up of many, many emotional people. A leader has to find a way to show his followers that he cares about them. In fact, showing that you care about your followers is not only necessary, it’s a requirement. Followers don’t really care about how much you know, until they know how much you care.

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Leaders are responsible for producing outcomes and getting favorable results; sometimes the results are good, other times the results are not so good. Whether the results are positive or negative, a leader’s objective is to continuously improve organizational performance over time. One way to do this is through reviewing an organizations’ current performance in order to inform and shape its future performance. One way to improve performance is to capture it, review it, and then to share it with your team.

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I recently watched the movie, “Saving Mr. Banks,” a Walt Disney film that shows the process that Walt and Mrs. P.L. Travers used in creating the movie “Mary Poppins.” The thing that stood out to me the most is that the creative process is messy, yet, it’s full of joy and happiness. The creative process is frustrating and rife with obstacles and barriers, yet, it’s inspiring and uplifting, as well. There is constant starting, stopping, redoing, and editing that drives you mad, yet, it’s collaborative and spirited.

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Leaders are responsible for making things happen, on-time and as scheduled. Superiors and subordinates don’t want excuses from their leaders, they want results. When a leader makes a commitment to complete a task or accomplish a mission, follow-through is the guarantee that he provides to all stakeholders that gives them the confidence to believe that the job will get done properly.

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Leadership is a privilege reserved for those who are ready for the awesome responsibility of training, developing, mentoring, guiding, and correcting the people who are under their charge. The task of leadership offers long hours, lots of hard work, frustration, setbacks, and obstacles…leadership is not easy, yet like anything else you get out of it what you put into it.

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Organizational Environment Today, large organizations are extremely complex and busier than ever. Because of their size, they face greater challenges, such as increasing competition and an increasingly global environment to operate in. To consistently produce outstanding results, organizations must overcome the challenge of figuring out how to capitalize on the full talent, skill, and ability of its workforce.

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Positive and Negative Intentions are Directions. Which Direction do you Choose? The past couple of days I've been covering the topic of love. I stated that love is a choice based on your intentions/thoughts not your feelings. I also pointed out that in order to start attracting more positive, accountable, generous, compassionate, loving and caring people into your life, you needed to start looking at your own intentions/thoughts.

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Lets face it, most meetings being held right now, and the thousands more scheduled for tomorrow, will be boring as hell and a poor use of time. Why? Because they’re not effectively lead. Your average meeting leader and participant alike thinks it’s easy to hold a stupid meeting. They’re absolutely right. It's easy to hold a "stupid" meeting. Unfortunately, that's the way most of them turn out. And it's because few of us see the importance of "meeting process." We are masters of production, but we tend to neglect "how" we get things done. This has got to change.

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What is creativity? Use these quotes from famous people to think about what it means to be creative. 1. "Creativity is the infinite capacity that resides within you. It involves combining information with your life experiences." - Wayne Lotherington 2. "Creativity is not in the execution, but in the exploration." - John Pearson 3. "I have always felt that the highest human expression comes in our creative endeavors, those which draw upon all of our powers of imagination, intelligence, and understanding." - Armand Hammer

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Did you know that you possess the most powerful idea factory in the world on your shoulders? Your thoughts, ideas, insights, and intuitions can be brought to life by using the creative power of your imagination. What is the imagination? Imagination is the ability to create a mental picture of a thought, idea, insight or intuition in your mind. Focus on One Idea

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"Every valuable human being must be a radical and a rebel, for what he must aim at is to make things better than they are." - Neils Henrik David Bohr (1885-1962) Danish physicist - Nobel Prize for Physics - 1922. Creativity and imagination are masterful tools often underutilized in tapping into ...

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“Each of us has that right, that possibility, to invent ourselves daily. If a person does not invent herself, she will be invented. So, to be bodacious enough to invent ourselves is wise.” – Maya Angelou Where does leadership originate? What makes a good leader? There are a multitude of ...

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Changing careers, going back to school or going back to work is a wonderful life space to be in. Yet it can be so scary leaving what we know and are familiar with. In fact it can scare the heck out of you! This familiar place is often called your "comfort zone". However, isn't it strange to use ...

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"The secret of joy in work is contained in one word - excellence. To know how to do something well is to enjoy it." - Pearl Buck (1892-1973) Reinventing yourself from one career to another is an adventure. The adventure can be welcomed or not. It depends upon personal circumstances. To some ...

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"Too often we under estimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around." --Leo Buscaglia It is not unheard of to hear tales of unpleasant comments and attitudes in the ...

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"A statesman who keeps his ear permanently glued to the ground will have neither elegance of posture nor flexibility of movement." -- Abba Eban (1915-2002) It takes less than 6 seconds to leave a first impression. It is said not to judge a book by its cover, but come on, isn't it the color, the ...

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“The question actors most often get asked is how they can bear saying the same things over and over again night after night, but God knows the answer to that is, don’t we all anyway; might as well get paid for it.” –Elaine Dundy When the going gets tough the immediate reaction for most human ...

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“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” – Eleanor Roosevelt Most people walk around with submerged dreams filled with fear and doubt. We all have dreams of something better: A better career, a better relationship, a better environment, a better lifestyle, a ...

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We all have what Freud calls an Alter Ego. As a child mine was Superman. I would dive off my back porch with a towel around my neck landing on my belly with arms outstretched scraping my elbows until they bled. For the past twelve years or more my Alter Ego has been that of a Samurai Warrior which has given me the strength and courage to overcome the many obstacles I've faced and to be a better servant to others in need.

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"What lies before us and what lies behind us are small matters compared to what lies within us. And when we bring what is within out into the world, miracles happen." - Henry David Thoreau One of the obstacles in deciding to go back to work, change careers or go back to school is the "someday ...

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“It is not so much that we’re afraid of change or so in love with the old ways, but it’s that place in between that we fear…It’s like being in between trapezes. It’s Linus when his blanket is in the dryer. There’s nothing to hold on to ” –Marilyn Ferguson Change is forever and unlimited. We ...

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While managers need to have an internal focus that advances them toward the overall accomplishment of their goals and objectives, many continually get bogged down with a myriad of meetings, phone calls and peripheral activities. Rather than actively advance toward particular goals, their daily activities tend to be concentrated on dealing with daily crises and unexpected events. This results in a complete loss of focus and direction.

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Effective leadership is the result of acting according to reliable practices as well as intuition. Managers as leaders use sound management and leadership principles to guide and direct their actions and activities. They know where they want to go and what specifically needs to be done in order to get there, and that each particular step needs to be carefully considered as to the consequences associated with specific actions and decisions.

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Facial Speak I've been watching the Jodie Arias Death Penalty trial for the past three weeks. For those of you who aren't familiar with this case, here is a little information about her. Jodi Arias, 32, is accused of first degree murder in the death of her former boyfriend, Travis Alexander. Prosecutors say that in the summer of 2008, after the couple had broken up, Arias stabbed Alexander 27 times, slit his throat and shot him in the head as he showered in his Mesa, Ariz., home.

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“We have it in our power to begin the world all over again. A situation similar to the present hath not appeared since the days of Noah until now. The birthday of a new world is at hand.”—Thomas Paine There are all kinds of cycles. In looking up the term “economic cycles” I found the ...

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Changing careers, going back to school or going back to work is a wonderful life space to be in. Yet it can be so scary leaving what we know and are familiar with. In fact it can scare the heck out of you! This familiar place is often called your "comfort zone". However, isn't it strange to use ...

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Integrity in leadership is absolutely essential. If you had nothing else, having strict integrity alone makes you notches above everyone else. In today’s world, more and more companies are looking for individuals with integrity to head their organizations. I mean, look at the financial ...

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Clearly we're all drawn to charismatic leaders. Whether we're talking about political leaders like JFK, public speakers like Zig Ziglar, or trainers like Anthony Robbins, how does the charisma or strength of a leader impact a team, pro or con? We've become increasingly conditioned to being ...

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"They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night." -Edgar Allan Poe Metaphors are great in visualizing your goals. They take you to your imagination and away from the "how." The how can often be a goal killer. Goals are usually going after something ...

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"Have I dreamed of late; of the person I want to be. Have I renewed of late; my vision of the world I want to live in; my dreams shall not crash down. My visions go not glimmering. So long as I have breath, I know I have the strength to transform what I can be to what I am.” – Unknow Life is ...

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What is change? Put simply, change is an effort to improve an organization in some way. This change could take the form of new processes and procedures, upgrades to a new system, changes to the organizational structure, or changes to roles and responsibilities. Leaders understand that the only constant in today’s environment is...change! Leaders do not have the luxury of sitting back and waiting for change to wreak havoc on their organizations - a leader has to lead change.

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Curiosity is what makes a leader…a leader. Most people don’t understand that this curiosity is what separates a leader from the rest of us. Immersion is the key – the more you learn, the more connections and insights you will have. Leaders are driven to accomplish the mission. The leader leverages information and knowledge as tools to improve the organization, to increase efficiency, and to create the next innovative idea.

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As the leader of an organization, you need resources to accomplish your mission. As you execute your daily mission, you may identify gaps or shortfalls that impede mission success.

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Leaders ask questions to gain clarity, to deepen understanding, and to make better decisions. In fact, questions are a leaders’ best tool for gaining deeper appreciation and increased knowledge of the issues and challenges facing an organization. The better your questions and understanding of the issues, the better your decisions will be. Better questions equal greater clarity; greater clarity equals deeper understanding; deeper understanding equals better decisions; and better decisions equal better results for your organization.

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Leaders must lead the way in all things, including having fun – the energy and enthusiasm generated by the leader will have an immediate impact on the organization. Employees look to their leaders for cues on “how” to act. If the boss is having fun, employees will pick up the vibe and have fun too. The disposition and demeanor of the leader is a key component of an organizations’ work environment.

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As a leader, the requirement to communicate accurate information is extremely important. In a crisis situation the stakes increase, the leader not only requires accurate information, the information needs to be communicated to constituents in a timely fashion.

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“One’s mind, once stretched by a new idea, never regains its original dimensions.” -- Oliver Wendell Holmes Did you ever get so deep into despair that there seemed to be no way but up – and yet you could have chosen to sink deeper into victimization. Oh, I have been there so many times when I ...

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In a card game, the dealer shuffles a deck of cards and deals a card out to each player. The players don’t know what cards they have until they pick up their cards and turn each card over to assess its value. Just like card players, oftentimes, leaders don’t know what resources they have to work with in a given situation. Leaders must assess the situation to get a snap-shot of the tools they have available…and then they have to put these tools to work at the highest level of benefit.

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"You were born to win, but to be a winner, you must plan to win, prepare to win, and expect to win." -Zig Ziglar I agree with Zig Ziglar that you were born to win. You are born with unlimited resources. Regardless of the advantages or disadvantages you had or have. Within you is a wealth of ...

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"Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly." - Robert F. Kennedy No matter where you are in your year, I would like you to think about where are you now from where you were six months ago? What were your New Year's Resolutions this year, if any? More and more I hear people ...

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“It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.” Sir Edmund Hillary (1919-2008) New Zealand mountaineer and explorer. If you are someone who is overworked, stressed out, burned out, under-paid, and underappreciated, then read on to see what successful people do to be winners in their lives. ...

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"Something we were withholding made us weak, until we found it was ourselves." - Robert Frost Becoming familiar with The Law of Attraction (LOA) is powerful in manifesting your desires for something more. Simplistically, the LOA is a synchronizing of thoughts, beliefs, feelings and ...

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"Something we were withholding made us weak, until we found it was ourselves." - Robert Frost Becoming familiar with The Law of Attraction (LOA) is powerful in manifesting your desires for something more. Simplistically, the LOA is a synchronizing of thoughts, beliefs, feelings and ...

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Most people measure their success by somebody else’s standards, which is understandable when you realize that you are trained from the time you are born in what and who to believe. Where else are you going to learn the rules and beliefs? Your parents, teachers, church, community, ...

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“If a man constantly aspires, is he not elevated?” - Henry David Thoreau The pursuit to be in control of one’s life is powerful, yet life does challenge each and every one of us. No one goes unscathed in their life’s journey. Who hasn’t experienced loss of some kind? It can be a loss of a ...

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"It is the journey that brings us happiness, not the destination." - Dan Millman - Peaceful Warrior Do you ever feel as if your mind were about to burst from overwhelm? Do you ever feel that nothing is going right no matter what you do? Do you feel immobilized when you are seeking answers and ...

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“I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living. It’s a way of looking at life through the wrong end of a telescope, which is what I do, and that enables you to laugh at life’s realities.” – Dr. Seuss (1904-1991) U.S. cartoonist and writer Recently I ...

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Feeling overwhelmed? Stressed? Too much on your plate? Get Grounded, Come to Center I'm old enough to remember a time when people usually answered "good" when you asked them the standard, "How are you doing?" These days the answer is commonly "busy." In the last few weeks, while planning my move to Austin, I've been very busy myself and starting to feel dispersed: juggling a dozen priorities at any moment, attention skittering from one thing to another, body revved up, feeling stretched thin and spread out like an octopus squished between two sheets of glass.

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“People who cease to grow can’t inspire others. Leadership begins with challenging oneself.” –Daisaku Ikeda (Buddhist leader, philosopher, educator, prolific writer and poet) The beginning of any quarter stirs up new hopes and new dreams, which sometimes seem to fade before the quarter has ...

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"There are three ingredients in the good life: learning, earning and yearning." - Christopher Morley (1890-1957 - American jou alist, novelist, essayist & poet) I would arrange Morley's ingredients for the good life in this fashion: yearning, learning and earning. Yearning is the catalyst to ...

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"I have ceased to question stars and books. I have begun to listen to the teachings my blood whispers to me." - Herman Hesse (prologue to Demian) Without a doubt, one of the most powerful tools to maximize your potential to produce better results is coaching. A client may initially hire a coach ...

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“It is an inexorable Law of Nature that bad must follow good, that decline must follow a rise. To feel that we can rest on our achievements is a dangerous fallacy. Inner strength can overcome anything that occurs outside.” I Ching I am a pretty amazing woman – I may not be an Olympic woman of ...

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"There are three ingredients in the good life: learning, earning and yearning." - Christopher Morley (1890-1957 - American jou alist, novelist, essayist & poet) I would arrange Morley's ingredients for the good life in this fashion: yearning, learning and earning. Yearning is the catalyst to ...

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"Greatness is not in where we stand, but in what direction we are moving. We must sail sometimes with the wind and sometimes against it, but sail we must, and not drift, nor lie at anchor." – Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. (1809-1894) Physician, writer, poet Transitions are a way to grow to a ...

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"The best and safest thing is to keep a balance in your life, acknowledge the great powers around us and in us. If you can do that, and live that way, you are really a wise man." - Euripides Balance is not a state or place we can get to. Balance is always in motion. A ballerina trains and ...

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“The best and safest thing is to keep a balance in your life, acknowledge the great powers around us and in us. If you can do that, and live that way, you are really a wise man.” –Euripides Balance is not a state or place we can get to. Balance is always in motion. A ballerina trains and ...

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Customer Service is extremely important when we think about our clients, but do you show the same level of customer service as a leader to your employees? One of the most valuable resources we can give our employees is time. Unfortunately, in today’s fast based business environment we are ...

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Today’s work environment calls on individuals to work together in team settings more and more. It just makes sense. However, some individuals have a harder time than others adapting to a team environment. As managers, we need to build our teams and help them understand how to work together ...

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Team members need managers to do more than just set expectations and provide encouragement. They need support and someone to clear the path for them with others. Have you ever had a manager ask you do something where you found yourself faced with having to influence others outside your scope of ...

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Western culture has reached a level of material wealth greater than at any time in history. We include in this material wealth, wealth of information as well. Currently, at the pinnacle of our ability to manipulate our environment and produce all the things we need, and many that we don't, it's ...

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A man was hired to paint the stripes down the middle of Main Street. The boss issued him a can of paint and a paintbrush and checked up on him after an hour and he noticed he was making reasonable progress. When the boss visited him at lunchtime, he saw that progress had slowed dramatically. ...

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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. ...

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Have you ever been in a situation where you saw a leader take a specific action, yet you had no idea "why" or "how" the leader decided to take that specific action? Well, I have too! That's why I decided to study various leaders that I have worked with over 22 years and before long, I started to get insights into why leaders do what they do. More importantly, I started to understand that what a leader does is much deeper than the specific action he takes.

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Have you ever been in a situation where you saw a leader take a specific action, yet you had no idea "why" or "how" the leader decided to take that specific action? Well, I have too! That's why I decided to study various leaders that I have worked with over 22 years and before long, I started to get insights into why leaders do what they do.

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A good deal of my time and effort is devoted to thinking about leadership and teams. It is always fun to find great examples of exceptional groups and to understand how they became that way. Lately I’ve been reading about pirates and how they organized themselves. At first that might seem odd, ...

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Joe makes a comment and you suddenly feel a rush of energy. Your face flushes and your knuckles whiten as you begin squeezing the edge of the table for dear life. Some part of you knows that this feeling is not proportionate to Joe’s comment or intention, but something was triggered in you ...

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If you happen to be a member of any kind of group that meets regularly, I’m calling you to play your part in saving the world from millions of wasted hours in boring, poorly facilitated meetings! Premise Any participant in any group, at anytime, can commit a Random Act of Facilitation to ...

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As human beings, we’re creatures of habit. No wonder making a major life change is so hard! But it can be done. Follow these steps to get your change in motion, one easy step at a time: 1. Identify the price of maintaining the status quo. Not making the change you know you need to make is ...As human beings, we’re creatures of habit. No wonder making a major life change is so hard! But it can be done. Follow these steps to get your change in motion, one easy step at a time:

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The Corporate Shaman Way - Path to a Changed World Living with Soul, Solving our problems, Being a change agent… by Bill O’Mara PhD

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THE DESCENT Our friend, who we'll call "Kay," started work as the only Social Worker in a medical treatment clinic about six months ago. This clinic employs about 40 people, and runs two shifts, 6 days a week. About 120 patients are served weekly, with each visiting 3 times per week. A large ...THE DESCENT Our friend, who we'll call "Kay," started work as the only Social Worker in a medical treatment clinic about six months ago. This clinic employs about 40 people, and runs two shifts, 6 days a week. About 120 patients are served weekly, with each visiting 3 times per week.

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Our challenges regarding energy issues must be attacked wherever it makes sense to do so. The most glaring of these issues is our dependence on foreign oil. This dependence is a genuine threat to our economy, the national security of the US, and our way of life. We’ve seen what oil embargos can do to our economy. The fact is we are still relying on oil imported from countries that may or may not have America’s best interest at heart. A malicious decision by even one of our largest oil importers can have immediate and severe ramifications.

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Steve Daines For Montana Congress Elections 2012: With the rising cost of oil Americans are seeing more and more of their savings going to pay for transportation costs. This problem is coming at a time when America is already experiencing a prolonged period of high unemployment which is unprecedented for the current generation and rising food costs which is tied to the rising cost of fuel.

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And Jesus answered them, “Have faith in God. Truly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and thrown into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says will come to pass, it will be done for him. Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. Mark 11:22-24

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The reaso I am running for Congress is that short sighted decisions being made in Washington are borrowing; some may say stealing, from the future of all of our children. Rampant spending and pork barrel politics is pushing this country down a road that will impoverish our children and the generations that follow if we don`t make a stand now.

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It has been shown again and again that the best way to deter crime is to enforce existing laws and hand down tough penalties, especially for crimes that are committed while using a gun. While gun control has been proven not to deter crime, an example of the how tough enforcement works can be evidenced by "Project Safe Neighborhoods" which began 2001. According to the Department of Justice, hundreds of new federal, state, and local prosecutors have been hired to target criminals who use guns in the commission of violent and drug related crime.

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It is common knowledge that the abuse of and addiction to drugs is a major problem in our country. Drug use is occurring at earlier ages, especially in our inner cities, but the problem exists across the country with complete disregard for where children live or how much money their parents make. With the family as the cornerstone of American society, each and every parent must accept the responsibility to teach children about the perils of drugs.

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The people from Montana are well aware that the nation is struggling with a debt crisis. The road that got us here was one of deficit spending where our government spent much more than it received in taxes. This has continued with the most recent budget proposals and unless we take a stand, the national deficit will continue to boom for at least another ten years. Under the current proposals the national could double during that time.

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Ever just go through the day and feel as if you can’t change your life for the better? Everything has been decided for you and you have no choices in what you do, wear or say? Some days can feel like that, but have too many in a row and you just might be drifting aimlessly through life. Then there are those people who get excited when they wake up in the morning. They have things they look forward to and they don’t know what is going to happen to them in the future. These people don’t merely exist, they’re full of life. Living vs. Existingr

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I think you’ll agree with me if I say that being a leader is one of the most difficult things to do. I mean, if you just watch from a distant, it may seem easy, but as soon as you are the one who has to portray the role, then you’ll see the difficulty. Dealing with your own work is hard enough. What more if you have to manage another person’s work too? It’s really not that easy, especially if you are not equipped with enough tools to handle the job.

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Whenever I’m working in a corporate environment and attending a networking event or meeting with my potential “leadership tribe,” it amazes me that the business tools of executive leaders look worn, outdated or overly casual. These are strategic business meetings where everyone present hopes to make vital connections, build rapport, and be perceived as a consummate professional. That means that the brand and image essentials need to communicate strong, silent, convincing messages.

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You must give birth to your images. They are the future waiting to be born. Fear not the strangeness that you feel. The future must enter you long before itrnhappens. Just wait for the birth, for the hour of new clarity. (Ranier Maria Rilke) The real work of leaders—the single most important thing a leader does—is create and hold a dream, a vision of what the world, or some part of it, will be in the future.

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Every professional needs to have several great headshot photos in their personal branding toolkit. Your mug shot does matter, especially in this era of new media marketing. The business competition is fierce and you need photographs that visually articulate your personal brand. This is true whether you are looking to get promoted within your firm, are hoping to be invited as a keynote speaker at your industry’s next conference, or are a small business owner and entrepreneur.

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You are creative! It is not a question of “if;” it is a question of “how much!” Each person is blessed with creativity from birth and so it is a matter of learning how to express this gift. Think about how a group of young children just ooze with creativity and energy. Problems are not nearly so daunting to the youngsters as they might be to us adults. What can we learn?

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Lately it seems that almost every day I hear from a human resource professional who is struggling to talk with someone in their organization about their image. Personal image can be a very private, personal, and difficult thing to talk about, after all. Who among us wants to find out that our interpretation of the dress code was wrong or that our image is not a positive reflection of the one the boss envisions?

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The most beautiful, challenging, yet thrilling dimension of my training career comes from my interaction with children. They are smart, creative, simple and honest. These four attributes are, however, quite rare in most modern workplaces. Although, we do invest a lot in making our employees creative, yet the environment we provide is simply contradictory. My belief that all human are born creative – and later are misguided by experience, education and environment… gets confirmed when I talk to these little wonders! Let me share few observations, I’ve made, while training those whiz kids:

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What does it mean to "reach higher"? The phrase suggests going beyond the ordinary or doing much better than mediocre. Excellence certainly fits too. Any discussion of reaching higher would be incomplete without at least one example. Several years ago, I was in charge of a team in a large military exercise. Over the three days or so, we ran through our paces both literally and figuratively as we worked to meet operational challenges in a simulated war-time environment. During this period, my respect grew for one team member in particular as he seemed to do better the harder the scenario.

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In a recent leadership workshop participants were asked to share all the things their peers, subordinates and bosses do that drive them crazy and make their jobs more difficult. Two full flip-chart pages were filled. Next, the same group of participants was asked to identify the things they wish they would do instead. There was dead silence for what seemed liked an ete ity. It seems to be human nature to focus on the things we don't want, especially the undesirable behaviors that we wish others would refrain from engaging in.r

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Today with all the personally revealing reality shows on TV and the sharing of way too much private and intimate information on social media sites the trend for Too Much Information (TMI) is naturally spreading into the workplace. More and more professionals are getting caught in the trap of revealing personal information in a way that is unprofessional, inappropriate for the office, and can even make others feel uncomfortable. Once the cat is out of the bag it can be impossible to remedy the situation and the damage is done.

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Communication is a catch-all phrase for things that go wrong in companies and relationships. Unfortunately, the concept is too ambiguous to do anything constructive to fix it. I've identified seven communication mistakes that lead to mis-understandings, and cause conflicts between co-workers, and bosses and their subordinates which lead to low morale and toxic work environments. I call them "The 7 Deadly Sins of Organizational Leadership Communication." The least understood and most common of the sins is communicating with a lack of specificity.

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Upon completing a recent project I took my client to lunch to thank him for his business. We reminisced about how we first met at my End Procrastination NOW!

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Imagine this scenario: An opening is becoming available next month for a higher-level position in your organization. You start daydreaming about how it would feel to be offered the job – which would definitely be a promotion for you and is comfortably within your area of expertise. But then that little voice in your head says, “Maybe I’m not as qualified for the position as some of the other people around here. Perhaps my professional image isn’t quite top-notch. Even though I work hard every day, I think my image is holding me back.”

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Because they are so powerful, words must be chosen carefully. Words are much more than letters strung together. They are the means by which we convey our thoughts to one another. Words touch all of our senses. They have a rhythm we can feel and hear. They evoke pictures in our minds. They help us recall memories, sights and smells and experiences. Like most other disciplines, leadership has its own language and to communicate as a leader is to speak in that language. Much of the traditional language of leadership has relied on metaphors from sports or the military.

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New times demand new solutions, and with most professionals fearful of corporate downsizing or restructuring measures, personal branding methodologies are more critical than ever. Organizations have to navigate to survive in today’s new business climate, and so do top leaders and high achievers. How to differentiate yourself from peers and competitors is the question, and personal branding is the answer. Here are five key insights into why individual executives need to discover and market their own personal brands – just as large organizations must market their corporate brands.

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A Strong Executive Presence Inspires Others Knowing how your executive presence influences others is a sign of a wise leader. The physical presence in a room can hurt or hinder a group’s morale and productivity. The goal of effective leadership is to have frontrunners who know and understand how to use their existence to bring out the best in others.

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There is no better time than a new year to inspire professionals to shine the spotlight on their personal and professional goals. As we begin this year’s journey it’s a wonderful time to really delve into what’s working in your life – while also acknowledging what’s not. During this uncertain and treacherous time for the employment picture, I encourage you to see yourself in terms of a fresh perspective and consider exciting ways to reinvent yourself for 2010. Step up your visual image, celebrate your career accomplishments, and stake your claim in the professional spotlight.

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Every successful group venture, whether in the business world, the family home, an educational setting or a community campaign, is the result of effective leadership. Simply put, leaders accomplish desired results by influencing others. The most significant contribution a leader can make is to change others through responsible stewardship. Many frustrated leaders fail to realize that they have a perfectly useful tool for stewardship and change in the art of good conversation.

