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4 Steps to Develop Your Unique Speech and Voice Brand - by Lynda StuckyCommunication Without Fear - by Lynda Stucky5 Cool Tricks To Increase Your Self-Confidence When You Speak - by Lynda Stucky- The Big Boomerang - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2008 from Drayton BoylstonI am a big believer in the theory of you get back what you put out. I think this especially holds true for volunteering for charitable causes. Recently I was asked to speak at a large Society for Human Resource Management conference here in Colorado. The topic they asked me to address was how ...
Views: 1196 - A Game for Speedy Business Transformation - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniWhen you’re sick and tired of not getting important things done or not pulling in enough money, it’s time to play a game. Games have a specific outcome, structure, and rules by which to play. If you’re ready to stop feeling whiny in a super short time frame, play the “Yes, I Can” game. It’s ...
Views: 1195 - Develop Your Strengths and Starve Your Weaknesses - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2012 from Rand GolletzI once worked as a partner in an international consulting firm. As a part of that assignment, I helped executives learn to think strategically. Strategic thinking and strategic planning are distinct but equally important disciplines. While strategic plans are frequently and inappropriately ...
Views: 1195 - How To Recognize Your Internal Glass Ceiling - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2014 from Judith & Jim Sherven & SniechowskiForget the idea that a "glass ceiling" only applies to women crashing into and getting slapped down by the "boy’s-only-club of top corporate leadership." That’s not the issue here. What’s far more serious, and gender neutral, are the internal glass ceilings that hold back both women and ...
Views: 1193 - Decisions, Decisions - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from A. Drayton BoylstonDo you ever wonder why decisions you make foster reactions that you never dreamed of? In a Hay Group research brief entitled "Executive Blind Spots," the results of a large survey concluded that the higher executives rose within an organization; • The more they over-rated themselves ...
Views: 1192(2 votes) - One Thing Leaders Can't Do ! - by Submitted on May 03, 2019 from Robert CrutchfieldA part of every leader wants to believe that if you are good enough or work hard enough you can do anything. However most of us lead in the real world. Because we lead in the real world there is at least one very important thing no leader can do. You can't develop a person who doesn't want to be ...
Views: 1192 - What’s Really Going On With Self Sabotage? - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2013 from Judith & Jim Sherven & SniechowskiJudith here. A former client (“Matthew”) went from executive position to executive position, each time hoping that his new employer would allow him to shine. Each time, as he explained to us, he started out feeling empowered by the hope that this time his boss would respect his intelligence, ...
Views: 1192 - Do You Convert Suspects Into Clients? - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2013 from Rand GolletzI was standing in a line at the grocery store. The person in front of me was paying by check. At what I thought was the conclusion of the transaction, the cashier called the manager to her workspace. I watched quizzically as he initialed the check without even pretending to see what was on it ...
Views: 1191 - ***The Path of Mastery – Article 2 - by Submitted on May 04, 2017 from Tom KingTo become a master requires first and foremost to find the path that is right for you. It is the path of vocation, which is the expression of your purpose for being here. It is the work you feel you are meant to do. Finding this path is one of the most important, perhaps the most important ...
Views: 1190 - Chief Learning Officer (CLO) and Its Relevance in Knowledge Transfer - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2012 from Sonu ParasharChief learning officers (CLOs) are also known as Chief Knowledge Officers at various documents. These are the professionals who ensure the full-fledge availability of the critical knowledge firms in order to avail comprehensive business goals. A CLO measures various ways to earn huge revenue ...
Views: 1189 - Resiliency in Times of Crisis - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from John StyffeWe all know at least one of these people, in our circle of friends or where we work: in their professional lives, they are decisive, self confident, self disciplined, even tempered, energetic, productive, balanced and positive. In their private lives they are supportive, encouraging, patient ...
Views: 1187 - When Reality Bites, It's Decision Time - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniIt was almost time for me to be wheeled into the surgery room and the surgeon came to see if I had any questions. He got into the details of what was going to happen and my heart started pounding! I had a tumor in the palm of my right hand and he was going to make a larger incision than ...
