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New View, New You, New Life - by Rob White5 Primal Principles of Communication - by Rob White- Digital Addiction Wreaks Havoc on Business Innovation - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2013 from Pat HeydlauffYour success or failure is created by what you focus on. What you focused on five years, five months or five days ago is what you have in your life today. What you focus on today is what you will reap in the future. Dementia usually describes deterioration in cognitive abilities that are ...
Views: 1433(1 vote) - Do You Dare to go Down the Rabbit Hole? - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Virginia WildI absolutely enjoy watching movies that are filled with hidden hints about making your dreams come true. Such phrases like… “The impossible is possible if you believe”, “You can achieve anything that you set your mind to”, “If you truly believe, it will happen” or “You always have a choice”. ...
Views: 1301(7 votes) - Do You Have a Bad Case of 'Not Good Enough-ness'? - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2010 from Karen LuniwSomewhere along the way we learned that we must do more, be more, have more and anything less is deemed 'not good enough'. You know, even my tag lines have been...be more or attract more but too many of us take that out of context. I work with very smart, top achievers and many suffer from ...
Views: 1163(5 votes) - Do You Think Too Much? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2010 from Laura NashYou’ve probably had moments where it suddenly hits you that you’re capable of far more than what you’re currently doing. You have no proof of this, yet you instinctively feel you could be “doing more” with your life. Where does this knowing come from? The brain can process our thoughts, but ...
Views: 1288(1 vote) - Do You Think Too Much? Part 2 - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2010 from Laura NashAs mentioned in part 1, the rational mind we rely on so much to protect us is our main obstacle preventing us from reaching the potential we know we’re capable of. If we want to access this maximum potential inside us, we need to go beyond the rational thought process. Because we spend so ...
Views: 1901(2 votes) - Dream First, The Money Will Follow - 10 Ways the Universe Can Support Your Goals - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Denise Duffield-ThomasOne of the most common complaints I hear is "but I don't have the money!". People think it's a great excuse for why they don't let themselves dream big goals for their lives. As you all know, I'm passionate about using tools like dream boards to manifest wonderful things without being attached ...
Views: 1454(3 votes) - Dumping the Demons Within: The Voice Villain or Villainess - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2010 from Rhonda HamiltonYears ago, there was a television cartoon program that some of you may remember. Snidely Whiplash or Dastardly Whiplash was the villain who constantly concocted elaborate schemes and taunted Nell, the damsel in distress, by doing things like tying her to a railroad track. It was up to the good ...
Views: 1205(1 vote) - Empower Children's Leadership - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Debra SloverMany children grow up feeling pretty powerless. They think that they have no control over their own lives nor an ability to make a difference for someone else. It is important to the future of the planet that we alter that, and provide children a sense of their own power in a gently guided ...
Views: 969(1 vote) - Empower Up - Perception Rules Your Reality - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Valencia RayIt's empowering to know that I can change my reality based on my perception. Perception is subjective of course, so therefore reality is also subjective. I have truly found that my reality may often not be my friend's reality. Interesting. "To perceive the world differently, we must be ...
Views: 910(1 vote) - Empower Up: 3 Little Known Secrets to Making Friends With Change - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Valencia RayEmpowerment and being able to navigate the fear of change go hand and hand. Please hear this without judgment; if you keep doing what you do, you will keep getting what you are getting - no exceptions. It is all to common for people to want a thriving business, happy, fulfilling relationships ...
Views: 687(1 vote) - Empower Yourself to Try New Things - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Debra SloverAre you stuck in a rut, want the courage to try new things, and don’t know how? Contrary to what it may feel like when you are in a rut, the power lies within to make a change. Even if, you've been doing the same thing for your entire life and now want to go in a different direction, it's ...
Views: 1033(2 votes) - Empowered Leadership Is Personal Resilience - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Debra SloverTwo words that describe empowered leadership are resilient and unstoppable. People who are resilient pick themselves up after a setback and get back into action, even when they don’t feel like it. When you are a resilient and unstoppable leader in your life you know: 1. When things don't ...
