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Snapshot Management: Leaders under the Spotlight Use Emotional Intelligence - By Reldan Nadler- 10 Social and Business Truths from "Social Network", The Movie - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Andrew ChowA movie based on Mark Zuckerberg and the founding years of Facebook, called The Social Network, was released on October 28, 2010. The plot – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Social_Network I was invited by Sony Pictures for the preview of “Social Network” about 2 weeks before it was launched. ...
Views: 3003(1 vote) - The Inclusion of Emotional Learning in Our Schools - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from Norma CasasTragic events related to the lack of emotion or emotional control has been making the news, very bad news, in our schools for years. Who doesn’t remember Columbine or Virginia Tech? However, many of the struggles educators deal with on a daily basis, rarely reach the headlines. Behavior problems ...
Views: 1472(1 vote) - Don’t Forget to Care - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Julie Donley‘Care’ or compassion is an essential ingredient in the profession of nursing as well as many other caring professions. Without compassion, you might as well come up with another name for “nurse” because without “care” it’s not “nursing”. But it’s not just nursing that requires compassion, or ...
Views: 1571 - How to Protect Yourself from Acidic Thoughts - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Roseanna LeatonIf you are suffering from your own toxic thoughts or happen to be the focal point of another person's acidity you will appreciate how uncomfortable either of these circumstances can make you feel. The former you can more readily control; or rather, you should upon the face of it find it easier ...
Views: 1051(1 vote) - Anxiety and Trauma Recovery: Wild Animals Know the Secret - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Suzie WolferWild Animals Know the Secret. Scientists have made a fascinating discovery about the way animals in the wild discharge anxiety and trauma. They are able to release the experience and move on. If they didn't do this and had to live in the wild in a shut down state, uptight or confused as ...
Views: 3614(4 votes) - Why Is Volunteering Important? Can One Person Make a Difference? - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Steve ZabilskiIf you are considering volunteering and are wondering if you can really make a difference. The simple answer is “Yes!” A single person that volunteers at the Society of St. Vincent de Paul joins forces with over 16,000 other people who volunteer their time and talents to help the homeless and ...
Views: 1402(1 vote) - LEADERSHIP Knowledge is a Tool! - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Elizabeth McNallyAs a leader, you will be called upon to solve a variety of problems. People will seek out your expertise to enhance performance and productivity. Your people skills will be sought out to facilitate, even mediate at times. Your wisdom will build your reputation and increase your responsibility ...
Views: 1705(1 vote) - 7 Conflicts an Absent Father Can Cause in His Daughter's Work Life - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Carna Zacharias-Miller,Fathers can be physically or emotionally absent in their children’s lives for many reasons, and all of them hurt. Some of them are death, divorce, abandonment, prolonged work-related absences, or abuse. While the impact of a missing father on his grown-up daughter’s relationships with men has ...
Views: 3283(1 vote) - A Bad Day for Ego is a Good Day for Soul - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Mike RobbinsA few weeks ago I listened to a radio interview with Michael Beckwith, author of Spiritual Liberation, and he said, "A bad day for the ego is a good day for the soul." When I heard this I laughed out loud. The wisdom of his statement resonated with me deeply. I thought about a number of ...
Views: 1651(1 vote) - No Margin No Good - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Claude WarnerIn Jack Welch’s autobiography we see his contribution to the performance management culture that is the norm today. By applying the 20/70/10 principle, below average performers were removed and the high performers or stars were identified, rewarded and fast tracked. By continuously raising ...
Views: 923 - Career Advice and Assertiveness Tips: Know What to Ask For - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2011 from Elizabeth FreedmanWe’ve been told to be assertive, and ask for what we want – but do we cross the line when it comes to our careers? As a former fundraiser, I was taught to ask for the money – we can’t expect people to read our minds or to hand over their checkbooks. And, I’ve seen enough ‘Oprah’ by now to know ...
