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- America’s Great Advantage Creating Divergent Industries - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Geoff FickeThe American economy is the growth engine of the industrial world and will continue to be so, as long a steady stream of innovative, divergent products is successfully created. The history of capitalism is replete with cycles of unique, needed product and technology advances that exponentially ...
Views: 2159(1 vote) - An Effective (no brainer) List Building Tool - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2013 from Joy ChudacoffDo you know what one of the most effective list building tools might be? Your email signature line. The area where you can add your name and other details below email messages is valuable marketing real estate that you can use to create awareness about your business and attract potential ...
Views: 1411(2 votes) - AN INSIDE LOOK AT SILICON VALLEY - by Submitted on May 21, 2010 from IMD Business SchoolFor a place that’s all about the cutting edge, about imagining and then creating products that we didn’t realize we needed until we saw them, Silicon Valley itself doesn’t change much. In many ways it is still very similar to the place that I first started visiting with our Executive MBAs more ...
Views: 752(1 vote) - Anticipating Abundance - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Kidest OMThe mind in movement is either remembering or projecting. When you're in the process of thinking, when thoughts are arising, their direction is dual. You're either remembering the past or you are thinking ahead about the future. Right now requires no thought. Right here and right now, the space ...
Views: 1475(1 vote) - Are You A Living Leader? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Alexandria JoyAccording to ABS research around a quarter of all employed people go to work feeling unappreciated and considering leaving their employer. Why? Because they feel unappreciated or no longer valued and like they aren’t making a difference. Sobering facts huh. Even more concerning is the fact that ...
Views: 1311(1 vote) - Are You Answering the Call? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Reggie OdomDo you know that you are being called to greatness, your greatness, at this moment? You are being called to your greatness not only at this moment but every moment of every day? Your greatness is what you must be and do to feel fully alive. What is that? The answer is to be found within ...
Views: 924(3 votes) - Are You Attracting Or Repelling Your Thriving Coaching Business? - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2009 from Ann StrongDo you get in the way of your thriving business? Has this ever happened to you: you wanted a new client or speaking opportunity, you received the lead, and the next thing you knew, the deal fell through or the new client canceled or postponed her appointment? The law of attraction ...
Views: 786(1 vote) - Are You Just Trying To Wait And Hang On? - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Paula GregorowiczDo you find yourself just trying to hang on and get through the recession? Perhaps you are waiting for things to turn around or something to happen (business partner make a decision, new clients to show up, reorganization at a job to work itself out) before you move forward? If so, you’re ...
Views: 1576(5 votes) - Are You Shining Bright? Do You Want to Be the Light of the World? - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2011 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionWhat do the sun, a lighthouse, a police officer, and a Christian have in common? They are all lights of the world, providing warmth, guidance, warning, and exposing darkness. The sun brings warmth and delight, a lighthouse aids and guides, a police officer maintains order by warning and ...
Views: 2921(1 vote) - Are You Well-Known? - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2012 from Joy ChudacoffOn Thanksgiving Day, as we sat around the table enjoying a delicious meal, my mom gave her annual celebratory toast to my Great Aunt Flossie (yes that was her real name) for teaching her the "secret" to making a turkey that melts in your mouth. I've been hearing this story since I was a child so ...
Views: 1295(2 votes) - Are Your Eyes Wide Open? - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Dawn AngierAre Your Eyes Wide Open? The Stockdale Paradox I'm a big believer in having a positive mental attitude (PMA). But, I'm, amazed at how many people pooh-pooh the idea of PMA. Perhaps what makes people skeptical is that some of those who THINK they have a positive attitude ...
Views: 1090(1 vote) - Article Marketing Strategies That Will Get You More Customers Fast - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2010 from Eric GruberRecently, I was in a karate tournament competing in the 18 to 34 year old advanced black belt division. I was fighting for 3rd place, when all of a sudden I was caught by a punch in my eye. The punch was so hard and fast that I did not see it coming. When I woke up, I didn't even know what I ...
Views: 796(3 votes) - Attracting Financial Success With Creative Thought- 5 Methods to Stay on Course After the Course - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Michael HoganMuch of what is written about the law of attraction, achieving abundance and a full life and manifesting your desires centers around thought. Thoughts become things, it's the starting point for all the good stuff to follow. Many books and courses suggest to start with thinking about what you ...
