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- Success with Self-Improvement - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Dr Diana HodgsonThe most important investment you can make is an investment in yourself...an investment which will empower you to be the person you would like to be; a person who can attain all your goals and desires; a person who is more relaxed, healthy, loving, confident, positive, successful, motivated, ...
Views: 1461(2 votes) - The Top Ten Things Employees Say They Want & How Managers Miss the Mark by Low Emotional Intelligence - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2003 from Susan DunnA major problem for employers today is getting the best employees and then keeping them. How do you do this? By understanding what it is employees really want. Being able to sense what others feel and want is empathy, an emotional intelligence competency. SOMETHING THAT HASN’T CHANGED IN 50 ...
Views: 23942(2 votes) - Traditional vs. Electronic Prescriptions - A Comparison - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2009 from daniel rayE-prescriptions are computer-generated prescriptions prescribed by your physicians or doctor’s point of and sent directly to your pharmacy. In traditional environment, doctor wrote your prescription on a piece of paper which you later take along with you to your nearest pharmacy or dispenser. ...
Views: 899(2 votes) - With Every End, There is a New Beginning - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2010 from Lisa MininniFor millions of graduating students, this time of year brings an end to familiar surroundings and leads to brand new beginnings in just a few short months. This transition period is not unlike a new entrepreneur starting up a business or a seasoned business owner trying new projects, a new ...
Views: 6756(6 votes) - 5 Ways to Become a Better Leader at the Office - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2012 from Dunya CarterWhether you are a manager who wants to improve or someone looking for ways to shine in hopes of becoming a manager, there are actions you can take to become a better leader at the office. Taking the following steps will show your employer that you are an ambitious employee with leadership ...
Views: 1091(3 votes) - Do All The Business You Can - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2012 from Donald MitchellWhile I'm driving on the highway, I often find my compact car hemmed in by high-powered sports cars proceeding at well below the speed limit, despite having engines that could easily speed up to 140 miles per hour. What's with that? Well, many people are more interested in putting on a show ...
Views: 1357(3 votes) - Facing the Fear Factor - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Theresa BehennaDo you know what Billy Joel, Henry Ford and Lance Armstrong have in common? They never gave up. They failed their way to success with passion and persistence. One look at history reveals this is the single most common thread of all successful people - they faced their fear and did it anyway. ...
Views: 1683(3 votes) - Interviewing Help For Executives - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2011 from Ken SundheimManagement and executive interviewing is what I do for a living. Owing a retained, executive-level staffing agency, I am constantly interviewing sales and marketing executives within nearly every industry and across all major U.S. metropolitan areas. I have seen a few mistakes commonly made ...
Views: 1248(3 votes) - Prepare Yourself for Entrepreneurial Success - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Donald MitchellI recently watched a televised interview with John Scully, the CEO Steve Jobs recruited from PepsiCo in 1983 to lead Apple when Jobs was twenty-eight. Reflecting on what happened to Apple over the subsequent twenty-seven years, Scully commented that Apple's board made a mistake in hiring ...
Views: 1701(3 votes) - Tech IT blog: great source for getting knowledge - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2012 from IT BLogIT or tech, is somewhat interesting thing for some while most of us as far as new developments are being unveiled, and tech IT blog are facilitating the people, not only by providing awareness about the latest technological trends but they are also a great source for valuable information, but if ...
Views: 986(3 votes) - The Art of Intuition - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2010 from Dr. Marilyn ParkinThe College of Medical Intuition Program is a two-year distance/residential-learning program with a virtual campus located in Vancouver, Canada. The purpose of such a program is for the establishment of structure and integration of Medical Intuition into our present medical model. It is an ...
Views: 2413(3 votes) - The Importance of Self-Awareness - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2009 from Craig NathansonWhat is self-awareness? This is unknown territory for many. In school we are seldom taught to do deep reflection. As we get older and become adults we get caught in the cycle of productivity and consumption. As a result self reflection becomes something to be avoided so as not to slow one ...
Views: 11203(3 votes) - What if I get it wrong? - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2009 from Michelle BayleyIf you don’t like your current work but have a nagging doubt that making a change could mean moving to something you dislike just as much, what should you do? It’s a familiar question that I hear as a career coach and I know from my own experience of career change that it can lead to “analysis ...
