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- ***The Art of Self-Care - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2014 from Kitty BoitnottI have been talking about self-care a lot as I conduct my workshops on stress management. As far as I can see, stress management relies most heavily on our ability to practice self-care, so I ask you to consider: Â How good are you at practicing self-care? Women, I believe, are especially ...
Views: 1085 - ***The Leadership Balance Sheet - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Regina BarrEvery year, most successful CEOs take inventory and create strategic plans for the coming year, not only for their organizations but also for themselves. As leaders, they know the importance of planning for their own development, which involves both reflection and introspection. They take a ...
Views: 2464 - ***The Power of Thinking Big - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Regina BarrIt has often been said that bigger is not always better. That may be true when considering automobiles and the current price of gas, but it is never true when it comes to new ideas or personal dreams where thinking big is always better. Let me illustrate. Think back to when you were a child. ...
Views: 1347 - ***The Résumé is Dead - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2009 from Kevin BurnsWhat is a résumé? It’s nothing more than a collection of things you’ve done in your work life – a sort-of “eulogy” at work. Oh sure, it may also point out some skills that you were allowed to use while on the job but it really gives no indication of your aptitude, your natural talents nor your ...
Views: 1140 - ***The Top 10 Strategies for Marketing Your Business - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2017 from Shannon PanzoWhat is Your Top 10? A Business Marketing Exercise Recently I was asked, what make your product different from other products in the market? The question was asked by a promoter wanting to promote our seminar using the top 10 things that make it different. This made me stop and think. This ...
Views: 1934 - ***The Value of Recording Yourself Before the Interview - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Nancy DanielsWithout a doubt, the video recorder is one of the best pieces of equipment you have for honing your skills. The ability to see and hear yourself in action is a marvelous learning tool, especially if you can get someone to help you by asking the questions. There is no doubt that it is easier to ...
Views: 4161 - ***Three Lists Everyone Should Use to Increase Productivity - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2011 from Regina BarrFor those of you who may have been coasting this summer, September is a great month to get back on track with your goals. Take time to dust them off and determine what you can reasonably accomplish between now and year-end. Then drill down what tactics will help you accomplish your goals. It’s ...
Views: 1122 - ***Three Steps for Managing a Stressful Relationship with Your Boss - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2011 from Regina BarrDid you know that your relationship with your boss can impact your health and well being? It’s true. In fact, people who are unhappy take an extra 15 sick days each year according to the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index. When asked about job satisfaction, whether bosses were authoritative ...
Views: 1190 - ***Three Steps for Staying Positive in a Negative Business Environment - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2011 from Regina BarrUnless you have been living in a closet, you know that fuel costs are soaring, consumer prices are rising, and a fall election is looming ahead of us. On the work front, budgets are being slashed, projects are being put on hold or eliminated, salary increases are non-existent and hiring freezes ...
Views: 1484 - ***Three Strategies to Accelerate Your Team’s Success - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2012 from Regina BarrMany of you know that I am actively involved on several non-profit boards including past president of an international professional association. After serving, I wrote an article titled Five Key Leadership Lessons I learned from Serving on Non-Profit Boards. The five lessons that were critical ...
Views: 1124 - ***Three Ways to Cultivate Confidence When the Chips are Down - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2012 from Regina BarrIn many organizations, when times get tough things suddenly begin to contract en mass – budgets, projects, jobs and communication. Suddenly employees are left to wonder who or what is next? Optimism fades and suddenly confidence overall is down perhaps even yours. How can you cultivate ...
Views: 1017 - ***Three Ways to Cultivate Confidence When the Chips are Down - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2012 from Regina BarrIn many organizations, when times get tough things suddenly begin to contract en mass – budgets, projects, jobs and communication. Suddenly employees are left to wonder who or what is next? Optimism fades and suddenly confidence overall is down perhaps even yours. How can you cultivate ...