Views: 1187 - Leader or Liar? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from A. Drayton BoylstonDo you think leaders are liars? A recent PBS show investigated the question - "Are leaders good liars?" According to psychologist Carrie Keating's experiments in human behavior - "the findings seem to demonstrate a correlation between persuasive abilities and dominant behavior." From the ...
Views: 1185 - Communication Skills And Success - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2008 from Bud BilanichIn my work as an executive coach I have found that the single biggest mistake that people make is assuming that competence and performance are their ticket to success; when in fact they are merely the price of admission. Most people are good performers. It’s a huge mistake to think that good ...
Views: 1184 - To Be or Not to Be … A “Jerk” That Is - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2016 from Rand GolletzJerry was the CEO of a large bank headquartered in New York. As a client of mine for several years, he had grown to trust my ability to work with “difficult” executives. One Friday evening I got a call from Jerry’s executive assistant, asking me to meet with him to discuss one of his direct ...
Views: 1183 - If You Want Performance – Do These Five Things - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2012 from Rand GolletzI’m going to fill you in on something many leaders don’t get: You must fulfill five very basic requirements if you expect people to perform. You MUST give your people an explicit sense of the overall organization’s mission and values, and why they should care about them. You MUST develop ...
Views: 1182 - Focus on Your Unique Ability - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2010 from Hugh StewartMy company, the Confident Solutions Coach, works with entrepreneurs to develop systems in their business. I spent the last five years learning how to do this in my own business, and it is really fun to go out there and help other people get this done. The first thing you have to do is ...
Views: 1180(1 vote) - Compassionate Collaboration: Letting Your Heart and Head Dance Together - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2014 from Judith & Jim Sherven & SniechowskiHow can compassionate collaboration lead to higher productivity and more effective results? The answer is housed in the words "compassion" and "collaboration." The dictionary.com defines compassion as: a feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for another who is stricken by misfortune, ...
Views: 1177 - Huawei H35-211 Dumps Questions - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2019 from Bella EdwardImportance of Huawei Certifications Huawei is the leader in . As you know that Huawei is the largest H35-211 exam preparation material provider for HCIP-Access V2.0 certification exam in the world. The demand for HCIP Access certified Huawei professionals is increasing in this global village. ...
Views: 1177 - Employ Leverage and Discipline for Success - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2015 from Rand GolletzPeople in the real estate business talk a lot about the power of leverage. Essentially, it means investing a limited amount of personal cash to geometrically increase net worth through appreciation. Let’s say you buy a piece of rental property for $300,000 with a down payment of 20%. You laid ...
Views: 1176 - Coaching for Growth - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Jaco BeukesCoaching for Growth Have you ever felt that you could be so much more, achieve so much more? That if you really commit to your dreams and gave it your all, it could actually become reality? Maybe you feel this deep down, but with all the pressures and daily demands, you seem unable to ...
Views: 1174(2 votes) - Gender Gap - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Ashraf HabashThe term gender gap usually refers to the systematic differences in the outcomes that men and women achieve in the labor market. These differences are seen in the percentages of men and women in the labor force, the types of occupations they choose, and their relative incomes or hourly wages. ...
Views: 1174 - Is Hillary REALLY Too Old To Be President? - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2014 from Judith & Jim Sherven & SniechowskiFrom Judith: As the United States approaches the 2016 presidential elections, adversaries of Hillary Clinton are already starting to throw out ageist propaganda. Citing the fact that if elected Hillary, who was born October 26, 1947, will turn 70 while in office. Curious that they seem to ...
Views: 1174 - Up Your Game With Presentation Skills Training - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Milly SonnemanPresenting ideas, products and solutions are a critical part of every business professional’s workday. Yet, many subject matter experts never receive formal presentation skills training. If you are long on expertise but short on confidence…discover how to up your game right here. In the past, ...
Views: 1174(1 vote) - Unplug and Connect - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2008 from STEVEN D. BRANDSometimes it simply takes courage to be still and unplug from all of our gadgets in order to listen to our souls. When we sense that we are disconnected from our colleagues, our spouse, our kids, ourselves, and even our dog......it is time to UNPLUG AND CONNECT! We know the headlines in ...