Views: 1040 - Embrace All Your Emotions - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Julia JamesEmotions are one way the body tells us “all is well” or “pay attention, there’s a problem here.” So all feelings serve a function – they keep us on track. However, people tend to desire the “good” feelings and avoid the “bad” feelings. We all want more love, joy, enthusiasm, happiness and ...
Views: 1243 - Different Software Development Methodology in Practice - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2019 from Shriv commediaOnce you are in the software development field, you will come across a variety of development methodologies followed while developing any software project. This methodology refers to processes used to plan the strategies for software development. A software methodology used in one project may or ...
Views: 2524 - Is Your Business Failing? Discover How Your Choices Can Impact Your Business Growth - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Lalitha BrahmaHave you ever put off taking action because of self doubt? Have you ever thought of writing an article or creating an audio that you wanted to, but did not do it because you thought that there is nothing great/significant in what you are delivering? Did you ever write down your monetary ...
Views: 1510(1 vote) - The Morality of Selling - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Lenann McGookey GardnerSo many Christian people learn that a career in business means starting in sales – a job that often carries a reputation for manipulation and dirty dealing. Is it possible for a principled, religious person to take a sales job and feel good about it? Is there a moral approach to selling? The ...
Views: 1214(1 vote) - Wisdom and principle are more important than money alone - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Robert ComraddChapter 9 Why Money is not the Total Answer to Success and Happiness I’m sure you have heard the proverb: “If you give a man a fish, he will eat for a day, but if you teach a man to fish, he’ll eat for life.” I feel this is very true. A friend told me about a story that aired on TV. He ...
Views: 3946 - QUANTUM PHYSICS FOR EVERYONE - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Dr. Katie GarnettA Coaching client the other day said she wasn’t sure whether she ‘believed’ in quantum physics. Actually quantum physics is sort of like gravity, you don’t have to believe in it to hit the ground, and you don’t have to believe in quantum physics to have everything imaginable created, influenced ...
Views: 1170(2 votes) - Learning to Control Your Emotions - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2011 from cedric riceHow many times have emotional outbursts destroyed a life or career? Our emotions can either work for us or against us depending on how we handle them. Gaining control of your emotions is a practice which requires maturity and experience. We have to learn to recognize the emotions which seek to ...
Views: 3009(3 votes) - Avoiding a Post Recession Funk - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2011 from Daniel RipThere's an old story about two shoe salesmen whose company sends them to a remote village in Africa. Upon arrival, one sends home a message saying, "No one here wears shoes; on my way home." The other salesman sends this message: "No one here wears shoes; send inventory!" Amazing how two ...
Views: 1277 - A Formula for Happiness and Low Depression Discovered: Study Finds That Learned Happiness Quotient (HQ) Factors Predict Happiness with 75% Accuracy - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Tom StevensIn a world where so many people are facing difficult circumstances, what can they do to overcome negative emotions and find happiness? For decades psychologists have been identifying key factors associated with happiness and with depression. However, researchers have rarely looked for a ...
Views: 2052(1 vote) - What Is Emotional Intelligence And How Can We Benefit From It - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Greg FrostWhat is emotional intelligence and how can one benefit from it? There are quite a number of definitions for emotional intelligence. Most people will define this as an art whereby an individual is able to synchronize his mind and body acts through mind control acts; some define the subject as a ...
Views: 1023(1 vote) - Take the Time to CARE - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Julie DonleyWhen I started my career in health care nearly 20 years ago, I was struck by the compassion and care with which nurses and other professionals gave of themselves to their patients. It felt like home to me as I embarked upon my career as a caring professional. But I also noticed how unhappy ...
Views: 1593 - A New Life Choice - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2014 from Dr Ana GarciaThe other day I saw a friend I hadn’t seen for quite a while. We had a lovely conversation. At a point in our discussion, I remarked that after all these years of spiritual work I felt much more equipped to deal with the fast changing energies that are sweeping the world today. One week ...