Views: 1046(1 vote) - Empowering Leadership in Children -- Ten Encouragement Techniques - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Debra SloverEmpowering leadership in children involves planned events and teachable moments that give children the opportunity to experience what leadership is like. Leadership is not just about being in the lead of others, but also about being in lead of oneself. This can be a hard concept for adults ...
Views: 1757(2 votes) - Empowering, Engaging, & Educating Children to Be Leaders - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Debra SloverLeadership education is often cookie cutter "team building" exercises that do not really address the needs of children in terms of true empowerment, engaging and educating children on the true meaning of leadership, much less truly empowering them to be actual leaders. The proof of this is the ...
Views: 937(1 vote) - Endings and Beginnings - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2010 from Gayle LaSalle“The world is round and the place which may seem like the end may also be the beginning.” IVY BAKER PRIEST One year ends and another begins. It’s the way of the world. And it’s the way of our life. And, as always, we have choices as to how we view both the end and the beginning. Are you ...
Views: 1050(1 vote) - Energize Your Most Valuable Players - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2012 from Samantha JohnsonIdentify and nurture the select group of people, the most valuable players (MVPs), who will breathe life into an initiative. They are culled from both the internal and external core constituencies who must be on board for an initiative to succeed. There are several MVP categories, including ...
Views: 1813(1 vote) - Energy - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2010 from Ayman NassarCreating energy within a group is a responsibility of each member of the group. The leader of the group is in the best position to facilitate the proper environment and group dynamics for the team members to bring energy. "Am I an energizer or a demotivator?" is a question each one of us should ...
Views: 2270(1 vote) - Ever Want to Just Quit Your Biz? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2012 from Rev. Anne PresuelMany entrepreneurs, just like you, suffer the thought of wanting to quit their businesses … At least sometimes. (If you’ve never thought this, then this article just isn’t for you.) Who can’t relate? There are those moments, aren’t there? And yet, something keeps you going. Something ...
Views: 1846(1 vote) - Experience The Future You’re Creating, NOW! - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Means DavisMost of us have noticed how the week before we go on vacation seems to be brighter, happier, and how easy it is to handle all of life’s challenges when we’re about to head to the beach. And how dark and gloomy that last day of vacation can be knowing that tomorrow it’s back to life as usual. ...
Views: 1658(2 votes) - Financial Planning: Courage the Non Financial Thing That Matters Most in You Achieving Success! - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Glenn Ferguson“No obstacles fell in his way that seemed to him insurmountable. He might be defeated, as he sometimes was, but he shrank from no hardship through impatience, he fled from no danger through cowardice.” - J. P. Morgan writing about Napoleon Bonaparte Whether you want to admit it or not you will ...
Views: 1726(1 vote) - For All The Crazy, Obsessive Worriers: How To Free Your Creative Imagination To Work For, Not Against You - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Denise Duffield-ThomasWorrying is like a rocking chair, it gives you something to do, but it gets you nowhere. Glenn Turner The beauty of being a creative person is that you have new ideas all day long - the plot for a new book while you're in the shower, the solution to world peace while you're sitting on the ...
Views: 1229(2 votes) - Forgive and Love Your Body to Great Health - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Denise Duffield-ThomasMany women hide their true brilliance under layers of frumpy clothes, excess body weight and bad health. Tragically many of us feel guilty taking care of ourselves. If you've read about my "Mouldy Banana Moment", then you'll understand just how badly I used to treat myself. I know I'm not ...
Views: 1127(1 vote) - Freedom is Just Another Word Unless It Is Real - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from John GilmoreI sit here during a full moon listening to the sounds of the crickets and thinking how lucky I am to not be in a war torn war with poverty and starvation right outside the door. Things are not perfect, but they could be worse. That is a case, I think, that everyone can make no matter what ...
Views: 1500(1 vote) - From My Heart to Yours.... - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Joanna LindenbaumYou are a daughter of the earth, a lover, a mother, an artist, a daughter, a friend, a healer....a woman. You are complete already, whole unto yourself. Your heart is the barometer for what is right in your life. You have choice. Choice is freedom. At any moment, you can choose to step ...
