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- Does Your Business Have a Vibe? - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2013 from Joy ChudacoffA few days ago, I made a visit to my dermatologist for a checkup and as soon as I entered the office, I could feel a "vibe." The office is spotless, clean, light and bright. The staff is friendly and organized. The dermatologist has a nice personality and is both thorough and fast. I felt both ...
Views: 1211(2 votes) - Don't Get Bit by Your Own Rattlesnake - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Dr. Rick (Eric) JohnsonHonest negative feedback is difficult to accept. It takes tremendous courage. I learned that twenty years ago. I thought I knew just about everything there was to know about running a company let alone a smaller $100 million dollar division. I had owned and sold several successful businesses and ...
Views: 1300(2 votes) - EIGHT STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESSFUL BRANDING by James Mapes - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2017 from James MapesWhy brand yourself? For one primary reason. Branding shines a light on you and your business. Branding reveals the essence of who you are and what you offer. Your brand separates you from the crowd. Branding is mandatory for any entrepreneur’s company to be noticed, respected, in demand and ...
Views: 1746(1 vote) - Eliminate Fear to Achieve Great Success - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2010 from TJ PhilpottAchieving great success in your life is a relative accomplishment since everybody has different values, goals and priorities. This is not by any means to de-value certain accomplishments since reaching for any goal is admirable. However it is important to recognize people do have different ways ...
Views: 890(1 vote) - Eliminate Negativity to Reach Your Goal - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Loren Fogelman“Release the negative in order to experience the positive.” Loren Fogelman The good things are always worth repeating more than one time. Reminders are important as you make changes in how you view yourself and your business. When you begin to change your mindset, you are likely to catch ...
Views: 841(2 votes) - Essential Help to Correcting Your Thinking - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Darryl KenebrewIntroduction “Man, alone, has the power to transform his thoughts into physical reality; man, alone, can dream and make his dreams come true” - a quote by Napoleon Hill expresses the power of human thoughts. Thoughts remain with us no matter where we go and they reside in our head, playing ...
Views: 1249(1 vote) - Establishing a Successful Online Plan of Action - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2011 from TJ PhilpottIf becoming successful online as a business entrepreneur is something you want you will need a little more than just desire to make this a reality! Having the ambition is a great start however creating a business plan will be of equal importance. Even still there will be one other component ...
Views: 821(1 vote) - Etiquette Tips for the Business Interview - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from Joan CurtisHow are we supposed to behave during an interview? Most of us know not to eat with food in our mouths or to give an interviewer a résumé with typos. But, what are some other etiquette tips that might guide us through the interview process? If we assume that you know the givens: Report to ...
Views: 1239(1 vote) - Everyone Is An Expert In More Areas Than They Think - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Paul MonaxHave you ever thought to yourself that you aren't an Expert? Belittling ourselves is a crappy pastime that we all seem to participate in from time to time. We are all experts in a number of areas of life, based upon our own experiences. Every singe one of us is an Expert at many things, and ...
Views: 1302(1 vote) - Excuses, Excuses - What They Reveal About PeopleSubmitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Gian Fiero |Parents are well-acquainted with excuses and reasons. After all, they get exposed to plenty of them while raising their children. Some children become adept at making excuses from the time they learn to talk. Left unchecked, the pattern becomes habit forming and lingers into adulthood. It also ...
Views: 1498(5 votes) - Express Your Independence - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Ruth HegartyOne of the best and easiest ways to express your independence is by learning to love and accept yourself more and to "get" that you have the power to manifest any kind of life you want. That is such a powerful concept. Get started by trying out some uplifting affirmations. These will help ...
Views: 1765(4 votes) - Failure -- The Bumpy Road to Success - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Harry Connor JrFailure is an interesting taskmaster. It either wearies us, or it empowers us. Without the lessons failure brings, the successes will be few. John Keats wrote, "Failure is, in a sense, the highway to success, inasmuch as every discovery of what is false leads us to seek earnestly after what ...
