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- ***Harvesting Green by Lumari - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesEXPAND YOUR GREEN HORIZONS Our environment is an elegant vital system of life. It is a source of inspiration. Imagine the first light of dawn glistening over the oceans. Imagine a sweeping panorama from the heights of mountains. Imagine the sweet scent of flowers or the deep fragrance of ...
Views: 1830(3 votes) - 5 Things You Must Know About Sudden Success - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Rebecca AstaraThese are very interesting times. The world seems to be polarized – truly feast or famine. Businesses are going under and the cries of “the economic crisis” ripple through the planet like waves ripple out when you drop a rock in the water. Fear, failure and the world’s obsession with dramatic ...
Views: 2759(3 votes) - 9 Game Changing Tips for Women Entrepreneurs in 2013 - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2013 from Joy ChudacoffAt the end of each year, I take an inventory of my life and business to shine a light on what proved to be most effective. Here are my top nine timely tips for women entrepreneurs who are ready to make a big leap in 2013: 1. Trust Your Instincts - It's essential that you hone your ...
Views: 1388(3 votes) - Are You Ready For The 'New' You? - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Zoe RouthDo you want more from yourself? Do you want more from your life? And are you ready for it? Chances are you do want more. Chances are you know what that might look like too - more money, more freedom, more love, more goofing off at the beach, more canoodling on the couch, more romantic dinners, ...
Views: 1435(3 votes) - Decisions are the Moments that Shape Your Destiny - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Caroline and Craig MakepeaceDecisions are shaping your destiny every second. They are a cause being set in motion. From the moment you wake until you sleep you are making decisions. Everything that happens in life both the thrilling and the challenging began somewhere with a decision. Anthony Robbins says it best: 'It ...
Views: 6694(3 votes) - Football Shows You How to Run a Business Built for Success, It's Not a Sports Story - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Mitch TublinYou may be a sports fan or not. Either way, you can’t miss the videos, replays and photos of the football field at this time of year. You can’t miss the news stories, the game statistics, the win loss record and second-guessing of the coach’s decisions by fans. Regardless of what level of play, ...
Views: 1043(3 votes) - Gaining Trust Is Never Easy. Losing It Is. - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Dawn AngierI was on the learning team this week, and I thought you'd benefit from what happened. SuccessNet has been doing business on the Internet for over 12 years. And during that time, we've come to be known as one of the most trusted sources for personal and professional growth on the Web. We're ...
Views: 3324(6 votes) - Get To The Point, PLEASE! - The Power Of Being Pithy - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Dawn AngierGet to the Point, PLEASE! - The Power of Being Pithy Have you ever tried to listen to someone but found yourself becoming impatient because they were rambling? Ever checked out of a meeting because the speaker was droning on with too much intro, explanation or background? Of ...
Views: 1346(3 votes) - How To Leverage The Ripple Effect - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2009 from Zoe RouthWhen we talk about 'making a difference', one of two things happens: 1. Pangs of guilt for not doing enough for charity or 2. Smug disdain for such a well-worn weasel word over-used by spin doctors. Personally, if I read one more job ad that encourages you to join the firm and 'make ...
Views: 1986(3 votes) - If When - Two Often Crippling Words - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke Words matter. How we express ourselves is the most important indicator of the type of person we are and the type of life we lead. In my work as a marketing consultant I have the opportunity to meet hundreds of people each year. They are usually attempting to bring a product, ...
Views: 1738(3 votes) - Refuse to Lose: Disrupt Your Industry and Win - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Ken SundheimFor the entrepreneur, creating an industry disruption is thoroughly annoying your competition solely based on your existence as a human being. Every now and again, companies come to my staffing agency and ask us to recruit from a competitor. I don't understand this methodology of emulating ...
Views: 1166(3 votes) - Smart Women Know The Fortune is in The Follow-up - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2013 from Joy ChudacoffIf you've been following me for awhile, you know that one of my top business building tools is creating relationships and connections with your ideal client and potential referral sources. Follow-up is the binding agent or the glue that strengthens the bond you have with these people. The good ...
