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"The fatal metaphor of progress, which means leaving things behind us, has utterly obscured the real idea of growth, which means leaving things inside us." — G. K. Chesterton, British author, Fancies Versus Fads
Marti was driving through her neighborhood to work one morning when a genie ... Views: 1407
Experiencing Yanni live in concert is an incredible journey of musical magic through sound, showmanship and his dynamic persona. It is also a masterful journey of visibly obvious leadership. Yanni is not only a genius composer but is also an engaging, enabling and empowering leader.
Usually ... Views: 1407
For every business, it has now become indispensable to have an effective web presence to promote their goods and services online to larger audiences in a quick time. For an effective web presence, it gets important to develop a website and manage it regularly to manage content and keep it ... Views: 1406
During a January 1980 television interview, then British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher stated, “No one would remember the Good Samaritan if he’d only had good intentions. He had money as well”. Our current times make this keen observation particularly relevant. We continually are bombarded ... Views: 1406
“Birds of a feather flock together.” This old adage has a lot of truth in it. You are an average of the 5 to 10 people with whom you associate the most. Your bank accounts are about the same. Your homes look a lot alike. You use the same words. Your dreams and aspirations run parallel to each ... Views: 1405
At the start of every coaching session, I ask my client: what’s gone well for you since the last time we sat down together? It’s a chance for them to pause, recognize their achievements, and celebrate their progress.
But for some reason, people often have a hard time with this question.
My ... Views: 1405
Developing success in life is similar to growing a garden. To have a bountiful successful garden, we must fertilize, water and continually pull weeds. To be a success in life, we also need to cultivate our personal development, build strong relationships, and continually remove barriers.
As ... Views: 1405
How do you feel when someone pays you a sincere compliment? Great, right?
That compliment has more to offer than giving your spirits a momentary boost. You can put that simple compliment to work for you in ways you might never have thought of. Let's explore further.
1. Keep your ... Views: 1404
There is an old saying:"a word to the wise is sufficient." I know you are either wise or are gaining wisdom swiftly because of your daily prayers asking God to give you His wisdom and show you your truest interest. "The wise shall inherit glory, all honor and good." (Prov. 3:35 and Isa. ... Views: 1404
Does life feel difficult? Are you feeling less productive than usual? Do you wish you could increase your prosperity and wealth?
The solution is found in the lifestyle principles of Feng Shui. Its principles are neither a bandage nor quick fix but rather a basic system of order that creates a ... Views: 1404
Turn your Natural Rhythms into a Cycle of Success
Keynote Inspirational Speakers
We operate best when we allow our bodies and minds time to recover after intense periods of effort. If we try to operate at high levels of intensity for prolonged periods of time without allowing time for ... Views: 1404
"Knowledge is power. Depending on how it's used,
it can create either heaven or hell".
- Anonymous
In order to better understand life and our unique place in the universe, it's necessary to see the big picture, just as an artist steps back from his canvas to gain perspective and see how ... Views: 1403
When women reach a certain age, they begin to ask the important questions: “What will my retirement look like? Will I be able to maintain a specific lifestyle? How will money affect my sense of security?” Women typically are so immersed in the present day-to-day activities that they are too ... Views: 1403
There are two channels on TV that I find amazing - the Discovery Channel and the History Channel. Both of these channels provide amazing information that took years to compile. Their researchers have literally traveled back in time to discover unbelievable facts about the world and often ... Views: 1403
Corporate Culture is a harmony of people coming together for a common purpose – their communication with each other, how they manage their time and energy, the way they organize their work, and the way they are led.
Leaders communicate values – the things that really matter to us, ideas and ... Views: 1403
It’s Not All About You
So a colleague bad mouthed your work, the client didn’t like your product, a friend doesn’t call any more, you get one bad evaluation after your speech.
What to do? Stop and rethink. It’s not about you.