Views: 1381(1 vote) - Faith in Action - Dreams Can Come True - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Dianna GoodHenry David Thoreau said, "If one advances confidently in the direction of one's dreams, and endeavors to live the life which one has imagined, one will meet with a success unexpected in common hours" and I have found this to be true. There is power in action. Not undirected action or staying ...
Views: 984(3 votes) - Fill Your Life With Abundance And Prosperity - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2010 from Chris ParkinsonYou can have all the abundance and prosperity you desire!! Discover how to be, do and have whatever you want whenever you want To change your life you have to change your life. You must take responsibility for your results in life. Blaming others and making excuses does not get you what you ...
Views: 1123(1 vote) - Finding the Courage Within to Advance Your Life - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2012 from Sarah HathornIn these uncertain times many otherwise powerful professionals are becoming paralyzed by fears and insecurities. They want to overcome the challenges to their executive presence, their leadership brand, their professional image, and the advancement of their career. But to get to where they want ...
Views: 1772(2 votes) - Formula For Success - Using the Principle of Repetition to Enhance Your Financial Growth - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2010 from Alicia IsaacsMany of us encounter financial difficulties because we've not taken the time to closely look at our finances or learn new ways in which we can better our financial position - whether it's saving or increasing our savings, investing or starting up a business. We apply many of the strategies ...
Views: 948(1 vote) - Fundraising Axioms for Nonprofits: Simplified - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Norman OlshanskyFundraising Axioms: Simplified 10 Basic Fundraising Axioms: Simplified Yes, science, technology and skill sets are necessary to be successful as a fundraiser for nonprofit organizations. However, there are also several very basic axioms which, if followed, will greatly increase your ...
Views: 2158(1 vote) - Give Yourself Permission to Succeed - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Young KimMany of my clients seek approval from friends, family, industry leaders, and colleagues before pushing the "go" button. They feel they shouldn't move forward unless they have everyone's approval or permission first. Some feel they don't deserve success, which sounds odd, I know. They have ...
Views: 2119(3 votes) - Giving a Confident Presentation? Yes I Am! - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2019 from Rita RockerOh yes, there are actually more people in the world who are afraid of speaking in front of others than in dying. Wow! Surveys show 54% of adults are in this category. What are we afraid of? Messing up? Being rejected? Feeling foolish? Unsure if our audience will think we don’t know what we ...
Views: 945(1 vote) - Goal Setting Success is a Hand Eye Coordinated Event - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2013 from Mitch TublinThere are a few studies out there which make the case that actually writing out your goals by hand, and plans to achieve them, creates a unique type of energy unmatched by electronic devices to record your voice or to type into some software. If you consider journaling and you partake in this ...
Views: 1029(2 votes) - Got Critics? - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Zoe RouthIt hit me like a ton of bricks. I once got an email that accused me of undermining the professionalism of the team I was working with at the time... What the...? Moi? Unprofessional? A liability? How could this be? I cherish my professionalism and integrity! And this, out of the ...
Views: 1039(3 votes) - Great Leaders Focus on Solutions - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Alexandria JoyToday's leaders are faced with problem solving opportunities every day - what sets apart average managers from great leaders is the way that they approach them. Managers generally focus wholeheartedly on the problem, acknowledging, worrying over and discussing the problem to themselves and ...
Views: 1280(3 votes) - Have Clarity in Your Purpose - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from ray borjaGod gave us the gift of life. How we choose to live it is our gift to him. I believe everybody has a reason for being. We are all born with a purpose, a set of skills, a bevy of abilities, and a talent or two. Our life should be in the uncovering, identifying and expressing these gifts to ...
Views: 1183(2 votes) - Have You Created a Contagious Customer Experience? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from George LudwigHow does Starbucks get away with charging four bucks ($4.00) for a cup of coffee when there's plenty of good coffee for a lot less all over town? Everyone thought Howard Schultz, founder of Starbucks, was crazy to consider pricing his product that way. But Schultz recognized that he wasn't ...
Views: 1264(1 vote) - Have You Given Yourself a Thumbs Up Lately? - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2014 from Joy ChudacoffI was driving down Pacific Coast Highway at 4:30 in the afternoon just a few days before Christmas. My cell phone rang and it was the principal from my daughter's elementary school. My first thought? "Wow, this must be pretty serious if she's calling me during school winter break!" I answered ...