Views: 1178(3 votes) - Would You Like Some Extra Bacon? – A Business Success Statement - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2012 from Mitch Tublin“Would you like some extra bacon?” is exactly what the waitress asked our table. Everyone said, “Yes M ‘am, please.” The aroma of bacon and sounds of the meat sizzling in the kitchen pervaded our minds and senses. Thirty minutes later, the orders were delivered to our table and each plate had ...
Views: 1000(3 votes) - Manifesting Abundance - Are You Sick and Tired of Failing With the Law of Attraction? - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2010 from Ike LoveLet's face it. You KNOW that the Law of Attraction works for manifesting abundance. You've heard too many stories of people whose lives have been transformed by it, and you've met too many people who said that it has worked for them that it would be stupid for you NOT to believe in ...
Views: 1355(10 votes) - A Hidden Key to Growth - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2010 from Lisa MininniThe path to growth is often not a course in adding or obtaining something, but of removal or letting go. We’re bombarded every day to produce, expand and accumulate more. All of this has its place; however, it’s opposite - learning to let go - is a hidden key to growing personally and ...
Views: 1507(8 votes) - Are You Prepared to Deliver Your Halftime Speech? - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from Chris Williams“Where there is no leadership the people fall, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.”- Proverbs 11:14 It’s hard to believe five months of 2010 are already history. As we approach the halfway point in one of the most unique times ever to do business, what message will you deliver ...
Views: 2184(8 votes) - Smart Women Never Find Themselves in a Vacuum - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2013 from Joy ChudacoffSitting in your office day after day wondering what people might want to buy from you can be frustrating and a waste of valuable time. I'm going to share 4 no-cost to low-cost strategies that will save you time and money and get you the answers you need to attract more clients and make more ...
Views: 1196(4 votes) - Success Secrets to Let Your Business Be All That It Can Become - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2012 from Mitch TublinEveryone wants to know the secrets to building a successful business. The secrets are not really complex. You just need to implement them. In essence, a little more work than to rub Aladdin’s Lamp. The importance and the need to have a clear business vision, mission and plan cannot be stressed ...
Views: 940(4 votes) - Sure Fire Steps to Profitability - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2010 from Lisa Mininni“Any successful relationship, whether personal or business, is unique to every pair of individuals and evolves over time. It starts out tentative, fragile, full of unfulfilled possibilities and expectations. It grows stronger with experience and familiarity. It matures into trust and ...
Views: 1384(5 votes) - The Connected Leader: The Key to Understanding Your Employees - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2010 from Debora McLaughlinHow well are you connecting with the people who work for you? Leaders who have strong connections with the people who work with them have a much better chance of motivating them and building a strong organization. The problem is that a formal position of leadership can often create a wall or a ...
Views: 962(5 votes) - Adjusting behavioral characteristics - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2010 from Derrik JarvisIt's simple, repeat this affirmation: "I will incorporate the concept of behavioral characteristics and let it simply lead me to success." The concept of behavioral characteristics will lead one to success by them understanding when to adjust, but more importantly; How?. Everyone, everyday ...
Views: 1003(6 votes) - Leveraging Your External Thinker - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Lisa MininniIsn’t it interesting that we know each individual has a different style of communicating and doing things, but many people never really realize why that is? Yet, when we realize how individuals behave, we can be more effective in providing information the way the other person wants to receive ...
Views: 1914(6 votes) - Tongue Tied and Twisted: Common Communication Mistakes Leaders Make - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Alexandria JoyGood leaders are great communicators who build trust consistently over time. A leader with poor leadership communication will find leading far more challenging than a great communicator. Respect and confidence on the part of staff, executive teams, members or a board will be much harder to ...
Views: 1857(6 votes) - The Dangers of Dreaming Big - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Young KimI first met Brian about a few years ago through a friend at a party. He quickly pitched to me a grand business idea that involved selling video games over mobile devices. I soon realized he kind of introduces himself everyone with a pitch rather than a simple greeting. His video game ...
Views: 1775(9 votes) - A Serving of Success - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from Michael McIntyreIn a society that for the most part predicates itself on the idea that you have to fight your way to the top, kill or be killed, eat what you kill, and look out for “numero uno” you; the concept of serving others in order to succeed would seem to be contradictory to success . Competition and ...