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Take-off location, lead leg, tail leg, stride length, arm action — these are all familiar terms to an Olympic hurdler. They’re all a beautiful choreography of rhythm, position, speed and muscle memory. Of course, no Olympic champion starts out with everything in sync. Muscle memory must evolve. Positioning must be taught. Speed must be developed. And rhythm, that’s a mental zone every champion enters when everything else syncs up. Corporate team building can seem a lot like an insurmountable hurdle, but with the right mindset and approach, it can be a rewarding experience.

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Surely you have met them. I had in my office one guy who always seemed to know what is going to happen in the future for our company, our promotions, the market in which we operated, the fate of the government along with inflation rates. A wise guy you may call him but personally I felt extremely depressed whenever I met him in the office. I also had the misfortune of being called at the same party which was being thrown by my boss for some colleague's retirement.

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We all know someone whom we consider – consciously or unconsciously – to possess that important characteristic known as “Executive Presence. These are the people who absolutely command a room when they enter it – they are warm and welcoming and put others at ease with their positive body language, clear and concise communication skills, integrity and ability to help others get behind a compelling vision.

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While I was starting to share some of thoughts with you on the topic of how to take tough times in your stride I suddenly remembered a cartoo I saw long time ago. It was that of David and Goliath where, David sees Goliath tinier than him though the picture of Goliath is hundred times magnified, as printed on the cartoon book. The caption just under the cartoon read very simple. It said: It's all in the perspective! The cartoon not only set me thinking but it threw open some very closed doors in my mind.

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The only feature of life which is permanent is change. Whether you accept it or not, whether you are prepared for it of not, people, situations, values, beliefs, in fact, practically everything both inside and outside us change. When you visit your old home town after years, you look around and exclaim: “Nothing in this town has changed. Everything is where it was when I left it”. The fact of the matter is that things have indeed changed. Except that you can not see it!

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As leaders of living systems, the ability to reflect is one of the most important disciplines to develop. Over the years we have found that, at particularly difficult times in life, when confused and disheartened, and times of exhilaration when life is filled with joy and happiness, the jou aling practice helps center us and provides a space for reflection and learning. The Internet is filled with jou aling advice, and jou aling workshops abound.

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I have an extraordinary friend I often secretly call “Superwoman.” That’s because at 65 years old, she has most active lifestyle of anyone I know. She ziplines, kayaks, bikes, hikes and canoes, rain or shine, sleet or snow, 52 weeks of the year. She heads several fitness groups in her area and is on a trail, in a river or up a tree every weekend without fail. That’s my idea of a real leader.

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To explain why leading and learning are synonymous, reflect on the words of Eric Hoffer: In times of change, learners inherit the Earth, while the learned find themselves beautifully equipped to deal with a world that no longer exists. In other words, learning is the key to remaining adaptable and flexible in times of change; those who are bound by certainty eventually become obsolete. As leaders should be those who remain ahead of the tides of change, they must by definition be learners.

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Many top organizations where I work as an outside consult or a speaker delivering professional development seminars are rushing right now to create new internal women’s leadership groups. That’s because these large companies understand that as the economy imposes changes in how they do business, it also triggers a change of leadership positions within their firms. To enhance their profit margins they are streamlining middle management and top positions – and it appears that more men are being impacted in adverse ways than are women.

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The self image of a person is the rudder that determines every single aspect of their lives, to include career, friendships, martial partners, hobbies, and physical health. When a child grows up with a damaged self esteem, their rudder constantly sways them towards negative and toxic relationships that often cause greater harm and even further damage. Conversely, a vibrant and thriving self image draws that person to the heights with a continual drive to achieving the best that life has to offer.

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We live in a competitive world. Leaders who want to secure the next top positions must master themselves publicly and privately. Tenacious people will gain an awareness of how executive presence and influence can propel them to the front line for promotions.

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Children remain 'bundles of joy' all over the world. We love their innocence, and their need is our command. But have you every been exposed to their healing powers? You might be thinking that I am out of their minds and possibly am over-influenced by films like Matilda where the little girl had heavenly powers to punish the evil and reward the good. I could also never have believed the therapeutic effect which company of children can give till I experienced a couple of events in my life.

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Each of us are the way we are due to several factors out of which our upbringing, our beliefs and values formed during our formative years play a major role. Thus when with interact with others, there is exchange of views and values which if they match results in a 'harmonious' relationship and when they do not, causes disharmony. One sure way we can remain positive is when we continuously think optimistically.

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Whether you’re a start-up or an established Fortune 500 company, you have something in common: You want to be the best in your industry and to increase your value. Your business is on the verge of greatness. Your team is the best in the industry. But you need that special something to push your enterprise to the next level. You just don’t know what that special something is.

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Teambuilding can be an activity that employees dread because they don’t think that it will make a long term change in their co-workers attitudes or behaviors. This is a challenge that many Teambuilding Companies struggle with when they offer cookie-cutter programs. I can’t recall all of the times I have had to overcome this very real challenge before people would engage in the Teambuilding Activity.

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1. The joy of giving Working hard day after day can be very stressful. People need a sense of purpose and a respite from their daily routine, at least from time to time. Here is where charity team building events can play an important part. These events bring all the employees together in a large team, where they work toward a common goal. Regardless of the goal established for the team building event, employees will feel they have a purpose, that their actions are not futile, but are even rewarded, and, most of all, they will experience the joy of giving.

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I was able to spend Friday morning last week in conference with a number of leaders in industry, education and business at the South Western Economic Conference. Our government convened speakers from a number of sectors to give their opinions on the state of the economy in our region and beyond. We had the good fortune to hear from Carol Stephenson at the Ivy School of Business and from Jim Balsilli of RIM among others. I can’t think of two people more in touch with the state of business right now. And yet, the themes, and styles of their presentations were quite different.

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One way professionals convey a powerful presence is through proper business introduction etiquette. We make introductions before important business meetings, at networking events, and at social business affairs. But unfortunately few professionals use introduction opportunities to leverage their perception as a connector of people and a savvy business person who stays on top of etiquette and protocol. Learn the art of proper business introductions to stand out as an individual who knows how to navigate any social situation as a gracious professional.

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This year many college graduates will continue to interview for their first executive position during a very unusual economic time. As a young professional, you are armed with a world of knowledge. However, now comes the art of gaining real-life experiences in your field of expertise. It will be much more challenging this year to find a job in your industry. Do a lot of research to understand a company’s culture, and what it takes to get hired and remain employed during these tumultuous times.

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Everybody comes out of a team building workshop feeling renewed and with a deeper sense of camaraderie. The immediate splash back is that co-workers tend to be more helpful and tolerant of each other a few days after the activity. But unless the team building activities lead to some type of behavior change, the same old monsters are bound to rear their ugly heads again during the next stressful situation.

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Your employees’ morale is very important for the success of your business. Lack of motivation leads to employees that do not give more than the bare minimum effort towards achieving company goals, while a motivated individual will always strive to go the extra mile. A leader has the important role of providing team members with good motivation in order to increase a team’s feeling of cohesion and belonging. Team building is something that a leader must do constantly, to create motivation and give employees a purpose and the means to achieve that purpose.

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One of the obstacles I face with my professional clients is their inability to recognize and overcome sabotaging self-talk. Through coaching them I realize how personal image can be, and how easy it is to be overly critical of ourselves –when we really need to be our own biggest fans.

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By: Renée Cormierr Did you know that an important part of securing employee engagement means making sure your employees have the tools to do their jobs effectively? In spite of this, a surprising number of companies force their employees to wing it. It seems ridiculous that sales managers would send their reps out without the benefit of a presentation binder or a script to work from, but many do. Similarly, it is pretty common for employers to force their people to work with computers that continually crash, or software programs that do not quickly and effectively produce necessary reports.

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You know you need zero title to show up at leadership - both within your work and at your home. I've been in the trenches - developing Leaders Without Titles within organizations - for nearly 15 years. Here are some of the personal habits I've seen the best of the best model: 1. They ask brilliant questions. 2. They are fit like athletes (as I mentioned on Twitter the other day "Your #1 business asset is your health".) 3. They are direct/clear/authentic communicators 4. They read (The best leaders have the biggest libraries! Read to Win).

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Everyone knows the importance of competitive corporate branding strategies to market to a targeted group of people with unique offerings of specific goods or services. But what is often forgotten is that professionals each have their own personal brands, whether they know it or not. It doesn’t matter if you are a top-level executive, an emerging leader, or an independent entrepreneur; you have a personal brand that you market all day, every day, in this changing economy.

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Whether they are emerging leaders in a large corporation or solo entrepreneurs, almost everyone has experienced a painful career failure or two. The end of the year is always a great time to really look back over the past months and years with a view toward learning how to leverage past failure into future success. Here are four tips to keep you on track toward realizing your ultimate career dreams regardless of what path you’ve followed and what setbacks you have overcome. Failures are Just Detours on the Way to Success

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All companies experience turnover to some degree. Many companies refresh their pool of employees by restructuring their organization every three to four years, and even though the change is sometimes good, it is always costly. Other companies just can’t seem to hold onto people. Sometimes this is a casualty of the industry, such as in Hospitality or Retail. Those industries do tend to lose people more frequently. Nevertheless, if you own or manage a company where high turnover is an issue, you are needlessly losing a tremendous amount of money.

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Probably 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 finish line of a 100 metre sprint. So what is the secret behind successfully assembling and maintaining the right team? Here are a few guidelines to help you accomplish your goals. Assemble the Right Talent: When I say talent, I mean talent, not people.

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Malcontents...every company has them and they are costly to have around. In spite of this, many companies are reluctant to get rid of their troublesome employees. Some malcontents manage to create the perception of having value because they are long time employees and know many important things. Some companies may even fear that losing these disruptive people will have a negative impact on their business. The truth is that these employees have little or no value to any business and according to statistics, have a negative impact on customer loyalty.

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On the day that President Barack Obama placed his hand on Abraham Lincoln’s Inauguration Bible, he articulated what leaders across the spectrum know: “Part of what I wanted to communicate was that government is going to work, we’re going to make it work. But it’s ultimately the American people ...

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I have had an interesting life! If you know me at all you may remember my seasons as a professional athlete (NHL Player and now coach) but did you know that it was also my good fortune to be in the movie “Miracle?” This movie depicted the US hockey win over the Soviet Union in the 1980 Olympics. ...

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Are 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 employees are the passionate ones who happily put in extra time when needed, are enthusiastic about the projects they are working on and are the most positive employees you could ever have!

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"Don’t count every hour in the day, make every hour in the day count.”~Unknown Let me first thank you for participating in the survey. If you haven't yet, you may still take part by clicking here. . Too many things to do in life? 24 hours is not enough? You wish there were 48 hours in a day? 50% of the people surveyed so far say that "too many things to do" is something they struggle with. There's always something going on in life and that's understandable. Here are SEVEN great tips to get things done… 1. Create a task list.

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Have you ever wondered why good to great employees leave your company or your team? Have you ever thought of what you could have done wrong or how you could have supervised them better when they were still with you? rn‘Brain Drain’, according to Answers.com, is the loss of skilled intellectual and technical labor through the movement of such labor to more favorable geographic, economic, or professional environments. It is one of those that a company avoids, stays away from, and is afraid of. It is also one of the measures of how well a company takes care of its people.

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Question: What costs American businesses over 300 billion dollars annually? Answer: Disengaged employees. According to extensive studies conducted by Gallup Management journal, only 29% of employees are engaged in their work. 54% are disengaged (mentally checked out) and 17% are actively disengaged (sabotaging the efforts of their co-workers). What’s more, Gallup has determined that the only source of this problem of employee disengagement is bad managers! This means that if your company is like most, every million dollars you spend on payroll, gets you $290,000 worth of effort!

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Come to think of it life would be pretty monotonous if there were no obstacles or failures. Success begotten without any hard labor or without crossing any insurmountable barrier is hardly remembered even by the most successful people. To compare it with something which we experience every day, ...Come to think of it life would be pretty monotonous if there were no obstacles or failures. Success begotten without any hard labor or without crossing any insurmountable barrier is hardly remembered even by the most successful people.

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One of the biggest confusions which rest in most peoples’ minds is that they can not understand the fine line of difference between assertiveness and aggressiveness. According to my experience, assertiveness comes from supreme self-confidence, knowledge about the subject and overall ...One of the biggest confusions which rest in most peoples’ minds is that they can not understand the fine line of difference between assertiveness and aggressiveness. According to my experience, assertiveness comes from supreme self-confidence, knowledge about the subject and overall self-reliance.

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Fear is perhaps one of the most chronic and debilitating ailment that is affecting people today. This self-made hell where most people live in is crippling relationships and careers, damaging homes and organizations and creating unparallel harm in personal and professional growth to millions ...Fear is perhaps one of the most chronic and debilitating ailment that is affecting people today.

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Debating as a vocation, in my school was a big thing. Students who were good in this segment of the school curriculum were praised, rewarded and those were not too adept at it, were ignored. Unfortunately I belonged to the latter group and it would not be an understatement to say that I did feel ...Debating as a vocation, in my school was a big thing. Students who were good in this segment of the school curriculum were praised, rewarded and those were not too adept at it, were ignored.

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One of the biggest confusions which rest in most peoples’ minds is that they can not understand the fine line of difference between assertiveness and aggressiveness. According to my experience, assertiveness comes from supreme self-confidence, knowledge about the subject and overall ...One of the biggest confusions which rest in most peoples’ minds is that they can not understand the fine line of difference between assertiveness and aggressiveness. According to my experience, assertiveness comes from supreme self-confidence, knowledge about the subject and overall self-reliance.

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A good leadership style is often difficult to define as it is more qualitative than quantitative. Some say that a good leader gets the job done, while others argue that a good leader simply inspires and motivates his team. In other words, a good leader gets the work done by inspiring others and ...A good leadership style is often difficult to define as it is more qualitative than quantitative. Some say that a good leader gets the job done, while others argue that a good leader simply inspires and motivates his team.

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When was the last time that you went to a party and watched someone walk into the room to bring in a fresh aura of enthusiasm and cheerfulness? The new visitor seemed to be having an electrifying presence, captivating those in the room with his or her personality, body language and overall ...When was the last time that you went to a party and watched someone walk into the room to bring in a fresh aura of enthusiasm and cheerfulness?

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Have you seen a toddler cry for food and what happens when the mother turns a deaf ear to his plea for food? The child tries to drop a thing on the floor to draw attention. Soon the mother or another family member rushes to the child who is then comforted and given something to satiate his ...Have you seen a toddler cry for food and what happens when the mother turns a deaf ear to his plea for food? The child tries to drop a thing on the floor to draw attention. Soon the mother or another family member rushes to the child who is then comforted and given something to satiate his hunger.

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Even if you put all the sense of benevolence and innate goodness of character that you possess and put them into action, to ‘help’ someone, who you think is in distress or living in a dysfunctional world, it is likely that you and your gesture would be turned down. Any one who has tried to help ...Even if you put all the sense of benevolence and innate goodness of character that you possess and put them into action, to ‘help’ someone, who you think is in distress or living in a dysfunctional world, it is likely that you and your gesture would be turned down.

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When I was a teenager, I never asked my parents for small things. (It could have something to do with the pair of roller skates I asked for when I was 10 and never got, Dad!) I asked for big things. Really BIG things: a car, a trip abroad, a week at a spa. In each case, I felt they were ...

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The iPod Turning Point When our eldest turned 13, he received an iPod from my husband’s sister and a laptop from mine. Could it really be that bad? We all love music, singing and piano playing have brought us together. My husband had owned an iPod for about a year at this point, and this became ...

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The power of self-image is incredible. How you think about your self and your capabilities can actually be a deciding factor on what are and can deliver. While most people have self-image, often this poses as a limiting factor. We have built-in fears, apprehensions and doubts about our ...The power of self-image is incredible. How you think about your self and your capabilities can actually be a deciding factor on what are and can deliver. While most people have self-image, often this poses as a limiting factor.

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What would your life look like if you had absolutely no fear? What kinds of things would you do if you lived from a frame of reference that your thoughts literally could form your world? How brightly would your light shine if you stepped out of the limitations that are keeping you small and stretched yourself well past your comfort zone into the place that you know, deep within, you are meant to be? Authentic leadership is all about being the person you know in your heart you have always been destined to be. Authentic leadership does not come from your title or from the size of your paycheck.

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In this article, we explore the role of coaching in the development of high-potential employees and its link to retention of these key staff members. What is a high-potential employee? A generic definition is an individual expected to excel at a positio X levels above their current role. ...

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What you say is only as important as what is heard and understood by the listener. Too often, our messages are obscured by the structure of the communication. Even worse is when we are unaware of the gap between what is intended and the message received. Communication and language are a ...

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If you subscribe to many newsletters, magazines or newspapers, you’ve been inundated with articles on New Year’s Resolutions over the past few weeks. Tired of reading various recommendations on how to make and keep my resolutions, I thought it might be informative to see if the history of this ...

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Inside the school hall in a typical Nigerian examination centre, young men and women are seated with rapt attention as they listen to a middle aged, well built man, clutching a folder containing some sheets of paper. He is surrounded by other ladies and gentlemen numbering about five who apparently are waiting for the middle aged well built man to give the go ahead to start the distribution of examination question papers and answer booklets.

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Empathy is the ability to walk in someone else’s shoes. This exercise of imagination and emotion triggered lots of memories from my personal career last Friday, in the first day of the Coaching Summer School 2012. Alan Seale, transformational coach, asked the participants to bring on some challenges and his promise was that we could work on them if we get to feel the client's energy from his own shoes.

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Performance review time – potentially one of the least desired events of the work year. Your experiences could range from receiving seemingly arbitrary comments, vacuous praise, a sense that your manager hates this more than you do, to comments on a job well done and even the (occasional) ...

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You can call it intuition, quantum physics, faith, or just a honed and polished ability to listen to your gut as you navigate the fiercely competitive world of business. But whatever name you give it or however you prefer to explain, the fact is that sometimes there are definite signs that we are either veering off track or heading in the right direction.

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There is one problem we’ve all encountered that can be simultaneously frustrating and disappointing. As an innovative leader and team player you present a great idea to your boss. But the boss doesn’t accept the idea or promote it upward through the organizational chain of command. Instead he or she is just indifferent, believes it isn’t doable or realistic, and says “No.” To help you succeed at overcoming this kind of resistance here are five helpful tips and guidelines.

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Picture yourself at a New Year’s party, on the last day of 2012. You are preparing to head into 2013, and are raising a glass to toast the last hours of 2012. Because it was the best year you’ve ever experienced you have plenty to celebrate.

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Unless you can stick to your goals for the long haul they will totally backfire and make you feel like a failure. But we’re not going to let that happen in 2012, and to ensure that your goals are doable and empowering, be sure to follow these six tips. Don’t Candy-Coat the Medicine It is easy to fantasize easy results when we are excited about the potential and possibility of a new beginning. But real change is hard. Dial back your resolutions until you know they are doable and achievable. Then you’ll be encouraged by the results, not frustrated by the challenges.

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In a society that for the most part predicates itself on the idea that you have to fight your way to the top, kill or be killed, eat what you kill, and look out for “numero uno” you; the concept of serving others in order to succeed would seem to be contradictory to success .

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I’m getting ready to begin a new client project this week and in discussing the scope of the project, one of the desired objectives identified was improving teamwork among the small staff. In investigating the issue further during our discussion, another objective we uncovered was the breaking down of the silos in the organization. When the concept of “silos” was mentioned, I as flabbergasted! I almost fell out of my chair. “Silos?” I exclaimed back to my prospective client, “you have less than 10 employees, how is that possible?”

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I’m getting ready to begin a new client project this week and in discussing the scope of the project, one of the desired objectives identified was improving teamwork among the small staff. In investigating the issue further during our discussion, another objective we uncovered was the breaking down of the silos in the organization. When the concept of “silos” was mentioned, I as flabbergasted! I almost fell out of my chair. “Silos?” I exclaimed back to my prospective client, “you have less than 10 employees, how is that possible?”

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If you want to seize the day and capitalize on your window of opportunity to move up in your career you have to be fully prepared to jump at the chance. Opportunity doesn’t linger; it knocks and then moves along to the next person’s door. These are scary times. People all around you are being downsized, passed over, or saddled with more work but compensated with less pay.

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Senior management understands the value of investing in future leadership, but also realizes that to find extraordinary leaders it is important to look for outstanding qualities that are multidimensional, strategically developed, and tempered by experience. Here are a few questions to ask yourself regarding your leadership development objectives: Do I have a panoramic vision of the organization?r

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Steve Jobs helped to harness technologies that improve the quality of our lives and the lives of generations to come. He also provided a great role model for leadership success, and we can learn much from his remarkable mindset. Acquiring 21st Century Tools

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Oftentimes a great looking promotion comes along only because it satisfies a temporary need. Maybe they had to fire someone, for example, or the company is in the middle of reorganization. Once the position is filled and your company feels stable again they may start a more in-depth search for the candidate they want to fill that position over the long haul. The person who leaped into it prematurely may be downsized or even used as a scapegoat to rationalize the poor performance of the board of directors.

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This question comes directly from a blog subscriber who has been reading my articles on teamwork the past couple of weeks. He thought the article last week (A Simple Step to Improve Teamwork at Your Workplace) offering one very specific tip to improve teamwork was a good one but was looking for more, so here are 5 more:

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Owners of professional sports franchises invest tens of millions of dollars to draft the top players, and their talent scouts start following athletes as early as junior high school. They have to invest with a forward outlook, and that means they have to constantly be on lookout for talent no matter when it appears or where they find it. If you want to build your own corporate dream team you also have to become a fulltime talent scout. Keep your radar on all the time, because you never know where you might discover your next big value-adding player or diamond-in-the-rough potential asset.

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There are three main phases to the local government budget process: 1. Budget Preparation – Budgetary guidelines are established based on the annual plan and goals 2. Budget Adoption: Budgets are adopted by the government 3. Budget Execution: Implementation of the budget consistent with nationally established accounting procedures and policy with oversight mechanisms to ensure funds are properly spent. Guidelines established by the Government Finance Officers Association’s (GFOA) steers the local government budget process. These guidelines include:

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We are surrounded by off-the-shelf brands and prepackaged professional images. But those who have learned to listen to their intuition and trust their instincts will always be one step ahead of the pack – and they’ll exude the kind of brand and leadership presence that others want to emulate. Experience is one of the best teachers, so own yours. Allow it to guide you forward. Your story is one-of-a-kind and nobody else has learned the same lessons life taught you. Leverage that uniqueness.r

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"Organization doesn't really accomplish anything. Plans don't accomplish anything, either. Theories of management don't much matter. Endeavors succeed or fail because of the people involved. Only by attracting the best people will you accomplish great deeds." Colin Powell The discussion of the characteristics of anabolic and catabolic leaders focuses on how (and if) leaders assess themselves, and examine how their actions and attitudes affect their results, as well as impact the people around them.

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De-cluttering is such a popular idea that there is even a "De-Cluttering Week" every year in October. But often it is just that – an idea – and the thought of getting round to sorting out our possessions and clearing out anything that we don't need or want any longer is often too daunting a task for us to know where to begin. But why do we all have so much clutter in the first place?

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Speaking with greater clarity and purpose is vital for any leader, whether they are talking to an employee, client, board room, or the news media. Those who lack this ability will appear weak, befuddled, and ineffective – and will fail to convey their ideas and leadership vision. But those who have a mastery of communication have a powerful asset that can influence others and ensure extraordinary success.

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To managers and employees alike, micromanage is a dreaded word. It is defined in the dictionary as, “to manage or control with excessive attention to minor details.” Most popular management and leadership books suggest that micromanaging should be avoided at all costs – as a matter of fact, they even offer decisive tips on how NOT to do it.

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In these uncertain times many otherwise powerful professionals are becoming paralyzed by fears and insecurities. They want to overcome the challenges to their executive presence, their leadership brand, their professional image, and the advancement of their career. But to get to where they want to be requires a level of courage that they haven’t yet accessed. Once you discover that well of strength inside yourself, however, you can accomplish virtually anything, regardless of how daunting the obstacles may seem. Here are three tips to help you gain newfound courage:

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Great leaders invest in people! Investing in others creates margin and return. We understand and value the intrinsic benefit of helping someone who can’t help us back. Some call it serendipity, some call it luck, and others may call it divine intervention; but, this investing creates a balance. Investors create an asset by putting value into others. Internally, we are all aware of this. That’s why we happily give to charities and other non-profit organizations. That’s why we support causes. We know it works that way. Give More Than You Take

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Networking is vital in today’s business world, but some of us (myself included, believe it or not!) are introverts at heart and working the room or stepping to the podium is just contrary to our nature. But despite the fact that I was born shy, I now spend a great deal of my time mingling at conferences, standing in the media spotlight, delivering keynote addresses, and coaching high-powered executives on how to network with bold, fearless confidence. Here are some helpful tips for those who are “networking challenged.”

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I recently read two different posts that caused me to think about how people are treated in the workplace. The first was a series written by Chad Balthrop about the trap of transactional leadership. It seems that sometimes, many times, actually, we view our personal interactions as transactions and our language expresses that belief. The second was a post by Tristan Bishop focusing on how purpose improves productivity. What is the purpose of a business?

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When delivering my 7 Deadliest Sins of Leadership & Workplace Communication keynote address and seminar breakout sessions recently I’ve begun asking my audience to commit to becoming a more conscious communicator. After all, these 7 deadliest of all communication mistakes that are killing trust and team commitment in virtually every work environment are habits that have become our default way of communicating.

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The corporate arena is filled with master complainers constantly trumpeting their naysayer attitudes. People are worried about their job security or upset that they haven’t been promoted, so they have a tendency to be hypercritical or resentful and drag others down. Their ideas are reinforced by the media’s preoccupation with doom and gloom, giving them plenty of ammunition. On top of that it’s an election year, and the political campaign ads are all about mudslinging.

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The primary focus of Human Resource Management (HRM) is attracting, motivating and retaining the most qualified employees to implement the organization's strategic plan effectively and efficiently. It is not just about selecting and hiring the right people to get the job done; it is about maximizing employee skills and motivating employees to get the job done right. HRM requires application of the appropriate management tools to get the best performance possible from an organization, including: 1. Adaptable, legally justified Personnel Policies and Procedures,r

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If you have ever come to Atlanta to work with me in one of my intensive sessions, you know that I devote the entire time to coaching, advising, and consulting on a variety of key strategies and techniques.

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One of the most important thing that you can do to increase your Authenticity Ratio and ensure your success is to ACKNOWLEDGE the people you interact with on a day to day basis. It's a principle that is so rarely used that some might even regard acknowledgement as a "secret". You might be thinking "really? How is acknowledging other people going to help to make me successful?"

