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- How to Write an Must-Read Cover letter - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Ken SundheimAfter posting an open internship at my organization, we received about one hundred different resumes from students all around the New York City area. Accompanied with the majority of these documents was, of course, a cover letter. However, about 9 out of 10 of the cover letters sent by ...
Views: 1296(2 votes) - How Working Smarter Is Easier - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Karen KellerWorking smarter, not harder is as old as the day is long. Mastering this concept will make your work life easier and more fulfilling. But if it’s so easy why are so few doing it? People buy into success as being long hours, tedious tasks and always putting out fires. Visualizing what smarter ...
Views: 1173(2 votes) - How Your Actions Help You to Achieve Success - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2009 from Loren FogelmanHow often have you heard the phrase “walking your talk?” When that does not happen there is a disconnect. What you are saying and what you are doing are two different things. When you have a discrepancy between your words and your actions, your actions will be the truth. People will pay ...
Views: 1340(2 votes) - If Nothing Changes, Nothing Changes - by Submitted on May 07, 2010 from Lisa MininniWhile driving down the freeway gazing at the car in front, I noticed its bumper sticker: “If nothing changes, nothing changes.” It’s true, if we continue to think and behave in the same way, we will continue to get the same results. Scientific research shows that when you carry out ...
Views: 2161(4 votes) - Immerse Yourself for Accelerated Success - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2012 from Sarah HathornIf you have ever come to Atlanta to work with me in one of my intensive sessions, you know that I devote the entire time to coaching, advising, and consulting on a variety of key strategies and techniques. The intensity of this kind of laser focus really gets to the core of your leadership ...
Views: 1809(2 votes) - Influencing the Job Offer to Get the Title, Salary and Flexibility You Desire - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2009 from Debora McLaughlinYou're excited you found the job that you want and they are offering it to you. You are ready to shout "yes" from the hills. Don't. I am going to tell you what I tell each of my career clients, wait, delay, pull off the road and call me, immediately. At the time of the offer may be the only time ...
Views: 1018(2 votes) - Instilling Pride ~ A Key to Eliciting Excellence - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Michael BeckEliciting excellence in others is the essence of leadership, and one of the most effective means of eliciting excellence is to instill a sense of pride in those around us. Instilling pride has a myriad of benefits - quality of work and workmanship improves, creativity and innovation ...
Views: 1627(4 votes) - Investing In Best Practices - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2009 from Dawn AngierInvesting in Best Practices It’s expensive to be a maverick. It takes time, energy and resources to learn what works and what doesn’t. It’s much more cost effective and less frustrating to find out what other successful people have done and do what they do. It’s not as ...
Views: 1105(1 vote) - Invite Harmony into your Life - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Andrew HortonInviting harmony into your life means that you will need to exert a little more conscious control over your habits and lifestyle. I believe that if you are to truly become a fully actualised individual, you need to look beyond the obvious, on-going commitment to lifelong learning, consistent ...
Views: 1414(1 vote) - Is it Time to Give Your Business a Good Spring Cleaning? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2014 from Joy ChudacoffI'm sure you're aware of the old term, "spring cleaning"? Mother nature reminds us that before you add more to your life, it's always a good idea to let go of what no longer serves you. Like the leaves that fall from trees in autumn, room is made for the new growth that occurs every spring. ...
Views: 1328(2 votes) - Is There A Connection Between Positive Thought & Infinite Possibilities? - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from Debbie RustonWe live in a very abundant world - a world FULL of Infinite Possibilities! I find very often though, people are so busy just "surviving" they can't see the possibilities around them. Why is this? When it is so evident to many of us that there are so many possibilities, why do so many people ...
Views: 1700(1 vote) - Is there a Difference Between A Goal and An Intention? - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2010 from Karen SherwoodIs there a Difference Between A Goal and An Intention? By Karen Sherwood We are all familiar with the importance of setting goals. It’s difficult to open any achievement-oriented book these days without finding many chapters written on the subject. But what about setting an INTENTION? Is ...
Views: 1904(1 vote) - Is Your Business Model Seaworthy? - by Submitted on May 13, 2010 from Lisa MininniIt is more imperative than ever to build a business model that remains buoyant in today’s marketplace. To keep your business sailing, your business model should describe the rationale of how you will create, capture and deliver value. As you review or build your business model, consider ...