Views: 995(1 vote) - ***Education and Communication Build Commitment - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com Articles"The increasing availability of new information and communication technology is one of the key ingredients that makes a high-involvement management approach possible. This capability, more than any other, makes it possible for individuals to become self-managing, to be involved in the business, ...
Views: 1205(1 vote) - ***Stop Managing and Start Leading - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesAsk any group of managers if they view themselves as an elite within their organization and you can be sure they will deny it. You'll hear comments such as: "I have an open-door policy" and "I take pride in always being accessible and approachable." And in most cases, these managers will ...
Views: 1046(1 vote) - 3 Things Successful Entrepreneurs Strongly Believe - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2013 from TJ PhilpottMost of the successful entrepreneurs found on the internet are highly motivated and therefore more productive! It is primarily these characteristics that allow them to get more done than their competitors thus allowing them to taste the fruits of success while others languish in frustration and ...
Views: 1520(1 vote) - 5 Simple Tips To Help You Deal with Naysayers: When You Chose to Start a Business - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2010 from Michaela SibandaLook around and you will see them everywhere, spreading fear, downplaying your accomplishments and making your life downright miserable. If you have a vision to live a happier, less stressed, balanced, adventurous life then you are going to have to take the lead and deal with these naysayers, ...
Views: 1184(9 votes) - 5-Keys to Successful Goal Setting - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Carrie GreeneWouldn’t it be great if we could do it all? Imagine never having to think about having the time or resources necessary to do a project because you had all the time and resources in the world. Wishful thinking huh? The truth is that you don’t have infinite access to time or resources. There ...
Views: 1716(2 votes) - A brighter tomorrow begins with greater awareness today - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Timothy BarlowIf you had access to a crystal ball that could answer one question about your future, what might it be? Maybe it’s how much money you’ll have, if you’ll be single or married, or if you’ll simply be happy? What if I suggested to you that you have that crystal ball in your possession right ...
Views: 1016(1 vote) - A Business Model That Really Succeeds at Warfare - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2009 from Geoff FickeMercenary soldiers have been used by nation states since Biblical times. The Romans used Goth mercenaries to fight Hannibal and his Carthaginian army. The English used Celtic warriors to defend them against the Vikings. The British used Hessians during the Revolutionary War here in the United ...
Views: 2443(2 votes) - A Fly in Your Business Success Ointment? - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2012 from Mitch TublinDuring my morning work yesterday there were persistent and consistent flies buzzing around me. Some landing on me and others just buzzing by without permission, like the fly-by without permission by Tom Cruise in his Navy F-14 Fighter Jet in the 1986 classic movie Top Gun. No fly and ...
Views: 1033(1 vote) - A Year Without Fear: Stay Above the Fray and Win the Day! - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Sarah HathornIf you want to seize the day and capitalize on your window of opportunity to move up in your career you have to be fully prepared to jump at the chance. Opportunity doesn’t linger; it knocks and then moves along to the next person’s door. These are scary times. People all around you are being ...
Views: 1315(1 vote) - Apply the Law of Increasing Returns for Business Success - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Kathleen HanaganIn his groundbreaking book, The Laws of Success, Napoleon Hill describes the power of the Law of Increasing Returns by speaking of the farmer, who carefully prepares the soil, then sows the seeds of the crop he desires. Because he is attuned to the Law of Increasing Returns, he waters and weeds ...
Views: 1467(1 vote) - Are You Focused on The Target for Success in Business and Life? - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2012 from Mitch TublinOften people who begin their own business, or say they want to start their own business, are not aware of the simple fact that, by definition, a business is set up to make a profit. There is money exchanged for goods or services which is intended to eventually exceed the amount spent on the ...
Views: 933(1 vote) - Baby Steps! - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Michael JonesThink back to a time in your life when you had to learn a new skill. Were you able to perform that skill to complete perfection the very first time you tried it? My guess is no. Chances are you made a mistake. Maybe even a lot of mistakes. But, if you stuck with it, you gradually ...