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Intergove mental coordination for the purposes of this article encompasses how governments work with each other, both horizontally and vertically. 1. Horizontally with other local governments (cities/counties), other public entities such as the school board or other local elected boards , and local non-gove mental organizations; or 2. Vertically with regional entities such as water and sewer authorities, and state and federal legislatures and agencies.

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I wonder what someone would have called you if you had suggested, say 30 or even 20 years ago, that people would get their news and ideas from a handheld TV used as a telephone. What would you have said to the person 30 years ago who suggested that you would “meet” people all over the globe using a computer? Be honest. We’re talking about 1981, the year the PC first shipped.

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Here are my top three tips for leaders who find themselves challenged by the unprecedented events and markets of 2011. 1. Leverage leadership opportunities into enhanced career value – Assert yourself as a leader by accepting even greater responsibility without being asked. Go beyond the call of duty to support the performance of coworkers, teams, and bosses. Do that and you become the strongest link in the human resource chain and the most valuable player on the team.r

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I was recently reminded that a leader is someone who wants to be a part of building something that they cannot build alone. Based on this thought, I will choose to spend my time this New Year making a difference and taking part in something that matters!

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We have all done it - met someone for the first time and generally within a mere few seconds, a glance or two, formed an opinion about the other person based upon their appearance, their demeanor, their body language or the clothes they are wearing.

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A good local government manager recognizes managing a city or county organization is no different than managing a business in the private sector. The aim is to maximize the utilization of resources, both revenue and people, to accomplish the goals of the community as efficiently and effectively as possible. A successful manager recognizes ongoing planning, strategic and long range planning as well as operational planning, is necessary to the efficient and effective delivery of quality services over the long term.

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Local Government professional executive managers, like their private industry counterparts have highly visible public profiles that often leave them open to criticism and attacks from many avenues including disgruntled employees and dissatisfied unions.

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Many of us live and work in environments full of belongings that we no longer use or need but are reluctant to part with. There are some people who find it easy to clear out unused possessions but the majority of us cling to items for often, long-forgotten, sentimental reasons. We make excuses about how an item might one day come in useful, but, in truth, we just can't bear to get rid of our "stuff".

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Organizational Development is the implementation of a series of well-planned strategies aimed at system wide improvement. The term has become synonymous with change or process improvement generally in organizations that have a problem. However, if the ultimate goal is to maximize and maintain the effectiveness and efficiency of an organization, organizational development should be treated as preventative maintenance for the organization as opposed to a tool used only when there is a problem.

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We all need performance feedback to guide our career development and ensure faster promotions. Whether you look forward to performance reviews and performance appraisals or dread the idea, they are inevitable for almost everyone. That’s why in 2012 I want you to be more proactive about taking the reins when it comes to performance evaluations.

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For more than 30 years I’ve coached and mentored women who are top-caliber Fortune 500 executives and high-level entrepreneurs. Meanwhile during that whole time I was either a Fortune 100 senior executive or the founding CEO of my own successful consulting firm. Many things have changed for women in the workplace over the years, but as the saying goes “the more things change, the more they stay the same.” What I’m referring to here is the sad fact that, even in this advanced era of the 21st century, negative stereotypes about women in executive positions stubbornly persist.

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No matter who you pulled for this season, you have to agree that the Super Bowl winning Giants reminded us that we have the ability to control our own destinies. With the right attitude, a little luck, and powerful perseverance propelled by great leadership anyone can be a champion. They scratched and clawed their way through the playoffs – managing a win against the Packers, who were having one of the greatest seasons in the history of football. Finally they outscored the Patriots in a tug-of-war world championship.

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After they hear my personal story of how I rose to a senior executive position with a Fortune 100 company in record time, many of my clients ask how if it’s also possible for them to step up their game and make a lot more money fast.

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Last weeks’s blog article on the 3 Reasons Employees Undermine Co-Workers, Stab Each Other in the Back and Act Passive Aggressive struck quite a nerve. I received a number of direct e-mail comments, not so many here on the blog, though. Interesting. Anyway, comments were in the vein of “Skip, this is great stuff, but what can we do about it? How do we fix this problem?” Well, the good news is that solution is simple. The bad news is, its not that easy to implement.

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I recently had a conversation with a construction engineer about how knowledge of physics enables people to move massive, heavy objects while exerting very little effort. By using centrifugal force, gravity, and the science of simple fulcrums and natural leverage, for example, two people can move a block of granite that weighs hundreds of pounds.

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When I was in school I did virtually anything I could to avoid science classes. For some reason they didn’t interest me and bored me to death. The interesting thing was as a young boy I was totally enamored with astronauts and the United States efforts to put men on the moon and return them safely to earth. I loved the Apollo space program. Yet, I couldn’t make the leap to the science and engineering to make it all happen. Somewhere there was a disconnect.

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Steve Jobs was one of those rare souls who will likely be as influential in death as he was in life, because he was a living legend who also left behind an enduring legacy. As Jobs’ successor at Apple, Tim Cook, explained “Steve built a company and culture that is unlike any other in the world and we are going to stay true to that – it is in our DNA.” Raised on Cultural and Technological Innovation

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“The ability to see into the future and anticipate the consequences of decisions made now will require us to go beyond simply relying on past experience. Leaders must free themselves from lock step procedures and purely analytical tools to accommodate the rapid rate of change and uncertainty that will accelerate in the future. In the last analysis, it will be the flexible, aware, informed, collaborative decision-maker who will best characterize the strategic leader of the 21st century in the realm of decision-making.” Lt. Colonel Stephen A. Shambach

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Have you ever been diagnosed by someone as untrustworthy? Perhaps, they doubted you or your motives? Maybe they questioned something you did or said. These are not the people who have valid reasons for not trusting you but those who have simply misunderstood you. You don’t mean them any harm but, for some reason, they perceive you as a threat.

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Perhaps the biggest secret to career success – whether you are an entrepreneur or high potential leader working for a major corporation – is to learn how to neutralize or negate negativity. Negative energy comes in two forms, internal and exte al. To help insulate yourself from the exte al kind, surround yourself with positive people who are focused on performance and success, not failure. Avoid the naysayers and cynics in favor of those who interpret adversity as a challenging opportunity to prove their worth.

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I have been a sales trainer for more than twenty years and every year these two questions come up repeatedly: "What are the top things that I can do to make more sales?" or "How can I be successful in sales?" Rookie sales people always ask these questions, but nowadays in such a highly competitive market these questions are even coming from seasoned sales veterans. The answers are quite simple and not nearly as complicated as some so-called sales trainers make them out to be. So here they are, The Top Five Sales Tips to Increased Sales Success. rn#1- Focus on your Clients or Prospectr

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Today I am honored to have my colleague Darcy Eikenberg as a guest blogger. Enjoy the article and then check out her new book, “Bring Your Superpowers to Work: Your Guide to Clarity, Confidence & Control” (available on Amazon.com) Have you ever wished for more confidence? If so, you’re not alone. We’re drawn to it in others, aspire to it for ourselves, but more often than not, never have enough of it. But in a fast-changing workplace, we need confidence now more than ever. So how do you create confidence for yourself at work? The secret starts with. . . well, faking it.

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There is such a wide range of natural stone now available that whatever type of garden you have there is sure to be something suitable that will transform your outside space whether it is a small courtyard garden or has acres of space. But knowing that there are suitable natural stone tiles out there is the easy part – choosing which tiles are right for your patio is harder.

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I just attended the fantastic Atlanta SHRM conference and came away from the event realizing that HR executives are the new game-changers of the business world. They’re providing visionary strategic leadership for companies both large and small, and value they bring to the table permeates the entire organization. The theme of this year’s conference was “Attract, Connect, Engage and Retain,” and these topics were woven into the entire experience. Here’s a review of my two spectacular days – as seen through my “perpetual learner” lens. A Rockin’ Keynote

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I hear so many leaders express impatience about where they are right now in terms of their careers. Attitude and perspective have a direct effect on everything around you, though, so frustration with your present situation only serves to amplify the feelings of stagnation and dissatisfaction. But I believe that every life experience we encounter, no matter how hard, is there to teach us a powerful lesson. We can only learn those valuable lessons by being present and accepting the situation we find ourselves in at any given moment in time. Sharpen Your Situational Awarenessr

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Fall 2011 is just around the corner, and now is a great time for women to consider adding some stylishly attractive wardrobe trends. You should not buy every trend that comes along, but you do want to take advantage of those that resonate with your image and brand to make you look and feel fantastic. Here are a few new trends to keep an eye out for in department stores this fall: 1) It’s a Wrapr

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Why not make yourself the invention of the year in 2012? I urge and challenge you to renew and recreate yourself in a way that capitalizes on your talents and ambitions while it unearths a new you. One time I did that by walking away from an enviable corporate position and stepping out into the great unknown to follow my dream of being an independent entrepreneur. Looking back I only wish I had been able to do it sooner, because it was one of the most rewarding transitions of my lifetime.

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My dad attended seminary at Columbia University at a time when many of the great theologians of the 20th century emerged. Later on, as a minister in charge of his own large congregation, he was a rather prominent public figure in town and was continually under the spotlight. No matter where I went there was always someone who knew my dad. But whether he was caring for the sick and the poor, celebrating a wedding ceremony, presiding over a funeral, or delivering an inspirational message from the pulpit – Dad always had enormous compassion and the ability to comfort and inspire.

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In today’s economy business leaders can’t afford to accept under-performing personnel in their companies. Yet, in a recent survey 44% of them reported being unhappy with the performance results of their employees. In order to solve a problem such as this, employers need to first identify the cause and then create viable options for applicable solutions. There can be many reasons why employees under-perform and some leaders may point to poor attitudes, low motivation and individuals’ inability to work with others, or accept and adapt to change.

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Everyone fears change, but change is the one thing we can depend upon as inevitable and unavoidable. Professionals tend to be afraid of reinventing and repositioning themselves, but we have to remember that if we don’t evolve we risk become stagnant, outdated, and replaceable. Whether it’s a change in attitude, mindset, look, or skill set – or a shift into a new position of responsibility – reinventing ourselves is an essential component of professional development.

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Two startling facts regarding issues absolutely impacting the bottom line of manufacturing companies in today’s challenging economy: 1. The Gallup organization, an international research company with a division that focuses on employee engagement and motivation, estimates $300 billion is wasted every year in lost productivity at U.S. companies due to un-motivated, dis-engaged employees.

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Here are six highly valuable steps to help you snag that next promotion, attain the next level of success, and be a more effective high performance leader. #1 Don’t just set goals; crystallize them with clarity

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If you think that the product Grow Taller 4 idiots actually work then you might be mistaken. There have been speculations on how this product works and there have been people who said that such a product is only for entertainment purposes only. Some believe that they have exponentially increased their size in just over a couple of days. Others believe that this product is nothing more than a story based on a tabloid scam. So the question that remain now is does grow taller 4 idiots work?

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Apple iPod nano 16 GB Graphite is the right gadget for you: Do you consider yourself as the greatest fan the music world has ever known? If so, the Apple iPod nano 16 GB Graphite is the right gadget for you. This will allow you to experience the best possible music all in a small and portable device.

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A common complaint is about employees who repeatedly fail to follow through on specifically requested tasks. The reason for the lack of follow through is often something like “not enough time, couldn’t get to it.” I cringe when I hear business leaders admit they begrudgingly continue to “accept” this excuse. (Accept is in quotations because they don't really accept it, they became frustrated with it and want it to change as the status quo is unacceptable and negatively impacts on business results.)

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When I ask Human Resource directors and corporate training directors, and even CEO's about how they feel “training” is going to help their organizations, I usually learn that they have grossly over-estimated what “training” can be expected to do. Often there are issues occurring in the work environment that training can not help and can even make the problems worse. A lack of directness in communicating can be devastating to a work environment.

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Forex Trading System Software: The GPS Forex Robot automated forex trading system is one of the most reliable FX trading tools in the market. With its 24 hours currency market monitoring mechanism, it is said to be one of the most effective device that any interested client can use.

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Legendary stories abound about locker room oratory as 21st Century coaches channel Knute Rockne to rally the players before heading out on the field for the Championship game. Yet, if you ask many coaches and athletes what the pre-game speech is like prior to most big games you would learn that the talk was rather subdued and matter of fact.

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National Hockey League Hall of Famer Mark Messier is recognized as one of the greatest leaders in the history of professional team sports. This reputation is backed by the fact Messier is the only player to captain two separate teams to the Stanley Cup Championship. So, when Messier talks leadership, people should pay attention. After winning his sixth Stanley Cup in 1994, and the first for his New York Rangers in 54 years, Messier was quoted in a Sports Illustrated article on how he gets the most out of the players as a team captain:

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Have you ever heard of the Grow taller 4 idiots product before? If you do then you already know something about it. This product is actually an e-book which comprises of some exercises to promote optimum growth in a person. The exercises are compiled to complete only one thing and that is to increase the growth of a person in inches. Some exercises are quite effective while others might seem too far fetched. It all depends on the person who would try the exercises.

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When it comes to leadership, I believe that developing people is one of a leader’s most important responsibilities. After all, leaders need people to share in the vision and to keep organizations moving forward. It is not enough to lead people to achieve the company’s bottom line, but leading them in ways that promote professional growth is equally important. Are you leading your people in a way that promotes their growth?

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Everything learned from previous projects, whether they were successes or failures can teach a project manager important lessons. And individual project managers usually do learn from their own previous experiences, but are these "lessons learned" shared with others within the project team or within the same organisation? If they are shared, do other project managers apply the lessons to their own projects?

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The How to Hack the Stock Market is a manual depicting a man's understanding of the stock trading, which he willingly shares to others interested in investing in the stock market. The author, John Bell gives a detailed account of his business exploits and packages his experiences into an easy to understand guide for the benefit of others.

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Grow taller 4 Idiots program is one of the most popular topics searched on the internet. This program aims to help people who want to grow taller beyond their puberty years. There is this notion that a person cannot grow further once he achieved a certain age. However, according to the author of this program, this is just a myth. It was also found out that 24 out of the 33 vertebrae in our body are not yet fused together and have left some room for growth. These spaces are called intervertebral discs. This program concentrates on this part of our body.

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When you search the internet for height programs, you will definitely encounter the Grow Taller 4 Idiots Program. If you are one who has tried all kinds of growth supplements and other treatments, it is just natural to be skeptical about this program. This is probably one of the most popular eBooks to naturally increase one’s height. Yes, it does have quite a following, but does Grow Taller 4 Idiots work? This article will try to answer this million dollar question.

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There has been rumors wherein the product grow taller 4 idiots is very effective. Yet, such rumors are nothing more than hoax perpetrated by people who are trying to sell the product. In reality, the product is really a big fat scam. From the pricing to its claims, everything about the product seems to be all on false fabrications. There are some websites that would even double the price of the product in order to milk the customers in order to earn more cash. Such acts would undauntedly add with list of scams made for this very ineffective product.

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How can you remain strategic in our current economic environment? How can you position your business to handle the events of an uncertain future with tighter budgets, fewer employees, and higher productivity demands? How can you remain competitive, much less improve your position in light of our current times?

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There are many different things within an organization that can kill trust and one of the biggies is ‘communication’. Further, one of the most destructive communication sins when it comes to trust is what I call ‘indirect communication.’ Most of us have both experienced ‘indirect communication’ and/or have practiced it, at one time in our lives.

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What usually makes someone a "good" project manager is their experience, the fact that they have made mistakes and learnt from them in a real project environment and that they have achieved success in a real project environment.

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Gov-Auction is a website which gives you detailed and updated listing of government car auctions. It deals with police car auction, repossessed car auctions, seized car auction and public online car auctions.

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Online car auctions are quite popular and the number one recommended site for such motor auction is Car-Auctions.com.

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The very first project I ever worked on to improve leadership and workplace communication, I did the only thing I knew how to do in starting the project. That was to gather information from team members. In interview after interview, I heard the same lament. It sounded like this, “we’ve had a lot of meetings in the past where everyone shared all sorts of great ideas, but there was never any follow through or feedback on them.”

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Just Dance 2 is the sequel to the best selling Music/Rhythm game for the Nintendo Wii system. This new version features a star-studded song list with over 45 tracks from different genres and the current most popular dance moves from various style of music. Furthermore, movement recognition of the Wii Remote is enhanced and is more accurate. Advanced dancers with better skills can now enjoy the benefits. Just Dance 2 Video Game Modes:

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It was the summer of 1995 and I was in the middle of my 10th season leading a professional baseball franchise, when I was forced to face my shortcomings as an organizational leader. After a very destructive altercation between key members of our organization’s leadership team, I had to address the fact that I was steeped in a leadership style built on “avoiding and tolerating”, challenging employee performance and behavior issues.

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Have you ever thought about what makes a leader successful? There are countless and varied stories of how people rose to prominence as leaders, but I believe they all had at least one thing in common – they lead from the inside out.

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My grandfather taught me many things during his lifetime, and what I learned about being a leader came from observing him. It wasn't until I was a teenager that I realized my grandfather was a prominent person in our community and in neighboring states. Doctors, lawyers, and teachers were among the hundreds of people he mentored. Countless others sought him for advice. Yet, my grandfather only had an eighth grade formal education.

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You've probably heard the phrase "be careful what you wish for", haven't you? Let's assume you have. That was my exact thought at the age of 26 when I was thrust, unexpectedly, into the role of Vice President/General Manager of one of Minor League Baseball's most successful franchises in the mid-80s in Greensboro, North Carolina. Ove ight I went from being comfortable in my role as assistant general manager into the top position of a $3 million business.

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In times like these I often have to gently nudge my clients who become too fatalistic, reminding them that they still hold the cards in terms of their ability to change their internal perspective. To see your greater potential you have to first adopt a more panoramic and long-range view of the situation. If you want to take a gigantic career leap, don’t try to jump while standing still. You need to get a running start. That means that you have to plan your move to the next level one deliberate step at a time – intentionally building strategic internal and exte al momentum.

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Projects, of course, involve people; those who have initiated the project, the end-users and, more importantly, those who will manage and carry out the work to make the project a reality. And the success of any project depends on these individuals, which is why good teamwork is essential for successful project delivery. So let's consider how a project manager can improve teamwork.

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Achieve bigger muscles with Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Gold Standard : If you want to get the figure or muscle mass that you have dream of for so long, aside from exercise, you may also do it with Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Gold Standard. This is a protein supplement. In order to achieve bigger muscles, your extensive workouts need to be coupled with protein supplements. Re-energize your muscles with Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Gold Standard:

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Change Your Body only 90days-P90x Extreme Workout:

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Getting pregnant can he an uphill task to some people especially those who have been diagnosed with infertility ,Ovarian cysts, fibroids and a couple of other reproductive system diseases. Many women who have an advanced age normally find it pretty hard to conceive. Those who are above the age of 40 years are the ones that are mostly affected. The pregnancy miracle has stepped in to offer a working, detailed and reliable solution that can reverse infertility permanently in both male and female.

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Being infertile means that one cannot bear a child even after a year or so of trying for one and many are consulting the Pregnancy Miracle references to find out how they can conceive easily. The span in conceiving becomes shorter as a woman gets older; some lessen up to six months if they are 35 years old and above.

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Obesity is the cause of most health- related problems today, so if you have those extra layers of fat, you need to start shedding them. To help you get rid of excess weight is Rob Poulos’s Fat Burning Furnace program. It not only helps you in reducing your weight but also tells you how to raise your energy level, build the tissues in your muscles and change your health conditions for the better. The creator of this program has had first hand experience in the realm of instant weight loss diets, losing belly fat naturally and leads you into the fat burning furnace secrets.

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The 11 Forgotten Laws Reviews The laws of attraction play a major role in relationships. Its a book that’s authored by someone who knows what exactly is needed to achieve the best from the opposite sex.The book has great strategies that are just simple and can make a huge difference in the eyes of a person of opposite sex.It is a great book for the male and those who have used it have great responses. There are great responses including men who have managed to achieve four one night stands a within a short time. Pros:

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Do you want to know the secrets of Sports Betting Champ? Take a look at this Sports Betting Champ review. It is a known fact that without a system, it is difficult if not nearly impossible to win in betting on sports games. The system invented by Dr. John Morrison may have become the answer to the question of bettors on what system of betting to use. This system, Sports Betting Champ, is becoming popular among fans betting on the results of games in the NBA and MLB.

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Many professionals working in large organizations or as entrepreneurs don’t really understand the importance of utilizing great technology to communicate your personal brand. The world is a different place today. We already utilize the Internet to search for everything from products, and services to recipes and music, as well as many other uses. Business professionals who work in large organizations need to be visible on the web so that they can network with other professionals.

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IT projects have never had a great reputation for successful project delivery – of course, technology has always been complex but it is becoming more and more so with every year that passes. So it is understandable that IT projects are not the easiest to deliver on-time, on-budget and on-scope. But there are three main areas of project management that are most likely to result in a less than successful outcome to an IT project:

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Forty-four percent of business leaders at various levels and a variety of industry categories reported disappointment in the performance results of their employees, in a survey recently conducted by Leadership & Workplace Communication Expert Skip Weisman. In the survey, whose results were released this week, 70% of those struggling business leaders also believe they need a new approach to how they communicate so they can better motivate for better results.

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Wii Hardware Bundle Consists: The video game that revolutionized the way we look at gaming now has an expanded version of the console, the Wii Hardware Bundle will give you more than just the previous version. This bundle will include, of course, the Wii console. This will be the brain of the game and the most important part of the collection. Then, the Remote plus will also be available. These handheld remotes together with the motion plus accessory will allow for movements that will be easily tracked for a life-like reproduction on the screen.

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The inspiring 2010 Oscar Best Film “The Kings Speech” was based on the true story of the Duke of Windsor struggling to overcome a speech impediment in order to fulfill responsibilities as a great leader. While preparing to assume the throne as King George VI he was faced with the challenge of making positive changes to his limited self-image, his internalized negative belief system, and an overall perception of his own potential greatness.

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Whoever spent time as a child on a school playground and been the victim of name calling knows the deflective phrase used to counter those slurs, “sticks and stones may break my bones but names can never hurt me,” isn’t enough to overcome the impact of those bullying communications to youthful, developing ears. The messages young children hear in those early years often become part of their psychological makeup for years to come, and sometimes lead to visits to therapists as adults.

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Today is a tough one but a good one, because if you can master this step then there will be nothing holding you back from becoming a great sports leader you know you can be! What I am talking about is the ability to overcome criticism. As sports leaders we are the ones in the spotlight, we are the ones that cop the flack when something goes wrong, and we are the ones that need to hold it all together and pick up the pieces when all else fails. I want to give you 5 strategies that will help you conquer that criticism and move on, stronger, better and wiser for having experienced it…

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Today I discovered the “X” factor. What's the “X” factor that's driving participants of 2010 X factor auditions? “Youtube most seen videos in this week” is likely one of the stuff in my “I Google” interface. At this time I wanted to see most viewed videos in youtube and accordingly spent some time watching most viewed videos.

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The GPS Forex robot is Forex trading system designed by an accomplished trader that goes by the name Mark Larsen. This is the first ever Russian Forex trading tool amongst hundreds of systems designed to for the same purpose. With Larsen’s intent to develop a trading mechanism that is equipped with the same know-how and trading aptitude that he has been gifted with. Larsen is perhaps one of the savviest currency traders in the field with a reputation of a bona fide trading rock star.

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Callaway diablo edge drivers is a suitable driver for you: If you are looking for the best and the most suitable drivers for you while you play golf, you might have just found the right one. This is because the callaway diablo edge drivers has been made available. In order to give you the best performance of your life, this can greatly help. Therefore, there are a lot that you need to know about this certain driver. Callaway diablo edge drivers comes in two different models:

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Senior decision makers and HR executives constantly confide in me that high potential candidates for promotions and leadership positions just do not exude the kind of image that will let them keep moving onward and upward. But they don’t know how to explain this to these employees without the risk of embarrassing them or stepping over the line into extremely sensitive personal territory. They will often ask me to come on board as a consultant to address these delicate issues and have these rather awkward conversations.

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The person, who is setting goals in life, proving that, he is living, a purposeful life.He is, an embodiment of belief, and determination. Purposeful life gives,immense satisfaction. The person who is setting goals in life proving that he is living a purposeful life. He is an embodiment of belief and determination. Purposeful life gives immense satisfaction. The person, who does not set any goals in life, revealing that, he is living, a purposeless life. He is exhibiting that, he has neither belief, nor determination.

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Fear of public speaking. Public speaking is impossible, without killing your, low self esteem. Low self esteem is, resulting of childhood thoughts, and memories. Public speaking is impossible, without killing your low self esteem. Low self esteem is resulting of childhood thoughts and memories. Childhood limiting beliefs, responsible for the, fear of public speaking. Childhood memories of, low self esteem, could not be eliminated completely. Efforts are to be made, to re-frame them positively.

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Business Entrepreneurship is undertaking, risk, and responsibility. It requires the elements of, curiosity, and adventure. Business Entrepreneurship is undertaking risk and responsibility. It requires the elements of curiosity and adventure. In the childhood, you are curious about, each and everything. The passion of playing, overcomes the element of risk. All of us, thus, own the important ingredient of, business entrepreneurship, i.e, the risk facing capacity.

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For people who own dogs, it is a must that they know the dog food secrets into giving the right nutrition to enable the dog to live longer. We treat dogs as our best friends and life-long companion and it is in our hands that we are able to feed them the right type and amount of food to keep them healthy and strong. And since most dog owners do not have the proper knowledge on what to feed their dogs, most of them resort to buying commercial dog food instead.

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Flip UltraHD Video Camera 8 GB – Black Details: The Flip UltraHD Video Camera 8 gb – Black is a sleek and light-weight pocket camcorder which weighs just 0.28 pounds making it portable for anyone to capture videos anytime. This simple camcorder allows users to easily shoot and share HD quality videos in HD 720p with 60 fps, just by pressing the record button to start capturing with its easy record function. Flip UltraHD Video Camera 8 Gb Working Compatibility:

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The newest professional development trend is focused on cultivating women leaders to not only ascend into higher-level positions but also become game changers for their teams, organizations, and industries. I find that many large corporations have established new women’s affinity leadership networks for the sole purpose of providing a workplace community whereby women can help other women learn and grow. But although these groups are essential, they don’t begin to fully address the range of issues women face in the halls of corporate America.

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Emerging leaders can have all the technical skill, educational background, and hands-on job experience to qualify them on paper as the outstanding candidate for a promotion. But resumes don’t run companies, people who can handle pressure with grace and show an exemplary positive attitude do. Climbing the corporate ladder isn’t easy for those who hold on to the heavy baggage of a bad attitude. To be identified as a “high potential” employee on the succession planning short list you have to have the right attitude.

