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- HOW YOGA HELPS LEADERSHIP, EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT & OD ? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2016 from Hans DholakiaAs the readers may be aware, Yoga is a lot more than just physical postures. Yoga is not just for the body ; in fact the ultimate aim of Yoga is transcending the limiting body consciousness - our chief hurdle. WHAT IS YOGA : The name Yoga (actually Yog) is derived from the root words Yujir ...
Views: 1472 - 4 Reasons Why Your Team Needs Soft-Skills Training - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2016 from Roshini BahalUsually people misunderstand the meaning of soft skills and typically relate it with communication alone. Though, yes communication is very much a part of soft skills but it has other dimensions to it too like teamwork, problem solving, leadership and mentoring. These skills are not only ...
Views: 1124(1 vote) - Stop Being So Selfish! - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2016 from Rosemary Nonny KnightI listen to people telling me day in and day out about how they only want to make the money they need… And I see from their demeanour that they think that that makes them in some way, holier than everyone else out there who is out to grab everything they can get – or so they think… And I ...
Views: 1232 - Look Back At Your Life, Leader – Not To Feel Sorry But To Glean Your Purpose - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2016 from Rosemary Nonny KnightI wanted to be a stripper when I grew up… I was about 7/8 sitting in my mum’s office, reading ‘The Happy Hooker’ and thinking how cool it would be to be a stripper… Thankfully, I was too wise to say that out loud to anyone or else I would have been beaten, probably… Yep, you can say I was ...
Views: 934 - Michael Mantell's Answer to the Negative Workplace - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2016 from Michael MantellDr. Michael Mantell brings decades of experience in turning the most challenging workplaces around, often in partnership with leading human resource professionals. In this column, he describes the causes of negativity, the consequences of negativity and how to turn negativity into positivity and ...
Views: 1582 - Workplace Safety: How to Best Protect your Employees - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2016 from Lizzie WeakleyToday, many business managers actively seek ways to promote greater workplace safety. This issue concerns savvy executives, because they know that by reducing instances of avoidable accidents, they contribute positively to the company's safety record. Although specific worker safety measures ...
Views: 1191 - Falling Down Is An Accident, Staying Down Is A Choice - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2016 from Rosemary Nonny KnightHave you seen a baby learn to walk? Have you heard that example time and time again? Have you learnt the lesson in it YET? Or are you still thinking that unless you can take one step to greatness everytime, then your ideas, your visions, your mission is not worth getting back up and trying ...
Views: 2084 - You Are Not Created To Be A Slave! - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2016 from Rosemary Nonny KnightSome people are under the impression that they are ants, worms, slaves for a huge deity who wants nothing but to belittle them and make them helpless and completely dependent on him/her. And needless to say, these people struggle ALL THE TIME! And instead of taking matters into their own ...
Views: 1136 - Let The Fire Inside Of You Come Out OR Go Sit Down & Be Normal! - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2016 from Rosemary Nonny KnightYes, like many before you, you want something big… You want to win at life… You want to create a life and a business that makes you feel great! You want to wake up feeling awesome and full of purpose and the joy of living a life you are designed to live… And you want to make lots of ...
Views: 1818 - Nursery school students physical activity in dubai - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2015 from oakfield seoThere are many challenges in developing evidence-based physical activity guidelines for preschoolers that can ensure health benefits for children. Guidelines for the preschool years have recently been developed in several countries, but there are notable inconsistencies in the amount of ...
Views: 923 - Ten Best Ways to Build a Quality Work Culture - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2015 from William CottringerTen Best Ways to Build a Quality Work Culture By Dr. Bill Cottringer “To win in the marketplace, you must first win in the workplace.” ~Doug Conant, Campbell Soup. There has been a revolutionary interest in looking for ways to improve the quality of work environments, which lead ...