Views: 1754(1 vote) - Horses and Human Emotional Intelligence - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from veronica garrettHorses and Human Emotional Intelligence in Equine Assisted Life Coaching Equine Assisted Life Coaching is similar to Equine Assisted Therapy in that the horse becomes a bio-feedback mechanism for personal growth however it differs from EAT in that our Life Coaching programs primarily focus ...
Views: 3427(1 vote) - Enlightening Experiences - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Andres LaraThose ups and downs, trials and tribulations you are experiencing right now are supposed to enlighten you.... they are supposed to instill wisdom in you. Yet you won’t become wise merely by going through a lot, but rather by your willingness to be taught by those occurrences. You need to ...
Views: 1140(1 vote) - Grief Reclaiming your life after a loss - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Elizabeth McNallyAll kinds of losses can make you feel like it’s the end! Some are worse than others. Whether it is a separation, a divorce, a death, it will wind you out! The grieving period will extend according to your needs and one day, you will feel the need to claim your life back. Life’s ...
Views: 1806 - How to Use Influence Principles For Personal Success - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Hal WechslerHow to Use Influence Principles For Personal Success And Win Big She was a ten-year old girl scout selling their annual stale cookies. Cut to the chase - she looked up at me and said, "Would you please make a $300 donation to the Girl Scouts of America?" If she were an adult salesperson ...
Views: 2114(3 votes) - Get Out of the Pool - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Vickie GriffithThat old James Brown song is playing through my head … you know the one I mean: Whoa-oa-oa! I feel good, I knew that I would, now I feel good, I knew that I would, now So good, so good”. I feel happy today … So, why is that so hard to admit or even say out loud? It used to be that the ...
Views: 1152 - Communication Skills - become a superb communicator with 5 easy techniques - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from David windleCommunication Skills – Become a superb communicator with 5 easy techniques Communication skills are the key to success in many areas of life, whether at work or in socially. It is true that some people seem better at communicating than others. Why is this? Why are there people that you ...
Views: 2994 - How to Attract Clients - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Jason WestlakeIf you are a life coach and you are struggling to attract clients, there’s a simple answer and another deeper answer. If you want to know how to attract clients, the simple answer is easy. You find people in your market. You connect with them and enroll them into your programs. If you’re ...
Views: 1317 - Six Steps to Attract Clients by Facing Your Fear - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Jason WestlakeOne of the key components that holds you back from attracting clients in you life coaching business is fear and limiting beliefs. You don’t think clients will pay you. You feel like you’re not good enough. You don’t know how you could double the number of clients you already bring in. You ...
Views: 1144 - The Professional vs. the Amateur Life Coach - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Jason WestlakeTo attract clients in your life coaching practice, you have to be a professional. You can’t be an amateur life coach and expect to earn money. I see many people who dream of being life coaches, who dream of running a successful business, but their actions starkly contradict their dreams. ...
Views: 2213 - Attract Clients by Claiming Your Own Value - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Jason WestlakeThe biggest question I hear from life coaches as they build their practice is where do I find clients? The question comes up over and over again. Learning how to attract clients was certainly the biggest question on my mind when I started out as a life coach too. The more I built my practice, ...
Views: 1104 - Spiritual guidance for 2011 - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Elissa HeymanOf all the scenarios about how we get our act together in time to save ourselves and the planet, my favorite comes from African elder Malidoma Some’s initiation story, about his conversation with the earth itself. About the 13th day of his 30 day initiation ceremony, while he was covered in the ...
Views: 1152(1 vote) - The Secret of Success - You - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Marty WardIt is the end of January – almost Super Bowl time – the year is ticking by. You asked yourself what you’re doing differently; what happened to those New Year’s Resolutions; that motivational seminar….??? Now it’s almost February, then March, soon you feel the warmth of April…. What the hell ...
Views: 975(2 votes) - The Secret of Success - You - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Marty WardIt is the end of January – almost Super Bowl time – the year is ticking by. You asked yourself what you’re doing differently; what happened to those New Year’s Resolutions; that motivational seminar….??? Now it’s almost February, then March, soon you feel the warmth of April…. What the hell ...