Views: 823(3 votes) - When Interviewing Your 1st Potential Employee, You're Not The Interviewer - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Ken SundheimIt's not you asking the questions, it's your potential employees questioning you. As an entrepreneur, unless you have significant salary to pay the individual, a nice office with even nicer furniture and a reputation in the field, your first employee is always going to have the advantage during ...
Views: 1369(3 votes) - "What's the Secret of Convincing a Group?" - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2013 from Hal WechslerWhat’s The Secret of Speaking to a Group & Convincing Them? My teenager Michael, asked me to help him improve his Talk for Class President. • 1. “Mike, there are two-things that rivets our attention other than Ben Franklins ($100) falling from the sky.” • 2. “In my circles $10 bills would ...
Views: 1667(1 vote) - ***3 Steps for Eliminating Nasality - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2012 from Nancy DanielsThere is no doubt that excessive nasality can be most annoying for your listeners. Voices which possess excessive nasality sound like Fran Drescher, Don Johnson, and pro golfer, Jack Nicklaus. Of course, Fran Drescher has made a fortune on her sound which is akin to nails on a blackboard. If ...
Views: 2665(1 vote) - ***Are You Aware That Your Soft-Spoken Voice Is a Liability? - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2011 from Nancy DanielsIn today’s fast-paced business world, speaking in a soft-spoken voice is definitely not to your advantage: you need to be heard the 1st time you say it. While softer levels of volume may be culturally correct in some countries, here in the States, we tend to talk in a volume that is ...
Views: 2549(1 vote) - ***Discover the Best Means of Increasing Your Volume If You Are Soft-Spoken - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2011 from Nancy DanielsIf you are soft-spoken, there is a right way and a wrong way to increase your volume. Just speaking 'louder' is not the answer. In fact, the difficulty for those who speak softly is that when they do try to increase their volume, they think that they are shouting. As a voice coach, I ...
Views: 2481(1 vote) - ***How Professional Do You Sound If Your Voice Is Childlike? - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2012 from Nancy DanielsDo you find that others have difficulty taking you seriously because you sound like a 12 year-old or worse still, an 8-year-old? Yes, ladies, I am talking about answering the phone and the caller asks to speak to your mother! Some years ago, I worked with Janice who not only sounded like an ...
Views: 3123(1 vote) - ***If You Are Looking For a Professional Image, Do Not Forget Your Voice - by Submitted on May 17, 2012 from Nancy DanielsYes, we take professional development courses of all shapes and sizes. And, there is no doubt that in today’s business world, having an edge over the other candidates for a job or a promotion or even a sales contract can bring the success you are seeking. Have you ever considered, however, the ...
Views: 2018(1 vote) - ***The Value of Public Speaking Today - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from Nancy DanielsThey say that man’s greatest fear is public speaking; his second greatest fear is dying. Imagine that – most people would rather be dead than stand and give a speech! But did you know that man’s 3rd greatest fear is dying while public speaking? No one has yet died on the podium to my ...
Views: 6965(2 votes) - ***Voice Training Can Transform a Childlike Voice Faster Than You Think - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Nancy DanielsOne of the most common complaints I hear from women is that they sound like a child; and, they are tired of answering the phone and having the caller ask to speak to their mother. Does that sound familiar? If my first statement resonated with you, there is good news and even better news. ...
Views: 3568(1 vote) - ***Voice Training: Hate Hearing Yourself on Your Voicemail? - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2013 from Nancy DanielsThere is no doubt about it. Most people not only dislike hearing themselves on recording equipment, but they also don’t want to believe what they hear. The unfortunate truth about what you hear on your voicemail, camcorder, or some other form of recording is that that sound is exactly how ...
Views: 1882(1 vote) - 10 Easy Tips to Improve Your Ezine - by Copyright 2002 Terri Seymour
Writing and publishing an ezine is a very important
part of your online business so you want to make it
the best possible ezine you can. I have made mistakes
and changed and re-changed my ezine many times to
make it the best it can be. I am still always looking ...