Views: 838(1 vote) - Authenticity is Essential to Your Business Success - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerAuthenticity has never been out of business style, as it were, but it is certainly en vogue now. Everywhere you turn some business guru or marketing maven is telling you to be your most authentic self. And now, here I am, telling you it's essential to your business success that you are ...
Views: 1844(1 vote) - Bad Coding and Why It’s Detrimental: The Value of Smart, Contemporary Website Design and Coding - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from Mira Web ServicesCode is the foundation of any website–the framework of any home no matter how beautiful the aesthetics. That’s why I find it shocking how many websites are written in outdated or, at times, utterly illogical markup. Good code is the first start to any SEO or marketing and, unfortunately, does ...
Views: 1216(2 votes) - Be Productive Rather Than Busy or Active - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Young KimThere is a difference between being busy and being productive. Being busy just means you have a lot of tasks you need to get done. Being busy says nothing about what you actually accomplished other than checking-off a task list. Being active is also not the same as being productive. Being ...
Views: 1899(3 votes) - Be The Change … What The? - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2009 from Zoe RouthGhandhi said, 'be the change you want to see in the world'. Ok Ghandhi, sounds good. But what the heck do you really mean? And am I really up to it, on a Friday, at the end of a long week, with the weekend and holiday season inching close? Do we all have it in us to be Ghandhi? To care ...
Views: 1482(6 votes) - Belief And Success: Does Believing Equal Achieving - by Submitted on May 17, 2012 from Rhod JonesIn my opinion, belief and success go hand in hand. Without belief I personally feel that success is impossible. Whenever you set out to achieve any goals or any success, believing you CAN do it is THE KEY!!!! Earlier in my life, and especially during my rugby career, there were child ...
Views: 1451(2 votes) - Believe It or Believe It - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from Doreen AmatelliI am a very practical person. I rarely believe something until I see it however; I am learning more and more about this cool thing called the Law of Attraction. Heard of it? It is a concept that makes sense when I think about it in terms of magnets and gravity but I draw a blank when I try to ...
Views: 2072(2 votes) - Better is Better - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Dirk ZellerThe business environment is getting more competitive every day. New companies and new concepts are being born daily. There is always someone trying to do it better and cheaper than what has been done previously. There is more competition in today’s global economy than every before. Do you ...
Views: 1261(1 vote) - Beware of Goal Creep - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2010 from Zoe RouthI couldn't believe my eyes - the email read - "I'm feeling so disheartened lately. I have not hit any of my goals. I missed my personal best by 25 seconds. My list of contacts has not been growing at the same rate. I haven't reached my revenue targets." Can you relate? Have you got goals you ...
Views: 2082(1 vote) - Bill Gates and Oprah Winfrey's Secret to Success - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhen asked the secret of their business success, both Bill Gates and Oprah Winfrey have said, "Business Intuition". Business intution??? Some of the wealthiest people in the world have said that their success is based on something as airy-fairy, new-agey, and clearly un-scientific as ...
Views: 1301(1 vote) - Biometric Fingerprint Time attendance System - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2013 from Saviour TechnologiesFor every organization of the business, it is important to keep a track of presence of the employees. Different types of recorders of time are available on the market, systems of fingerprints time attendance machine of presence being the one of the machines the more running recording of the ...
Views: 1689(2 votes) - BLAM!!! Laugh, Cry, Anger - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Carolyn BatesYou’re thinking your life is wonderful, no current crisis is on the horizon, no big decisions to make, everything seems to be rocking along. Then, out of the blue, something happens in five minutes, your world is turned upside down, you have to make some instant decisions. Your emotions are ...
Views: 1281(1 vote) - Boost Focus and Productivity by Reducing Communication Distractions - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2010 from joshua zerkelDuring the course of a given day, think about how many different ways you might be distracted from the tasks you have in front of you – a notification pops up in the corner of your screen letting you know you have a new email, your phone vibrates to let you know you received a new message on ...