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If you are someone who is less fortunate in the height department, then this grow taller 4 idiots article is perfect for you. In life, some people are more genetically blessed than others. Some are naturally slender and slim while some are rotund. Others have a nice height while others are inherently short. Sometimes, being short dampens the self-esteem and self-confidence of people. They’d always say “if only I was a few inches taller, I could’ve this”. I’m here to tell you that you don’t need to be sad as there are ways on how to grow taller 4 idiots.

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Enjoy Home Cooks With Hamilton Beach 33967 6-quart slow cooker: The Hamilton Beach 33967 6-quart slow cooker is perfect when you want to enjoy home cooked food despite having little time to cook. It is really easy to use as you just need to add the ingredients to is stoneware pot, place the pot into the base and select one of the 3 cooking options from the LED digital control panel. The 3 available cooking modes are program, manual or probe. Specified Time To Cook Food With Hamilton Beach 339676:

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The stock market is and remains a mystery to most people. The reason is because it is not taught thoroughly at school except as specialized studies at graduate school. Very few information on it are ever printed in newspapers and magazines.

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The Law of Specificity States: “To the degree that you are not specific in your communication that is the level of guessing or mind-reading the receiver of your message needs to do.” If people in your organization feel like they have to continually guess what is expected of them, or ‘mind-read’ the individual who just left them directions for a delegated project, performance and results are going to suffer.

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Are you feeling discouraged by your inability to stand out and command more lucrative fees or higher salaries during this economic downtu ? Whether you are a corporate leader or a high-achieving entrepreneur – everyone is looking for effective methods and fresh strategies to attract a more elite clientele, get the attention of HR departments and senior executive decision makers, and land those profitable business deals.

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Every time I’ve picked up the guitar to play or practice I’ve first had to tune it. Then there is the varied humidity during the summer months, which makes the string tensions more varied than at other times of the year. If I don't tune it, it's off-key. Leading people is a lot like tuning a guitar. Each string has to be adjusted differently. Some are very far out of tune while others just need a slight tweak to get them back. This morning with the guitar hanging from my neck I looked down at the tuner on the edge of the guitar’s body and began to test and adjust each string.

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Many women who are having difficulty to conceive are looking for Pregnancy Miracle books that can help them solve their infertility problems. Lisa Olson Pregnancy Miracle Book is one of the most searched Infertility cure books over the web. It is very popular because it does provide some positive results to the women who have tried it.

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These days, economics considered, it's a benefit to be able to raise income for projects you might be considering as obtaining capital permits actualization. Satisfying the needs, according to the Expert, Abraham Maslow, is completed in levels. Once we're assured basic necessities like air, water and food, the first level, we can fulfill our shelter, transportation and clothing requirements, level 2; then move up towards more personal fulfillment like hobbies, sports and leisure activities, like travel, comprising level three areas.r

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Shake Weight for Men Dumbbell Shake Weight for Man Dumbbell even comes with an “Upper Body Sculpting” workout DVD:

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Solar roof shingles combine roofing and electricity generation:

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Sony KDL40HX800 BRAVIA 40-Inch HDTV Resolution: The 40-inch Sony KDL40HX800 BRAVIA Series 3D HDTV delivers great Full HD 1080p resolution allowing you to enjoy the best home TV resolution with its 16:9 wide screen panel. With high quality features, it is one of the best selling 3D HDTVs in the market. This model boasts a realistic 3D viewing experience with the use of its Sony sync transmitter and active glasses, which are sold separately. However, some may feel that the 40inch screen may be too small for maximum viewing pleasure.

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Gambling on sports may not be agreeable for everyone, but it can be a source of income for many especially as it is an honest means to earning money like the betting, and a good guide to widen your chances of winning is by using Sports betting champ system that can help you choose possible winners in sports like NBA, NFL or even MLB. If you are thinking that luck is all that matters in betting, you should know that there is science involved behind the Sports betting champ system.

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For any jealous girlfriend, suspicious wife, conce ed parent, or curious employer, SpyBubble cell phone spy software could be heaven sent software paired with any Smartphone. It sure could raise a lot of issues on privacy, but spying is just as fun as it is beneficial, sometimes. And what better way to do so than through cellular phone activity.

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This month in the Wall Street journal there was an intriguing and somewhat unsettling article, “Coaching Urged for Women.” The piece revealed that according to a new McKinsey & Company report “inadequate career development holds back female executives.” The report examined the kinds of career advancement barriers that women executives who hold management positions in large organizations now face.

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In the 2004 Summer Olympics, the Australian Women's Eight rowing team stood in fifth place, three seconds behind the leading Romanian crew team 500 meters from the finish line. When the Aussie’s were inside 400 meters one of the eight women quit rowing. She dropped her oars and laid back resting her head on the lap of the rower seated behind her. The Aussies finished dead last, 10 seconds behind the next closest finisher. Ever feel like one of your teammates isn’t pulling their weight in your company?

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It is the rare human being who can maintain confidence 100% of the time. Even the best of leaders experience dips in confidence from time to time, from context to context and from situation to situation. The key is building your 'confidence' muscles.

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Many believe that Flight simulators are effective tools in teaching would be pilots to ride an airplane yet they are mistaken. Pro flight simulator programs might look effective at first but it does not have the proper applications and training packages that a pilot would need. Before tackling on the how the program works, there are some things that you need to know about it first.

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In today's challenging economy and the rise of a fickle and unstable workforce, leadership skills are more important than ever to combat the costs of high staff turnover. The new generation workforce have different values and expectations, and if their needs are not met, they walk. Many companies can't afford bonuses and extra perks to keep their trained workers and have to use other "enticements" to attract and keep their workforce, and they rely on strong, confident leaders to lead the way and achieve these miracles.

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There is a SYSTEM globally ministrated and operated to assist anyone dedicated to improving their lifestyle and achieve their goals and dreams. I know because I am part of that organization and I have a huge dream that will come to actualization in the near future. Most of the scientific law behind our strategy is derived from Napoleon Hill's blockbuster Think $ Grow Rich, Bob Proctor's You Were Born Rich, and many similar sources of Principled wisdom and authors from past and present.r

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Even before the big ball dropped in Times Square to celebrate the advent of 2011, the media had been bombarding us for weeks with advice about our New Year’s resolutions. Lose a few pounds. Get back in shape. Kick a bad habit. Spend more quality time with your kids. Make better choices in your love life. Refinance your mortgage. Grow your IRA.

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Podcasting is one of the most exciting new forms of communicating to an audience to have emerged in recent years. Many types of businesses as well as the government and people in education have started to discover the advantages of delivering their messages to their listeners at a time and in a place that suits them.

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Losing the weight is all about commitment and determination and that is what Transformation Solution teaches. From the popular weight loss author, Bill Phillips, it is a weight loss program that digs deeper into one’s emotions and mental aspect; after all, how you feel inside is a big factor on your weight loss journey. Ever wondered why after trying all sorts of diet plans and menus and doing various workouts you still haven’t lost that excess weight. That is exactly where Transformation Solution Program comes in.

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Increase Your Muscle with Universal Animal Pak Sports Nutrition Supplement: Boasting of the 44 different mineral and substance components that it has, the Universal Animal Pak Sports Nutrition Supplement is a product that promises to help you increase your muscle mass and more.

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What Makes A Good Leader? 7 Essential Skills Of Leadership. What makes a good leader? 7 Essential skills of leadership. Leadership skills are, within you. Leader is the person, who nurtures the leadership qualities, available within him. Leadership is nothing but, fulfillment of, innate deep desires. 7 Essential skills of leadership. Leadership skills are within you, Leader nurtures the leadership qualities available within him. Leadership is nothing but fulfillment of innate deep desires.

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Hello readers, Thank you for this opportunity to share some of the valuable wisdom and educatio I've learned and now wish to teach, or share, as this is the way of complete learning. Several months ago I created my own Free website on Weebly.com where I was inspired to see and apply the domain name WorldUniteNow.US. The US is well liked! I had previously entertained this meaning for W U N as I am a musician and planning this to be the name of a special music band.

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In response to the growing number of recent corporate downsizings many large companies have adopted an organizational structure that involves fewer layers and levels of corporate hierarchy than we saw during earlier decades. In order to adapt to these new developments it is important for corporate leaders to know how to leverage their careers in ways that embrace the changes without sacrificing the tangible rewards of success.

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I 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 making sure underprivileged kids get gifts that they may not normally get without someone caring enough to organize a team to give back to their local community. It is my observation that there are 3 reasons that corporate team building is so effective at this time of year.

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However you look at it -- there is no substitute for life-experience. It goes without saying: we can't become great runners without doing a lot of running... Neither can we acquire strong character or matchless wisdom by simply attending college -- no matter how good our grades may be. We can't become great lovers without experiencing deep pain and loss... And, speaking from personal experience, we may not completely understand what it takes to be a true leader until we become sick-to-death of being leaderless.

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Good leadership is said to be the product of strength plus intelligence plus early training in accredited schools. The statement is entirely logical, but is it also true? Can an “accredited” leadership program be expected to reach high enough to meet the needs of the future? According to our research: true leaders have something much more than their “accredited” counterparts -- they have that essential emotional and spiritual grounding that was an integral part of their early training in a good home.

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Without strong leaders, the world has become ï¬lled to overï¬owing with fundamentally good and honest people who have become addicted to the demands of a self-centered lifestyle that is focused on acquiring the things and experiences that (so they are told) will enable them to enjoy life. But the strategy is not working: good and honest people cannot bank on leaders or truly enjoy a lifestyle that ignores and/or omits the fundamentals: 1. In the physical aspect: Order. 2. In the intellectual aspect: Loyalty. 3. In the spiritual aspect: Truth.

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Kids benefit much from attending nursery school since they are introduced to numbers, alphabet, and shapes. But, more significantly, they learn new things and acquire emotional skills and social skills, like how to get along with many other kids. Preschoolers who attend nursery schools have more excellent pre-reading abilities, larger vocabularies, and more vital fundamental mathematical abilities than those who do not.

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Why Wood Blinds for Windows? The kind of window treatments you choose to install can make or break the overall interior design of a house. Among all the different treatments available, wood blinds continue to be one of the popular and favorite options among interior designers!

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Melbou e is the capital city of the Australian state of Victoria and its geography encompasses mostly ninety-five (95%) of water resources while its forty percent (40%) constitute the landmass used for agricultural and grazing activities.

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Introduction Marijuana has a number of health benefits. Some people consume it on a daily basis and some are not. So, it is quite possible to grow them at your home. If you follow proper expert's advice, you can easily grow that at your home setting the grow tent by yourself. According to newstricky here, are some tips to follow to set up a grow tent in your home. Requirements for the Grow Room

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The field of psychology is vast, with different types of psychologists working in various areas to solve behavioral and mental health problems. If you exhibit conditions like stress and anxiety, intense grief, uncontrollable anger, and depression, you might need the help of a psychologist. This post explains different kinds of psychologists, and ways they can help you. Categories of Psychologists If you doubt the fields in psychology today, you will receive clarity as we share a few subdivisions of this profession and tell you their usefulness to society.

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Australia has become a proffered destination for students from all over the globe. Several factors have contributed to the growing attractiveness, with students from the UK, Southeast Asia, South Africa, and several other places finding opportunities to study and work in Australia.

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It's the 21st century, and the Internet has somehow infiltrated every aspect of our existence. We challenge you to identify a niche in your life where the Internet is of absolutely no use. You'll probably find none! With such utmost necessity, it is indeed a blessing that the Internet is anything but inaccessible.

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Smartphones have become part and parcel of our everyday life. They make a lot of things simple, particularly because you can carry them around and retrieve information anytime, anywhere.

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Looking forward to opening software as a service startup company? Or do you run a SaaS company? Then you need to read this article to the end. There are many challenges when it comes to any startup company. Accounting has been a major headache when it comes to SaaS startup companies.

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Have you ever heard of a sports massage before? Whether you're a beginner athlete or elite competitor, these types of massages are amazing in treating your muscle tension and pain after an intense workout or game. It's reported to have a host of benefits that can help in improving the way you play and perform, making it a popular choice for anyone who plays sports or does intense workouts.

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When I am coaching leaders and high achievers regarding their executive presence I hear of the same obstacle over and over again. In fact it always comes up in the very first conversation we have – although they do not realize it or recognize it. Because I have coached so many people I can immediately detect it in the way they explain their frustrations or lack of confidence in achieving personal or professional goals. As I quietly liste I can also hear what they aren’t saying – as they talk around the subject without directly addressing it.

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I'm sure that if you have a pet, you'll want to make sure that they feel better as soon as possible. You'll give your all finding the best possible treatments and medication for them to stay healthy! And did you know that there is one "miracle" medicine that can actually help your pet?

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It can be quite tricky planning for a baby. There are a lot of options for all sorts of items. Cot mattresses also fall in this very category! Here’s all what you should know about baby mattresses so that you can choose the right one for your little one. We have put together many types of mattresses which you can lay your hands on. There are simply a lot of choices and in the end it is you who will have to decide so read carefully on. Some of the pre-requisites of a good and comfortable mattress are: i. It must be firm and not too soft. ii. It must be free from wear and tear.r

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Whether you are a corporate leader or a high achieving entrepreneur, everyone today is scrambling to upgrade their professional presence to stand above the competition. We all have good intentions in that regard, but many times we are not really focused on our presence but are instead fixated on the next bright, shiny object.

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Remodeling your kitchen can be a dream come true for many, however, typically a kitchen remodeling can run to be quite expensive. On an average, a kitchen remodeling can cost you anywhere from $20,000 to $50,000. If you are not willing to go on such an extremely overhaul for your kitchen remodeling, here are a few easy tips that will help you remodel your kitchen on a budget. 1. Make a proper plan

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Woodworking is an art of making goods from wood using the required skills and safety rules. Everybody needs to pay attention to the prescribed rules and regulations. While dealing with the tools and machines, we need to go through their specification, pros and cons so that you will work accordingly. 1. Always wear safety equipment:

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More companies than ever, both small and large, are considering ways in which they can introduce eLea ing in their bid to boost the skills of their employees. Many companies are opting for eLea ing because, when implemented correctly, it allows employees to learn in their own time. If they have access to a computer and an internet connection, they will be able to take part in online training. Of course, putting together a corporate training strategy is easier said than done. We do want to take you through the steps required.

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Senior citizens face the important decision of choosing a healthcare insurance plan as they advance in years. Many are conce ed about life after retirement and the increasing costs of healthcare and health maintenance. They are often unsure which plan best suits their needs at the lowest possible cost.

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The most essential part of setting up a home network or even if you are upgrading to a new one is a wireless router. Selecting the right router can show you the difference between a flawless connectivity and the one which always buffers.

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Most sporting activity does involve stressing the body to its maximum and beyond; so much so that it is common for sportsmen to sustain injuries. Usually, certain body parts are more stressed with some activities than with others and that special care should be placed on caring for such body parts. Laid out below are some of the common sports injuries and how they can be treated with the least amount of fuss.

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The thyroid gland is a very important part of the body. It is responsible for secreting the thyroid hormone which regulates vital body functions such as heart rate, body weight, breathing, muscle strength, and lot more. It is a gland that is located at the base of the neck which works by storing and releasing the hormones that will be distributed throughout the body. Using iodine, it creates two main hormones known as T3 and T4. Two common health conditions related to the thyroid glands are hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism.

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We have heard since ages that how well different vitamins work for your body. It is all in your diet that appears on your body. A better and healthy diet will always promote better health which will be full of freshness and energy. An innovative trend has been circulating for a while, and that is the usage of superfoods in your daily meals.

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Over seven years ago, I created this management model and have been using it ever since. The model ensures that employers attract and retain peak performers. It's direct, to the point and easy to adopt no matter what the organization size or budget. The employee management model is called - the EDGE. EDGE is an acronym that stands for: Educate, Develop, Guide, Empower.

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Atrial fibrillation (AF) is one of the most common abnormal or irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias) in the world today. In AF, the atria (upper heart chambers) contract in a chaotic way causing the blood to pump through the heart less efficiently. Since the atria do not contract properly, blood pools in these chambers and tends to form clots. These clots may dislodge, and if they develop in the left atrium, can result in the most common complication of AF; a stroke.

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Summer is coming and we all know what that means! It's time to start getting that beach body and lose some weight. But it isn't just about eating less and training like a beast. Sometimes, it can get quite frustrating when reaching a plateau, especially when you've been making great progress! Fortunately, there are natural supplements which can speed up the weight loss and have you shed the pounds without the problems.

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The neck is a very important area of the human body and usually, any discomfiture associated with this region is usually labeled a pain in the neck. With the combination of bones, nerves and muscles that constitute the neck, it is often hard to place the cause for that nagging crick in the neck. Usually, what would seem like a small issue would develop into more complex and deep conce s regarding the other parts of the body as well.

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I heard long time ago that life is like a mirror, except that a typical mirror displays your actions instantly and life has a lag effect. Life has a way of showing what you do today later on in the form of fruits of your labor. In the context of career, this lag time is approximately 3 months. What you do today will reflect back to you in about 90 days. I call this the 90-Day Rule, and you'll need to create a 90-Day Plan to keep you focused and moving in the right direction.

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For a parent, the well-being of their child is of utmost important. The next thing that is of priority is the comfort that a parent should experience while they are seeing to the well-being of their child. When a child is born the responsibilities of the parents increase by tenfold. They not only have to look after the household chores as well as earning responsibilities as before but now they also have to make sure that the baby is comfortable. To do so the parents cannot be around them or even within hearing distance from them all the time.

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Before we take any step towards the explanation of the benefits of CBD in your body, its only prudent that you first understand the meaning of these initials. The Meaning of CBD CBD is stands for the single word, Cannabidiol. It’s one of the cannabinoid compounds that are found in cannabis. Its however not as active as its popularly knowncousin, Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which is more psychoactive and gives a person’s head the swimming highs that drive most users to taking cannabis.

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I am reading Tom Peters’ latest book titled “The Little Big Things” and am energized by Tom’s writing on Excellence.* (Peters, 2010) You may recall Tom wrote the best selling “In Search of Excellence” several years ago and has been an important voice ever since on the idea of reaching higher. (Peters and Waterman, 1982) Here are questions to consider: What is Excellence? Why should I pursue Excellence? How do I pursue Excellence? While there could be many long answers to these questions, here is one writer’s attempt to answer. What is Excellence?r

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Last week, we looked at creativity in general and how each person naturally possesses a certain amount of this trait. This week, let’s consider how to use creativity as a business tool.

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Here is a way to create something better. In my coaching, I call it “going out and coming back.” Not very original or creative but it works. The idea is to move into the future, define as much as possible out there and then come back to reality and decide on ways to get to the desired future state. Here is a practical exercise.

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Deciding to leave a well-paying, satisfying, and exciting career in favor of motherhood was a crazy decision, right? Many questioned whether I was doing the right thing and, more importantly, how I knew I was doing the right thing. I’ve always believed in going with my gut, leaning on my faith, and doing what felt right.

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The value of conflict is a controversial topic in many circles. Some organizations thrive on conflict for its own sake while others avoid conflict at any cost. Either extreme is dysfunctional as conflict can play a vital role in a healthy organization. The challenge is to focus, use and defuse conflict. Focus Focus requires commitment by the team to the larger purpose or goal. The first question a leader must ask in this situation is, “Can the purpose or goal be easily stated and understood?” If not, work until it is so.

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With your indulgence, here is an excerpt on trust from a book I wrote two years ago. “The root of all effective human relationships is trust. All relationships have trust in some form or another or else the bond will not last. Trust is so pivotal to all human interaction and is a business imperative. Those who scoff at building and maintaining trust in a business or other setting do so at their own peril. Productivity and creativity are higher when trust is valued. If trust is not important, productivity and creativity will become sluggish and eventually disappear.

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Here is a way to stand out in any crowd: keep your word. Seriously. Do not make the smallest, implied commitment without intentionally remembering and following through. Write it down … on your forehead if necessary. (OK, I’m kidding about your forehead.) Why does keeping a commitment matter? It creates above-average trust. Do not say, “I will see you tomorrow” if you have no intention of keeping the appointment. Do not say, “Keep in touch” if you do not mean it. Creating high performance organizations begins with high performance people who are trustworthy at their cores.

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What I’m about to say, will shock most organizational leaders….It’s time to retire the mission statement. • They don’t motivate anyone. • They are a waste of time and energy to develop. • They quickly become part of the corporate wallpaper. During a recent leadership workshop a participant proclaimed, “When I hear the word mission, I think of a military mission.” Not exactly the image that is going to get most employees excited about their jobs.

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Everyone is watching their budgets and doing more with less. So how do you grow and increase profits most effectively? Here are 3 Low Cost Tips to Positively Profit at Work. Discoverr Business is a discovery mission. You have multiple opportunities to discover more customers, niches, and problems your business can solve. Invest time in creating discovery conversations. Ask your best customers, “Who do you know that we can help the way we do you?” Ask your best clients, “What other _______ problems do you wish we helped you with?”

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A couple of weeks ago I shared with you “3 Positive Strategies to Deal with an Eeyore Vampire Boss.” I knew there were flocks of negative bosses everywhere, but evidently more tha I realized. Your overwhelming response prompted me to remember some of my Eeyore Vampire bosses. The one who was so insecure she didn’t want the organization to grow. Another who wanted me to trade product for pot. The one whose boyfriend was jealous of my success. I reflected on what I learned from them and here are “3 More Positive Strategies to Deal with Your Eeyore Vampire Boss”:

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“How do you know you’re doing what you’re supposed to be doing for work?” the college student asked me. A middle-aged guy and I had the same discussion recently as he transitions careers. The answer lies in your heart; what you “Believe” about your work, the third core practice of a Work Positive lifestyle. What emotionally engages you about your work? What are you looking for at work? These conversations prompted my own looking for and discovering 3 Signs You Are Positively Engaged at Work: You Look Forward

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When we connect with someone on LinkedIn, we welcome them with an invitation to read free chapters of one of our books. We hope just one idea will coach the reader closer to achieving business dreams. One connection recently replied, “Thanks, but I don’t have time to sit down and read a book.” “I don’t have time” are four of the deadliest words you’ll ever say.

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Quotes of the week Kindness is an inner desire that makes us want to do good things even if we do not get anything in return. It is the joy of our life to do them. When we do good things from this inner desire, there is kindness in everything we think, say, want and do. - Emmanuel Swedenborgr How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and tolerant of the weak and the strong. Because some day in life, you will have been all of these. - George Washington Carverr Article topic: Kindnessr

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Quotes ‘...Beware! Don’t be greedy for what you don’t have. Real life is not measured by how much we own’ (Lk 12:15 NLT). rn‘It seems to be a fact of life that when I want to do what is right, I inevitably do what is wrong.’ Rom 7:21(NLT).rn’Be the change you wish to see in the world’ M. Gandhi. *=========================================================* Article topic: Living a life of Value The real value of life cannot be measured only in terms of possessions, skills, abilities or achievements.

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College basketball’s annual trek up the Final Four mountain has started. While the school names change from year to year, the qualities of championship caliber teams are consistent. What are they? And how can you learn from them to win championships at work? Here are 3 Key Strategies to Positively Win as a Team as you Work Positive: Play Offense and Defenser Championship teams know how to score a lot of points and how to keep the other team from scoring as many. Lots of teams excel at one or the other. Championship teams do both well.

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A friend of mine told me about his customer experience with an oil change. He arrived before the shop officially opened, simultaneously with another customer. She tried the door, found it open, and walked in. He followed. The two chatted, waiting for the attendant. When he arrived from the back, he gruffly said, “What are you doing in here? We don’t open until 7:30,” turned and went back. My friend assured me he will find a new oil change shop. If you’re the owner or manager, how do you find out about such experiences? When business drops?

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Zig Ziglar describes well the essence of the fifth core practice, “Receive,” of a Work Positive lifestyle in which you increase sales with greater team productivity so you get out of the office earlier: “When you help others get what they want, you get everything you want,” he said. What goes around, comes around. You reap what you sow. So how do you actually practice “Receive” in your daily business? Here are 3 No-Cost Ways to Positively Receive More Business: Discover What Your Customers Wantr

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Positive salespersons sell 56% more than their negative peers. Positive leaders see team productivity increase by more than one-third. So if you want to increase sales with greater productivity, be positive, right? The question is, How? How do you Work Positive in such a negative world? Feed your mind these 3 positive 10-minute meals daily to increase sales with greater productivity: Positive Breakfastr Just like breakfast is your body’s most important meal of the day because it sets your metabolism, your mental breakfast is equally important. Take 10 minutes each morning and:r

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Watching NCAA March Madness Tou ament college basketball games, I’ve learned again the supremacy of team versus a star-player-plus-four approach. Sure the “one and done” star freshman who’s merely passing through for a year on his way to the NBA might be thrilling to watch, but several such “it’s-all-about-me” squads lost to double-digit seeded teams. How did the teams win? And what can we learn from them so we win at work? Here are 3 Positive Reasons Teams Win at Work: Teams focus on winning.r

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Shoppers will crowd the super centers and malls starting Thanksgiving evening in the U.S. In fact, over the next several weeks, retail stores will do 50% or more of their business for the year. So where will you go? And who will you do business with? Create a Work Positive impact with your holiday spending. Here are three positive reasons to shop local especially this Saturday, November 30, which is Small Business Saturday. Personal Servicer

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Ever find yourself striving to Work Positive and your Eeyore Vampire boss is doing everything he can to prevent it? You’re in good company. Negative bosses—Eeyore Vampires—swoop in with alarming consistency on our coaching clients despite their best efforts to Work Positive. How do you deal with them to increase your sales with greater productivity and get out of the office earlier? Here are 3 Positive Strategies to Deal with an Eeyore Vampire Boss: Select Your Battlesr

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Most business professionals today that we coach are overwhelmed. They get to the end of the day with an ever expanding to-do list and fall exhausted into the evening commute. They return the next morning after reversing the commute and fall exhausted into their desk chair, thinking, “Here we go again…” And yet there are those who do more in a day than most do in a month. Who increase their sales with greater productivity and get out of the office earlier. Who make a life and a living. You wonder, “What is their secret?” One of their secrets is this: they finish their day strong.

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When my younger brother and I went trick-or-treating as kids at Halloween, he was scared of ghosts. When he was very young, he had eye surgery a couple of times. All of the OR people wore white. He associated their white dress and the white sheets of “the ghosts” with pain. Like him, we can associate the ghosts of business pain past with present opportunities. We often fear these moments because of the past. Here are 3 Positive Strategies to Transform Business Fear so you Work Positive this week: Fear of You Can’t Do It Right Enoughr

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According to a survey conducted by Arizona State University’s W.P. Carey School of Business, about half of all American households experience customer service-related problems. Over two-thirds of those customers were “very” or “extremely upset” about the company response when they complained. Over one-third reacted by yelling at the rep while the number of consumers cursing nearly doubled to 13%. If we surveyed your customers, how would they rate their experience with your business?