Views: 1790(1 vote) - 2 Sticky Parts of Business That Block Entrepreneurs From "Job Freedom Status" - by Submitted on May 07, 2011 from Ken Sundheim"Job Freedom Status" (n.) The point at which an entrepreneur can freely decide between TiVo and Captain Crunch Crunch Berries cereal or going to work -- without any job-, marital- or financial-related ramifications. It seems that all entrepreneurs want to reach a status that provides them the ...
Views: 1433(4 votes) - 3 C's of Effective Communication - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from Liz UramFor effective communication, check your messages for the 3 C’s – clear, concise, consistent. It is a waste of time to speak to an audience whose eyes are glazing over because they are overwhelmed with the amount and flow of information you are providing and meaningless to write communications ...
Views: 17105(1 vote) - 3 Ways Little Red Riding Hood Can Make You a Star at Work - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Marion ChamberlainHow often have you heard that numbers don’t lie? This is typically a phrase that is thrown around during corporate meetings and more importantly, performance review time. So, if numbers don’t lie, let’s look at some important 2010 statistics relating to women in the workplace: Women ...
Views: 1345(1 vote) - 4 Reasons to Become a Nurse Today - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Lisa BubenWhy should a young person consider becoming a nurse today? Is it the same type of job as it was 30 years ago? Today nurses can get their degrees online and they have more options to get advances degrees than ever before.They can specialize in various nursing programs rather than just ...
Views: 1235(1 vote) - 5 Types of Job Interviews - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2009 from James MalervyThe main goal for a job interview is to find the right match between a potential employee and employer. When going on job interviews, job seekers can anticipate one of two principal techniques of interviewing. The following are job techniques used by hiring managers. One-On-One ...
Views: 1399(2 votes) - 6 Best Tips on How to Ace Your CBSE Board Exam with Flying Colours - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2021 from nagarjuna vidyaniketanWith board exams just two months away, all your thoughts now must be consumed by preparation. Whether you all are studying differently from the best CBSE schools in Bangalore, Delhi, Siliguri, Mumbai or Ahmedabad - we are sure your growing concerns for the upcoming board exams would be the same. ...
Views: 452(1 vote) - A Fearless New Year: Ten Tips for How You Can Not Only Save Your Job, But Make a Big Splash at Work in 2009 - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhile you were ringing in 2009, it’s likely that there was a dash of worry and stress mixed in with your champagne. With the economy in a full-blown recession and more companies announcing layoffs every day, you could practically feel your career trajectory dropping alongside the ball in Times ...
Views: 540(2 votes) - Are You Enabling Organizational Insanity? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2011 from Pat LynchIt is impossible to “square a circle,” which makes this phrase an apt metaphor for what many organizations are trying to do now. That is, they continue to conduct business the way they’ve done it in the past in spite of the fact that the environment has changed dramatically in the last few ...
Views: 865(1 vote) - Are You In Charge At Work? - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Andrew BaileyBeing a manager has its ups and downs. Its ups are that you have certain privileges that others don't, more respect due to your position and hopefully, you are making more money than you were before you got your promotion. The downs are: longer hours, more stress, more responsibilities, heavier ...
Views: 1935(1 vote) - Are You New to This? -- Seven Practices for Rapid Mastery - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2013 from Donald MitchellChances are good that you don’t know too many people who learned to run before they began to crawl. Likewise, you may not have met anyone who broke par while playing golf for the first time. As beginners, even people whose skill now causes us to marvel would more likely have produced ...
Views: 1827(1 vote) - Baby Boomers' Phased Retirement - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2003 from John AgnoA greater percentage of those over 55 are working today than a year ago. In part, because older workers are prized for their corporate experience, personal relationships and stability. "Any time you have an early retirement program and have to make it widely available, you chance losing key ...
Views: 2935(1 vote) - Book Review: Women, Work, and the Art of Savoir Faire - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Peggy McKeeIf you are a woman in the business world, no matter what your age, you must read the book Women, Work, and the Art of Savoir Faire, by Mirelle Guiliano. It will help you step around the mistakes you might make in your career or as a business owner, and step forward into an opportunity that you ...