Views: 1428(1 vote) - Become a Better Presenter in 3 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Milly SonnemanBig investor pitch coming up? Do you have a critical client presentation next week? With 3 easy steps, creating masterful presentations is faster than you've ever imagined. It's not just about getting all the stuff together: the slides, handouts and charts. If that were all it took to give a ...
Views: 940(1 vote) - Better Communication = Success! - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from Mary Dee FreemanI’ve been thinking a lot about the economy lately. I guess everyone is, but I’m not nervous or worried. I see this as an opportunity. I believe that when the pain of staying the same becomes greater than the pain of change is when people change. We’re at that point right now. It’s time to ...
Views: 1045(1 vote) - Blue Suit Leadership (and how to avoid it) - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2010 from Zoe RouthYou've seen them - buttoned up and squeezed into that blue suit uniform - men and women at networking functions, business lunches, board rooms, and the ubiquitous blue suit conference. It's a sea of uniformity, stoic observation of tradition and formality, toeing the party line, maintaining ...
Views: 1595(1 vote) - Book Review: Women, Work, and the Art of Savoir Faire - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Peggy McKeeIf you are a woman in the business world, no matter what your age, you must read the book Women, Work, and the Art of Savoir Faire, by Mirelle Guiliano. It will help you step around the mistakes you might make in your career or as a business owner, and step forward into an opportunity that you ...
Views: 2125(2 votes) - Bring on a Healthy Dose of Optimism - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Alexandria JoyThis year has flown by faster than ever before. It has certainly had its challenges with stock market fluctuations, interest rate rises and the retail sector experiencing the strain of consumers reigning in their spending. You only have to switch on the television or read the news headlines to ...
Views: 1627(2 votes) - Bring on a Healthy Dose of Optimism - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Alexandria JoyThis year has flown by faster than ever before. It has certainly had its challenges with stock market fluctuations, interest rate rises and the retail sector experiencing the strain of consumers reigning in their spending. You only have to switch on the television or read the news headlines to ...
Views: 1758(2 votes) - Business Presentation Tips - Authenticity Wins Trust - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Milly SonnemanPeople are craving authenticity -- in presentations, in corporations and in brands. In the back of every public speaker's mind is a single question: "does my audience see me as an authentic presenter?" Fortunately, to be genuine and authentic, you don't have to be different. You just have to ...
Views: 751(1 vote) - Business Presentation Tips - Frustrated With Being Ignored? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Milly SonnemanAre you frustrated with giving business presentations - and having your recommendations being ignored? Are you often cut off or interrupted by competitive peers or an impatient boss? If you've had it with not getting the attention you deserve, you don't have to take it anymore. Now, it's ...
Views: 706(1 vote) - Business Presentation Tips - How to Calm People Down - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Milly SonnemanMany professionals dread the unthinkable moment in presentations: an angry or aggressive attack. Don't you wish you had a magic remedy to calm people down -- without risking embarrassment and public humiliation? In most corporate and professional settings, direct attacks are not commonplace. ...
Views: 707(1 vote) - Business Presentation Tips - How To Command Attention - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Milly SonnemanAll eyes are on you. Yes, it's true. In business presentations, you are in charge. You are the leader. As the leader in a presentation, you are in charge of the pace, flow, and impact of your story. In business presenting, a lot of professionals confuse their audiences by multi-tasking. This ...
Views: 863(1 vote) - Business Presentations - It's Not What You Say - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Milly SonnemanWhat are the right words for your business presentation? The ones your audience connects with. In his best selling book, "Words That Work: It's Not What You Say - it's What People Hear" Dr. Frank Luntz shares his insights about picking the right words for your speech or presentation. As ...
Views: 584(1 vote) - Calm Your Way to Success in Business and Life - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2012 from Mitch TublinThe need for calming experiences in our busy lives is more important now than ever. It seems we permit so much to pull us into different directions from the electronics to the constant media stream we are drawn towards. The people we interact with utilize the same electronic equipment and ...
Views: 945(1 vote) - Change - Here's How! - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2009 from Mary Lee Gannon,Nobody said change was easy. That's why most people don't do it. But there is a deeper reason as to why it is hard that if understood, will lead you to action that will bring you new habits and sustainable results. When you evolve and grow as a person you start with: 1) VALUES which create ...
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