Views: 1486(2 votes) - Helpful Tips For Training New Staff Members - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2009 from Sharon MikrutProviding appropriate initial and ongoing training for new staff members is essential, not only in terms of preparing individuals for their new position, but also in retaining them for a longer period of time. Trained staff members are more knowledgeable and possess a diverse array of skills, ...
Views: 2682(2 votes) - Honesty Speaks Loudly in Many Languages - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Ian VickersLately I've been thinking about the leadership characteristic of integrity. Several years ago, I worked for a leader who lived out that quality. In fact, if you looked up the word "integrity" in the dictionary, I think you'll see his face posted next to the word. It was great working with a ...
Views: 821(3 votes) - How Do You Feel? - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Ruth HegartyAs someone who runs my business (and life) based on Law of Attraction principles, I get to spend a lot of time checking in with how I feel. There are many benefits to this practice which is why I am recommending it to you today. The more you check in with how you feel throughout your day, the ...
Views: 1761(6 votes) - How Execs Gain Competitive Advantage With Storytelling - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Milly SonnemanExecutive training programs are one of the last areas where corporate spending is cut. Any smart organization that wants to grow - even in a recession, will continue investing in executive communication skills and presentation skills training. So, if you are a C-level, tapped as a 'future ...
Views: 1175(1 vote) - How knowledgeable are you? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Dia ThabetHow knowledgeable are you? Are you knowledgeable? Do you have the essential knowledge to excel at your job? Do you try to learn new things and gain knowledge daily? Knowledge is power and the more essential knowledge you have, the more you will become successful and happy. Deep knowledge ...
Views: 2531(1 vote) - How Much Do You Procrastinate? - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Dawn AngierWe all do it—at least some of the time. We put off doing things we need or want to get done. Heck, I even wanted to put off writing this article. As I write this, the sun's shining and the wind is a perfect 10-12 knots out of the south. My boat is tied up in her slip while I sit here ...
Views: 1420(1 vote) - How Old Beliefs Prevent Success in Growing Your Business - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2009 from Loren FogelmanThe definition of a contract in Webster’s Dictionary is “a binding agreement between two or more persons.” Contracts have many purposes. We expect contracts to define expectations and purpose as well as limitations. They clarify the parameters in the agreement. Typically, they are explicit and ...
Views: 1570(1 vote) - How Taking Action Promotes Online Success - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2011 from TJ PhilpottTaking action is required to fully engage and succeed in any aspect of your life be it personal or professional. For many however a lack of motivation keeps them from participating in experiences that will contribute to their growth and success. Never is this truer than for many people who ...
Views: 756(1 vote) - How the Power to Forgive Frees Us to Love - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Krystal KuehnOne of the greatest challenges in loving others is to forgive them when they have wronged us and caused us pain. Every time we are wronged, we have to choose how we are going to deal with the hurt. Ultimately, we have to decide if we will forgive the person or persons who have wronged us, or if ...
Views: 2411(1 vote) - How to be a Fantastic Leader - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Karen ReismanHow to be a Fantastic Leader Karen Cortell Reisman, MS The other day my friend Robin talked to me about becoming president of a large nonprofit organization. She felt excited and challenged by this opportunity. As we discussed her leadership strengths, I realized that the qualities ...
Views: 1038(3 votes) - How to Create a Successful Team - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2021 from Dr Rick GoodmanThe quality of your office is going to be determined by the quality of the team that assists you in providing health care to your patients. There are a number of things that you can do in order to build and strengthen your health care team. People do business with people who they like, who ...
Views: 2623(4 votes) - How to Fearlessly Keep Your Small Business Sailing through the Rough Seas of the Recession - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAs a small business owner in the murky waters of a bad economy, you may be scrambling for solutions on how to keep your company afloat. But author Robin Fisher Roffer says that letting the fear take over, and not being true to yourself and your company’s mission, can be a recipe for ...