Views: 1603 - ***Three Ways to Wow Customers with Outstanding Service When Something Goes Wrong – Even When It’s Not Your Fault! - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2012 from Regina BarrAccording to a survey by Customer Care Alliance (CCA), only 16% of customers felt satisfied by the service received when they had complaints, despite efforts by the company to improve customer relations. Further, 73% were so unhappy with their encounter with a company when they had complaints ...
Views: 1267 - ***Three Ways to Wow Customers with Outstanding Service When Something Goes Wrong – Even When It’s Not Your Fault! - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2012 from Regina BarrAccording to a survey by Customer Care Alliance (CCA), only 16% of customers felt satisfied by the service received when they had complaints, despite efforts by the company to improve customer relations. Further, 73% were so unhappy with their encounter with a company when they had complaints ...
Views: 1711 - ***Time - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2014 from Kitty BoitnottTime...we refer to it all of the "time." For instance, in games, we call for a "time out." At work, we refer to "time for a break" or "break time." At school, we look forward to "recess time." Summer is a "time for vacation." We sometimes refer to recreational time as "party time." In the Bible, ...
Views: 1236 - ***Too Much Nose in Speaking Is Not a Good Thing! - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2013 from Nancy DanielsExcessive nasality or too much nose in speaking definitely has a negative impact on your listeners. A whiny voice can be shrill and is much akin to nails on a blackboard. The good news is that you can eliminate the excess nasal sounds in your voice if you practice and retrain your ‘inner ear’ ...
Views: 2009 - ***Up is NOT the Only Way When Mapping Your Career Path - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2011 from Regina BarrHow are you faring in the new career economy? Feeling like your career has suddenly stalled, or worse, gone backwards? You are not alone. Downsizing and doing more with less at a time when training and professional development budgets have been slashed, is enough to wreak havoc with ...
Views: 2044 - ***Using Assessments to Develop Yourself and Others - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2012 from Regina BarrHave you ever taken a development assessment? Many organizations that I work with are now turning to behavior assessments and other types of personality trait testing for employees or prospective employees. Assessments can: 1. Help individuals better understand their strengths and position ...
Views: 1786 - ***Value Yourself and Others Will Too - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from Regina BarrDuring the past few months, I have had the opportunity to talk with many women about pricing and valuing - both themselves and their businesses - when delivering two of my popular seminars: profitable pricing and negotiation. The ability to value yourself, coupled with strong negotiation skills, ...
Views: 1564 - ***What is NLP? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2011 from Mark HarrisonIf you’ve read amount of self-help material, you’ll be familiar with the idea that the way you think creates your experience of life. It was Viktor Frankl, the famous psychiatrist and survivor of the holocaust who wrote that, 'between stimulus and response there is a gap, and in that gap lies ...
Views: 2569 - ***What To Do Next With Your Résumé - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2012 from Michelle RiklanBy investing in a professionally written résumé, you’re already positioned yourself ahead of other jobseekers. But don’t let that advantage go to waste. Now that you have your résumé, what should you do with it? This guide will give you strategies for what you can — and should — do with your ...
Views: 6019 - ***What Your Voice Is or Isn't Saying - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2012 from Nancy DanielsNothing is more frustrating for your listeners then when they are unable to distinguish what you really mean by what your voice is or isn’t doing. Given the wrong tone, the wrong inflection, the wrong volume or a total lack of vocal variety and your voice could be saying one thing when you mean ...
Views: 2384 - ***Why Your Soft Spoken Voice Wastes Their Time and Yours! - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2012 from Nancy DanielsThere is only one problem with being soft-spoken. It is that you are constantly being asked to repeat yourself. And, if it happens often enough, your listeners will stop listening or interrupt you and take over the conversation. Yes, your partner may not seem to be listening but have you ever ...
Views: 1994 - ***Working with People You Like: A Key Factor in Job Satisfaction - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2009 from John AOVLiking the people you work with offers personal as well as professional advantages. Camaraderie among coworkers has been shown to increase productivity, job satisfaction, and even life satisfaction. It's a safe bet that most people consider employee compatibility to be an essential requirement ...
