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- Performance Management – Managers need to be role models - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Martin SmithI caught up with my friend the other day, the one who told me of the new team leader who had got off to a shaky start with her team (See my previous blogs post: A New Manager). Well, it transpires that this new team leader is also not that understanding when it comes to Performance Management ...
Views: 1481(1 vote) - Pressing the Same Elevator Button and Wondering Why You're Not Moving? - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Ann MusicoI was visiting my son, Chris, in the hospital. I found my way to the elevator in the Main Lobby and pressed the up button. The doors slid open and I stepped in. I pressed the button and the door opened. I thought someone must’ve pushed the elevator button outside. I looked and saw no one, ...
Views: 1481 - Success Is Not Always Convenient - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2014 from Kathleen GageRecently I offered an open, hop on the phone line, Q&A session. It was on a Saturday and I made myself available for two hours to answer as many questions about building your business as possible during that time. To encourage people to get on the line I announced the call would not be ...
Views: 1481 - A “Review” of the Book ‘Bounce': How Champions are Made’ (by Matthew Sayed) - by Submitted on May 27, 2015 from craig lock ("incorrigible encourager and people-builder")Article Title: A “Review” of the Book ‘Bounce': How Champions are Made’ (by Matthew Sayed) from https://grandprixdrivermyblog.wordpress.com/2013/01/28/a-review-of-the-book-bounce-how-champions-are-made-by-matthew-sayed-2/ and www.youcanbeachampion.wordpress.com Shared by: Craig ...
Views: 1480 - Down the Up Staircase: Go Against Groupthink - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2012 from Sylvia HendersonDown the Up Staircase: Go Against Groupthink (With acknowledgement to Bel Kaufman, author of “Up the Down Staircase”) “Up the Down Staircase” is a 1965 novel and 1967 film about the bureaucracy encountered in a school system when a student is punished for expressing his individualism by ...
Views: 1480 - Leadership Attributes: How Do You Stack Up? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2016 from Rand GolletzOne of the most popular ongoing debates of the last twenty years concerns the distinctions between management and leadership, and the relative importance of each to organizational success. John Kotter of the Harvard Business School once cited “alignment” as the most critical difference. ...
Views: 1480 - Legal Basics You Should Know as a Business Owner - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2015 from Tracey OsborneI know legal stuff sounds pretty boring and dry, right? But consider the consequences… lawsuits, your products stolen from you without any laws being broken, fines and penalties, and higher taxes. Now do I have your full attention? It’s important you know these basics as a business owner. ...
Views: 1480 - Putting Your Money in Focus - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Karen MonroyI am not a great photographer. I am okay with that fact, knowing that I am good at many other things. You might not be a great photographer either, but I bet you know that you can't fix the focus of the picture after the picture is taken. You are that astute, right? I have one of those ...
Views: 1480(18 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: 1478(6 votes) - Failure is Not the End of the Road - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Young KimMy girlfriend and I are "American Idol" (FOX) junkies. We promise to stop watching year after year, but we keep going back. This is the first year that she watched the auditions, which happens to be my favorite part of the series. The phrase that always bothered me is when a contestant ...
Views: 1478(4 votes) - Teaching as a Career Option - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2011 from Radhika SinhaYou have many career options to choose from, these days. The best part is that most of them are lucrative if worked hard upon. With so much exposure and technicality in every field, no career option is considered less than the other one. However, what is most important is to have education. ...
Views: 1478 - The Power of Your Belief - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2008 from Jimmy RoosA long time ago a man who became the father of the US Auto Industry made a very profound statement which still rings true today. This man's name is Henry Ford, and this is what he said: "Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you're right." I can also put it another way, ...
Views: 1478 - The WHY Principle - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2009 from Kent HealyI remember the day like yesterday; my brother, Kyle, and I had set a goal of writing our first book while we were still teenagers. It was a lofty goal that definitely required we step out of our comfort zone...way out! Part of us was unsure if we were capable of achieving this goal we had set. ...