Views: 899(1 vote) - From Survival to Money and Wealth – Transforming your First Chakra into Abundance - by Submitted on May 03, 2009 from Dr. Cynthia MillerDo you keep repeating the same money issues? Have you tried other money programs, seminars, technologies, read the financial books and still none of them have worked? If you have been suffering about money, until that distress at the cellular level is cleared, you will continue to face the same ...
Views: 2203(1 vote) - Getting A Pace Lift - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2003 from greg hickmanChange is and has always been the very life blood of living. Getting better and improving your lot in life requires change -- and change requires commitment and fixity of purpose. The changes you make, or fail to make for that matter, will in large measure determine your life's direction and ...
Views: 1568(2 votes) - Greed is Great - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Jeanna GabelliniOnce upon a time I thought the only way to work my way into heaven was to be kind at all times, always be giving and to sin as little as possible. I’ve changed my perspective drastically over the years, and find it oh-so fun and thrilling. First of all, I know that if I do what’s in my best ...
Views: 1030(1 vote) - Harness Distracted Focus – Leadership’s Secret Weapon - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Pat HeydlauffFocus is much like the wind. If harnessed and channeled, the wind can create electricity, expedite the flight of an airplane or the movement of a ship and pump water from a well. You cannot stop the wind, change its intensity or at times destructive forces, but when harnessed, it is useful, ...
Views: 1414(1 vote) - How Bright is Your Bulb? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Laurie McAnaughIf you ask my family what my favorite question is, they will tell you, it’s, “Who do you choose to be?” Within each of us is the opportunity to live a joyful life. Building positive relationships and being willing to share our unique strengths is one of the ways we shine our own individual ...
Views: 1049(1 vote) - How Creative Experiences Promote Personal Development - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2013 from Jude Treder-WolffSome photographs show Einstein holding a violin, an instrument he loved and studied but often found frustrating. It was piano that he played every day. He improvised as a form of relaxation, and said “when that appears to be going somewhere, I require the clear constructions of Bach to follow it ...
Views: 1177(1 vote) - How to be Decisive - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2010 from CB MichaelsFew people understand the value of decisiveness. The ability to make quick decisions not only lends you an air of confidence, intelligence and authority, it can also make the difference between a positive and negative outcome in many situations. Some people believe that they are just “naturally ...
Views: 5787(7 votes) - How to Become More Assertive - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Ashley AylingBeing assertive does not mean you are learning to become aggressive, loud or a bully. It is all about helping you to stand up to people who are like this. It's not a matter of trying to dominate others. It is a matter of resisting those who are out to dominate and manipulate you. It is all about ...
Views: 4006(1 vote) - How to Build Strong and Effective Leadership Skills - by Submitted on May 12, 2017 from Rick SaldanA 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 ...
Views: 4906(3 votes) - How to Create a Performance Based Workforce - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Pat HeydlauffMuch is written today about workforce engagement, productivity, and performance yet few lay out a basic strategy for aligning the workforce with a company's expectations and long-term goals. According to Erik Breggren, Vice President of global research and customer results, SuccessFactors, ...
Views: 1341(1 vote) - How to Decorate Your Daughter’s Bedroom - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2011 from Susan TicotinWhen a little girl is asked if she wants a bedroom makeover, her face lights up as she imagines her room transforming into this wonderful, magical place. Visions of everything from her favorite color to the beautiful bedding to all the wonderful pillows and fun accessories that will be just for ...
Views: 857(1 vote) - How to Heal Yourself With Your Mind - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2011 from Christina SponiasYou can heal yourself with your mind when your mind follows the guidance of the wise unconscious mind that produces your dreams. Your mind is ignorant and imperfect. It would never be able to heal your body, or help you overcome your psychological problems by itself. The biggest part of ...
Views: 1815(3 votes) - How To Help Employees To Be Happy at Work - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2011 from Alvah ParkerThe Internet was abuzz this past year with the Steven Slater incident on the Jet Blue flight. He was the flight attendant who got annoyed with a demanding passenger and announced his irritation on the plane’s PA system and then quit his job by dramatically taking a beer and sliding down the ...