Views: 1555 - On the job training that you cannot afford to skip - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2015 from Supriya NigamVarious organizations and government associations conduct job training programs so that you can manage and provide individuals with training to develop their business and personal abilities, making them qualified to get a particular occupation. Today, if you are at a workplace, you must connect ...
Views: 1057(1 vote) - Being a Conscience-based (Ethical) Leader - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2016 from Kieran RevellWhen you find yourself in an environment which supports and nurtures your physical, emotional and spiritual well-being, you know without doubt, you're in a fantastic place Are you a leader in your own life? Do you eagerly embrace the challenges or are you reluctant to accept responsibility? ...
Views: 1230 - A Leader or a Follower? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2016 from Kieran RevellEvery individual holds within, an incredibly powerful recipe for leadership. With passion, focus, determination and a belief in the power of the self, the awesome giant will be freed How great would it be if the world was brimming with positive and powerful leaders! What if many of the ...
Views: 1196 - The Meta-Learning Series: Do you know your Learning-Style? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2015 from Lucas Thomas#1: Figure-Out your learning style. If no free class exists, it’s time to build your own. But before you do, you have to know what your learning-style is. Because if you don’t, you could be finding learning tools that are useless to you because you don’t learn in that particular way. ...
Views: 1610 - Work Sucks. How do you make it better? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2015 from Lucas ThomasWork Sucks. What makes work suck? It’s boring and unfun. Which is the widespread cause of turnover, lack of morale, and general uneasiness throughout the work place. Next question. How do you make it suck less? Well it turns out, a great management technique to use is Gamifying. ...
Views: 1392 - The Strategic Planning Process: 10 essential steps for success - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2015 from Mari Pat"Strategy is the direction and scope of an organization over the long-term which achieves advantage for the organization through its configuration of resources within a challenging environment, to meet the needs of markets and to fulfill stakeholder expectations"- Johnson and Scholes To move ...
Views: 1252 - WHAT WILL DiSC DO FOR MY ORGANIZATION? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2015 from Rob JacksonWhether 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 ...
Views: 1362 - Rewrite the Flow of Money! - Abundance Transformational Cards - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2015 from Theresia ValoczyI regularly use this Package my practitioner. My cliens like this method, because this is very simple and joyful. The ideal group to use the cards is between 4-12 people. To play with these cards a person should be at least 14 years of age. )It can be used anywhere even as diverse places such ...
Views: 1592 - What are the benefits of storage solutions? - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2014 from Agnes MarylinnThere are various kinds of storage solutions that are meant for personal as well as business applications. The self storage facilities offered by companies should be affordable and they should be easily accessible. The storage solutions should be second to none in terms of safety and ...
Views: 1204 - The Power and Profit of Teleseminars - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2014 from Kathleen GageTeleseminars, also known as teleconferences and teleclasses, are fast becoming one of the most valuable strategies you can use to increase your market position, your opt-in subscriber list and your profit margins. You can quickly become known as an expert in both your industry and your market ...
Views: 3282 - Teleseminars - Make Lots of Money With One Simple Strategy - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2014 from Kathleen GageWhat it takes to succeed and make a great living with teleseminars is to repurpose your content in order to extend the revenue potential. It's one thing to offer a teleseminar and something completely different to know how to monetize the content in many ways. The fact is repurposing ...
Views: 1524 - Communications Consulting: Vision Engagement and Why it Matters - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2014 from Mari PatIf your company or organization wants to embark upon or has recently undergone a significant change, it is vital that you know how to make your employees become your best ambassadors and not your worst enemies through the process. Chicago communication consultants will tell you that the success ...
Views: 1234 - Maximize Profitability by Keeping Customers Happy - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinBusiness owners would all agree that one effective way of maximizing profitability is keeping customers satisfied. By maximizing the satisfaction level of your customers, you are actually giving yourself a better opportunity to have your customers come back, and this could happen without you ...
Views: 1326 - 10 Ways You Are Dissuading Your Team - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2014 from John AndersonHow many successful companies and employers have said that their teams and their men are the biggest investment of all? Perhaps, too many. Investing in your team does not only mean more productive team members but also a harmonious environment. The Harvard Business School conducted a very ...