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It costs too much to do business with some people. Who are your “some people?” How much time do they steal from your enjoyable customers? How much energy do you give them? How much attention that can be more profitably invested in your ideal customers’ relationships? You’re throwing good time, energy, attention and therefore money after bad. So why are you doing business with “some people?” Select one of them. Just one. The most obnoxious of the bunch. Fire them. Here are 3 Positive Ways to Do Business with Ideal Customers: Displace Themr

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Just because the U.S. government can afford a shutdown doesn't mean you can. You have a family to provide for, bills to pay, and hopefully a retirement to fund. So despite all the news about the federal shutdown, what can you do to succeed in a shutdown? Check out these 3 Positive Ways to Succeed in a Shutdown that you can begin doing today: Attentionr Attention is your most precious resource. Its strategic investment is more important when the negative attempts to shutdown business. Focus your attention in two areas as you work: Positive Thoughtsr

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You ever wonder how some people in the blogosphere make it big while most others just seem to perish into the darkness? When I started blogging a few years back this was always on my mind. So much so that it kept me up at night sometimes. I wanted so bad to be up there with the big bloggers. I had no idea how they did it but I was steadfast to figure it out and unlock their secrets.

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Dr. Norman Vincent Peale talked about how a constantly bent bow will break. The bow needs pressure released to function well. Dr. Stephen Covey extolled the seventh habit of sharpening the saw. If you saw without a break to sharpen, you work harder with less production. In today’s technology-driven environment, I think of this same principle as clearing your cache. You know how your browser slows down, and perhaps your computer, if you don’t clear your cache? Recently, a week-long vacation cleared my cache. With little exception, I avoided browsing in my businesses.

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“Dr. Joey,” she asked. “Why is it to be gone on vacation for one week, I have to do two extra weeks of work? One before I leave, and the other when I get back?” Have you ever wondered that? Sure seems that way, doesn’t it? Here are 3 Strategies to Avoid Vacation Anxiety: Describe Statusr Have a meeting with yourself and describe the status of each of the projects receiving your primary attention currently. How far along are you? Where are you on the project timeline? Will any status reports require filing while you’re gone? What must you accomplish before you leave?

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The most common sentence I receive in coaching today is, “We’ve gone through a lot of changes and more are coming.” Ironically, each client believes their situation is unique. It’s all of us. Some of us are excited by it. Others are terrified. Most are just trying to keep up. So how do you increase sales with greater team productivity and get out of the office earlier while experiencing a fire hose volume of change? Invite your customers to show you how. Here are 3 Strategies to Positively Profit from Change: Focus on Changer

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What one word describes what these three scenarios share: Many states have passed a “no texting while driving” law. The gallery is quiet while a golfer putts. You are overwhelmed at work. So what’s your one word? Mine is… …focus. Texting diverts your attention from driving and you wreck. Noise distracts a golfer’s attention. You try to do everything at once and do a small portion of it well. So how do you improve your focus with greater productivity so you get out of the office earlier? Here are 3 Strategies to Positively Turbocharge Your Productivity:

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The time changed for most of the U.S. last weekend. We “fell back.” How does this change affect you? Pretty much like any change does. Here are 3 Timely Strategies to Positive Change: Acknowledge the Changer Like most change, the reversal back to Standard Time came without our permission. Congress extended Daylight Savings Time without so much as a phone call to my office…or yours. That’s the way change operates. It shows up without so much as a warning for many of us. We find ourselves blindsided by a software change, a systems change, a pricing change, and the list goes on.

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You’ve made your reservations. You’ve paid your deposits. Now it’s time to go on vacation. Have you planned to have a great time? Or, do you just hope it will happen and work avoids intruding on your experience? Here are 3 Tips to Positively Enjoy Your Vacation More: Demonstrater In our previous blog, you put into practice “3 Strategies to Avoid Vacation Anxiety.” That is, we: 1. Described the status of your projects and shared it with your coworker and/or supervisor 2. Defined “emergency” for your coworkers and/or supervisor so as to avoid interruptions, and;r

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Announcements of office parties are met with either go-for-it’s or groans. The go-for-it’s are the ones who enjoyed last year’s party or just look forward to any social experience. The groans are the persons who remember last year’s with disdain or generally avoid socializing with their work mates. Whichever you are, here are your 3 Keys to Work Positive at Your Office Party: Relaxr Groaners often sense a need to be more extroverted or jovial than usual. They feel a game of square pegs and round holes coming.

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Has your to-do list grown ove ight? Yes, it’s “the most wonderful time of the year”…and yet many of us miss the wonder of it all due to the overwhelm at work that accompanies the holidays. Here are 3 ways to cure your holiday overwhelm at work starting today: Focus on Positive Strengthsr From Madison Avenue to Your Street, you are shoved toward an impending sense of lack during the holidays. This scarcity mentality afflicts you at work as well, shifting your focus to the negative.

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You’re increasing your sales. Your team is more productive. You get out of the office earlier to do what you love with those you love… …and yet there’s something missing. You struggle to keep all the business plates spinning simultaneously. It’s exhausting to be you some days. Your family and friends ask, “Are you okay?” The missing something is Gratitude. Here are 3 Ways to Positively Grow Your Business with Gratitude: Gratitude Focuses on the Positiver You see what you look for. Is your default zoom set on what’s wrong with your business? That’s a source of exhaustion.

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While studying Great Depression businesses created by successful entrepreneurs, I discovered five core practices that were daily habits for them. They asked themselves five questions daily that charted their course to success. You become a successful business person, also, by asking yourself these same five questions daily. The five questions to ask so you become positively successful are: What Am I Thinking?r

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I live in a part of the U.S. that received a once-a-decade snowfall last week. At least 12,000 flights were cancelled. Millions of people were home from work, rearranging untold numbers of meetings and assignments. Such rapid change is commonplace in our world today. Snow is forecast. Other changes are not. How you deal with it determines your positive success at work. Here are five secret steps the positively successful take in response to such rapid change: Relaxr

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The snow finally melted to reveal a spring-like day. The calendar called my wife and I to activity—to act on our plans for the blueberry bushes to grow fruit. Positively successful people understand that it’s a process to grow personally and professionally. They Work Positive with themselves and their business to bear fruit. They do these five spring things to grow: Purpose For our blueberries, the purpose is for me to step outside around 6AM each day in July and August to pick for my breakfast. In the evenings, we purpose to pick and put in the freezer for after growing season.r

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The role of the authentic transformational leader has been closely associated with that of the moral leader. Krishnan demonstrated through his research a significant and positive relationship between all five transformational leadership characteristics—idealized influence attributed, idealized influence behavior, inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, and individualized consideration – and moral leadership.

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An “open-door” policy is excellent for encouraging communication and fostering relationships, but it can slam the door on your personal time management. Whether you work in an office, or a cubicle, you should be able to find some valuable tips to keep the door from slamming on your productivity clock.

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I was lying flat on my back in the grassy outfield, trying to come around. I had drifted back from my third-base position for the Little League team White Sox into shallow left field to catch a fly ball. I missed the ball with my glove and instead caught it with my forehead. Someone said, “Son, you’ve got to keep your eye on the ball.” Little comfort when your head is killing you and your ego is dead with embarrassment. And you find out later that regardless of how much you keep your eye on the ball, it won’t help. I needed glasses. My focus was off.

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How to build a global Personal Brand in 10 simple steps I’m off to give a talk tonight on personal branding to a group of 35 motivated and biz savvy women who wanted to know exactly what to do to build thriving global personal brands. I was asked to give this talk in a way that would be relevant to busy mompreneurs. In celebration of Mother’s Day, I was reminded that I had better keep it short, relevant and very simple to execute.

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Have you lost your passion in business? attitude is everythingAre you feeling burnt out and exhausted? At one point or another, even the most passionate business owners feel some sort of disconnect from their excitement about business. Sometimes this may be attributed to working too much, not having the right support, or feeling stuck in a rut. Regardless of the reason, losing your passion for a business results in lost focus and motivation.

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It’s always a desirable idea to start your day with some honest blog tips that can help you increase your conversions with your network marketing company. I wrote ‘Successful Blogging Tips for the Network Marketer’ with you in mind. In this blog post, you’re going to learn some essential things that work for me and will work for you as well as your mlm blog. Blogging for Content, Not Google Points

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The wisdom of the ages tells us that we cannot prepare for the future without looking back to see where we have come from and get our bearings to know where are we today. That may be true yet I wonder if we ever look at the past with a realistic lens? A very wise man is recorded as saying that 'there is a time for everything' - and perhaps it is about time that we began to be more realistic about the future in light of the past. In particular the more recent past that has changed the entire worlds view over the last 10 years.

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A wise leader who lived around 1000 BC once declared “Teach me your ways … that I may live according to your truth!” The author of those words had not lived according to the truth that he had been taught at the hands of his parents. In fact the record shows that even though he had become very successful, even rising to be the king of his people, he had forgotten the truth.

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Basically the law of attraction states that like attracts like. I talk about the 3 power tools of success which are: the power of your thoughts, the power of your words and the power of your actions. To come in line with the Law of Attraction (I will refer to as LoA here after) you must get your thoughts, words and actions to line up with what you want or desire. Some think that this is a spiritual concept and it has been taught by great spiritual teachers like Jesus, Apostle Paul Solomon etc.

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It’s the wish of anyone in MLM to encounter the maximum level of Network Marketing Victory in their lives. In this blog post you’re going to be taught the 5 Millionaire Mindset beliefs that should be accepted for a more desirable run in this vocation.

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I was interviewed a few years ago about creating wealth in one’s life and the guy interviewing me laughed at the idea that wealth could be created in 30 days. What if it was a possibility? We limit ourselves based on habits, subconscious beliefs and influences throughout our lives, but can you say with certainty that you could not create wealth for yourself in a month? I’m not here to answer this but to explore the idea that it could be possible for you.

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Recently, I heard from a gentleman who feels as though his business is managing him instead of the other way around. He said that if he had to do it all again, he’s not sure if he would grow his business to the size it is now. Who is ‘in charge’ here? Unfortunately, I don’t believe it’s him.

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There is something intriguing and hot about people who act incredibly successful even before seeing any results. I have this ete al admiration for so many of my cyber pals and authors who radiate self-confidence, love and success through my computer screen. This leadership posture is not by chance, it is by absolute choice. When I started my entrepreneurial venture 8 years ago, I was blessed to have the most amazing mentors to guide me. My intention today is to share some key insights with you in hopes that you will be pumped to rock your biz and your life and live boldly every day!

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Relationships are all around us, from our family members to fellow colleagues to customers and to our friends. There are three easy things you can do today to instantly change the relationships in your life. Listening When was the last time you really felt you were heard? Many of us do not know how to really listen, to really hear what the other is saying. We are so busy with the chatter in our own heads, preparing what we are going to say at the first opportunity, that we do not hear what is being said. Therefore, the focus is on us and not on the one who is speaking.

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Positive productivity is more difficult for most business persons these days. Persevering and achieving your business dreams in the midst of a negative world is increasingly challenging. The uncontrollable negatives from bombings to an unfamiliar economy that just won’t correct assault us daily. How do you productively achieve your dreams today? Here are 3 Keys to Positive Productivity Today: Give Attention to Positive Thoughtsr

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The banks aren’t calling to loan you money to grow your business…or start one. So how will you expand in the most profitable manner? Here are 3 Low Cost Tips to Positively Profit at Work. Discoverr Think of business as a discovery mission. Daily you have multiple opportunities to discover more customers, more niches, more problems your business can solve, more…you fill in the blank. You must invest some time in creating conversations in order to discover. Ask your best customers, “Who do you know that we can help the way we do you?”

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Super Bowl 47 will best be remembered as, “The Night the Lights Went Out in N’Orleans.” Adversity happens at the most inconvenient times in unexpected ways, and not just at the Super Bowl, but in business, too. Everything from product outages to a teammate goes out or a vital system fails. It happens. What is a business to do? Here are 3 Positive Things to Do When Your Business Lights Go Out: Anticipate Itr

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It was a routine attempt to block a three point shot. But when University of Louisville sophomore guard Kevin Ware landed, his tibia compound fractured. The unthinkable happened. The next 30 minutes plus the rest of the game was a lesson to us all when dealing with life or business. As I watched, I discovered 3 Positive Ways to Deal with the Unthinkable: Deal in Realityr When the unthinkable happens, it’s anything but pretty. The Louisville and Duke players turned their heads away in disbelief. To their credit, CBS spared us the gruesome, repetitive replays.

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Our attention this week in the U.S. focuses on celebrating the life and accomplishments of noted civil rights leader, Dr. M.L. King, Jr. Dr. King positively led a movement in the midst of much adversity. What can you learn from him about how you can positively lead in business while experiencing adversity? Dr. King’s example gives us these 3 positive ways to lead in adversity: Expect Adversityr

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Shoppers will crowd the super centers and malls this weekend following Thanksgiving in the U.S. In fact, over the next several weeks, retail stores will do 50% or more of their business for the year. So where will you go? And who will you do business with? If you truly want to create a Work Positive impact with your holiday spending, here are three personal reasons to shop locally this Saturday, November 24, which is Small Business Saturday. Personal Servicer

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College basketball’s annual trek up the Final Four mountain began this week. While the school names change from year to year, the qualities of championship caliber teams are consistent. What are they? And how can you learn from them to win championships at work? Here are 3 Strategies to Positively Win as a Team as you Work Positive: Play Offense and Defenser Championship teams know how to score a lot of points and how to keep the other team from scoring as many. Lots of teams excel at one or the other. Championship teams do both well.

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Has your to-do list grown ove ight? Yes, it’s “the most wonderful time of the year”…and yet many of us miss the wonder of it all due to the overwhelm at work that accompanies the holidays. Here are 3 ways to cure your holiday overwhelm at work starting today: Focus on Positive Strengthsr From Madison Avenue to Your Street, you are shoved toward an impending sense of lack during the holidays. This scarcity mentality afflicts you at work as well, shifting your focus to the negative.

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When we connect with someone on LinkedIn, we welcome them with an invitation to read free chapters of one of our books. We hope just one idea will coach the reader closer to achieving business dreams. One connection recently replied, “Thanks, but I don’t have time to sit down and read a book.” “I don’t have time” are four of the deadliest words you’ll ever say.

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Daylight Savings Time starts this weekend in most of the U.S. We “lose an hour” to supposedly gain more sunlight at the end of the day. So how do you deal with this lost hour? And all the other lost hours of productivity at work? Here are 3 Ways to Positively Gain Time: Prioritiesr Dr. Covey was fond of saying, “The key is not to prioritize what's on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities.”

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Remember the saying, “Do what you love and love what you do and you’ll never work another day in your life?” Sounds great, but how do you do that? Here are 3 Ways to Positively Love Your Work: Love What You Do for Workr The physical and mental activity of your work must reward you emotionally in order for you to love what you do. For some people, it’s mentally knowing a difference is made, whatever that might be. For others, it’s the physical exertion that creates an endorphin rush. You love your work when you intrinsically value it and enjoy most of the associated activities.

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You want to increase sales with greater productivity so you leave the office earlier to do what you love with those you love, right? The “Receive” core practice of a Work Positive lifestyle in which you do just that involves the ethical dynamic of your business. You understand you Receive a great deal from your community of customers. This understanding prompts you to serve others.

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Our attention has been riveted by one person’s heinous actions and the consequences felt in Newtown, CT. Complete understanding of this tragedy defies our intellect. However, we do choose how to respond. While I pray such disaster avoids your area, reality suggests some variation will strike. Perhaps not as catastrophic, but every community experiences a similar event. Your customers in your community keep your lights on, pay your mortgage, educate your children, and support you in your lifestyle. You receive much from them.

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Most everyone is aware of how difficult it can be to focus these days with all of the distractions around us, whether it's the numerous interruptions caused by advances in technology, your family's needs, your finances, not to mention your health, relationships and all other areas of your life ...

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Stress and problems are just a natural part of life. How you react and interpret stressful situations can have a great impact on you and your life. Here are five ways to handle life’s curve balls. 1. Don’t get “sucked” in. Whose crisis is this? Is this self imposed, are you taking on too much or does this really require immediate attention? Can this be postponed or delegated out to someone more qualified for your ease? For example you may want to order gifts on line, have the dinner party catered, hire a cleaning person or landscape for those falling leaves. 2.

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How do you walk the red carpet at work and up onto stage to accept the Academy Award for increasing sales with greater productivity so you get out of the office earlier? Here are 5 Ways to Positively Win an Oscar at Work: Focus on the Partr As talented as you are, you have one part to play. Focus on that part and make it your role despite the distractions of a large cast of customers and teammates. Repeat the positive lines of success over and over until you get them right. Filter out the negative experiences.

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Goals or achievements are clearly defined destinations. In order to get there, you need to know and decide where you’re going. So, where do you want to go? What is it you’d like to achieve in your personal and professional life? Why set goals? Setting goals allows for personal achievement, building your confidence and the learning that occurs along the way. Here’s how to get on the right course to completing your goals. Write it Down…on paper. There is something almost magically that happens when you write your goals down.

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Studies and surveys conducted by professionals have revealed data on adolescents who have had sex and variables that delay the onset of coitus for both males and females. In 2005, 47% of high students had sexual intercourse and 14% of high school students had had four or more sex partners during their life (CDC, 2006). In a youth survey, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (2005) had shown that youth between grades 9 and 12 have been sexually active. It revealed that the percentage had decreased from the year 1991 to 2005.

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How to inspire others to motivate themselves in the workplace Recently more people are asking me how they can motivate their staff to: do more, take more responsibility, care more about the end results they produce, take more initiative and so on. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but you can’t motivate others. Motivation comes from within. As an executive or business leader, it is your job to inspire others. Inspire others to be their best, to be productive and to be self-motivated.

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“Overwhelm” is a constant theme in our coaching conversations lately. Business professionals have this sense of more effort and fewer positive results. There’s more to do than there is of me to do it. How do you deal with overwhelm? Here are 3 things you can do starting right now to move your business forward while overwhelmed: Focusr Your attention is a valuable, non-renewable resource. This most precious asset is best invested according to your priorities. Set your priorities based on:

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In the last few months, our team has run up a steep learning curve in developing a new product line and the means to administer it. We’ve experienced a great deal of change and discovered as we’ve run this race that exceptional customer care is an integral part of a successful process. Here are 3 characteristics of exceptional customer care we experienced that created “raving fans” out of us. Ask Great Questionsr

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U.S. citizens cast their vote for the next President, Vice-President, and a host of congressional leaders this week. Attention focuses on this once-every-four-years activity with a virtual obsession. Yet, there is a more important vote you as a business professional cast and more often than every four years. While government leaders are important, your leadership in business has a significant, daily impact on you and the people around you.

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The San Francisco Giants won the World Series…again. That’s two of the last three seasons, a rare achievement. What discoveries are there for you in their success as you seek to increase sales with greater productivity so you can leave the office earlier to do what you love with those you love? Brian Sabean, GM, describes the key to their success when he says of the players: “They didn’t try to be the guy. They were just trying to be a guy. That’s the mantra of this organization—be a teammate.”

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There may be only one day a year devoted to giving thanks, but expressing thanks year round and doing it well is one of the most profitable business strategies you can have.r

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Interning is becoming a common part of College educations, and is an excellent way to start one’s career. During my freshman orientation in business school, the presenting faculty scared us all by telling us we were expected to complete at least 3 internships before we graduated. This tactic ...

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I recently attended an event focused on leadership. The event featured speakers who focused on the touchy-feely aspect of leadership. Words like inspire and empower were used frequently, paired with power points containing images of impressive mountain ranges, and beautiful seascapes. There’s no doubt that good leaders inspire and empower, those are words I know I’ve used frequently in this blog. However, the presentations at this event made me think more about the reality of leading and how it isn’t always as pretty as those presentations made it seem. Leadership is stressful.

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Life is composed of many opportunities that we can take advantage of. Many doors may open while others may close. There are different paths in life that we can take. This is why I am completely convinced that there are no limits in life to what you can do. It does not matter where you live or what type of home you were raised in, all things are possible to them who believe in the impossible. The key to enjoying life is to live life without limits. How do you life a life without limits? Here are a couple keys to living life without limits: 1. You MUST trust God.

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We are living in a tough working market, where unemployment rates are creeping up to all time highs. Many people have found their positions cut, companies once strong in the market are now closing their doors; others are beginning to get nervous and their fear levels are rising. People are finding themselves in unfamiliar territory, trying to reinvent themselves in a down job market. So, how do you separate yourself from the pack? What can you do to increase your personal value? What do you have control over? When the budgets get cut, you don’t want to be the one eliminated.

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Were you recently down-sized and find yourself contemplating a career change? Reports indicate that on average, individuals change careers five or six times during their working life. While unemployment rates are at an all-time high, many folks are using this time to re-invent themselves. Try Something New

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How’s your New Year’s resolution working out? How would you like to SWAP your resolution for something more successful? Think of SWAP as an acronym and Work Positive to transform your chosen target of change into productive results using these three proven methods: S - Songr Resolutions fail because you lack a positive, consistent connection with your desire to change. How do you motivate yourself daily for success?

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Where you are today is directly related to the choices you’ve made up to this point; one month, two weeks, last year and even a decade ago. There are so many choices that we make everyday, some big, some small, conscious or subconscious. However, in our lives the choices we make dictate the path we take or the journey we are currently on. What books to read and learn from, mentors and role models, when to get married and have children, where to live and work. “It’s a choice, not a chance that determines your destiny.” J.

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The bible provides direction for those who have ideas for future projects. The idea can be the creation of an invention or a children’s book. In the second chapter of Habakkuk, it states that visions (or ideas) should be written down adequately so that it can be implemented. However, many new entrepreneurs quickly start businesses without devising an adequate plan. The main reason new entrepreneurial leaders fail in their business ventures is inadequate planning. Many established business leaders have expressed what they believe to be the top reasons why businesses fail.

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I don’t think many people will argue that volunteering is a good thing. Volunteering strengthens and improves communities, supports good causes, provides leadership experience, and looks good on your resume. Volunteering allows you to truly make a difference in the lives of others, and makes you feel good about yourself. Volunteering also makes you more invested in your community, and allows you to pursue your passions.

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What is confidence? You can't see it, touch it or buy it; however, you can feel in with in and see it in other people. It's an energy and a belief system about yourself that is similar to a muscle, growing and getting stronger or shrinking and weakening. What would you try if you had more confidence? How would it change your life? Most people are confident in some areas of their life compared to others. Here are a few tips to gain confidence in any areas of your life. YOUR BODY Our bodies react to our emotions.

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I recently heard a story about a certain manager who argued that his role had nothing to do with motivating people. Workplace motivation, he said, was the job of the Human Resources department! I know you won't be surprised to hear that I disagree. What's more, workplace motivation is one ...

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You discovered your productivity trigger. You are more productive in that all-important first hour of your day. You set boundaries around technology intrusion on your productivity. You are well on your way to doing more in one hour than most business professionals do in a month. But there is one more question to answer for greater productivity as you start the final quarter of 2012: How do you finish your day strong? The concluding actions of yesterday ring loudly as you greet tomorrow-becoming-today. Here are three strategies for you to finish your day strong:

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I was lying flat on my back in the grassy outfield, trying to come around. I had drifted back from my third-base position for the Little League team White Sox into shallow left field to catch a fly ball. I missed the ball with my glove and instead caught it with my forehead. Someone said, “Son, you’ve got to keep your eye on the ball.” Little comfort when your head is killing you and your ego is dead with embarrassment. And you find out later that regardless of how much you keep your eye on the ball, it won’t help. I needed glasses. My focus was off.

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You discovered your productivity trigger and transformed your first hour to be more productive. The third question to answer as you increase sales and achieve greater productivity so you leave the office earlier to do what you love with those you love is this: How do I limit technology’s intrusion on my productivity? Marilyn vos Savant says, “Working in an office with an array of electronic devices is like trying to get something done at home with half a dozen small children around. The calls for attention are constant.”

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I don`t know anyone who doesn`t want to be more productive. We buy time management books, go to courses, try new software, read blogs dedicated to productivity and search for the best system to help us get more done in the time we have. Of course increasing productivity makes sense because, even ...

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I watched a bit of the last Presidential debate. Up until the point where the debate morphed into one big interruption. Interruptions intrude into political debates, marriage conversations (and other intimate activities if you have children at home), and your work flow. How well do you deal with interruptions? Implement into your work flow these three strategies for dealing well with interruptions and watch as your sales increase with greater productivity and you get out of the office earlier: Listenr

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When I think of magic, the first images that come to my mind are magicians with playing cards, hats, rabbits and sawing pretty girls in half. When I think a little longer images of more subtle and/or amazing feats of, well, magic come to mind. Magic is a skill that can be mastered. It`s also ...

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Selling things can be hard work. That's why good sales and marketing people are highly valued in any business. The most highly prized salespeople are creative and innovative people who never seem to run out of ideas to try in promoting their product. But sometimes that can be even harder ...

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Most conversations, articles and training regarding feedback is focused on giving leaders, managers and supervisors more tools and approaches for offering feedback more effectively. This is very important information, and these are skills that can help you be significantly more effective in ...

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Why doesn't this person do what I want them to do? Can't they just get along? Why is he so abrupt with everyone? Why doesn't she follow the steps in the process like they are meant to be followed? Why are so many mistakes made? Why do I have to follow up so much to make sure the work gets ...

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Have you ever had an uneasy feeling in your gut about something you were going to do? It just didn't feel right to you. A nagging voice in the back of your brain kept telling you that something wasn't quite right. If you went ahead and took that action, what was the result? Did you realize ...

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I don't like the word discipline. I'll tell you why in a few moments. Discipline denotes that some behavior or action is unacceptable either in the work place or in your life. Left unchecked, the unacceptable behavior or action can escalate and cause very serious damage to relationships. ...

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There are many roads that people travel in life. In fact every person is traveling a different road. Some of those roads are high, meaning they are filled with positive expectations, uplifting thoughts, and gratitude. Some of the roads are low roads, filled with doubt, fear, worry, self-pity, ...

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Remember those powerful words from "The Secret"? It's so true. What you think about expands and manifests. Those thoughts get bigger and dictate what is attracted into your work and life. What are you thinking about right now? The Law of Attraction - or “The Secret” - states that "whatever ...