Views: 1239(4 votes) - Is Your Company The Real McCoy? - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2009 from Dawn AngierIs Your Company The Real McCoy? One of my favorite Gary Larson cartoons is the one with the cardboard cutouts of a hillbilly family on the lawn of their mountain shack. The caption reads: The Fake McCoys. The term "Real McCoy" most likely comes from a railway invention by ...
Views: 1191(2 votes) - Is Your Creativity in Drip Mode? - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2014 from Joy ChudacoffI was feeling a bit out of sorts. My creative self felt like it was moving at a crawl and my decision-making at a snails pace. Something was off but I couldn't put my finger on it until I started to reflect over the last eight weeks. I had traveled two times in 30 days to the East Coast to see ...
Views: 1363(2 votes) - Jump Into Your Best Life - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Lisa MininniEdmund Hillary said, “It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.” It’s true. We think it is the mountain that must be conquered but it is what’s happening on the inside that paves the way. Many people doubt that they can create something really significant in this world. ...
Views: 1379(3 votes) - Jumpstart Your Presentation Skills Training At a Click of a Button - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Milly SonnemanMore and more busy executives, leaders and road warriors are looking online for new tools. Instead of waiting for their organization to offer training, they are taking charge. They're conquering fear and building new presentation skills through online resources that offer presentation ...
Views: 1023(1 vote) - Keeping Your Job Even After Hints at Losing It - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Ken SundheimAt one time or another, nearly everybody in the business world has felt that they were going to be fired or laid off. Sometimes this is an unavoidable evil while other times the prospect of getting fired can be prevented. Here are some measures one could take if they feel that losing their ...
Views: 1141(2 votes) - Keeping Your Word - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2011 from Jeanna GabelliniI think most people will agree that keeping your word is a good thing. I know that when someone tells me they are going to do something that will positively impact me in some way, I want them to follow through. Yet, the flip side of this value of integrity can take you into a tailspin. I’ve ...
Views: 1551(1 vote) - Keys to Real Success: Realizing “the More” Is Nothing - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Bob DraperThe great fable of “the more” goes something like this: the more you get your hands on, the more you will have. Unfortunately, though, what happens is that the more you have, the more you believe you deserve, and the more you believe you deserve, the more you want. More of this and more of that. ...
Views: 1127(1 vote) - Know Which Glass is Yours and Take a Friend to Lunch - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2009 from Mary Lee Gannon,As you make changes in your life and grow, you will want to increase your circle of friends. A great way to do that is to take a friend, business associate, or mentor to lunch. You may be invited to a party, Chamber of Commerce or Rotary meeting or other business networking event that includes ...
Views: 1785(2 votes) - L.F.G. – This Acronym is the Secret for Success in Anything - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Matthew TooneWhat does L.F.G. stand for, and what is the story behind this acronym? Would you believe me if I told you that understanding and applying the principles of this acronym would ensure your success in anything in life? In early 2008, I started a real estate investing business. In the process of ...
Views: 3177(2 votes) - Law of Attraction and Money: Where is Your Attention? - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Gabriel PatlashenkoYour entire universe revolves around the dominant thoughts that are being held in your mind. If you are wondering why you are not getting results with the Law of Attraction, ask yourself one question: “Am I looking in the direction of where I am right now, or am I looking in the direction of ...
Views: 1034(1 vote) - Law of Attraction: Interpreting the Different Types of Signposts on the Road to Success - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Maria MeinersOne of the steps in using the Law of Attraction to manifest what we want is to look for clues, or signs that our thing is on its way. These clues (or signposts) act as guides, nudging us in the right direction. What you may not know is that there are different kinds of signposts, each with a ...
Views: 1558(2 votes) - Law of Success: Integrity - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2007 from Cheryl ClausenAre you in integrity with yourself? Each day as you live your life you have internal conversation that only you know about all day long. When you tell yourself that you’re going to do something and you do, you stay in integrity with yourself. Staying in integrity with yourself is essential to ...