Views: 1173 - Who’s Running the Show? - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2014 from Annette SegalYour stomach is tied up in knots. You need to tell a colleague what you really think, but you can’t...fearful of the reaction. Sweat breaks out on your palms. You need to say ‘No” to an unreasonable request, but a voice within tells you saying no isn’t acceptable. Who’s running the show? ...
Views: 1171 - Why Smart Executives Make Dumb Decisions - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Rand GolletzWhen I help senior leaders with their strategy creation efforts, I’ll review past strategies and then the results, financial and otherwise, that those strategies produced. I’m frequently amazed when I see that smart, capable executives have developed and implemented strategies that should have ...
Views: 1169(1 vote) - Change Drives Our Business World - by Submitted on May 03, 2013 from Dough peterSuccumbing to the new technology and changes in the industry is not an option for any business owner. With the help of an executive coach make use of the changes to your benefit and rise above your competitors. Body: We all follow our leaders without a question. Having complete faith in what ...
Views: 1167 - What is Executive Coaching Anyway? - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2009 from Emma Wortt"Executive coaching, which surfaced as a leadership development practice over a decade ago, is now among the most widely used executive development techniques." McGovern, Lindemann, Vergara, Murphy, Barker and Warrenfeltz. 2001. Although coaching is growing at a phenomenal rate in the UK, ...
Views: 1167 - How Not to Hit Your Goals - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Dave FergusonASK COACH DAVE How Not to Achieve Your Goals in 2011 By Dave Ferguson, 12/19/2010 Over the past few months, we’ve talked about how were going to tackle our goals and dreams drastically different in 2011. Now, lets talk about why some people fail to achieve their goals (so it doesn’t ...
Views: 1165(1 vote) - You Are Your Business and Your Business is You – What Does That Mean? - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Chris RuisiYou are your business and your business is you. But, the real question is - Is that a good thing? Trust me; you need to know the answer to this question – now. Let’s look at some indicators that will help you answer the question. If you answer “yes” to at least two of these questions, then ...
Views: 1165(2 votes) - Urgent or Important — Which? - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2014 from Judith & Jim Sherven & SniechowskiFrom Jim: Knowing the difference between what is urgent and what is important can make or break your day, can make or break your career, can produce a lifestyle, at work and at home, that is effective, productive, and rewarding---or not. The difference between “urgent” and “important” can ...
Views: 1162 - Want to Get Your Book Published? Get an AUTHOR’S Consultant - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2018 from Scott LorenzHow an Author’s Consultant Can Cinch Your Book Deal by Scott Lorenz As a book publicist, I am frequently asked to find a literary agent for my author clients. While I know many agents and publishers and work with them, it’s not what I do. But, from time to time, I find someone who can really ...
Views: 1159 - Benefits of Business Coaching - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2012 from Margrita ThomasWhat is business coaching? Business coaching helps businesses make improvements and bring about necessary changes in order to not only perform better, but to also perform at a much higher level and to continually keep growing and expanding. Business coaching helps businesses improve and grow ...
Views: 1158 - Building Your Brand In The Workplace - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Karen KellerHere’s what is important for women in the workplace – build your brand – YOU. Use everything you know about branding to build YOUR personal brand. Make it strong. What qualities do you possess to bring your feminine to the workplace or to your business? Don’t underplay what you've done. ...
Views: 1157(2 votes) - Hiring – Good Help Is Not Hard to Find - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from Hugh StewartI hear the complaint that good help is hard to find. That has not been my experience. I find that good help is easy to select, Finding good employeesbecause once you identify who you are as a company and the type of environment your company offers, it becomes very easy to determine whether a ...
Views: 1157 - 2019 Destress for Success - by Submitted on May 29, 2019 from Dr Amicitia (Cita) Maloon-Gibson2019 Learn to Cope With Stress By Dr Cita Maloon-Gibson, EmpowermentDOC™ Stress is a part of life and it can be categorized as good or bad. It is neither positive nor negative and can be internal or external. The Stressors of life may be beyond our control as stressors are a part of life. ...