Views: 2121(2 votes) - Breaking 100 -- Lessons for Achieving Peak Performance - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2013 from Donald MitchellRegardless of ability and experience, most people wish they could accomplish more in doing whatever matters most to them. The struggling golfer dreams of breaking 100, a score that would be a nightmare for a good golfer. The solid B student fondly contemplates the satisfaction that a single A ...
Views: 1835(1 vote) - Careers That You can Opt For With a Diploma in Tourism Management - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2012 from APT AdvantageTravel and tourism is a fast rising industry in India. More and more students are realizing the profitable job opportunities that this industry has to offer. This article gives you a little insight about the aviation industry, and the jobs it has to offer. In the recent years we have seen a ...
Views: 3500(1 vote) - Dialysis Employment - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Lisa SimmonsIn the health industry, there is a huge variety of dialysis jobs requiring varying levels of expertise, experience, and specialization. One of them is known as a dialysis technician. In this position, you are responsible for the set up, maintenance, and operation of kidney dialysis machines as ...
Views: 1000(1 vote) - Eat Pray Love: Lessons for Nonprofits - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2010 from Yancey ArtsIn the motion picture Eat Pray Love, Julia Roberts brings to the screen the real-life story of Elizabeth (Liz) Gilbert, a journalist who embarked upon a year-long journey of self-discovery and spiritual enlightenment. After conjuring the strength to end a loveless marriage, Liz eats in Italy, ...
Views: 1339(3 votes) - Eliminate More Stakeholder Costs by Helping Customers Develop Superior Business Models - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Donald MitchellThis article's topic will be controversial with some people. Why? Many business thinkers advocate that suppliers should simply work at making life easy and pleasant for customers so that they receive more and more benefits while only making minimal efforts of their own. If your customer has ...
Views: 1424(2 votes) - Encouraging and Making Progress - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Jane CranstonDo you have days when you feel like you’re getting nowhere or sense a project will never end? Worked on initiatives where you were only part of the solution and would never see the finished product? Wonder what happened to that suggestion that received such a positive reception and now seems to ...
Views: 1744(2 votes) - General Knowledge Quizzes - Engaging the Audience with Extra Trivia - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from Radhika SinhaEach general knowledge quiz compiler understands that if they don't get it precise then they will not only disgust the viewers but as well that this means they are less probable return for the subsequently quiz. Few general knowledge quizzes can appear from books or taken from other types of ...
Views: 1224(1 vote) - Go and Get It - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2013 from Donald MitchellMany children are shy, which can make them more dependent on their parents. If a shy child wants something, chances are good that the child will ask a parent to get it … even if the item is easily accessible and in plain sight. Since most parents understand the importance of encouraging ...
Views: 1631(1 vote) - Going for that promotion - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2003 from Scott BoydSo you want a promotion then? Its has its benefits and its pitfalls. This article will look at some with these along with the methods you can use to successfully get that promotion! First of all, you need to decide what you want to do! There’s no sense in going for a promotion just for the ...
Views: 3131(1 vote) - Hey Management, Get a Life! - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Mort TeischThere is a disturbing trend in American business today; non-recognition of what was once normal hours, (i.e. 8 to 4, 9 to 5 etc.) I am constantly bombarded with horror stories at my seminars with employees working a 60, 70 or more hour week. Now come on! I can understand working late hours to ...
Views: 1453(1 vote) - How Are You Leading Your People? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Pinkey StewartWhen 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 ...
Views: 1146(1 vote) - How Happy Are YOU At Work? - by According to a recent study, 77% of Americans enjoy the time they spend away from their jobs more than the hours they spend working. Do you experience any of these conflicts while at work?
While working on a task do you feel mentally "pulled" in opposite directions?
For example, part of you ...
Views: 1748(1 vote) - How to Assess Your Resume - by If your current resume is not generating the interview offers you want, it is time to start assessing it.
Check to see that the following descriptors apply:
· Begins with a succinct, clearly stated career objective tailored to the particular job for which you are applying.
· Highlights ...
Views: 2262(1 vote) - How to Boost Your Business With Online Presentation Skills Training - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Milly SonnemanIn tough economic times, everyone is looking for new ways to boost business. You aren't alone in renewing your efforts to find a new tip or technique to give your business a boost. As an entrepreneur, small business owner or professional, you may have pulled in the reins on spending during ...
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