Views: 1478 - True Wisdom For Success - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Bob LancerWe need wisdom for success that addresses the pattern of the wave! The wave describes the inevitable up-and-down pattern of life. Self-help success teachings usually seem to imply that there is a way to skip the lows, the falls, the losses and just rise right to the top. But that just leads ...
Views: 1478(1 vote) - What Are You Holding Back? - by Submitted on May 26, 2010 from Zoe RouthMany of my clients share their deepest dreams that they have shelved and buried deep. I always ask, "hmmm..why?" The answers is inevitably, "because..." Because the kids need new shoes and and braces. Because my mortgage is still over $200,000. Because I need to provide a home and ...
Views: 1478(4 votes) - What is it? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Charmaine HammondWhat comes to mind when you hear the word "Stress"? How do you define the word "stress"? I have asked hundreds of people these two questions, and the answers continue to surprise me. However, the responses always seem to fall under these four categories: people, situations, outcomes and ...
Views: 1478(1 vote) - Who Are You Trying to Impress? - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2013 from Mike RobbinsAs I prepare to speak at the Hay House I CAN DO IT event, I’m experiencing a myriad of emotions – excitement, nervousness, gratitude, pressure, curiosity, confusion, peace, and more. It’s thrilling and humbling to be invited to speak at an event like this with such powerful teachers and authors ...
Views: 1478 - How to find the little Details to change Possibilities into Opportunities for Success? - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2010 from Nil CelenDo you want to succeed in your relationship? Do you want to succeed in your education? Do you want to succeed in your career? Do you want to succeed in your business? Do you want to succeed in your life? No matter what our goals are, we all want to succeed. We have our own ...
Views: 1477(1 vote) - THE LAWS OF LIFE: Twenty-One Universal Laws and Spiritual Truths" (from Inspirational Books) - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Craig LockArticle Title: THE LAWS OF LIFE: Twenty-One Universal Laws and Spiritual Truths" (from Inspirational Books) Shared by: Craig Lock Web sites: http://www.myspace.com/writercraig and http://www.creativekiwis.com/books.html Other Articles are available at: ...
Views: 1477(5 votes) - The Path Runs Both Ways: Mentoring to Support Someone Else’s Ideas - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2012 from Sylvia HendersonChances are, at some point in your life, a friend, family member or colleague will come to you for advice or guidance on an idea that they have. You should view this as the ultimate compliment, because this person values your opinion and respects what you have to say. They are looking for you to ...
Views: 1477(1 vote) - Why Running Your Business Alone Never Works - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2012 from Melanie Benson StrickI was coaching a client one day who was feeling rather overwhelmed with trying to launch her new idea. I invited her to start a process of writing down all of the responsibilities, projects, tasks and other “shoulds” that she had swimming around in her mind. When she called in for her next ...
Views: 1477 - 10 straightforward ways to success - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieEASY PEASY For some there is no easy way to success – it requires learning from mistakes and is one of the best ways. Take Steve Jobs for example – he certainly had ups and downs before he met with meterioic success. Here are 10 points that help you have more success more easily. 1. ...
Views: 1476 - People Will Mock Your First Steps...Keep Walking - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2012 from Ubong Essien,Each time I look at life, the more I am convinced that there is practically just one key reason people fail to reach their goals - they never take the first steps. It is your first steps towards your goal that will collectively constitute the cornerstone of whatever success you want in life. ...
Views: 1476 - Take Responsibility For Your Own Success - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2008 from Mark BlackAs much as I hate to admit that there are faults with our generation, it would definitely be fair to say that we are an “it’s not my fault generation”. We think we’re entitled to everything and we want to blame everyone else when we don’t get what we want. Chances ...