Views: 1365(1 vote) - How To Let Go Of Worry - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2010 from Zoe RouthI read in the Good Vibe University recently that when you pray for courage, what the Universe gives you is a situation where you get the opportunity to be courageous. Likewise if you pray for strength, you'll be thrust into situations that require strength. It's better to skip all that and go ...
Views: 2757(1 vote) - How to Make Good Life Decisions (from 'Steps to Success, Prosperity and Happiness') - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: How to Make Good Life Decisions (from 'Steps to Success, Prosperity and Happiness') Shared by: Craig Lock Category (key words): Decisions, Self Help, Personal Growth, Self Help Books, Empowerment, Communication. Web sites: www.creativekiwis.com/index.php/books/74-craigs-books ...
Views: 1079(1 vote) - How To Overcome Setbacks Quickly! - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2013 from Thomas AndersonPlease answer this question before reading this post - Are you human? If yes, please read. So many people get stuck because they feel like their mistakes define who they are as a person. When they fail, they get stuck in a story of "I'm not good enough" or "Other people can do it, but not ...
Views: 1918(1 vote) - How To Run A Successful Business Enterprise - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Ade AdenekanWhat is the best way to run a successful business enterprise was the issue the engaged the thoughts of a 50 year old friend of mine having been in paid employment for quite a long time and can scarcely make both ends meet financially and socially no matter how hard he tried. It was not his ...
Views: 5188(1 vote) - How Transformational Leaders Influence - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2013 from Pat Heydlauff“Research evidence clearly shows that groups led by transformational leaders have higher levels of performance and satisfaction than groups led by other types of leaders. Why? Because transformational leaders hold positive expectations for followers, believing that they can do their best,” ...
Views: 1873(1 vote) - Influence Comes Down To The Three C's - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Ty BennettHave you ever wondered what makes someone influential? Why did people follow Gandhi? Or Martin Luther King Jr.? What makes leaders, entrepreneurs, politicians or salespeople influential? These are the questions I have asked myself for years. In my career I have had a chance to work with ...
Views: 4783(1 vote) - Integrity – the Leadership Gap between Excellence and Mediocrity - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2012 from Pat Heydlauff“Somebody once said that in looking for people to hire, you look for three qualities: integrity, intelligence and energy. And if you don’t have the first, the other two will kill you. You think about it; it’s true. If you hire somebody without [integrity], you really want them to be dumb and ...
Views: 2665(1 vote) - It Might Be Time to Take a Chance on Yourself If… - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2012 from Christine KaneI love the Law of Attraction. I believe in it wholeheartedly. And you know what else I believe in? Taking action, and taking chances. This is not good news for some people. In fact, every time I give a retreat, or offer a new program, I hear from so many people who are scared to ...
Views: 2095(1 vote) - It’s All About the Story - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2010 from Val WilcoxLife is all about the Story. Your journey is filled with experiences, both great and not so great. You have the power to choose how to tell your stories. How you write the stories in your book depend on how you perceive the events. YOU are the author of your Life Book, YOU can write it ...
Views: 1174(1 vote) - Karmic Imprints - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from G LWhat is karma? The literal meaning of karma is action, and it has been used in many different ways to define the levels of human interaction, to define the nature which is manifesting in one's life. Action is usually founded on projection, assumption, misunderstanding; and therefore karma is ...
Views: 3948(1 vote) - Know Thyself and Thy Business - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Joanne VictoriaI recently interviewed a prospective client. I asked her to briefly describe what she did. She said it was complicated, she did so many things. I asked who her clients were. She said she couldn't define them, that she dealt with everyone. I then asked how her business was growing and she said ...
Views: 1901(1 vote) - Law of Attraction: My Definition - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Sarah CentrellaSo I’ve realized lately that my definition of the Law of Attraction or at least my view of it is somewhat different than all the others you will see larking on the web. If you Google the phrase you will get a ton of sites claiming to give you instant wealth and riches and stating that your ...
Views: 2310(1 vote) - Leadership Development Activities - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Debra SloverLeadership development activities don't have to be outlandish and involve bungee jumping off a 200 foot bridge. There are some safer and less controversial ways to develop leadership among your team and family members. If you're looking for leadership development activities for your team or ...
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