Views: 1124(1 vote) - Bootstrapping Your Way to Success - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Geoff FickeThere is no more accurate American descriptive phrase of the rags to riches success then: “He pulled himself up by his bootstraps”. The pioneers, backwoodsmen, cowboys, whalers and other prototypical American hero classes all possessed an air of courage, self-reliance, and belief that they could ...
Views: 1431(1 vote) - Business Etiquette: What in the World Should I Do? - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from Joan CurtisLast week I taught a class on Business Etiquette. My class consisted of people ranging in ages from the mid 20’s to the early 50’s. I noticed a definite gap in how people identified “correct” behavior. The younger people seemed more relaxed with the rules. Webster’s defines etiquette as ...
Views: 1573(1 vote) - Business Presentation Tips - Little Changes For Big Success - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Milly SonnemanIn business presentations, clients and prospects are listening, watching and sensing everything you say, show and do. Skilled experts read non-verbal facial expression and body language. Perhaps you've seen the Fox television series: "Lie To Me." In this series, Dr. Cal Lightman is able to ...
Views: 631(1 vote) - Business vs. Project Management Process - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Mark ReedAll attendees of "Project Management . . . by the Numbers" know that every project is a project within another project(!). In other words, every project we manage is a part of another bigger project. So, what is the difference between a business process and a project management process? ...
Views: 1683(3 votes) - Buying or selling your business in the New Year, how is your Productivity Plan? - by Submitted on May 03, 2010 from Andrew RogersonSo you’ve made your New Year’s resolutions which included building a business plan. This includes setting your personal and business goals. You also did a budget to make sure you can afford to do what you’ve planned. You are therefore all rested and dressed up and ready to go. Bring it on ...
Views: 992(1 vote) - Cary Grant, Interpersonal Competence and Success - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2009 from Bud BilanichInterpersonal competence is one of the keys to personal and professional success that I discuss in several of my books. If you want to become interpersonally competent you need to do three things. First, get to know yourself. Use this self knowledge to better understand and communicate with ...
Views: 776(2 votes) - Change Strategy for Success - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from John DoidgeA personal change strategy for success in life and business. The requirements for embracing change as fresh opportunities rather than as something to fear. Mankind’s ability to adapt to change has made us the most successful species on this planet. Without this ability we would not have the ...
Views: 872(1 vote) - Change Your Perspective - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Kim SmithI'd like to share a Yiddish Folktale that illustrates the power of changing your perspective... There once was a farmer who became very disenchanted with his life. He decided to go see his Rabbi for advice. The Rabbi asked him what was making him feel so bad and the man replied, "I just ...
Views: 1270(2 votes) - Changing Habits to Change Your Way of Life - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from John DoidgeChanging habits mentally to change your way of life towards fulfilling your potential. Identifying and overcoming the hidden habits that are holding you back. What is a habit? We all know it is automatic behaviour without the need for thought, and changing habits is not easy. But are there ...
Views: 1198(1 vote) - Commit To Excellence - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Caroline and Craig MakepeaceAs a teacher, it's always important to have a list of rules and expectations for the children to follow in order to have a productive and successful classroom. Expectations are posted on the board under the heading 'Commit to Excellence.' These expectations don't just apply to students in the ...
Views: 1558(2 votes) - Commit Yourself to Action Now - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from Rand GolletzI've noticed a lot of changes in myself as a direct consequence of aging. Overall, I have a higher level of equanimity than I did as a 30 year old. I'm better at accepting without agreeing with points of view that diverge from my own on almost any subject. I more regularly and rigorously remind ...
Views: 1190(1 vote) - Communicating at Work - Developing Leadership Skills and Management Communication Skills - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Allie CaseyLeaders and managers or supervisors require different skills. A description or list of management and leadership skills may have some overlapping qualities but they are distinct proficiencies. Leaders require the ability to see the big picture and make decisions about missions and goals. ...
Views: 1114(1 vote) - Credibility: A Critical Foundation of Leadership - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2011 from Marshall Brown“If you don’t believe in the messenger, you won’t believe the message.” —Jim Kouzes, co-author of Credibility: How Leaders Gain and Lose It, Why People Demand It When people trust and believe in you as a leader, they’ll follow you far and without much question. But without credibility, that ...