Views: 1476 - Escaping the Credit Epidemic - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2009 from Hunter PhoenixEscaping the Credit Epidemic Rebuilding Reserves for a Healthier Future We don’t need to look too far to see signs of mounting credit problems in our society today. Not only is it the focus of every newscast and headline, it has impacted our families, our friends, our communities, and for ...
Views: 1475(3 votes) - How To Improve Your Leadership Skills In Life And Business - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2009 from Joanna VaiouIf your life's purpose is close or similar to become someone that the word «Leader» would fairly represent then you should be very concentrated on where you need to focus on more. If you focus on how to get more people to follow you then you have to change your mind set. Your focus instead ...
Views: 1475(6 votes) - Whatever Happened to “Thank You”? - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2010 from Lillian BjorsethI grew up thinking that “thank you” is an automatic response when someone does something for you. It shows appreciation, consideration and respect for the person who goes out of her/his way … whether it is a small thing, medium or huge. What’s happened to this simple gesture that is such a ...
Views: 1475 - Being Mindful of Money Means Having a Mind Full of Pennies - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Young KimI once saw my mom pick up a penny that she somehow saw in the middle of a parking lot. She waved it in the air as if it were a blessing, and placed it carefully into her purse. I asked my how she was able to see that penny? She said that pennies are everywhere, and that all you have to do is ...
Views: 1474(3 votes) - Fears, Doubts, & Failures: Eradicate Thoughts That Limit Your Potential - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Matthew ToonePeople everywhere have incredible ideas, hidden talents, unlimited potential, and reachable dreams, but they spend too much time listening to the voices of fear and doubt in their own minds that they thus never take a risk and put forth the necessary action required to realize those goals, ...
Views: 1474 - 3 Key Secrets to Help You Break Through Any Mental Barrier - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Monique GallagherImagine that you’re tied up, placed on a chair and locked in an airtight room. You don’t know who did this to you or why but you know you’re trapped. This may sound fictional but it’s not. This is exactly what we do to ourselves when we let our unconscious feelings, beliefs and history ...
Views: 1473(2 votes) - Follow The Bread Crumbs to Your Blissful Life! - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2012 from Simone KellyBlissful living is what I strive for. It’s not always easy with everyday challenges, but it’s all in your approach on how you handle them. “Standing in Your Power” and “Embracing Your Greatness” are what my company’s philosophy and Own Your Power coaching programs are all about. Do you see ...
Views: 1473 - Fuel, Focus, and Feedback — Essentials of Team Leadership - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2012 from Jane CranstonWhether you are leading a major initiative, trying to get your team to the next level, or attempting to corral a group of volunteers, there are three important steps every leader needs to apply to ensure a positive outcome and invested participants. They are the 3 Fs — fuel, focus, and ...
Views: 1473 - GUIDE FOR THE PERPLEXED: - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2008 from William CottringerGUIDE FOR THE PERPLEXED: Maneuvering Through The Self-Improvement Overload “The more you know, the less you have to say.” ~Jim Rohn. I was very encouraged to read some recent research on the younger post-MTV consumer generation. The good news is that this younger generation is fed up with ...
Views: 1473 - How are things going this year? - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Andrew HortonSmall Insignificant Daily Actions, Add Up Into Super Achievement How are things going this year, with those big dreams and goals you had earlier this year? Are you still allowing yourself to stand on the side-lines of your life and are you still making those small daily errors in judgement, ...
Views: 1473 - THE LAWS OF LIFE: Twenty-Two Universal Laws and Spiritual Truths” (from Inspirational Books) - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2015 from craig lock ("incorrigible encourager and people-builder")Article Title: THE LAWS OF LIFE: Twenty-Two Universal Laws and Spiritual Truths” (from Inspirational Books) from https://beyondthezonespirit.wordpress.com/2013/09/24/the-laws-of-life-twenty-two-universal-laws-and-spiritual-truths-from-inspirational-books/ and ...