They don’t know who you really are. They can’t get inside ... Views: 1402
As responsibilities mount and options narrow, we are inundated with news and evidence concerning changes. Difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension may induce a response in us of feeling stress. Stress is a term we use to describe both the physical and psychological state. Experiencing ... Views: 1401
Success comes from doing what you want and desire in life. It is living your life to the fullest and being who you really are. You will find that as you do this all else falls into place, things begin to happen, and the obstacles fall away. This is because you are doing what you are meant to ... Views: 1401
Many of you know that I invoke sports figures, especially coaches, as examples of the good, the bad, and the ugly of leadership. Many examples of effective leadership come from that world. Pete Carroll in the NFL, Buck Showalter and Joe Girardi in professional baseball and Greg Popovich in the ... Views: 1401
A fascinating experiment was conducted on animal intelligence back in the mid-1950s. A hungry chimpanzee was placed alone in an empty room where a bunch of bananas had been suspended from the ceiling. The only other item in the room was a 10-foot long pole propped up against the wall.
The ... Views: 1401
I’m sure you’ve sat down and thought long and hard about who your ideal customer is, right? You’re intimate with their problems and how your company can provide the best solutions. You know their age range, what they do for a living and how much they’re willing to pay for your amazing products ... Views: 1400
Despite the overwhelming obstacles we may encounter in our daily lives, anyone can achieve the success they envision for themselves. But no one can choose to be successful--there's no one choice that accomplishes that. We can, however, make daily choices that later result in success. Rudy ... Views: 1400
The sales profession is not easy, and it takes a special person with the correct skillsets to be able to be effective in sales. While people can learn the skills that they need to be a great salesperson, they often do much better in the profession if they possess natural instincts and abilities ... Views: 1400
I love being stuck in traffic. That is not a misprint, I love traffic. Because being stuck in traffic gives me stuck in traffic gives you time to thinkan opportunity to learn how to metabolize things that I cannot control. I see being in traffic as a gift.
The world can be a very ... Views: 1400
You’re supposed to have a positive attitude. Right? You’ve been told that a thousand times.
But what does it mean to have a positive attitude?
Does it mean that you would never feel down? That seems impossible. My training in psychology tells me that it is normal to experience a ... Views: 1399
How to become successful?
Do you have a goal that you tried to achieve, but ran into obstacles in the process? Have you tried to go after your goals, but didn’t succeed? How many times have you tried to achieve your goal? One time? Five times? Twenty times?
We all want success, prosperity, ... Views: 1399
I had just joined a Fortune 200 company in an executive level job. In the past when joining a new company, I had always taken time and great pains to figure out the culture of the place. Then I moved deliberately but cautiously in integrating my approach to leadership, the culture of the ... Views: 1399
I was in trouble and living my life in confusion, complexity, and chaos.
I didn't know what I wanted to do with my life. More than anything else, I was looking for a meaningful life, searching for that ultimate satisfaction that would make me live every day with full passion for what I do. Yet ... Views: 1399
Are the views on religious authority changing? You bet, and like so many changes in the history of religion, that change is coming from the people who are at the bottom of the pyramid. As a student of Christian Science, I understand those at the top of the Christian Scientists hierarchy don’t ... Views: 1398
Some people just go through life until one day they start wondering, "What happened to my dreams? Those dreams about doing great things and enjoying life to the fullest?" Well, here's probably what happened. They were shoved aside by all the details and problems that come crashing down on all of ... Views: 1398
The Groundwork of Success
Like everything powerful, you must develop achievements and success on a powerful and long-lasting foundation. Lifestyle is a cycle of times and your achievements and success will depend on the thoughts that you use in your everyday activities. Examining guides, ... Views: 1398
People in organizations talk about trust. Much of that time, however, is devoted to talking about others who they do NOT trust. I hear comments like the following with regularity:
• "I don't trust my boss. He gives me an assignment and then micro-manages me."
• (From a CEO) "I don't trust ... Views: 1398
We either make a conscious decision as to where to focus our time and energy or we simply follow a traditional path which causes no ripples of concern with family and friends. Some may be brave enough to strike out on their own as searchers but wander around from one religion to another over ... Views: 1397
When one’s life is not going the way they want it to go, it could be because they are going through a challenging time. In this case, it will be important for them to keep going, and to stay focused on what matters.