Views: 1867 - Recognizing the Importance of Critical Thinking - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2014 from Tracey FieberEvery single day, entrepreneurs are forced to make countless choices, each of which can have a major impact on the success of their companies. The business leaders which generate the most success are the ones that have the tools they need in order to make the right decisions. Most frequently, ...
Views: 1416 - Corporate Team Building - A Herculean Task? - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2014 from Rob JacksonTake-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 ...
Views: 1424 - Ensuring the Success and Effectiveness of Organization Change - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinChange management is a well-defined approach that aims to ensure that whatever changes are implemented in an organization will be thoroughly planned and smoothly applied. Most importantly, this approach should guarantee that the benefits of the change will be lasting and will be achieved. It is ...
Views: 1068 - Leading From Behind - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2014 from Rob JacksonI 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 ...
Views: 1449 - How do you hold a team together? - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2014 from Colette JohnstonA team is like a machine — but a living, breathing machine with moving parts. And those individual, moving parts need to work together to move your organization forward. So many factors can affect how your team functions: from personality and communication styles to workload and your corporate ...
Views: 2733 - Why Veterans Make Great Employees - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2014 from Abigail FazelatEven though returning combat veterans earn a bad reputation in the media, many veterans can be fantastic assets to employers who are looking for disciplined and hardworking individuals. True, while the U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs reports that one in five combat veterans develops ...
Views: 1423 - A Visible Executive Presence that Affirms Strength - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2014 from Rob JacksonA 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 ...
Views: 1523 - Coaches vs. Mentors: Why Do We Need Both? - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2014 from Tracey FieberDeveloping and expanding your professional abilities is one of the most proven ways to increase performance. Whether you’re looking to understand a new business concept you’re interested in, or you’re trying to balance your home and work lives more effectively, professional development is the ...
Views: 1727 - Significance of BA Training And Software Testing Training - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2013 from ramky johnyWhen the software industry was in its growing stage, not much significance was laid on software testing. Professionals ran a quick check on the software before offering it to the client. Most of the times, testing of the applications was considered as the waste of resources as well as time. The ...
Views: 1194 - Are You the Boss to Work For? - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2013 from Jane CranstonFirst let me correct my title — I would prefer the phrasing, “Are you the boss people want to work with?” because “with” sends a message of partnership and collaboration rather the servitude. Let’s hope we’re past the later. I’ve spent most of my career(s), be it in a corporate environment, ...
Views: 1860(1 vote) - What's The GAP and What good is it" - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“What’s The “GAP” in your lower-abdomen (sacral) area?” • 1. “I dunno, & I don’t care much, wait, should I?” • 2. “Would you like to access pleasure, knowledge, and be in the ‘mood’ for s-e-x, at your will? How about Acing exams, and retrieving long-term memories?” • 3. “Anything else, ...
Views: 1471 - True of False: What your Eyes See... - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2013 from Hal WechslerTrue/False: “What your eyes see, your ‘heart’ is bound to believe.” • 1. “I don’t even know what that means. What’s-In-It-For-Me? to even think about it?” • 2. “If you take this knowledge to mind, you will be in the top 5% of students and executives. Example: if we see it on TV, hear it on ...
Views: 1683 - How to Become a Computerized Accounting Specialist - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2013 from Avi KumarAlmost all bookkeeping and accounting is done using software today. Even the smallest of businesses can afford a basic accounting software package, and practically anybody can figure out the basics of how to use the software given a little time. Medium and large businesses also use accounting ...
Views: 1318 - "Follow-the-Bouncing-Ball!" - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“Follow-The-Bouncing-Ball!” • 1. “Pop, in plain English, tell me why using a Pacer or pointer to underline or overline the words of each sentence is worth the bother?” • 2. “Fifty years of reading research show that students from 5th grade through high school, college & grad school, and all ...