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While watching the London Olympics track events, I noticed that the announcers analyzed most of the shorter races by talking about the runner’s start. “She got off to a great start” or “He had a lot of ground to make up from a poor start.” While most of the focus is on who crosses the finish line when, the start is critical to the runner’s success. Your work day is like a race. Your start charts your day’s successful finish. Here are 3 great starts to guarantee you win the company gold and Work Positive today: Get Up on Timer

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Welcome to the 2012 Election—the Year of Negativity. Like the weather, everyone’s talking about it, yet no one is doing anything about it… …yet it does have a negative effect on your business. The advent of 24/7 information channels creates a constant media feeding frenzy of irrelevant, trivial snatches of negative spin hurled by candidates at one another. This hourly barrage of unsubstantiated negativity drains positivity from your work environment. Mission focus scatters. Morale suffers. Productivity follows. Profits diminish. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

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Your customers aren’t sure what to expect from you right now. Election year uncertainty casts a negative anxiety over doing business that political ads only exacerbate. Customers aren’t sure who cares, who to trust, and who is on their side. How do you engage this adversity so as to increase sales, and get greater productivity from your team so you can leave the office early to do what you love with your family? Employ these 3 Ways to Give Positive Customer Service in a Negative Election Year: Give Carer Your customers are thinking, “Who cares about me?”

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You know what blinders are - those black flaps put on the side of horses’ eyes to keep them focused on what’s straight ahead, undistracted by things going on around them. Blinders may keep a horse on task, but wear them yourself, and it won’t be long until your looking trouble in the ...

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When people have the right mix of attitude, subjective norm and perceived behavioural control, their intention to change behaviour will be strong. Their intention is only constrained by their actual level of control. In this final of a series of four articles using Ajzen’s theory of planned ...

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Dealing With Interruptions When you manage people, you learn that everyone has a different idea as to what is important. You also learn that everyone battles to manage our time effectively. These two come together to form what seems like continual flow of interruptions. So how can we reduce ...

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A paper salesman for over 40 years, Frank remembers the day when he was selling paper to butcher shops. The meat wrapping paper his clientele purchased could be customized with a message of their choice. One of his clients handed him a paper with the message he wanted to appear on his wrapping ...

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Everyone loves a good story. Great leaders are aware of this and inspire others to own and share their own unique and special story. They help us to see how our narrative fits into the whole to make a difference. Corporate employees rarely go to work each day pondering the CEO’s vision or ...

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Motivating people is a myth. People cannot be motivated by others. They are motivated from within. Leaders can however, set up an environment in which people are able to motivate themselves. To set up an environment that enables employees to be motivated, leaders need to understand what the ...

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I enjoy running out on the mountain trails on the weekends. During the drive to the trails, I see several people biking on the roads. There are a lot of long hills that wind up and down the mountains which make for a tough ride I assume. There is an area where you travel for about a mile in ...

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One of the most important lessons I've learned over the past several years is the importance of changing our leadership style to match the situation or person we are dealing with. Using a single approach may hit the middle part of your team, but may leaves the top and bottom performers to fend ...

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I was outside pulling some weeds this morning in the front yard. It's frustrating to have to go out every week, pulling the weeds just to have other sprout up in their place. And I realized that my problem is that I am pulling the larger weeds out, but the smaller ones that are harder to see ...

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Last week you discovered your productivity trigger. I found mine standing around a family member’s grave, watching dragon flies and remembering their 30-day life spans. A new focus emerged for me in doing business, one that defines success by my clients’ success. My to-do list is better now—more focused with less time required for completion. The second question to answer as you increase sales and achieve greater productivity so you leave the office earlier to do what you love with those you love is this: How do I act in my first hour on my productivity trigger?

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You know you have to have one, so what is that “edge” for your business? This is the key that draws people to your (virtual or physical) door. Without that “edge” clearly stated, people will never know why they should turn to you for your product or service. Are you the price leader? Do you have the lowest price? Or do you intentionally have the highest price? Don’t just be the price leader and always be cutting your prices. If you do, you will soon be out of business. Price your services and products fairly and realistically; don’t play games with your pricing model.

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My Grandfather told me stories of getting up at 4:30 a.m. to bring in the wood, put it in the cook stove, and light the fire so his mother could prepare breakfast. A sister gathered in the dark eggs laid by the hens. A brother prepared the pig months earlier. The flour ground from their corn was in a sack to make the biscuits with fresh milk from their cows. Sure they had a lot to do every morning, but if they wanted to eat, this is what they did.

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For years women have been told that to succeed in the workplace, they need to “act more like men.” These days, however, that mindset is beginning to change and women are now being viewed as possessing special traits that enable them to be effective leaders. What are those traits? And, are gender stereotypes still posing challenges for women?

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Almost everyone I know has a desire - whether in the back or the forefront of their minds - to become wealthy. The Universe is a place of abundance and every person has a right to and access to that abundance. So why isn't everyone wealthy? People become stuck at levels of existence because ...

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Recall a time in your life when you were joyously doing something and the time just flew by. A time when you were so completely absorbed by what you were doing that nothing else mattered. An occasion when you felt passion and enthusiasm and were elated by the results. Did that feel good or ...

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I get called to fix people problems and I'm really good at that. Most often the person I'm helping has a supervisor or executive team member who has huge gaps in their own management skills. For example here are some of the deficiencies I observe: • Personality differences • Stagnant ...

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Return on Investment - better known as ROI - is a critical key business indicator. Businesses live or die based on their ROI. Business investors rightfully demand to know the projected ROI of every investment in order to decide whether to put their money on the table. At best, ROI is always ...

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Today is a brand new day. And you get to decide what to do with it! What decision will you make? Will you use this day in the very best way you can? Will you use it to create the most value for your employer and to accomplish the greatest good in your life and the lives of others? Are you ...

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Attitude is a habit of thought. Every second your five senses are bombarded with millions of bits of data. Since it's impossible to process that much data, your brain has created well worn neural pathways, or patterns of interpretation, to process repetitive data sets. Those patterns filter ...

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Everyone wants to get paid more and promoted faster. It is just human nature. But who knows what they must do to be recognized as a high performer worthy of being paid more and promoted faster? There are many things you can do and I’ve chosen to share three with you. Develop Good Work Habits: ...

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Self-esteem is a very important motivator according to Abraham Maslow. He places a person’s self-esteem needs above physiological, security, and social needs. The dictionary defines self-esteem as confidence and satisfaction in oneself. It can be also thought of as self-respect, or confidence ...

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How often do you say something like the following to yourself? I’ll be happy when: • I change and become the person I want to be in my lifen • I get a new home or car or boat or new toyn • I win the lotteryn • My boss learns how to supervise me properlyn • I can be friends with everyone I meetn • I ...

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A minimum of 30% of all resources are wasted in the conduct of business! Believe it? n There are the obvious wastes like material waste, missing supplies and tools, abuse of machinery, unsecured loss of equipment, and undetected quality defects. The list can get quite long. However, there's ...

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There is a dark curse that all of us struggle with. It is so powerful, that it can made our life miserable and negatively affect our relationships. Learn how to overcome this dark curse. This curse is so powerful that it can make your life miserable and people around you flee. It is so ...

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Wouldn’t it be wonderful to understand the force that controls what you think and how you act? The thoughts and actions you engage in today, determine the results you experience now and into the future. So, if you understood the force that controls you, you could use that knowledge to change ...

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The Greatest Investment Ever Made Is . . . What would Warren Buffett say was the greatest investment that he ever made? What would Bill Gates or Oprah Winfrey say was the greatest investment they ever made? How about Mary Kay Ash? What would the most admired person you know say was the ...

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Notice, I didn’t ask the question: “Are you a teacher?” Each and every one of us is a teacher. Let me explain. As a young child growing up, who gave you instruction, taught you to function normally in the world, and created your boundaries? I’ll bet your answer is your parents and a host of ...

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Everyone wants a quick fix. Wouldn't you like it if I could just tell you the secret to developing more effective leadership and you could be an effective leader right now? You know -- make it quick and sweet and get it done today! Well, here's the truth: I can and I can't! Here's the "I ...

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Practice a behavior once and find out how it's done. Repeat the behavior once more and you correct some mistakes. Practice it a third time and start to feel more comfortable. The fourth time you start to feel a little confident. Practice it six more times and start to build mastery. What's ...

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Passion is an intense, driving, or overmastering feeling or conviction. It can be fear-based, as in anger. Or love-based as with intensely positive feelings. The greatest joy and happiness you will ever experience occurs when you are passionate about your work and the life you are living. A ...

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It's human nature to want a better life, to strive for new things, and find meaning through our experience and existence. People are restless; they want a raise shortly after receiving the most recent one, they desire a promotion, new challenges at work and/or in their personal lives, better ...

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We are born with a body whose systems are ready to sustain life. As we mature, those systems develop into a fully functioning physical person. Having a fully functioning physical body is one half of the life equation. The other half is the programming that is needed to make it function. That ...

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From birth to adulthood we learn to become good citizens and well-adjusted adults in the world of work and life. Many people make this transitional relatively successfully and lead somewhat normal, happy lives. Some people make it to adulthood grumbling and blaming the world for all the "bad ...

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Have you ever walked into a place of work and felt heaviness in the atmosphere. Like fear was the predominant emotion permeating the work place. People only did what they were told, never showed initiative, avoided problems, and finger pointed to others as the source of problems. Gossip was ...

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The mechanics and techniques of managing your time and activities are very simple and well known. A good book to review the tools and techniques of time and activity management is Building Personal Leadership: Inspirational Tools & Techniques for Work & Life. What is not simple are the ...

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In my earlier work and life I was sure of what was right or wrong, black or white, correct or wrong, and the best way or the worst way to do things. I was a confident judge. Judgment was my enemy and I didn’t know it! Not now! Life has imparted some wisdom to me and I know that whatever I ...

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You will get all you want in life if you help enough other people get what they want. Zig Ziglar In a financially-strapped economy like this one, a common response to suggestions to grow business is negative. “I can’t afford to advertise.” “I have to cut marketing expenses.” We focus on what we can’t do. Will that grow your business? What would it cost you to follow Zig Ziglar’s advice to positively grow your business? Here are 3 no-cost ways to positively grow your business by helping others get what they want: Greet with a Welcoming Smiler

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So who’s come into work bleary-eyed from the late-night Olympics? Here’s what I’m discovering from these athletes that is creating some gold for my businesses…and can for yours, also. Ignore Conventional Wisdom and Limitsr After he didn’t win gold in his first race, the pundits spu Michael Phelps as not ready for London. They placed limits on what he would accomplish based on one event. He now is the most decorated Olympian ever with 22 medals.

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Last week, I spoke to a group of State Farm agents and team members in the Houston area about how to Work Positive in a Negative World. During the workshops, I interviewed selected agents as positive examples of the five core practices. One of those agents, Corey LeJeune, serves The Woodlands, and has a son who turns one year old in a couple of weeks. His son’s birth prompted Corey to look ahead to birthday parties. He imagined great celebrations for his son, but then began thinking about less fortunate children whose parents couldn’t afford to give them a party.

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I watched a sandpiper scurrying around the beach looking for something to eat. At least that’s what I thought he was doing. But he used most of his time and energy to chase away other birds. If another sandpiper approached his territory, he quickly ran over to chase him off. Then another bird invaded the opposite end of his area and he was off to chase her away. Back and forth that little bird ran, spending virtually no time eating and all his energy chasing away the competition.

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Daily someone sends something to us that promises to get our message out there and insure we are heard above the competition for our customers’ attention. It reminds me of trying to quiet my two-year-old daughter’s department store tantrums by yelling. The only attentio I received was louder cries and suspicious glares of child abuse. Are you abusing your customers by yelling your company’s features at them? Instead positively listen to your customers. Yes, it’s counterintuitive, but it grows your bottom line and that’s what you want, right?

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As I left our home and drove around the mountain, fog enveloped me quickly. Unexpectedly. There was no sign of fog when I pulled out of our garage. The business environment changes that quickly, also, particularly with what influences our customers’ and clients’ lives. For example, the theater shooting in Aurora, Colorado. This tragedy suddenly dominates our conversations, news media, buying habits, and prayers. It fogs our perception. So how do you do business when tragedy fogs over your business? Here are 3 Strategies to Work Positive in a Tragedy. Headlights Onr

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I recently returned from a week of speaking engagements to awaken the next morning to a case of vertigo. I woke up, rolled out of bed as usual, and the floor rose up to whack my head. It was kind of like being drunk on a rollercoaster ride. Over the next several days, I was in bed or in my recliner, hanging on for dear life, wishing the room would stop spinning. As the rotation slowed, I moved around some. That’s when I thought, “This is like trying to do business today. Just when you think you have figured it out, everything moves and you’re off balance again.”

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The relationships we have with our customers are the most important assets we possess. Easy to understand and take care of, right? Nope. As I travel, I encounter a great deal of customer service and disservice. Last week, I learned 3 Ways to Give Positive Customer Service from some positive and negative experiences. Here they are: Listenr As my assistant made reservations for my stay, the Marriott property had obviously listened to previous patrons and anticipated my needs. They asked,rn--“May we pick him up at the airport?”rn--“Will he want a ride to his meeting?”r

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This may seem like a very strange title for an article. After all, a vacation is supposed to be… a vacation. The title seems to imply that we should strive to make our vacation, somehow strategic or productive. In a way, that is what I am suggesting, but maybe not in the anal-retentive way ...

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I had minor surgery and my left hand was bandaged so all my fingers and hand were covered in one huge bandage. That forced me to make some changes in my routines. Shaving was one of those habitual behaviors that require a small adjustment. There is a big lesson in that adjustment. Let me ...

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You are a manager. Everyone is a manager. A person may manage an executive team, executive team members manage managers, managers manage supervisors, supervisors manage workers, and workers manage themselves. We are all managers. So what is the most valuable competency? I learned this ...

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You are a manager. Everyone is a manager. A person may manage an executive team, executive team members manage managers, managers manage supervisors, supervisors manage workers, and workers manage themselves. We are all managers. So what is the most valuable competency? I learned this ...

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You can pick up any business or news magazine at any time and read articles about the rapid pace of change, the increasing speed at which everything moves, the globalization of industry and commerce, and how technology is changing our world. Of course all of these things are true. Further ...

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If you are like me, you are living some distance from the devastation wrought by Katrina. If you are like me you not physically impacted and can watch the plight of others on television in the comfort of your home. And if you are like me, you are wondering what you can do. I believe the ...

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I’m betting you’ve had the same experience I have in most organizational brainstorming sessions. You are in a room with beige (or otherwise boring) walls and a conference table. Sometime during the meeting, there is a problem or challenge identified. Someone standing near a flipchart or ...

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My Philosophy When I read a book, I always appreciate knowing the author’s perspective and philosophy. Once I learn an author’s underlying beliefs, I am in a better position to learn from him or her. I’ve actually already shared part of that philosophy, but here is some more context. Our ...

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Are You an Aligned Leader? By Mary Jane Mapes, CSP As an aligned leader, you are someone who acknowledges all four realms of existence: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. You choose to be guided by the invisible realm of the spirit. In other words, you live life in accordance with ...

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There are probably many things you’d like to do but simply don’t have the time for. You’re just too busy to do them! Here are some changes you can make so that you accomplish the things that are truly important to you. If you experience this feeling, then it’s time to sit down and make a list ...

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Yes, it bothers me. I'm a blog content writer for hire and I read a lot of "how to blog better for your business" article. They all talk about riveting content, tight copy, and getting conversions. And that's all good advice… But, what if your small business is your blog or a series of blogs? What then? Better Blogging for Your Blog

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Practice a behavior once and find out how it is done. Repeat the behavior once more and you correct some mistakes. Practice the same behavior a third time and start to feel more comfortable. Practice it a fourth time and start to feel a little confidence. Practice it six more times and start ...

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Tom was working hard to change the culture in his organization. He wanted to create greater collaboration, teamwork and empowerment. He envisioned an organization where people loved coming to work each day. He knew that when these things were a part of working life that productivity would sky ...

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Recognizing that the time had come to replace our hot water heater, my wife called our plumber to schedule an appointment. She placed the call at about 11 a.m. When the agent asked, “Would you be available between one and three?” Lori asked, “Which day?” The agent replied “Today of ...

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Many people wish they were more creative. They yearn for the big idea (or even the small one) and think that if they just had that one idea they’d be on their way to greater success.Certainly, we can all do things to be more creative, but having ideas isn’t the biggest, or even first, source of ...

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Changing roles from employee to leader can be fun and very rewarding. It usually brings about more pay, more responsibility, and prestige. But it can also bring about some potential pitfalls as well. Here are 3 areas you can anticipate in advance as potential problems. First of all, many of ...

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It’s that time of year again. Shopping, parties and long lines everywhere. More vacations, more family commitments, and more stress. These are a few of the challenges we all face during the holiday season. The holidays are a wonderful time of the year, and we will enjoy them more as leaders ...

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Most of us, at one time or another have looked to someone more experienced or expert than us to help us navigate through a difficult challenge or situation. Whether formal or informal, we’ve had these sorts of relationships throughout our lives. Sometimes these relationships have happened ...

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We watch the star athlete calmly make the final shot, score the winning goal, or lead his team for a touchdown in the final minute of the game. We marvel at their talent and their determination, but what we value and admire most is the supreme confidence they display – they know they will ...

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We all need encouragement. Even the most callous, hard headed self made person needs encouragement to stay on track and move forward. This isn’t news – it is something we all know. Unfortunately many times we don’t take action on what we know. We can change our habits about encouragement – ...

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I know that there have been people with the title of Project Manager for many years, and there has been a growing body of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques in the area of project management for a long time. Yes, there have always been projects. But never before has it been so important ...

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Let me tell you a secret. Things don’t always go the way we want them to. Let me tell you another secret. We don’t always hear what we want to hear. Duh. These two statements are hardly secrets; we all know they are true. If they aren’t secrets, then why do we act surprised when it ...

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Halloween never has been my favorite holiday. As a kid, growing up on the farm, trick-or-treating meant getting in and out of the car (often on very cold nights) and wearing coats over our costumes. I certainly liked the candy, but it never made much sense to me. As a father, I must admit I ...

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Words are very powerful. In fact, vocabulary has a remarkably high correlation with IQ scores. We use words to communicate our thoughts and feelings. Internally, we use words to think. For both reasons - thinking and communicating - having a strong vocabulary is valuable, and improving our ...

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Unfortunately, I’d heard the story before. A new CEO and COO had been hired to replace ineffectual leaders. They inherited a loosely organized and unfocused leadership team, and needed help getting the organization back on track. A vacuum at the top had resulted in disorganization, ...

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Most of us find ourselves in a position to help others achieve more of their potential than we realize. Sure, as leaders, supervisors, and parents we can see ourselves in that position; but the fact is that all of us are uniquely qualified to help at least one other person in our lives reach ...

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Every leader I’ve ever talked with has been busy. Some are more stressed by their workload than others, but the reality of work today is that we all (leaders included) have plenty to do. Which should make the title of this article of great interest, I mean, who wouldn’t be interested in better ...

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Do you ramble when you speak, packing in too many irrelevant details? Perhaps you skip from one idea to the next with no connection between them. The first conversation pattern makes you boring and the second makes you confusing. Either one can have a negative impact on your ability to influence ...

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Bob moved to a new company, and it wasn’t too many days before he was invited to a meeting. The meeting announcement he received said that the meeting started at 9 am in room 105. At 8:55 he walked into an empty room. Frantic he went back to his computer to see if he had the details right. ...

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Read the title again, carefully. It doesn’t say “it takes more effort to get results.” It says “it takes more than effort to get results.” Ah, the difference a word can make. In the world I grew up and live in, hard work is considered a high virtue. I’ve read children's books that spoke of ...

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Every place I go, if I’m in an organization long enough, I’ll hear people lament about the lack of accountability. Specifically, I hear things like: “They just don’t seem to care enough, I guess.” “Those action items never get done – I don’t know why we even identify them.” “I have trouble ...

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Not seeing any results from your job search? Have your job efforts been limited to responding to the classifieds? Jump-start your job search by developing a marketing campaign utilizing several different strategies to land the job you want. Be creative and think ‘outside the box.’ Try some methods you haven’t used in the past. Everything from networking to creating a career portfolio can speed up your job search efforts.

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Change in the workplace is accelerating. Technology development and infusion into new products is almost a daily event. Companies are in endless pursuit to drive costs down to become more competitive. Rightsizing, downsizing, reorganization with layoffs are the norm. Changes driven by Six ...

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When I worked in Corporate America, many people carried steno pads with them everywhere they went, writing their notes from meetings, decisions made, and more. I frequently saw these people reviewing these notes, looking for ideas, clues from conversations, agreements and more. One of the ...

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Manage or Lead – Why the Difference Matters and What to Do About That Difference Many books have been written about managing people, and an equally large number have been written about leadership. Some use the words manage and lead interchangeably, and some talk about the differences between ...

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There’s no doubt it’s important for a good manager to be available. When you delegate a project or assign a task you probably go to great pains to ensure you receive regular reports and updates. I’m sure you make it quite clear that you are available if help or advice is needed. Maybe you’ve ...

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We’ve all faced a negative attitude or work environment. Perhaps your experience was short lived, or maybe it seems to be the standard operating mode for you. Perhaps you are the culprit of the negativity, or maybe you’re the victim. Whatever your experience, I’m sure you can agree, that a ...

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I started writing online about 5 years ago. I was so ignorant then of how to blog or find writing jobs that, in hindsight, I lost out on a lot of stuff I could have been doing like growing a brand and building up personal sites as well as adding to my portfolio. I wouldn't call it wasted time, though, as most of those precious days that are now gone were spent learning what I know today. I'm still no "guru" but I know enough now to launch new blogs and sites with moderate success. Also, like they say, "hindsight is 20/20"-so I'm not crying over it, either.

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When people ask me about my business, I tell them I’m in the learning business – that we help organizations, teams and individuals reach their potential through learning. This is a fine statement and it does describe the breadth of what we do, but it often leads to the follow-up question like . ...

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Chances are this article’s title gives you a strong opinion about whether or not to continue reading. You are either in sales and want to understand your work better and therefore very interested, or you are being kind and giving me until the end of this paragraph to convince you to continue, ...

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Talk to ten people and nine of them will tell you they believe in goal setting. These nine people will tell you that goals are important, that they can help you be happier and healthier, and that they are the best and fastest way to achieve more in life. I would agree with those nine ...

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There are many reasons why trust is important to us as leaders. With higher levels of trust we are able to influence change more easily and quickly. With more trust we are able to create higher levels of productivity and team cohesiveness. I could go on, but in short, being trustworthy and ...

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Every day we deal with a variety of matters of urgent importance in our organizations. Seldom is leadership development on that urgent list. While perhaps not urgent, few things are of greater importance to the future of our organizations that the conscious and consistent development of our ...

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The truck in the next lane weaved toward me. I looked over. He was texting. The car ahead of me at the now-green traffic light didn’t move. “She’s on Facebook on her phone,” my wife said. The SUV zoomed ahead of me, and then slowed down. And again further down the interstate. Each time, the driver was on a call when I went around, and off the phone when he sped up. And the thought popped in my head, “If these people are ‘always on’ when driving, how are they at work?”

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We attach significance to the turning of the calendar, and when the calendar turns to a new year, it means more than learning to change a digit when we write a check – we’ve started a new chapter. It is instructive for us to think about how we can get the most from the end of chapter 2005. ...

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According to Ad Age magazine, the slogan introduced for Coca-Cola in 1929 – “The Pause That Refreshes” – was the third best advertising slogan of the 21st Century. I can see why, it’s a great slogan. And I believe its message is one we can employ in our personal and professional lives with much ...

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We celebrate all sorts of things in our lives; birthdays, anniversaries, championships … achievements of all sorts. We celebrate all of these things individually or with our family and friends and they bring us great joy and satisfaction. We all like know “how” to celebrate, but many of us ...

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Tips for Getting the Most From Your Conference Investment All professionals attend conferences, seminars, and trade shows each year. Through my observation and person experience here are my top tips for maximizing your time and monetary investment in these events. 1. Set goals for the event. ...

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The team faced a significant challenge on the project. After a very successful brainstorming session they felt they had several ideas that would address and alleviate the problems they faced. They were truly energized by some of the ideas they generated. But soon, the glow wore off, because ...

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To succeed in today’s economic environment, check your ego at the door and embrace a new way of doing business that is about more than what you can control and manipulate. That’s your ego talking. The Ego Economy is dead. Welcome to the We Economy. This rising tide of the We Economy can lift all of our companies on thrilling waves of positive profits or capsize and drown us in red ink. We choose. How do you navigate the change and positively succeed at work?

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We meet so many different people in the course of our work and our busy lives these days that it probably isn't surprising that it can be a struggle to remember them all. Yet a sharp memory is a powerful tool in the workplace, and in our interactions with others we will often be judged by how ...

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Employee retention is one of the most pressing issues facing forward thinking leaders and managers. In their book “Values Shift” authors John Izzo and Pam Withers describe a whole new set of expectations people now have of their workplaces. As unemployment in Australia hits a 33 year low and ...

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What’s Your Leadership Style? Early in my career, I remember being asked in interviews, “what is your leadership style”. At the time I thought I needed to have a single style so I would have an answer to this question. But it never seemed quite right to answer the question without asking “who ...

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You’ve had numerous conversations about your ROI—the Return on Investment—your company achieves. But what about your RROI—the Redefined Reality on Investment—you achieve? Think of your RROI as what’s different—new and improved—about your business and lifestyle since you started your company. If you previously worked for someone else, what’s better now that you own a business? A desire to Redefine our Reality is the #1 reason most of us buy or create our own company. But is your investment of time, energy, and money redefining your reality in the ways you imagined?

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Ask anyone to give you a list of skills that describe a highly effective leader and I’m guessing they’ll give you a pretty extensive list. (Go ahead, make a quick mental list right now.) Since I’ve done this many times in groups I am accustomed to what I will hear or read. These lists ...

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Did you see Paul McCartney performing for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee? The world still loves the music of The Beatles fifty years later. They’ve sold 600 million albums internationally with 20 songs going #1 on the U.S. Billboard charts. So how did The Beatles achieve such amazing results? More importantly, how can you learn from them and discover your business’ success in the silver lining of today’s economy? Here is how The Beatles grew their brand and business through the lens of the five Work Positive core practices: Perceiver

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Last week I attended the annual conference of the North American Simulation and Gaming Association. I have served on the NASAGA Board for the past six years. During that time I have served as the Chair twice and our company also has pro¬duced the annual conference. Never have I learned as much ...

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You’ve probably heard the phrase, “go slow to go fast.” I sometimes say it to Clients and participants in training. I remind myself of this truth occasionally too. Why? Because too often we are in such a rush to get the next task done that we end up spending more time doing it – or getting ...