As to how long this will last can all depend on what they are going through; ... Views: 1397
Remember that old story about the tortoise and the hare?
I want you to be the tortoise.
The tortoise, why?
Because if you work slowly and deliberately you will make less mistakes and produce a higher quality product.
The hare races through life, never taking time to worry about the ... Views: 1397
Truth, how many times have you read that the world’s most successful sales people are the best closers?
Have you ever read about the ‘twenty-three power closes’? Or perhaps the ‘ABC (Always Be Closing) method’?
Ok, here’s my one question...do you like to be closed? Really, can you ... Views: 1397
Our education system has changed drastically over the past few years. It has evolved from an information providing establishment to a much more organized structure. It has extended in various dimensions, growing and spreading education. Due to a considerable amount of increase in the level of ... Views: 1396
Thousands of books have been written (and read) about happiness—what it is and how to achieve it. So, why are so many people still miserable? As a self-proclaimed Happiness Specialist, I feel compelled to answer that question.
This is a critical time in our global history. Just take a look ... Views: 1396
The holiday season is looming, and we’re all getting ready to party, but while this time of year can be hazardous to our waistlines and our wallets, there’s one event in the social calendar that can be hazardous to our careers, too. The dreaded office party!
Sure, they can be fun. They can be ... Views: 1395
MARKETING MIRACLES
Dr. Katie-Lynne Garnett
Marketing Miracles happen in a number of ways:
Step 1: Finding out who you are and what you have to offer.
Step 2: Identifying where the integrity lives within who you are and what you have to offer.
Step 3: Bringing coherence between who you ... Views: 1394
"We should take care not to make the intellect our god. It has, of course, powerful muscles, but no personality. It cannot lead, it can only serve." - Albert Einstein
There's not a lot we can do about the processing power between our ears. For the most part, we're stuck with whatever ... Views: 1393
At 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 for me.
Here are my top nine timely tips for women entrepreneurs who are ready to make a Big Leap in 2014:
1. Exercise Empathy - If you have a dream of making a ... Views: 1393
When your life seems out of control and you've got endless demands tugging at you from all directions, it's easy to feel overwhelmed, fatigued - and just plain stressed!
Believe it or not, balancing your life does not require massive changes. You don't have to quit your job, abandon your ... Views: 1393
Every successful sales organization must find ways to increase the effectiveness of their sales meetings. There are several ways this can be accomplished. One method that will make a significant impact on team meetings is including your sales personnel by allowing them to input their thoughts ... Views: 1393
Free search engine optimization tools are the way to go for the do-it-yourself person who wants to get top 10 Website rankings on the major search engines like Google, Yahoo and MSN. Why purchase these Website optimization tools when they are free. You can spend hundreds of dollars to get your ... Views: 1390
Promotional events are a great way to connect with your customers, especially for companies which operate online. These events are meant to promote new products or services, new collaborations or the company itself. The problem is few entrepreneurs actually know how to organize a successful ... Views: 1390
What is balance? What is balance in life? We often hear people talk about being out of balance in life or complaining about their life being lopsided. Usually, these complaints involve work and the fact that it can sometimes seem to consume your waking periods. One of the first things that I ... Views: 1389
During these economic times, when the unemployment rates are too high people opt for starting and running a small business, for various different reasons. Running a small business can be a profitable and successful endeavor. But you need appropriate skills and ideas to make it one, without which ... Views: 1389
Do you ever feel like you are your own reality show? Between the kids, work, and things that happen, do you think your life is filled with enough ___________ (you fill in the blank)... so much so that even if you tried, you couldn't plan the things that happen?
I've felt that way recently. ... Views: 1389
Have you ever wondered why one person in your family always seems to have money while another doesn't? Even tho they make the same income...
The truth is most people feel money is a dispensable item and are too easy to give it away for things they want or value. While an investor uses the ... Views: 1389