Views: 1140(1 vote) - Criticism - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from Dawn AngierCriticism There's an old adage that goes like this: to avoid criticism, say nothing, do nothing, be nothing. If you want to get ahead in the world, you'll have to do all three. So you should expect to be criticized. The key is to discern what is helpful criticism (most isn't) and what ...
Views: 1574(1 vote) - Cyber-celebrity vs. "Real" World Fame - by Submitted on May 20, 2010 from Sam VakninI know at least ten people whose personal Websites attract as many unique visitors a year as the number of copies sold of Dan Brown’s books. Yet, Dan Brown is a global celebrity and they remain largely anonymous. Why is that? Fame is defined as the number of people who have heard about you. If ...
Views: 2759(1 vote) - Debunking the Myth of Not Having Enough Time - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Gian Fiero |Professionally, we often hear people say that they are busy. Some people repeat it so much that they sound like broken records. But are they really that busy? Or do they suffer from faulty time management skills? In the vast majority of cases, it's the latter reason. There are 24 hours in a ...
Views: 1472(2 votes) - Designing a High Impact Post Card - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Barbara SpagnolaPostcards are the perfect communication piece for announcing a new product, offering time specific discounts or merely asking the recipient to get in contact with you. In all these circumstances, the postcard is simple and cost effective because there is no envelope to open and it is conducive ...
Views: 1139(2 votes) - Disable Your Downplayer - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from Zoe RouthI confess - I am no good at receiving compliments. I've trained myself to say 'thanks' instead of 'it's nothing' but I'm still usually in shock. Love my article? But it's just what I do day in day out. You find my coaching insightful and powerful? But I just tell it how I see it. Love my ...
Views: 1526(1 vote) - Dispelling the Myths and Revealing the Truths How Young People Achieve Success In Life - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2009 from Peter StephensonGreetings! You may know of a young person or parent who may be interested in reading this Break-Through Report………… I’m Peter Stephenson, online career counselor and Founder of uSucceed in Life. I’ve studied the published biographies of 100 successful world famous people. • They became ...
Views: 1044(2 votes) - Diversifying Your Online Income - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from Edwin MonicoDiversifying your online income is one of the main things you must know when you have a website. Assuming you have most of your ads with Google AdSense. Let’s suppose it makes up 90% of your website's profit. What if Google cancel your account! You would lose 90% of your online income, then ...
Views: 551(1 vote) - Do Lawyers Need Sales Skills - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Drew Stevens PhDOne of the most daunting notions upon graduating from law school is the need to influence others to use the practice. Traditionally most law schools do not offer business courses to outgoing students. Moreover the idea that lawyers need to market their services can be overwhelming. However, look ...
Views: 2075(1 vote) - Do Not Be Afraid to Take the Lead - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Debora McLaughlinYou can empower yourself if you have the knowledge of who you really are and what your real purpose in life is. But it is also important that we touch the lives of other people in order for our lives to be more meaningful. You should get more out of your life. One way of accomplishing this is ...
Views: 1116(1 vote) - Do You Have a Trusted Mentor? - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2014 from Joy ChudacoffRemember Lucy Van Pelt in the comic strip Charlie Brown? I woke this morning thinking about one of her famous lines, “I told you so, you blockhead!” Lucy was known for setting up a psychiatric booth in the neighborhood offering advice to her friends for five cents per person. Clearly she caught ...
Views: 1374(2 votes) - Do You REALLY apply the 80/20 Principle: Why ignore one of the most important success factors? - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Ann Ronan, Ph.D.I can’t remember where I first heard about the 80/20 rule – Pareto’s Principle –a powerful success factor. I do remember that it sure got my attention. True to form, first I researched it to see if there was truly evidence for it. There was. Then I applied it to my business and my personal ...
Views: 1216(2 votes) - Do You Think Failure Is Learned? - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2010 from Craig CopelandSo we all know that no one wants to be stuck all the time in overwhelm, always trying to catch up financially just to keep current? Always afraid of where our future lays. And aren’t we all sick of doing things alone and feeling like the other guy has a “secret” guidebook we never had? And ...
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