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Most of us would like to be better communicators. As leaders, co-workers, team members and in all of the other roles we play both professionally and personally, we know that communication is a major key to success. When we are frustrated or stymied by something, often better communication ...

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Your Thirty Golden Minutes Would you like a new idea that could greatly impact your outlook, attitude, productivity and happiness? Would you be willing to make a change to your daily routine in order to increase your personal satisfaction and help you reach your goals faster than ever before? ...

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When my wife was pregnant with our first child, she really wanted a certain kind of baby crib. It even had a name—the Jenny Lind crib. Frankly, at that point in my life, I didn’t have enough money to buy it, but I really wanted to purchase it because it meant that much to my wife. I was discovering even then how to Work Positive. So I changed my perception, released my imagination, conceived a complementary relationship, believed that I could find the money, and acted on my attention and intention so I achieved the positive result of buying that crib.

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My grandmother gave me a chocolate bunny every spring when I was a child. I always looked forward to getting it, but there were some chocolate bunnies I liked better than others. Some years she gave me a hollow chocolate bunny. Now I really liked the chocolate, but when I bit into it, there was nothing but air. Other years she gave me a marshmallow-filled chocolate bunny. It was great because it had something inside. But marshmallow does get a little old after a few bites and it’s just not chocolate.

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What do you believe about your business? Your business beliefs are the core values of your “how” in leading your relationships and managing the details. Have you ever taken four minutes and written them down? Make sure you include these three things you gotta believe about your business: Business Pacer When my daughter ran distance races, she trained her body to build endurance by putting in the necessary miles daily. She also exercised her mind to learn course management.

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I enjoyed some quiet time early one morning before the demands of my day started. All of a sudden, a bird began squawking just outside the window. At first I ignored it, but it loudly persisted so I got up. As I stepped out on the porch, I saw the bird squawking at Maybelle, our cat, who sat on the porch, staring off across the horse pasture. The bird bothered me, but not Maybelle. She sauntered over, giving me permission to pet her while the bird still screamed at us. But Maybelle didn’t mind. She knew the bird was there, but chose to ignore it and enjoy my petting.

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At times we allow the negative noise of the flat economy to drown out any positive, on-key music in our businesses. Soon the negative noise has an effect on you. You become filled with: Fears about finances—“The bank called. Surely they’re not calling in my note.” Suspicions about an employee—“He sure talks about our competition a lot.” Mistrust of a vendor—“She says she’s doing me a special favor with this contract, but…” What’s a business owner to do?

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The major activity in college athletics last week saw universities realigning their conference relationships. It’s a growth industry in a down economy and they’re seizing financial opportunities that emerge from positive associations with high fan-base institutions. The PAC-12’s announcement to “hold” was in stark contrast to this auction-like attitude. Commissioner Larry Scott said, “…we are going to focus solely on [our] great assets, our strong heritage, and the bright future in front of us.” http://tinyurl.com/3rjhv5l There’s a lesson here for all of our businesses.

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Nearly all of the trees on our farm had dropped their leaves by last month except for one maple tree. This one maple tree held on to its leaves like a kid hanging on to his blanket when mom says it has to be washed. Finally it let go of its leaves. The other trees were gray and looked like sticks. This last maple tree put on a show of color, its green leaves turned yellow, then orange, and red against the mundane backdrop of the woods.

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It’s challenging enough for most of us to do more with less at work as we’re all forced to do in this economy. But when Eeyore Vampires—negative people—invade, the dark shadows take over. I refer to negative people as “Eeyore Vampires” because just like Winnie the Pooh’s friend, Eeyore, negative people respond to most everything with “It’ll never work.” They are “Vampires” because these negative people morph at sunset into creatures who fly around your thoughts and suck time, energy, and attention away from enjoying your family and friends.

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Quotes of the week *=========================================================*rn”……., be steadfast immovable always abounding in the work……..” (I Corinth 15:58 NKJ) ‘If your commitment is on a roller coaster, you achievements cannot be consistent’ _ Kemmy Oluleye *=========================================================*rn: Be Consistent Welcome to this week’s issue of Life of Value article. This week we continue our sharing on living a life of value with focus on the subject - Consistency.

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Quotern‘Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.’ Eph 2:21 (NIV) True strength lies in submission which permits one to dedicate his life, through devotion, to something beyond himself. - Henry Miller “Man is a feeble creature, to whom only submission and worship are becoming. Pride is insolence, and belief in human power is impiety” - Bertrand Russell “Keep always in your mind, that, with due submission to Providence, a man of genius has been seldom ruined but by himself”- Samuel Johnson Article of the week Article number: 12/2010/33

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I was putting up some fencing around our horse pasture. Like most men, when I get involved in a project, a trip to the home improvement store becomes necessary. And I have to look around and make sure there’s nothing else I need, especially if power tools are involved. Well, I bought what I thought I needed to do the fence. When I returned, I discovered that I already had the parts I needed from a previous project. I learned that if you do an inventory, you discover what you need and what you already have. You do more with less.

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You have read story after story of random acts of kindness. The person at the drive-thru window who pays for the coffee of the person behind them, who then pays for the coffee of the next person, and so on for up to 27 customers. The same type of generosity occurs at traffic toll booths.

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Your stomach rolls at the first mention of it in your staff meeting. “Well,” someone says, “we need to plan the holiday office party.” And running through your head, thanks to John Lennon, is “Imagine there’s no office party…” So it’s planned and you’re going. But it’s more obligatory than pleasure. How will survive your office party? Here are the three keys to survive your office party. Relaxr Just be yourself.

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I have a friend who worked in the family business for most of his adult life. Sure he operated as a business owner, but his father started the business. It was his father who spent sleepless nights worrying about making payroll and whether his suppliers would extend credit again. My friend was insulated from such anxieties . . . until the family business was sold, and he started his own business. He became an entrepreneur really for the first time.

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A good leader provides purpose, direction and motivation to their followers. As a leader, you first must provide purpose. Purpose is a crystallized plan of action of what it is that you want to accomplish. The plan should include a method by which you obtain a goal, objective or outcome you are intending to accomplish. To increase the success of accomplishing your goal, objective or outcome, you should solicit feedback from your followers before implementing a plan of action.

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The St. Louis Cardinals defeated my favorite team, the Atlanta Braves, on the last day of the regular season to make the National League play-off series. The Phillies were supposed to sweep the Cardinals in the league championship. The Cards beat them. In the World Series, the smart money was on the Texas Rangers. The Cardinals defeated them, too, and are now the World Champions. Their post-season run to become World Champions included 13 games they won by a single run. Of those, they won 3 by walk-off hits. Five of those 13 games were decided in the final at-bat.

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Say goodbye to "No" and "Never"

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Quotern‘Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.’ Eph 2:21 (NIV) True strength lies in submission which permits one to dedicate his life, through devotion, to something beyond himself. - Henry Miller “Man is a feeble creature, to whom only submission and worship are becoming. Pride is insolence, and belief in human power is impiety” - Bertrand Russell “Keep always in your mind, that, with due submission to Providence, a man of genius has been seldom ruined but by himself”- Samuel Johnson Article of the week Article number: 11/2010/32

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Most of the stories my grandparents told were about how hard just making a living was during their growing up years in the Great Depression. Their stories always left me with a certain sense of financial uncertainty, of “Whew! Glad I didn’t grow up back then because I would have had nothing.”

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The deck was stacked against me that morning… I moved my daughter over the weekend which involved driving a truck and trailer for 17 hours, moving more stuff tha I care to remember, and wrestling a bear of a refrigerator to the point of physical exhaustion and sleep deprivation… My alarm clock went off an hour early because I forgot to reset it…and so did my coffeemaker… I skinned my right thumb while moving furniture. It decided to bleed on my favorite white dress shirt as I put it on that morning…

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Study after study in which we say “Thank you” to our customers reveals that they both spend more money with us and tell their friends about the exceptional service and products we deliver. Volumes of books chronicle how employee productivity zooms skyward when appreciation is expressed. (The best of which I’ve read recently is Shawn Achor’s The Happiness Advantage.) Vendors go the extra mile to extend credit and deliver “just in time” when they hear gratitude regularly.

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Shoppers will crowd the super centers and malls this weekend following Thanksgiving. Friday and Saturday are really busy shopping days in the U.S. In fact, over the next several weeks, retail stores will do 50% or more of their business for the year. So where will you go? And who will you do business with? If you truly want to create a Work Positive impact with your holiday spending, here are three reasons to shop locally this Saturday, November 26, which is Small Business Saturday. Personal Servicer

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Recently, I delivered a keynote presentation about business growth, “Fence Posts to Trees,” to the top forty emerging leaders of a U.K.-based pharmaceutical company. I ate with one of their five senior VPs during the meal that preceded. He lives in Scotland, commutes to London weekly, and travels to other countries. We talked about his travel schedule a bit and I asked, “How much do you employ technology to conduct virtual meetings?” To my surprise he answered, “More tha I like. When we’re doing business in other countries, it’s difficult to virtually communicate some things.”

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Around this time of year, we take some time away from work. At least those who have jobs… For those of us who own the business, such time away seems elusive. Here are some reactions I receive when I coach entrepreneur owners to positively take time away from work and my responses: “I can’t afford to take any time away.” You can afford it, and will benefit. Recall the last time you tried to remember something—a customer’s name, your password, or a vendor—and failed. The harder you tried, the further it crept into your memory. When did you remember it?

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So here you are sitting in your office, staring at a couple of weeks left in the month, and wondering how you will finish up 2011. The holidays are nice and all, but depending on what kind of business you’re in, you’re either overwhelmed and just trying to keep up or underwhelmed, worried about keeping the door open until business returns to normal. Regardless, you talk to yourself and the conversation starts with, “I’ll be OK. Business will be better when . . . I get some new employees.” I move to a new location.” I renegotiate my supplier contracts.”

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**===========================================================** Quote of the week: For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed. For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the freedom and glory of the children of God. (Rom 8:19-21 NIV). “When you hear of wars and uprisings, do not be frightened…….. ” (Luke 21:9 NIV)r

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When the alarm clock radio has awakened me for the past few weeks, the sun was getting up and it was light. I like that. This morning, it went off and the sun was still asleep and it was dark. I don’t like that. Welcome to the first workday of Daylight Savings Time. Sure, I’ll enjoy an extra hour of sunlight this evening. But that didn’t help any this morning. Somebody moved my time. Seems like somebody is always moving something, aren’t they? Especially in business… Since everything is changing so rapidly, how do you keep up?

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You are interested in buying a new vehicle. You go to the dealer’s lot and look at a white Honda Accord. You test-drive it. You really like it, but the salesperson won’t get the price right. As you turn out of the dealer’s lot and drive down the street, guess what you see? A white Honda Accord. You pull out onto the expressway and merge into traffic right behind . . . a white Honda Accord. You look across the median at the traffic and a white Honda Accord passes you. You think, “There are white Honda Accords everywhere!” Now are there really?

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Quotes of the week *============================================================* “Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.” - Maria Robinson “The doors we open and close each day decide the lives we live.” Flora Whittemore “Sometimes it's the smallest decisions that can change your life forever.” Keri Russell “Change - the only constant in the equations of life; you ignore it to your peril or embrace it to your advantage.” – Kemmy Oluleye Article of the week

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In some circles, I say that I am in the business of communication--but the bigger truth is that I’m in the business of developing leaders of change, who of course must communicate with extraordinary skill. Throughout most of history, leaders of change were confined to the political, academic, religious and corporate stages. In fact, for thousands of years, all power resided in these arenas, and the “little person” had virtually no voice.

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When I was younger my Grandmother had these amazing plaques all over the walls in her hallway, basement and bathroom. They were always full of cute little one line quotes or sayings that were either funny or inspirational in some way. She also had tons of nick-knacks and cute pictures of things like lions, tigers and children wrapped up in toilet paper rolls having what seemed to be the greatest time. I suppose all of them were meant to entertain in some way while you were otherwise pre-occupied with toileting or just plain bored.

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If you are like many people, then you may be someone who has been desperately trying to lose weight their entire lives without much success. Well if you never found reason or motivation thus far, I hope that these tips will encourage you to do so. Did you know that dieting provides a lot of benefits to an individual’s life? Dieting does not only improve one’s outlook on a physical level, it also strengthens the mental and emotional state of a person by helping them feel good about what they are doing. Here are some of the benefits of dieting: 1. Prevention of Diseases

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If you're single you probably already know how hard it can be to meet a new love interest. No matter if you live in a small town or a big city, now a days it just seems to be a challenge to meet someone different with whom you click and feel that there is an opportunity for a possible relationship. You've hit the bars, you've gone through the horrors of blind dates and your friends have run out of ideas for you… maybe you've just given up and have decided to sit at home and wait for that special someone to come knocking at your door!

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10 Ways to Live Positive on a Dog’s Budgetr Dr. Joey Faucette, Author, Coach, & Speaker Gas prices are going up daily and food costs are at an all-time high. We have cut our “fun budgets” way down. So how will we enjoy spring in a fun, positive way? Positive Coach, speaker, & author of Listen to Life with Your Pet, Dr. Joey Faucette says, “Learn how to live positive in a negative world from your dog.”

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Many Baby Boomers today probably have a 22 year old who is just entering the "real" job market. No longer working at McDonald's, mowing grass or the local department store. Here are 3 things a Baby Boomer should teach their 22 year old child. #1 Start Saving Earlier

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Today's job market has become very complex, there is a lot of competition and unemployment numbers are soaring. Finding a job is not about circling possible jobs on Sunday's newspaper and then having to choose between a few offers… quite the contrary. The job market is very competitive, people are accepting less pay and gruelling work hours just to take care of their monthly bills. Modern moms are under pressure having to decide wether to take a big pay cut and stay home with the kids or pay for daycare and work to contribute to family income.

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A while back I dated a guy for about two years, he was the best "gift giving" guy I've ever met in my life. We lived quite far from each other so there was a lot of traveling involved, but every time we got together he would always go out of his way to make me feel special. He'd plan activities I've never done before, always took me to new places and gave me the greatest gifts ever.

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There are people in my life that make me want to be a better person. They’re not perfect. They too have grumpy days, bad hair days, self-doubting days. They too are incredibly human, with all that entails. But they are the leaders of leaders. They step up when nobody else does, without being asked. They focus on what can be done, when the masses are focused on can’t. They are the people who light the way with their generous spirit. Our organizations need more leaders like this. Our communities need more leaders like this. Our world needs more leaders like this.

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Somewhere the other day I read that there are 7 secrets to success: Solo focus, undying conviction and imagination, crystal clear path, connection to the heart, extraordinary energy, skill set and stop at nothing. It seems to me that success cannot only come out of hard work but can also come through opportunity and determination. There are many success stories online, hundreds of people who have worked hard, have made smart decisions and have successfully managed to make the "million dollar mark".

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Having studied fine arts in college, I had very limited job options once I graduated. I had been working in the family business for money and had gotten caught up in a 9 to 5 meaningless routine that paid my bills. Once I was married and with kids, it just got harder and harder to focus on anything else than having a monthly pay-check to support my family. I painted every now and then but the inspiration wasn’t always there… I should have listened to my mom, fine arts really wasn’t going to get me anywhere unless I wanted to live as a starving artist.r

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Have you ever sat down to think how success is measured? So many people dream about being “successful” but there’s really no definition of what that really is. Does being successful mean that you’ve finally earned a ton of money and you’re rich? It could also mean that you finally got that promotion and are head of the company, or that your boyfriend proposed, or even that you finally found a job! We all have a different concept of success and this is what makes me wonder if there’s really a secret to it or not.

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Relationships are not easy, be it marriage, romantic or even with friends. It happens, people change, times change, we grow with time and sometimes time just makes us grow apart. Marriage takes a lot of work, those of you who have been married know exactly what I mean, now imagine having to do all that work whilst you're a well known celebrity?

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Having so many diet options available makes it difficult to know which ones to trust. Every single diet plan comes with great promises of results, reviews and testimonials. As well as some are fads and fakes, others are researched carefully by specialists and doctors.

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Wow. It’s amazing the impact that one person can have. It’s easy to forget how powerful we all are. Single-handedly, we can take an entire team down in flames, or inspire thousands worldwide to believe in themselves and make a positive difference in their world. This month I have witnessed both ends of the spectrum.

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A couple of years ago I got a high profile position at a large advertising agency, it was one of the biggest challenges I've had in my life. Being in the digital business for years, it was all very new to be introduced into the advertising world. But of course, being as advertising today has gone digital, it was my opportunity to learn and grow. Probably one of my biggest challenges was having to prepare and deliver complex presentations to marketing managers and owners of well known brands, it wasn't an easy task and I'm pretty sure I did a terrible job of my first ones.

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Online shoppers are disce ing and tech-savvy; your product's visuals hold immense sway over their purchasing decisions. Exceptional product shots can elevate your brand and form a powerful connection with your customers.

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The Eco-Friendly Boxes are the basic need of today's modernized manufacturing industry because the customers are getting more conscious and aware of the environmental issues nowadays. Most of the buyers these days prefer to buy only those products that are packed in environment-friendly packaging and they also want to see their favorite brands adopting such policy regarding their product packaging.

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Almost everyone is interested in knowing how to make money online. Whether you're between jobs, a student, looking for a parallel concert or just a quick bustle to earn some extra money, making money online is a great way to fill your wallet. Almost everyone is interested in knowing how to make money online. Whether you're between jobs, a student, looking for a parallel concert or just a quick bustle to earn some extra cash, making money online is a great way to fill your wallet.

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Urgent care centers are increasing in numbers. Especially in the United States, you now see more urgent care centers developing all the time. It is easier to find an Urgent Care Center in Bronx or any other part of New York than it was a decade or so ago. Urgent care centers may not be the hospital emergencies we are used to in case of accidents or life-threatening situations. These do sort the waiting time problem out for people that may not have much of it at hand.

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Cosmetics Packaging Ideas That Will Make You Wonder There are so many different cosmetics brands who are selling their products so efficiently in the market. They are grabbing more and more customers by using astonishing and alluring packages. In addition to the quality, convenience, and other things designs and outlook of packages is more important. There are different packaging manufacturers who are working in this field for so many years and have more experience.

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The use of cardboard and art came in 1848 when Anne Bronte used these terms in Wildfell Hall. It means a heavy-duty paper and therefore this term is not used in industry due to the vagueness of the term. Cardboard art means the artwork made from different materials. Since the style, format, and aesthetics of the art is not mentioned in the term, therefore, the artists make versatile designs made of cardboard.

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There is nothing new in the statement that San Diego has the most beautiful beaches and the perfect weather. It is home to a lot of friendly folks of the whole nation. There is yet a lot more about this city that you yet do not even know. Here are some fun historical facts about this city that would make you want to visit it even more.

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Hand-knotted rugs are undeniably gorgeous. But the process behind them might be even more beautiful. The finished product is only one part of the story. We'll take you on a deep dive into how these rugs are made and what each step entails. This way, you'll be able to see the true value of a hand-knotted rug—from the community to the quality of the materials and the effort involved. Keep reading to learn why hand-knotted rugs are so highly regarded in the art world. A Community Tradition

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Students who wish to contemplate MBBS in Europe, India, or other countries should without a doubt consider MBBS in Georgia. Through the coordinated restorative educational plan of medical colleges in Georgia, it intends to assist students with pursuing and satisfy their aspirations and for looking for the best open doors all through the world.

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A bohemian or 'boho' interior is all about the relaxed and laid-back style and vibes. It is all about mixing and matching colours, textures and patterns. The bohemian style is an eclectic interior style, this means deriving styles or tastes from a broad and diverse range of sources. This for instance means using different things from different cultures, different places in the world and different ways of living. About the bohemian style

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Restaurants must provide excellent food in order to survive in today's market. Any foodservice company that wants to increase productivity and reduce costs in the future will need top-quality equipment. If the convection oven doesn't last years, what's the point of buying a cheap one?

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The perfumes have become an important part of our life because of the advantages it has in our life. The perfume also helps in boosting our confidence and also makes other people like us. The perfume you use becomes your identity and that is why you should choose the perfume carefully. When we talk about choosing the perfume, the factor of packaging comes on the top of the list. The packaging should be of good quality and attractive enough to catch the eye of the customer and make him buy the perfume.

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Waterjet cutting can be used to create a wide range of shapes and designs using high-pressure stream water. It is widely used in industries that have strict tolerances due to its accuracy and precision.

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Everyone loves rugs. They make a bland room colorful without needing considerable investment. They can add warmth to the floor and act as multi-purpose insulation that can be removed at any time. Rugs also help add traction to the floor for clumsy people. If you are looking for excellent rugs, Moroccan Beni Ourain rugs may be one of the better options for you: What is Beni Ourain tribal rugs?

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People all over the world love Moroccan rugs . The Berber tribe is responsible for their identity. Berber tribes excel at weaving these rugs by hand. Moroccan berber rugs are made from the wool of a specific species of sheep found on the Atlas Mountain. Because of their distinct features and eye-catching designs, they are common among many people.

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Few home accessories make a bolder statement than authentic Berber rugs. Each one tells a unique story. Weavers knot centuries of tradition and years of expertise into their work. The Moroccan azilal rugs ' remoteness can prove isolating. In this environment, Berber women enjoy few opportunities for self-expression. But artisanal handicrafts, such as rugs, invite communicative artistry.

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The skin is the largest organ in the human body, and so looking after our skin is vital for our health. Healthy skin is also essential for our appearance, and makes all the difference when it comes to fighting the signs of ageing. Most people recognise the importance of looking after the skin, but not we do not always go about this the right way. Here are the poor skincare habits that are detrimental to your skin.

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New York is one of the greatest cities in not only the United States, but it is also very famous worldwide and is one of the perfect cities in the whole world. This place is so full of different things to see and so many sites that you can never watch enough of it. A lot of people come here to view the sites; some come to the city because of its famous Broadway shows while others come here to dine and shop.

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Boston is the most famous city and also pops up in our minds whenever we are thinking about wars and everything. However, as it has been involved in these wars a lot previously, it has changed a lot already know, and the new city can now be known as the freedom trail.

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If you want to take a break from work, finding the best free online sports sites can keep you entertained. After a few minutes of playing, you should feel refreshed and you should start your daily routine again on your computer.

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Nashville is the capital of Tennessee and has a lot of importance education wise. People from all around the world come here because of the universities here and to get higher education. It is also sometimes regarded as the founder of the country music, and it is supported well by the music halls here and the concerts being arranged. This place also has one of the best jumpings off place so you can experience the other Tennessee very easily too.

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Importance of Eyeliner Packaging You must be wondering why we should package the eyeliner stick when it has to be put aside after opening. This is exactly the opposite of what cosmetic manufacturers think. A simple eyeliner stick wrapped in plain paper versus eyeliner boxed in dainty floral packaging is far more enticing than the plain one. If you are paying the same for both the products, then pick the prettier one!

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Calgary is one of the youngest cities in Canada, which was settled in 1875. It might have settled in that time, but the population started rising in the early '70s, and the population has doubled since then. Calgary is a very beautiful and young city, which is full of different things to do and a lot of adventures to live. It has a lot of Urban nature in the city and also has two villages in the city instead of just one, which is common in most of the cities.

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Lace front wig are called various names, including lace wigs, front lace wigs, and lace frontal wigs. Designed to mimic a natural hairline, the lace at the front of these wigs provides added realism to your style and looks most natural when it blends with your skin tone. Keep in mind that this feature means that there is only lace at the front. So, you will only get the blending effect at your forehead and 2" - 3" behind the hairline.

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Las Vegas is also known as the sin city because of its history in gambling and other crimes. However, it is a lot more than just some poker tables and other things. Las Vegas is a big city, which provides you a very wide variety of visitor attractions, which can range from pubs to restaurants to amazing museums and landscapes. It is filled with top class casinos, which let the visitors from different countries, come here and see the whole world without having to get out of the city itself.

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Edmonton is the capital of Alberta and has elevated a lot of different aspects. It has made perfect new theatres and introduced new museums. As these buildings are already representing different kinds of arts, they need to be made perfect and artistic too to fulfill their true purpose in society.

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Cardboard Boxes with Lid

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Eco-friendly packaging is becoming popular with every passing year. Companies use eco-friendly packaging for their products in order to build their brand image. Because people are now more aware of their surroundings. So, they prefer to buy from such companies who showed responsibility towards their environment. Eco-packaging is made up of recyclable material which reduces the waste of manufacturing. Thus, fewer resources are wasted during the process.

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In the packaging industry, gable boxes have so much importance as these can give more value to the products. Having an exciting and unique packaging solution for your products can make it look more appealing and also can enhance the shelf value of the brand. Gable boxes have different designs, shapes, colors, and sizes, which are designed according to the demand of customers. Therefore, consumers can have them according to the specific event or product.

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The process of moving your goods is not a piece of cake and it is essential for you to know your duties and rights. There is a possibility that you may feel just like you are totally dependent upon your mover and you don't have any control, but, in reality, that isn't true. Along with the responsibilities, you have rights and tasks for moving as well.

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For structure cognizant minimalists who need the streamlined look of a back to Wall or Wall hung toilet, uncluttered by an obvious can storage and channels, a toilet WC unit could be the appropriate response. This straightforward bit of washroom furniture disguises both your ciste and channels. It very well may be Wall hung, joined with a Wall hung toilet, or floor standing, joined with a back to Wall toilet.

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It started when a Monarch butterfly appeared in my garden, lighting on the only milkweed plant in the yard. My leadership & life lesson was about to begin: I discover that Monarchs lay tiny, pinpoint-sized eggs ONLY on milkweed. The tiny caterpillars (larvae) emerge and begin gorging ONLY on milkweed, stripping it down to the stalk. Horrified that the yellow/black caterpillars will run out of food, I race to the nursery. Three trips to the nursery! $10 every time per plant. The little buggers are voracious and multiplying like grains of sand.

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The impetus for this article comes from the thousands of miles I have traveled and the many places I have stayed in my work as a leadership consultant and professional speaker. Depending upon the city and the client, the range goes from residential inns to five star resorts, from boutique hotels to bed-and-breakfast retreats, from international chains to franchise operations.

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As body, mind and spirit, how we take care of our bodies is of no less importance than how we think and how we love. After all, we received only one ‘vehicle’ for our life journey here on earth and that is the body that we feel, and later see in the mirror, when we wake up in the morning. All our great mind and spiritual potential depends to some degree on the good condition of our health. We know it is true that good feelings about our bodies transfer to positive thinking and more healthy attitudes.

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That we are living in difficult times, is no secret. People who have a negative inclination can identify problems in almost every sphere of life. The world economy apparently reached record lows; there are worldwide health crises with all sorts of pandemics evolving and then we have not even talked about global warming. Truly, the international situation sketches a sordid picture. In response to this, humankind is looking for solutions.