Views: 587(1 vote) - How to Fill Knowledge Gaps In Your Presentation Skills - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Milly SonnemanHave you ever wondered how executives and busy professionals find time to learn new skills? The answer is simple. They take control of their time and their professional education. In today's workplace, many professionals struggle with hectic schedules and a non-stop stream of urgent issues. ...
Views: 1001(1 vote) - How to Have A Peaceful Confrontation - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Zoe RouthHere's what happened: for a while now I've been watching a project develop that I secretly think is a waste of time and doomed to fail. I've kept my head in the sand and just ignored it, pretending it's someone else's business. (Not great leadership here, I can assure you!) But here's the ...
Views: 3091(4 votes) - How to Have the Best Vacation - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2010 from Dave CrenshawI once overheard a business owner say that he felt more productive and Invaluable when he took a vacation, though not for the reasons one might expect. He explained that he worked in a whirlwind just before the vacation to make sure everything was taken care of before he left. Then, when he ...
Views: 848(1 vote) - How to Increase the Luck Factor in Your Success - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from TJ PhilpottHow big is the luck factor when it comes to the amount of success you experience in your life? Many of us attribute any success in business or in other aspects of our lives to some 'mythical' luck factor. When you think about that what we are really doing is de-emphasizing our own involvement in ...
Views: 1689(1 vote) - How To Make A Real Change - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2012 from Zoe RouthEvery single one of my coaching clients hires me because they want something to be different. Whether that's an improved relationship, a better way to handle stress, greater self-knowledge, enhanced well-being, a new job, a new mindset - it all comes down to making changes. Changes that ...
Views: 2139(2 votes) - How to Master “The Secret” - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Gabriel PatlashenkoWhat does it take to really master the secret? Have you ever come across this dilemma upon your quest to making the Law of Attraction work for you: Where do the Law of Attraction and hard work intersect? If you can get this one right, you can master The Secret. If you check out Will Smith’s ...
Views: 1107(1 vote) - How to Overcome Resistance in Your Home Based Business - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Ann Ronan, Ph.D.I highly recommend a book called “The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles” by Steven Pressfield. In it he examines internal obstacles to success and how to unlock your creativity. Today’s tips are adapted from his book. I am often asked how I get so much ...
Views: 1191(2 votes) - How to overcome your fear of Public Speaking As You Read This! - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Dominic Knight"According to most studies, people's number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death. Death is number two. Does that sound right? This means to the average person, if you go to a funeral, you're better off in the casket than doing the eulogy." -Jerry Seinfeld This morning I had a ...
Views: 2252(1 vote) - How To Own The Stage Like The CEO - Executive Presentation Skills - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Milly SonnemanWant to learn how to become the CEO? Want to break through the glass ceiling? If you are serious about transforming your career, get busy learning everything how to give executive-level presentations. Presentation skills training can skyrocket your career and in my humble opinion is the ...
Views: 1082(1 vote) - How to Reach Goals - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Kozan HuseyinDo you know you can reach goals? Most people don't set goals because they fear all different things. Whether they can make it, all the obstacles to achievement, the time, etc. In the end people don't do it! Let's remove fake barriers and look at how to reach goals. In the end you will know how ...
Views: 1380(1 vote) - How To Slay Your Personal Demons - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2009 from Zoe RouthWhat are you most stuck on? You know - the thing that lingers like a bad biting smell... And no matter what you do to shift it, it still stinks. Chances are it's your personal demon with its barbed tail firmly wrapped around your brain, spewing out hellfire and misery whenever you want to ...
Views: 6709(2 votes) - How to Talk To Successful People - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2012 from Eduard EzeanuSuccessful people can be hard to talk to. Nevertheless, it's particularly important to know how to talk to successful people, because the value these people can have in your life is much bigger than the value of your average Joe. And you can learn this. Most individuals are intimidated by ...
Views: 3828(1 vote) - How To Use Your Intuition With A Rupee - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2010 from Zoe RouthDo you follow your head or your heart? My friend Karim told me about his adventures in India where each day he'd wake up, pull out a rupee coin, and make a decision based on how the coin landed when he flipped it. Heads, he wore the blue shirt, tails he wore the green one. Heads - toast for ...
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