Views: 2784 - ***You Do Not Need to Speak for a Living for Voice Training to Be Part of Your Ongoing Development - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Nancy DanielsWhether it is for personal reasons or professional, improving the sound of your speaking voice is something people are becoming aware of because they realize it is part of the image they project. What does your voice (the one you hear on your answering machine) say about you? In today's ...
Views: 2284 - ***You Get to Choose - by Submitted on May 02, 2014 from Kitty BoitnottSometimes, I believe, some of us actually like to consider ourselves victims. After all, being a victim of circumstance allows us to blame others or outside situations for the more unpleasant conditions in our lives. “He gave me no choice,” we like to complain when telling our ...
Views: 1256 - ***Your Accent Is Not Holding You Back -- Your Diction Is! - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Nancy DanielsUnless you are planning to become an actor, I see no reason to try to get rid of your accent as long as you speak clearly. This is a prerequisite for success. It does not matter where you live or what language is your mother tongue. Along with your education and experience, your ...
Views: 3383 - ***Your Diction Has a Direct Influence on Your Success - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2013 from Nancy DanielsIn watching TV or the movies, I am always impressed with the diction I hear from the actors. It doesn't matter what characters they are playing. And, it doesn't matter which nationality they are, their articulation is clear and concise. It is part of their training. Can you say the same about ...
Views: 1734 - ***Your Leadership Legacy - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Regina BarrThe New Year is upon us and like most smart business people, you are probably taking inventory and making plans for the coming year. Most of these actions focus on external items, like deciding on how many widgets you are going to make and sell, or how many new clients you hope to acquire by the ...
Views: 1502 - ***Your Leadership Legacy - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Regina BarrThe New Year is upon us and like most smart business people, you are probably taking inventory and making plans for the coming year. Most of these actions focus on external items, like deciding on how many widgets you are going to make and sell, or how many new clients you hope to acquire by the ...
Views: 1358 - ***Your Soft-Spoken Voice Could Be Jeopardizing Your Career! - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Nancy DanielsIf others continually ask you to repeat yourself, what do you think that says about you? If you are striving to achieve success in your career, do you think your soft-spoken voice might be jeopardizing your goals? Have you ever considered that your lack of volume is possibly what could be ...
Views: 3355 - ***Your Summer Job is Much More Important than You Think - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2014 from Michelle RiklanEmployment rates are better this year, which means fresh graduate are expected to have better opportunities of securing a job. I wonder though, how many will take their internship seriously? How many will show up expecting three easy months of coffee-fetching and copy-making work? A research ...
Views: 7089 - ***Your Voice Is Your Calling Card - Is That Good or Not So Good? - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2013 from Nancy DanielsOne of the 1st things you do when you start a new business is to create a business card. While the purpose of the card is to identify you and your business, your goal with that card is to project a positive image of that business. In fact, you should probably hire a creative talent to design ...
Views: 1783 - ...On Losing Your Job - by =================================================================
...On Losing Your Job
Getting downsized, right-sized, laid off or "let go" can be very difficult to handle. Here are five ideas to implement as soon as you learn you that you are losing your job:
1. Be angry......but only for ...
Views: 736 - 07 ways to simplify your workplace - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2018 from Reshali VindyaIn the recent years, talent acquisition has undergone major changes. With the growing popularity of online job portals, it has become easier to seek talent. But it has made recruitment a more comprehensive process as applicants are becoming more divided across the web. Though every other company ...
Views: 879 - 10 Amazing Traits Every Manager Secretly wants in a New Hire - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2016 from william lohrThinking of applying for a new job? What are the main credentials that you keep in mind before applying? It surely does include technical skills, qualification, and education. But have you checked for your soft skills? Surely, you don’t. Never thought it is important but the truth is it is also ...
Views: 802 - 10 Answers for Your Biggest Career Stressors - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2016 from Best CatcherThere isn’t a profession (regardless of how perfect it might be) that doesn’t come without some minor hiccups and pieces in the street. Here are ten inventive approaches to reboot and energize regardless of what may bring about the anxiety of your work day, so you can be as beneficial as could ...