Views: 881(1 vote) - Lead, Follow or Get out of the Way? Smart Women Lead. Tip #2 on Navigating the Double Standard - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from June Werdlow RogersWomen leaders that follow or get out of the way are subject to fierce criticism. Social Secretary Desiree Rogers inadvertently found herself “out of the way” recently at a White House State dinner. The spotlight on her comes with scrutiny of how party-crashers were able to circumvent White ...
Views: 1685(1 vote) - Learning How to Control Yourself - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2009 from Willie HortonNormal people are out of control. This is not an observation, a theory or an opinion. This is a statement of scientific fact. Decades of research, all the way back to 1936, prove conclusively that the normal person is not in control of themselves, rather they are controlled by their ...
Views: 2208(2 votes) - Lessons Learned - Four Years Cancer Free - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Zoe RouthMy colleague Agi asked me recently, "so what have you learned from cancer?" I replied, "I always thought it was about stress - cancer was a lesson on how to avoid stress." But it's become more than that. Cancer has taught me many things. Some I always know and act on. Others I need a kick ...
Views: 1827(1 vote) - Listen To Your Life First if You Own a Business - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2010 from Helaine Iris“At any moment, you have a choice, that either leads you closer to your spirit or further away from it.” Thich Nhat Hahn Last summer my husband and I went away for our anniversary. We went to the White Mountains of New Hampshire for some camping and hiking. Mind you, my husband has hiked the ...
Views: 1209(1 vote) - Living in the Moment - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Lisa MininniHow often have you driven to the mall, work, or back home without really thinking about it or eaten a meal and not really savored it? Days can pass by while our minds are elsewhere, common in ambitious go-getter business owners who are often thinking about the next step. Yet, life unfolds in ...
Views: 1116(3 votes) - Make It To The Top With Personal Power - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraWhen you are at the top of a big organization or business, you need Personal Power, so that people and your subordinates and your peers are motivated or animated behind your vision regarding in which direction your business is headed. In this case, you would find that the farther the ...
Views: 1037(1 vote) - Making your 2010 Goals Work - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2009 from Harlan GoergerOvercoming the Avoidance Motivators In the last article, the reason most goals do not work was uncovered. (Why We Can't Change) This article will give you specific steps to overcome those barriers and accomplish more in 2010! Interested? Read on… People motivation is complicated and ...
Views: 1813(1 vote) - Manifestation: Life Alignment for Fulfillment and Success - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2009 from Alan SealeManifestation is all about alignment of energy. The conventional wisdom around manifestation, if there is such a thing, tells us that it is the result of alignment of thoughts, feelings, attitudes, behaviors, choices, actions, and habits. While that is absolutely true, that’s only part of the ...
Views: 1473(2 votes) - Mission and Vision Statements - Foundational to Successful Change - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Don MidgettSome management tools fail to affect any change; but here is one that will if properly implemented. Mission and Vision Statements have been crafted by organizations for years. The attention to mission and vision is warranted, as studies indicate that organizations that have Mission and ...
Views: 2403(1 vote) - Modern Day Heretic - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2010 from Susan Crampton DavisI decided to be a modern day heretic when my lifetime of professional and personal experiences told me we are going about career fulfillment all wrong. I concluded we don’t need more free sodas, flex hours, or a louder declaration that bringing our strengths to work can solve today’s biggest ...
Views: 1497(1 vote) - Most People Missed This In 'The Secret' . . . Did You Miss It, Too? - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Dawn AngierMost People Missed this in 'The Secret' . . . Did You Miss It, Too? First of all, let's be clear. The secret really never has been much of a secret. The only secret about it is that some people over the centuries have used 'the secret' without knowing they were using a ...
Views: 1016(1 vote) - Multi-Step, Multi-Channel - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2009 from Kathy JiamboiWhen marketing anything in your business it is important to use a multi-step, multi-channel system. It has been reported that your advertising or offer needs to be seen at least eight times before a buying decision is made. I’m sure you can relate to this. You get something in the mail and ...
Views: 1463(3 votes) - MUST Read for Leaders! I Have A New Business Hero - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2012 from Larry BroughtonMarch 14, 2012 Today’s Op-Ed piece in the New York Times by Greg Smith, who is resigning today as a Goldman Sachs executive director and head of the firm’s United States equity derivatives business in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, has simply blown me away. I may have a new business ...