Views: 1473(1 vote) - The secret to success - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2012 from M.Farouk RadwanDo you know how babies learn to grasp objects? They first hold the object incorrectly so it drops from their hands And then they hold it incorrectly the second time and it drops again And then they hold it incorrectly for the third time and then it falls again And then they hold incorrectly ...
Views: 1473 - Catch Yourself Enjoying A Moment - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2012 from Suzanne E. Harrill, M. Ed., LPCJoy brings more light into our lives. No matter the circumstances you have drawn into your life, pay attention when you catch yourself smiling and enjoying the small stuff. As we learn to focus on the simple pleasures already happening, the easier it is to let go of allowing the unpleasant ...
Views: 1472 - Predict Your Success or Failure with Relationships – and Make the Best to Succeed! - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Doron GilSerious researchers are looking for ways to predict and identify future criminals. Research has shown that criminals serving time for violent acts have already shown violent tendencies in elementary school. By the same token, studies comparing introverts and extroverts have found that such ...
Views: 1472 - Creative Visualization-The Key To Success Is Inside You - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Rhod JonesThe power of our minds, our imaginations is the essential key to achieving our personal success. You can use your thoughts and the power of your mind to create any of your dreams into reality. World class athletes have used creative visualization techniques to achieve almost superhuman ...
Views: 1471 - 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: 1471(2 votes) - What is backbone? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from Jason PlevellImagine your Life path is a dark tunnel. At the very end, you can see the light. It's a dark scary path, one that you have no choice but to begin. You take the first step into the tunnel and the entrance begins to close. This is your Life, you have only one direction to go...forward. ...
Views: 1471 - 5 Smart Solutions For Women Entrepreneurs on The Go - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2014 from Joy ChudacoffThis week I'm writing to you from my childhood home in Charleston, West Virginia where I'm caring for my aging parents who are health challenged at the moment. Today, I'm going to share my best tips for running a business when traveling. With all the new gadgets and apps available to ...
Views: 1470(2 votes) - AN ATTITUDE FOR ALL SEASONS - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2017 from William CottringerAN ATTITUDE FOR ALL SEASONS by Bill Cottringer “The amount of success you have or don’t have, is more related to how you define success, than all you talents, efforts, motivation, timing and luck combined together.”~ The Author. I have been an avid student of human behavior and ...
Views: 1470 - Discover The Richest Mans Powerful Secrets - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from David Ford“Did You Know That Impossible is Just a Word In The Richest Mans Vocabulary” Everyone, at some point of his or her life, has dreamed of being somebody special, somebody big. Who hasn’t fantasized about being the one who hits the game-winning homer? Who hasn’t dreamed of being the home ...
Views: 1470 - Success and Personal Growth: Refuse to Accept Defeat - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2007 from Cheryl ClausenLearning that everything is a potential opportunity requires personal growth that leads to success. When things don’t go the way you want them to, or how you planned it’s easy to hang your head in defeat. But you can’t actually ever be defeated if you refuse to accept defeat. ...
Views: 1470 - ***Cultivating Leadership - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesOver the last two decades I have consulted to, provided workshops for, and delivered keynote presentations on leadership to a variety of restaurant chains and individual restaurant managers. I continue to be surprised by the general confusion between management and leadership. Managers push, ...
Views: 1469(38 votes) - Effective Goal Setting That Gets Results - by Submitted on May 06, 2009 from Danielle MillerEveryone talks about the importance of setting goals, but how many people really understand the process of effective goal setting? Goal setting is the foundation for both personal and professional growth and should rank high on your priority list. There are many areas in which to set goals: ...
Views: 1469 - Perfectionism... Something to Be Proud Of - 5 Reasons If You Are an Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Monique MacKinnonOne of the comments I hear often, especially from female clients, is: “I am my own worst enemy-critic.” Not surprisingly, many claim to be perfectionists. As we all know, anything brought to its extreme can be unhealthy, and it is no different with perfectionism. This article is dedicated to all ...
Views: 1469(3 votes) - 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: 1468(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 ...
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