Views: 1156(1 vote) - Anxiety? Insecurity? Caught in the Doom Loop? Sounds Like The Fear Of Being Fabulous - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2014 from Judith & Jim Sherven & SniechowskiHave you ever had the experience of achieving a substantial goal, receiving applause, high-fives, and maybe even a bonus — but you didn’t feel any joy or even happiness? You looked forward to giving that training for a major conference. You worked hard on it. It was even a pleasure to create. ...
Views: 1156 - THE BUSINESS OWNER MYTH - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniAs a business owner you may experience some or all of these thoughts throughout the week … * It’s a lot of work. * It’ll be overwhelming and my life will get out of control. * I don’t know how. * Employees are a hassle. * The way it is now is good enough. * The bigger ...
Views: 1156 - Run A Guilt-Free Business - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniThere is a dark side to every positive personality trait. You may not even notice that you’ve gone out of balance with a value, even when it’s causing great pain in your life. I have high standards of integrity, especially when it comes to business. In the past, if I witnessed someone being ...
Views: 1155 - HAVE YOU PONDERED YOUR ‘MARK’ LATELY? - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2012 from Paul BatzPeople-watching is an insatiable craving in my life. People are beautiful, compelling and fascinating. With willing eyes and an open mind, we have so much to learn about how people choose to make their mark. While walking the beaches of Maui, Melinda and I were fascinated by an overwhelming ...
Views: 1154 - What Are Your Beliefs and Aspirations? - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2015 from Rand GolletzA number of years ago, I documented my values and beliefs regarding how I want to live my life. It was a valuable exercise. Documenting these things, however, is not nearly as important as comparing them to my actual behavior and actions. That exercise has created many “Holy sh**” moments for ...
Views: 1154 - Success Coaching: Stop Constructing Your Own Glass Ceiling - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Sarah HathornThis 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 ...
Views: 1152(1 vote) - The Lost Investment Banker - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Rand GolletzFrank was the CEO of a large investment bank that was owned by a gargantuan New York bank. His boss Charles, the chairman of the bank, called me to coach Frank. (Frank and Charles are pseudonyms.) As Charles described it, Frank had a “rough engagement style,” which is corporate speak for not ...
Views: 1152 - The Old Ways Need To Go For a Change - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2013 from Dough peterCorporations and other companies are in the trend of trimming their staff to bring down operational expenses. In an attempt to move on the path of progress, enhancement and betterment the management took on reducing their expenses by removing many people from their jobs and asking the people ...
Views: 1150(1 vote) - Inspiration: What Is It and What Inspires Me? - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2014 from Judith & Jim Sherven & SniechowskiJim here, as I set down to write this post I asked the question—“What inspires me?” I then listed a number of options. Soon I realized that the items on the list weren’t real. They were just concepts. More precisely they were just my attempt to make a list and I hoped something on the list would ...
Views: 1149 - Marketing Strategies: How to Stay Positive No Matter What - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Maya BaileyNow more than any other time in our recent history is as important that we find ways to stay positive no matter what. Why? Because your success depends on your mindset, not on the economy or on the marketplace. How do I know this to be a fact? I’ve interviewed hundreds of top producing sales ...
Views: 1148(2 votes) - Executive Challenge #4: “I’m Struggling With an Extremely Tough Decision.” - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2010 from Brenda BenceAs a senior manager or executive, you’re constantly faced with making difficult decisions. Most of the time, you can make those decisions based on experience, on financial analysis of the situation, on input from a colleague or your boss, or even perhaps based on pure instinct. But once in a ...
Views: 1146 - Do You Know Your “Water-Cooler Story?” - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2010 from Rand GolletzHere’s a list of some people I feel really sorry for: • Mike Tyson’s accountant (only kidding Mike – really!) • The choir director in my church (Would somebody please tell those people the truth about their voices?!) • Derek Jeter’s social secretary (busier than a one-legged man in a ...
Views: 1145(3 votes) - Getting the Life You Want: One Daily Deed - by Submitted on May 30, 2014 from Annette SegalAre you overwhelmed? Do you have BIG plans for personal improvement? Does every evening bring disappointment because you didn’t achieve all you wanted? Perhaps you are tired of striving and failing…hearing a harsh negative voice in your head put you down. Here’s the good news. When you change ...
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