Views: 519(2 votes) - Need Help Filling Your Next Event? Try This... - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Kendall SummerHawkIf you’re planning a live event then it’s likely that at some point prior to your big day, you’ll have what I call the “crisis of faith” moment. That’s the moment when it seems like your event will never fill and you’ll be facing a nearly empty room, wanting to shrink to the size of a pea in ...
Views: 833(2 votes) - Negative Self Talk - How to Turn it Around and Coach Yourself to Success - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2009 from Cathy McCannWhy is it that we speak more kindly to our friends, neighbors and family than we do to ourselves? What would happen if you routinely called your best friend names like stupid, fat or boring? That person probably wouldn't be your friend for very long. Yet, we talk negatively to ourselves all ...
Views: 2394(1 vote) - Now That's Awesome! - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Samantha BennettThe Grand Canyon. The Northern Lights. The Opening Ceremonies of the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The miracle of birth. Any miracle, really. These are things that are “awesome.” That is to say, they inspire awe. “Awe,” according to my little American Heritage Dictionary that I’ve had since ...
Views: 3712(3 votes) - One Simple Step to Smart Delegation - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2014 from Joy ChudacoffThe one question I get asked over and over from women entrepreneurs is, "How do you know what to delegate to an assistant?" I love this question because it tells me you realize that you can't (and shouldn't) try to do it all in your business and your ready to get the support you need. Nearly ...
Views: 1359(2 votes) - Online Marketing Success Requires Focused Effort - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from TJ PhilpottMany people fail to achieve online marketing success and in most cases this is due primarily to not staying focused on the task at hand. As harmless as this may seem in isolated instances the compounding effect of not focusing on what you are doing sabotages your ability to establish any type of ...
Views: 678(1 vote) - Own Your Space! Tried and True Tips to Command Attention - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Sandra Dee RobinsonDo you know someone that enters a room with flair? They don’t just slide in…but they command a certain amount of attention and recognition. People will glance at this newcomer as they walk by. If they have not been introduced, chances are they soon will be. (Being drop dead gorgeous is not ...
Views: 1293(1 vote) - Passion Fuels Success - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Young KimWhen I was in college, I knew a guy - we'll call him Robert - who was obsessed with the Denver Broncos. That's all Robert ever talked about. Now, perhaps I think Robert was obsessed because I don't really follow sports, and perhaps he wasn't any more obsessed than any other Bronco ...
Views: 1462(4 votes) - Persistence Pays Off For Driven Product Marketers and Inventors of WD-40 - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2009 from Geoff FickePersistence Pays Off For Driven Product Marketers and Inventors of WD-40 Along with duct tape, probably the most common product handymen keep in the garage for tackling household chores and repairs is the ubiquitous lubricant spray WD-40. I am a mechanical klutz. But when something needs ...
Views: 1613(1 vote) - Play Small Or Live Out Loud - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2008 from Gladys AndersonThe famous poem by Marianne Williamson makes me think about how often we bury our aspirations under a bushel of self-doubt, insecurity, fear and procrastination. When we shrink, minimize and deny our strengths, talents and God given abilities, we shortchange ourselves and the world. All of us ...
Views: 2193(1 vote) - Play the hand that you have been Dealt - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2011 from cedric riceDo you remember the movie titled Forrest Gump. His favorite saying was life is like a box of chocolates. In other words life is full of situations and circumstances but you won’t ever know what they are until the time comes. Life is full of surprises. Some of them are good but many are bad. We ...
Views: 1268(1 vote) - Positive Thinking Steps to Put You On Your Way to Success - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraEvery one of us naturally wants to take steps toward positive thinking because it would take us toward more encouraging and optimistic experiences. Since thinking positively does not come naturally or easily to most of us, it takes focus to acquire them. However, the steps of affirmative ...
Views: 1026(1 vote) - Possess a Burning Desire for Success - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2014 from Virend SinghA BURNING desire is one of the most important success factors; perhaps the first key to success. To have desire is one thing, but to have a burning desire is another thing entirely. All success stories begin with a burning desire. The extent to which you succeed in any endeavour is largely ...
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