Views: 2297 - "Follow-the-Bouncing-Ball!" - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“Follow-The-Bouncing-Ball!” • 1. “Pop, in plain English, tell me why using a Pacer or pointer to underline or overline the words of each sentence is worth the bother?” • 2. “Fifty years of reading research show that students from 5th grade through high school, college & grad school, and all ...
Views: 2218(1 vote) - Why Putting your Feelings Into Words..... - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2013 from Hal WechslerWhy Putting Your Feelings Into Words Empowers you • 1. “Pop, I have to stand up in front of 25 clients & convince them our new system is the solution. I have done my homework, but am scared I might blow it.” • 2. “Right. You think Positive affirmations are “Hot Air”. Do you feel that icy ...
Views: 1569 - Why Putting your Feelings Into Words..... - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2013 from Hal WechslerWhy Putting Your Feelings Into Words Empowers you • 1. “Pop, I have to stand up in front of 25 clients & convince them our new system is the solution. I have done my homework, but am scared I might blow it.” • 2. “Right. You think Positive affirmations are “Hot Air”. Do you feel that icy ...
Views: 1770 - Where Are We Going? - by Submitted on May 07, 2013 from Joseph SeilerWhere Are We Going? Joseph Seiler MCC jseiler@yournaturaledge.com Little Red Riding Hood said she was going to Grandma’s house. She seemed to be pretty clear on that part of things. Being able to ‘say’ where we are going, some will tell us, is ‘it’, the golden fleece, the answer to ...
Views: 1201 - ETL processing using SAS Data Integration (DI) Studio - by Submitted on May 04, 2013 from Naman ShahSAS Data Integration Studio is a graphical user interface that makes easier the building, performance and maintenance of business data integration processes. Powerful, in-depth data modification perceptive is offered in an easy-to-use, wizard-driven user interface, allowing one or more designers ...
Views: 2546 - Tolerate the Quirky Thinker and Build Your Team - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2013 from Colette JohnstonAs a manager why wouldn’t you want to build a strong team that connects and functions as the backbone of your company? It makes your life easier. The challenge is to not get so irritated by the one troublesome vertebra that won’t stay in alignment and pinches the rest of your team. He or she ...
Views: 1507(1 vote) - A Non-Waste of Time Team-Building Exercise [and yes you can try this at home] - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2013 from Noelle NelsonYou moan, you groan. Your manager has called one of his infamous “team-building” meetings, and it’s only the threat of getting fired that propels your butt out of your chair and into the meeting. What a waste! Sitting around doing departmental Kumbaya when you have piles of work marked “Urgent!” ...
Views: 2068 - "If You Hate Popeye, Think Again." - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“If You Hate Popeye, Squinting & Smiling, Forgettaboutit”. • 1. “I find your columns boring and mostly irrelevant, but you have wandered off the cliff when you drag in Exodus 3:14. What on-this-planet does the Bible have to do with your damn SpeedReading101? • 2. Oh yeah Professor, your ...
Views: 1670(2 votes) - Groupthink: When People Don't Think - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2013 from Lisa RezacEverybody wants to be a “team player”, getting along with other members of a group, so much so that you might find yourself censoring yourself in order to fit in and not rock the boat. Getting along with team members is very important group behavior, but it leads to the possibility of the team ...
Views: 1558 - Leadership - The Key to Effective Team Building - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2013 from Arun Rao‘United we stand, divided we fall’. Nothing explains the importance of a team better. A successful organization is backed by a team that has worked hard and relentlessly - and to drive a team towards success, it is important to have a competent leader at the helm. Team building activities and ...
Views: 1959(1 vote) - Team building - What makes it so important? - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2013 from Arun RaoEvery corporate organization has a mission, vision and a set of goals to achieve. Each employee in the organization is important for contributing towards this common goal. While every team member is responsible for his or her duties and responsibilities at an individual level, it is important ...
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