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In the first article in this series, we dealt with how Jesus promised the disciples the coming of the comforter, the Holy Spirit, which would come to the followers of Jesus after He left for His Father. Now, taking it on from there... After having been crucified and freeing humankind from the bondage of death, Jesus arose again on the third day and revealed Himself to firstly several individuals, and then larger groups. There was no doubt that Jesus had died and had arisen from the death.

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In parts 1 & 2 of this series of articles on the POWER of God in us, we saw that firstly, Jesus promised us the power; secondly, that He paid the full price for the dominion and authority over everything above the earth, on the earth, and beneath the earth. Then thirdly, we saw that His promise came true on the day of Pentecost when the Holy Spirit came on all the disciples gathered in the upper room, and miracles was the direct result of that outpouring of the Holy Spirit.

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In the previous three parts of this series, we discussed the source and direction of power available to Christians. We learnt that Jesus promised the Apostles that they would receive power from on high when the Holy Spirit falls on them, and saw that this actually happened just as Jesus promised. Yet, when we look at the lives of average Christians, it is not uncommon to find a group of powerless individuals.

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We are now proceeding to the climax of this series of articles on the power of God in us. As we have seen in previous parts, the power comes from God, through the Holy Spirit, after we repent of our sins and receive the salvation of Jesus Christ. Having the power of God is not for personal use or benefit though, but for the goodwill of the Kingdom of God. After returning from their mission, the Apostles that Jesus sent out to minister were delighted with the power that worked through them. Jesus, who knows the heart of men warned them however.

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We now reach the climax of this series of articles on Christian Spiritual power. As we saw in the previous article, the power of the Holy Spirit works through believers because of the authority of the name of Jesus. When the sons of Sceva tried to rebuke evil spirits ‘in the name of the Jesus whom Paul preaches’, they soon found out that evil spirits had no respect for them. Today still, unbelievers can expect the same results. Recapping this short teaching on the power of God in us, we saw that all human beings are sinners in need of salvation.

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From my second floor bedroom, I look out at a massive 150 year-old eucalyptus tree that almost overpowers the expanse of the Pacific and the Channel Islands. Starlings, crows, doves, and woodpeckers dart among the withered arms of ancient oaks. My window opens with a rusted hand crank and a hand-hewed teak starburst looks down from the ceiling.

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God’s Word, is very outspoken conce ing the leaders of His people. This is the case in both the Old and New Testaments. God’s love for His humankind is such that He will not tolerate leaders that exploitation their subjects neither will He tolerate the abuse of power and authority. Someone reading this opening statement may want to refer the author to leaders that he or she is aware of that does exactly those things. However, we must remember that such abusive leaders will ultimately pay the price for their abuse.

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Consider these glum facts: Only one in eight workers worldwide are engaged at work, but according to Gallup's new 142-country study on the State of the Global Workplace, engagement varies considerably according to the region and country in which these workers live and their economic and social conditions. So let's just look at the U.S and Canada. Gallup reports that only 29% of workers are engaged, leaving 54% not engaged and 18% actively disengaged.

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The modern day worker cannot be deceived with promises of quick and easy solutions and a perfect world. The challenges we face at work are multidimensional. They are complex and demanding of both our cognitive and our emotional and social intelligences. In addition, modern day life is fast-paced with relentless waves of change. In such a world, the quality of our work and our progress is more dependent on the ability to respond effectively to situations than it is to comply with rules, regulations and standards.

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Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage - Anais Ninr Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; Genius will not; Education will not. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent - Calvin Coolidge

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Although I am not a doctor or psychiatrist I can attest from personal experience as a father that the effects of schizophrenia within a home are devastating. You see my Son has been diagnosed with schizophrenia bipolar disorder! Now I wished I could tell you that it was as simple as visiting our local mental health facility on a routine office visit when he received this diagnosis, but I can't. The devastating effects of schizophrenia can’t be fully measured since we have a life time to go before we will know for sure what the full effects with be!

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Since we are born with the mental and psychological ability to make choices, our lives will be determined mostly by what we want to do with our freedom of choice.

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There are few things as sad as when a person discovers the importance of his relationships too late in life. Too late, because so many years were wasted on the wrong priorities, pursuing success in the workplace at all costs, being caught up in endless conflict, platonic relationships, jealousy, hatred, feelings of resentment and bitte ess. Too late because quality relationships need time and focused attention to grow and mature before bearing all the fruits of true happiness, contentment and gratitude.

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A cornerstone of resiliency is adaptability: the skill of finding multiple solutions to an event, challenge, or opportunity. The emphasis is on the word "multiple". The more options one can create, the greater is one's resiliency quotient. However, innovative thinking requires a different mindset than analytical thinking. The latter strives for one right answer. Innovative thinking seeks many answers. To hone innovative thinking, practice asking many questions: What if? Why not? Why? Who says so? How about? Where could we?

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Last week, my big desktop PC crashed, my laptop got the "blue screen: of death". The refrigerator croaked, and the toaster oven went the heaven. My I-phone decided to stop receiving e-mail and the dashboard in my car kept erroneously sending warning messages. It wasn't even a full moon! As marvelous as all our technology is, chronic malfunctions and crashes and the constant demand to keep up might account for the fact that at least one in four of us will admit to physically assaulting a device.

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As a leader you can be a good administrator, a good manager, a good negotiator, a shrewd politician, an astute businessman or a good strategist. But do others see you as a leader with moral authority? And is it important?

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The art of the good gardener lies in his ability to learn and appreciate natural growth processes. The shift in our understanding of organizations since the days when engineers analyzed organizations as they analyzed machines for their efficiency is to understand that organizations are fundamentally living systems of human beings. As the potential for growth is in the seed, so it is present in the members of the organization individually and collectively.

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Welcome home! These two small words carry potent possibilities for creating a connection that evokes loyalty and teamwork. Yet, one seldom thinks of "welcome home" in the context of work. In fact, it is only through recent incidents that I have become acutely aware of the power this gesture holds. Scene ONE: a world away in the remote regions of the western Himalayas. Our team had been warned of the dangers in crossing the white water rivers fed by glacier melt.

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If you enjoy the legal system and don't mind paying out large sums of money to present and past employees then I would suggest that you disregard having an employee hand book! You may think I am kidding, but I am not. I have never been to an unemployment hearing, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission inquiry, or any other legal challenge where they have not asked me for a copy of our Employee Hand Book. If you are unfamiliar with what an employee hand book is, it is quite simply the company's position on all employee issues, from payroll to discipline.

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It is more important than ever before that our businesses embrace technology if we want to grow during this down economic time. Many business owners and corporations look for that one key idea or system that's going to take their business to the next level. However, it's been my experience that it is never one system, idea, or technique that does the does the trick it's generally a combination of multiple ideas. In our business we use a combination of social networking, marketing and expert positioning to grow our business.

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Although title, power, fame, and wealth may indicate a person in a position of leadership, that alone does not give credence to being an effective leader. This is illustrated every day in the failures and incompetence of many in positions of power as they fail to understand that genuine leadership is more about the responsibilities to others rather than themselves. The fact is that any person who impacts another is a leader. There are many who believe in you, count on you, and love you. Ask yourself:

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The concept of management is actually fairly complex. The terms manager and leader are often used interchangeably but they are also often confused and misinterpreted. Management implies control in its traditional sense. It has always had a dictatorial connotation and implied a boss employee relationship. It was based on an autocratic style with systematic rules and guidelines. Warren Bennis one of our most recognized business men in the 21st century states that today most employees are over managed and under led.

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The death of Michael Jackson recently was a tragic event. No matter what you thought of Michael personally, there is no doubt that he was one of the most talented entertainers of all time. His singing and dancing talent showcased so effectively by his performance in the video and album “Thriller” will be remembered forever as the Capstone of his career. I, like millions of his fans, mou his passing. However, the one thing that I remember the most is his invention of the “Moonwalk”.

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In order to grow your business, you're going to have to trust that your staff members are capable of getting the job's done that you assign to them. That means you're going to have to do something that may be uncomfortable for some of you and easy for others.

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Honest negative feedback is difficult to accept. It takes tremendous courage. I learned that twenty years ago. I thought I knew just about everything there was to know about running a company let alone a smaller $100 million dollar division. I had owned and sold several successful businesses and that success certainly enlarged my ego even though I didn’t realize it at the time. I was a little too self-indulged and my self confidence bordered on arrogance and stupidity.

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Make no mistake ---- It’s extremely difficult to maintain business success if you don’t maintain personal family success. You don’t have to be trapped by success. Success is a good thing but part of being successful is creating balance in your life. There are steps you can take to create the kind of balance that will not only improve your personal life expectations but they will enhance your business platform for success. The Very First Thing Sit down with your family and have an open honest discussion. Ask for their input, their observations and their opinions.

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The quality of your office is going to be determined by the quality of the team that assists you in providing health care to your patients. There are a number of things that you can do in order to build and strengthen your health care team. People do business with people who they like, who are like them. It is important that we understand this concept and even more important than ever before, that there is a positive chemistry among your staff members. The more your staff members enjoy working with each other, the better care and empathy your patients will receive.

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I found out from years of experience and from reading great books that the biggest problem or obstacle in human life is the lack of self-confidence. Fortunately, you can follow almost each of the eight following tips without spending a penny.

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One of the first tests in determining a level of your own personal emotional security is your proficiency in handling stressful and pressure packed situations. To create a successful communicative working atmosphere and a harmonious home environment, you need to maintain a level of emotional self-control when challenged with difficult decisions, tasks, and personnel interactions.

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To be effective, leaders must not only manage their team but they must develop an understanding of every individual on that team. Prioritizing acquainting yourself with each individual on your team includes knowing their dreams, their hopes, their thoughts, their opinions and their values.

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Money does not motivate people to work hard, the mind does. If money was a motivator, then most women would be prostitutes because prostitution is probably the fastest way to make money. Everyday, people are busy doing several things that are not lucrative such as watching TV, sleeping, playing, listening to the radio reading newspapers, eating and so on and so forth.

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Have you ever had a patient that sits through a whole report of findings and looks at you with the deer in the headlights look? It's obvious that they don't really understand the treatment program that has been implemented and your communication is off target.

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The opposite of work is not play. It's depression. So states psychiatrist Stuart Brown in his new book, Play: How It Shapes The Brain, Opens The Imagination And Invigorates The Soul. Brown has conducted more than 6,000 play studies on what goes wrong when people do not play-studying everything from serial killers to career-drive CEOs. Given the current plethora of economic turmoil, negative news, layoff paranoia and growing unemployment lines, the notion of taking time to play sounds like a childish daydream.

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It's been my experience and the experience of thousands of doctors around the world who understand that a high quality staff can affect the ultimate outcome of their patients response to treatment. I have found that many times the patients will share their experiences with the staff when they feel uncomfortable sharing them with the doctor. One of the most common questions I get from physicians is; How do we find quality staff members, who will care about our patients?

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Individual department or functional managers need to embrace ownership and responsibility for success and accomplishing defined strategic initiatives. However, to maximize the effectiveness of the organization, managers must be able to work with one another to achieve common goals. To be effective the following six principles apply: 1. Accountability must be at the forefront of every initiative.

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As healthcare providers few people understand what we do and the people whose lives we touch including ourselves. If we are striving for excellence as providers our own personal issues become less important and something magical suddenly happens. We find out that we have the ability to change someone’s life and touch them if for only a brief period of time. This is what separates us from all humanity.

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People 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 to maximize results. The F.C.B. Otherwise Known as Your Faith, Confidence and Belief that you have in your physician is directly proportional to the success you're going to have in the healing process.

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It was once said, that “Quality is never an accident: it is the result of higher intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction and skillful execution; it represents the wise choice of many alte atives”.

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People form opinions and make judgments about us in the first 60 seconds of a meeting or when speaking with us on the phone. Statistics indicate that 87% of people's opinions are formed based on the tone of our voice while only 13% is based on the actual words we use. The 500 most frequent use words in the English language have 14,000 meanings depending on how they are used. So what does this all mean to your office and the success that you're going to have with your clients? Everything!

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If you’re like me and I know many of you are out there, when it comes to customer service there are certain traits that stand out and can make or break a business. The three simple traits that I have noticed in businesses that deliver first-class service are the following: 1.They Listened to the Customer:

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If you’re like me and millions of people around the world who are using social media you probably discover that your world has just gotten much smaller. Just the other day I was writing an article on my favorite site jobing.com. The article that I wrote was titled “When You Fall off the Horse Don’t Lose Your Blackberry".

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It was a beautiful day in Costa Rica, the sun was shining and I was on the back of a beautiful horse named Diablo. I had been horseback riding numerous times before with no problems, so I wasn’t prepared for what would happen next. As Diablo and I hit full stride galloping across an open pasture between two majestic mountain peaks, Diablo stepped into a hole and I suddenly found myself tumbling to the ground along with the horse. Wincing in pain, my shoulder separated and rib cracked I looked at Diablo. He was lying on the ground bleeding from the nose.

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It was 1994 when the papers were delivered to my apartment; I had just joined the ranks of 50% of the population when my wife filed for divorce. As a single father my biggest fear was that someone would come in to my ex-wife's life and that person would eventually replace me as the figurehead and father in the life of my two young children who were five and one at the time.

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I recently received an e-mail from a friend of mine regarding choices specifically a person's ability to choose their own attitude of mind and how one can look at any situation either positively or negatively and its direct effect on the outcome of that particular situation. Even though we may not believe it we all have the ability to choose and make decisions, even though we may not like the choices presented.

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A lot of people are influenced by the decisions of the vast majority and they are victims of peer pressure. Everyone can choose to follow the minority and be happy by doing so. Now, I invite you to ponder about the following remarks. Please read carefully and reread if necessary. Thank you for your time and for your desire to learn and succeed. --A small minority of people win Nobel Prizes, even if there are many smart people in almost every country on earth.r

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Some people believe that it takes luck to get out of poverty and live a prosperous life. Actually, there are millions of poor individuals and families all around the world. But why is there poverty in some rich and developed countries? Simply because wealth is not acquired automatically. There are steps that must be taken, here they are:r

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First of all, a one-minute kiss: I am sure that everyone can find time everyday for this one-minute kiss. Actually, when we really want to, we can surely find more than five minutes a day for kissing our spouse. It is a good habit that will bless the relationship and ete alize the marriage.

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After doing many presentations for sales organizations over the years, I’ve concluded that we are all in the profession of selling. Attributes of a successful sales professional include: • Knowledge of the product • Effective organizational and communication skills • Competency in time and stress management • An ability to mediate dissension and objections • A high degree of confidence, professionalism, positive attitude • The ability to provide consistent follow up and exceptional customer service.

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ust one of the versus in Psalm's 46, verse 10, inspires many inspirational Christian stories. The KJV states it like this; “Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth”. Good leadership skills come from every part of life, including and more most importantly the scriptures. We can analyze this backwards and forwards and it never stops having a new meaning. The night my Son was born I had to no choice but to be still and know that He was God! He was born two months early several years ago in a small out of the way hos

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Everybody is a manager of free resources Most people think that managers are only those top positions inside corporations or business owners. However, billions of people who have never run any companies are also managers. In fact, nearly 100% of the world populations manage at least eight resources every day. Managers are those who make choices.

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One of Carl Jung's favorite words was "synchronicity", that unexplainable convergence of unplanned events which offer insights and opportunities. When I agreed to join a trekking expedition through two remote provinces of the Indian Himalayas, I had no way of knowing that this adventure would ...

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What makes the difference between an average presentation and one that rocks your world? What makes the difference between a memorable speech and one that fades into oblivion as soon as the presenter steps off the stage? The answer sits in four building blocks that are essential for crafting a ...

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You’ve likely had numerous occasions in life where you had to make a major decision regarding careers, relationships, residences, investments, family, children, and other realms of life responsibilities that have significantly impacted your happiness, fulfillment, and contentment. What are the primary factors that formulate a correct decision? What influences have impacted your decision making process? Did you make a decision? Or were the fears of failure and/or rejection too strong to prevent you from being decisive?

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In the face of this severe, take-no-prisoners economic downturn, far too many organizations are responding in knee-jerk reaction to the thought of holding all but the smallest of meetings. Training budgets are slashed. Employees hunker behind their desk, hoping that no one from HR can find them ...

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I had heard a story regarding integrity several years ago when I was in the Marine Corps. I had spent twelve years as a Marine - and it will never leave me. You know what they say - once a Marine - always a Marine. Now I don’t know if the story that I’m about to tell is true - but it ...

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The story of Daniel in the lions den is truly one of the most pure Christian inspirational stories of all times. His pure love for God truly put his integrity to the ultimate test! We find the story in chapter six of the book of Daniel. We have all heard the story and there is no need to go ...

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Have you ever abandoned a task or dream because of the overwhelming feeling of stress, self-doubt, or awareness that an alte ative course might be easier, but less rewarding? Self-discipline mitigates those feelings, weaknesses, and temptations. In fact, self-discipline is perhaps one of the most important character traits for all people to display, both professionally and personally.

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When was the last time you boarded an airplane and the pilot was handing out Aircraft Trading Cards with the statistics of the plane on which you're about to fly? Think about it. It makes sense. How many of us would buy a car without reading the manufacture's label on the window? So why shouldn't we know about the "product" we are buying? That must have been what Captain Denny Flanagan figured when he stood at the jet way of the 757 that was to take me home to Orange County.

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When conducting my seminars, I often ask leaders, “What social trends are you witnessing that are challenging your ability to effectively lead others?” A common response is, “An acceptance of mediocrity and the lack of initiative among employees.” The existence of this social trend decreases accountability, promotes procrastination, and is devastating to the efficiency, productivity, and profitability of an organization. It depletes individual creativity, innovation, and a spirit of risk taking because of the lack of assertiveness prevalent in the workforce.

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We have all heard Christian Stories of the Good Samaritan, which is found in Luke 10, versus 25 through 37. We use the term The Good Samaritan often in our everyday lives, but do we really understand the story completely, and what he risked? The story starts off with a lawyer asking Jesus a ...

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One of my favorite quotes by Jesus is found in Matthew 17, versus 17 through 20. The story is about a man who brought his son to Jesus to be cured of an evil spirit. The man had told Jesus that the disciples were unable to cure him. Here is the King James version; Matthew 17.17 – Then Jesus ...

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If I could give you the key to unlock the door to a more prosperous and healthy life would you be interested? Recently I was giving a seminar and I decided to ask the audience one of my favorite life questions. I looked at all the people in the room and asked: What do you want to be when you ...If I could give you the key to unlock the door to a more prosperous and healthy life would you be interested? Recently I was giving a seminar and I decided to ask the audience one of my favorite life questions. I looked at all the people in the room and asked:

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Goal setting has been an established component in attempting to enhance one’s personal and professional life, as well as a catalyst for human motivation. It has also provided guidance for organizational strategy and individual achievement. Unfortunately, the process of goal setting has become unnecessarily complex and over analyzed for individuals and organizations to utilize on a daily basis.

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Have you ever been down in the dumps, questioned your life’s purpose, or failed at something and subsequently asked yourself, “Where do I go from here?” We all reach periods in our life that challenge our very being and force us to take actions that are difficult and even frightening. Choosing to take those daunting actions will forever solidify the nature of your character, your self-acceptance, and your self-respect.

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THE DISTANCE IS NOTHING; IT IS ONLY THE FIRST STEP THAT IS DIFFICULTn n“Take the first step in faith. You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” Dr. Martin Luther King n ...

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Change today goes beyond the new technology to the evolution of the global workforce. Creating change management competencies allows the organization to react to, and successfully embrace continual change. Change management competency requires that it penetrates every aspect of the ...

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Do you desire to be more successful in life than you are? Most people do, as it provides an inspiration to wake up each day. To believe you have the potential to improve your life is imperative for being motivated to excel and optimistic about your future. If you do not believe in your potential to be a better you, why get out of bed?

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On Thanksgiving Day, dawn spills over Dana Point Harbor where thousands of runners gather for the annual Turkey Trot. The largest holiday race in Califo ia beckons folks of all ages, sizes, shapes, and abilities. Waiting at the starting line for the 10-K, I talk to a Dad and his 7 year-old ...

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When firestorms raged across Southern Califo ia and land lines were down, having a cell phone to call my family was a blessing. When I could sit in my ocean front garden and use both hands while talking to my Mother in Florida, I adored my cell phone. After getting lost in a jumble of ...

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The True Story of the Awakening for One Person, (the love, the inspiration, the fear and the determination of one woman giving up everything she has for everything she believes in). nnn Janet was a flight attendant for a major airline and loved her career and all the exciting people and ...

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“Wealth is the product of a person’s capacity to think.” Ayn Rand Do you remember the “good old days”? At least it seemed as if our parents’ or grandparents’ lives were so much easier. Those were the days when life seemed to work in a straightforward, linear fashion. You went to school. You ...

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The latest rage in self development circles today is a CD and Book called “The Secret”. People have even been on Oprah and Larry King promoting the concept of the powers in the universe. The basis of success according to The Secret is a law in the universe called – “The Law of ...

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A recent Harris Interactive survey for Whitepages.com eleased findings on what communication modes are most open to misunderstanding. Not surprisingly, 80% of adults found it most easy to misinterpret the tone of e-mail. Seventy-eight percent found text messages to be misleading, while 71% ...

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The stock market gyrates with unpredictable and heartbu ing results. Icons of solid companies become straw figures before balance sheets. Children are abducted from their front yards and networks of terrorists spiral throughout the world. Religious institutions cast shadows of duplicity while ...

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I wonder how many of you remember the movie “Rebel Without a Cause”. Rebel Without a Cause is a 1955 film directed by Nicholas Ray that tells the story of a rebellious teenager played by James Dean. In this movie James Dean played the part of a rebel but he had no cause that could provide ...

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Leadership is defined as “the action of leading a group of people or an organization.” How boring is that? Although a definition, it does not take into consideration the human impact of leadership and the consequences of that leadership. If the outcome is destructive in nature, is that effective leadership? Here's a slightly better definition of leadership: “The ability to lead a group of individuals to the successful accomplishment of a common purpose.”However, even that definition does not take into consideration how the accomplishment was achieved.

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Five Tips to Refresh and Renew Yourself in the New Year Let's face it: new years are not always "new". Too often it feels like nothing more than a new calendar in which to write down pages of non-stop activities, project deadlines, social obligations, and commitments made by someone other than ...

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When I started my company, I committed to reserving one day a week for “me time”. Now, it took me about three years to take advantage of this one day; however, I believe I am finally there! On one of these occasions I decided to get my hair done – usually a three hour process. The beauty shop ...

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I believe the primary characteristic of a great leader is core essence. A leader must understand that there is a power greater than themselves and that their life purpose is more about others than themselves -- their CORE ESSENCE – the fundamental reason for being here. Your CORE ESSENCE is the ...

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Does a coach need good leadership skills? Do they need to know more about the sport than their competitor? Do they need to have more talented players than their competitor? I suppose if a coach had all three they would be more likely to be successful, but if I had my choice of the three listed above it would be to have good leadership skills. I know that the second two have been tried before by multiple teams and without fail they do not win the championship trophies. In fact, most of the time they don't even get into the final running!

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Good leadership skills require the ability to communicate effectively! Without that ability it is virtually impossible to lead! President Ronald Reagan was often referred to as the Great Communicator! He was able to present himself in a way that people wanted to follow him! He was also considered a very good, if not great leader. After all he was able to bring down the Berlin Wall and effectively end the Cold War! Other great leaders in history were also considered to be great communicators, such as, Winston Churchill, Abraham Lincoln, and even William (Bill) Clinton.

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Whether we recognize it or not it takes good leadership skills to be a good parent! Primarily the leadership skill that stands out to me the most is “Say what you mean and mean what you say!" Not applying this basic leadership skill will sink your ship quickly! When I say quickly I mean all the way to the bottom of the deepest part of the sea!

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You don't have to be in a leadership position to have good leadership skills! Leadership is the skill of motivating individuals to have a common goal! The better you are at motivating them the more likely the goal is achieved! That does not remove the fact that the individuals must have certain skills to perform the tasks necessary to accomplish that goal. But if all things are equal a person with good leadership skills will have a better performing group of individuals than a poor leader.

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There is a difference between having good leadership skills and good management skills. Both are important to the success of a business, but in my humble opinion one wins out over the other. In order to be a good leader you must have a vision of where you want to take an organization. You must see the end result in your mind! In order to be a good manager you must be able to take that vision and manage all the necessary resources to get the organization there.

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Good leadership skills and integrity go hand in hand; however, don't mistake the true meaning of integrity with just being honest! Integrity goes much deeper than just honesty! Integrity is the way someone lives their life and their core values! Let's take a simple but good example of how true integrity works! Let's say that you are a Christian and strongly believe that a blessing should be said before every meal! At home you always take the time to give a well deserved blessing to God for the meal. However, at a restaurant you are too embarrassed to do so.

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Issuing a written warning letter for tardiness is no different from any other disciplinary letter. The facts are the facts and making sure everyone is treated fairly is as important as always. When it comes to tardiness, however, I continue to hear people ask the question what is consider tardy? I can only tell you how I have always treated tardiness in my over forty years in a leadership role.

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Labor management and good leadership skills go hand in hand! There is no question that any company that employs people it will become one of their most volatile expense line items they have. Why? Because people are unpredictable! Everything from dips in productivity to changes in state and federal employment laws can drive costs up and/or rarely down. One employee law suit even for something unfounded can cost a company thousands of dollars. The company that understands this fact also understands how important good leadership skills are to controlling those costs.

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Issuing an employee written warning letter should always be taken very seriously. After all, the person on the receiving end could eventually be out of a job! Even when someone deserves to be disciplined we should make sure that we have come to the right conclusion before issuing the warning letter.

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One size doesn’t fit all when it comes to leadership styles. Just like snowflakes, every human being is a little bit different. They respond differently to situations, even if on the surface the situation looks exactly the same. Good leadership skills are no different than anything else when it comes to each person having to develop their own style of leadership.

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Preparing a business plan is more about ensuring your idea is solid than trying to obtain financial support! If you place the emphasis on only obtaining the financing you will most likely be setting yourself up for failure! Any half intelligent individual would not start out on a trip across the country without first understanding how much it would cost and the best route to take in order to reach your final destination. A business plan is no different. If prepared correctly it should clearly let you know if you are going to reach your objective or not!

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One of the biggest challenges for new supervisors is to understand and develop a performance improvement plan for an underperforming employee. The first question that must be answered before doing anything is to ask if the poor performance is can't or won't! If the employee is able to perform a task but simply isn't doing it, then the answer may be won't! But don't act to fast! Many factors could come into play that were not originally there.

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