Views: 1249 - 10 Automotive Careers - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2012 from Percy EvansThe Canadian automotive industry is experiencing a shortage of qualified workers. If you love cars and are interested in automotive careers, here are ten auto careers to consider. 1. Quality Control Inspector In an automotive parts assembly plant, the quality control inspector examines ...
Views: 919 - 10 Benefits To Studying Abroad - by Submitted on May 12, 2020 from Ed gradeConcentrating abroad might be one of the most valuable encounters for an undergrad. By concentrating abroad, understudies have the chance to concentrate in an outside country and take in the charm and culture of another land. Here is a rundown of the best 10 motivations to concentrate abroad! ...
Views: 592 - 10 Best API Management Tools That You Must Know - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2020 from Solace InfotechApplication Programming Interfaces (APIs) are the foundation of current application and empowers features of complex software to be extended and integrated in many different ways. And this has enormously boomed the market for API management tools that offer various features and lets ...
Views: 442 - 10 Best Differences HTML vs HTML5 (Infographics) - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2016 from william lohrThe HTML5 standard was finalized and released in 2014, and it is what HTML should have been when the first version was launched all those years ago. HTML 2.0 was the first true ‘standard’, published all the way back in 1995. Two years later, HTML 3 was published. Another two years later, HTML ...
Views: 903 - 10 Best Ways to Invest in Your Professional Development - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2016 from william lohrPresent-day corporates are showing more interest in professional development of employees, not just to increase their productivity but also to show that they care. The retention rate of the companies has shown increase when they offer professional development opportunities to their employees. ...
Views: 781 - 10 big mistakes to avoid in life - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2020 from Mann GhattMistakes happen in life. There is no person on this Earth who never made any mistake in their entire life. So, mistakes are common. Some are silly mistakes, and some are serious. Our mistakes in life teach us lessons and help us grow. However, we don’t need to keep on making mistakes to learn ...
Views: 646 - 10 Career Options an MCA Degree Can Open Up For You - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2020 from Dil RajWhat is a Masters in Computer Application all About? MCA is one of the most blazing vocation choices accessible today! This is on the grounds that in the wake of procuring an MCA degree from a presumed Institute, there are plenty of openings for work accessible in the market. But, the problem ...
Views: 792 - 10 Careers That Are In Demand And Have Big Paychecks - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2008 from Kelli SmithDo what you love, and the money will follow. This may be true, but it helps if what you love coincides with a high-demand career path. The hottest careers in the United States today draw on a broad spectrum of skills and interests. Whether you're into numbers, people, nature, sports, or ...
Views: 1562 - 10 Cities Offering Top Unemployment Benefits - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from GlobalBX .comFor some people, receiving a pink slip may be disheartening, but not that surprising due to the present economic situation of the country. No company or employee is safe from massive restructuring and downsizing these days, which is why it is very important to have a basic understanding of ...
Views: 829 - 10 Differences Between IOS Swift And Objective-C - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2017 from first enquiryOn June second, 2014, Apple uncovered a brand – new protest arranged programming dialect: Swift, a swap for Objective-C, which had been up to that point the standard programming dialect for OS X and iOS application advancement. It was a striking move to out and out change the fundamental ...
Views: 824 - 10 Easy Steps To A Beautiful Korean-like Skin That You Need To Know - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2017 from Rachel MinahanYou will be under pressure once you come across a Korean woman who has a flawlessly beautiful skin. Ever wondered why? It is because Koreans usually care for their complexion as their biggest investment, worthy not only of their money but also of their time. Skin care in Korea is somewhat a ...
Views: 1340 - 10 Effective Activities To Make Your Child Be In Love With Maths - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2023 from Manchun Kumar10 Effective Activities To Make Your Child Be In Love With Maths 1.Make Math Fun : Try to make math enjoyable and exciting for your child. Use fun games, puzzles, and toys that incorporate math concepts. This can help them see math as a fun and engaging activity. 2.Encourage Questions : ...
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