Views: 975(2 votes) - Secret to Success! The 12 things you need! - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Cassie LangI bet we've all wondered why some people are so successful, and asked what do they have that we don't? When people talk about the secret to success, it's almost like they are saying there is this hidden formula to which if you could just find out what it was, you would all of a sudden be as ...
Views: 884 - Evaluating Bahria & Hamdard University - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Vanessa LaneEducational sector in Pakistan has faced many ups and downs due to instability in economy and less funding in education from the government sector. But the evolution of educational institutes has continued due to extreme efforts put forward by private sector to make Pakistani Youth compatible ...
Views: 1629(2 votes) - CHOOSING JOY, CONFIDENCE, LOVE: Change Automatic Assumptions and Thoughts to Change your Life - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Adina LewkowiczWe are all doing our best, trying to meet our needs, shlepping along the road of life without a map. Much of the time, we do what we do and after we’ve done it, we wish we hadn’t. Much of the time, what we do doesn’t get our needs met and actually gets us the opposite result, but it’s all that ...
Views: 1675 - Are You Ready? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Pam WhiteHow many of you know you don't like questions asked of you? How many don't like someone presuming something about you? How many love to sit in a movie, read a good book, eat something wonderful? We know ourselves by these outside determinants. We know what we like and don't like, what we want ...
Views: 750(1 vote) - DISCERNING THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN INTUITION AND IMPULSE - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Cari MurphyDiscerning the Difference Between Intuition and Impulse So,how do we know if the inner voice we’re listening to is actually our intuition and not something else, like a sudden impulse? It is a fascinating and important question to address on our journey through life. I personally feel that ...
Views: 3946(2 votes) - Fine-tune your Focus for Health, Wealth and Happiness - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2018 from Allison Bright"One reason so few of us achieve what we truly want is that we never direct our focus; we never concentrate our power.” Anthony Robbins Shine your torch well. Our focus is like a torch light that we can choose to shine on the muck or magnificence of our life. Our mind takes in two ...
Views: 1099 - BLESS YOUR MESS! Your Greatest Problem is Your Greatest Opportunity - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Sheila Pearlby Sheila Pearl, M.S.W. Have you ever fantasized about living a life without any problems? A life that is neat and tidy, with no mess? If your life is anything like mine, you might have started your day by putting out fires, cleaning up some kind of mess, solving some kind of problem. ...
Views: 1667(4 votes) - Emotional Squatters - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Susan Crampton DavisAs a society, we are hooked on happiness. If you need any convincing, I encourage you to visit your favorite on-line book seller and type in the word happiness. There you will find thousands of titles that promise to share the secrets of living a more blissful and delight-filled life. And ...
Views: 1618(1 vote) - A TRUTH Perception, a tricky thing - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Elizabeth McNallyA truth is seen by one person as factual, verifiable. The funny part of it is that it will vary from one individual’s perception to the next. Your perception is the way you receive and process a fact and what it means to you. It will be influenced by your values, previous experiences, your ...
Views: 1946 - Do You Want To Raise A Courageous Child? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Shaya KassCourage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgment that something else is more important than fear. -Ambrose Redmoon Courage is certainly a character trait that we want in ourselves and in our children. But what makes someone courageous? How can we foster courage? And, perhaps most ...
Views: 1623 - Top 10 Tips to Live Your Best Life - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteIf you’re not already living your best life its time to do the hokey pokey and turn yourself around. I challenge you to put your whole self in! An extraordinary life well lived and well told is an inside job. Here are 10 tips to get you headed in your highest and best direction: 1. Be ...
Views: 1647 - From Steve Urkel to Stefan Urquelle: Transforming Your Life Coaching Practice by Transforming Who You Are - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Jason WestlakeBuilding a life coaching business and learning to attract clients is so much more than just learning HOW to run a successful business. Building a successful lifecoaching practice is a process of complete transformation of who you are. If you’re a life coach and your business isn’t going how ...
Views: 1985(1 vote) - Agitation - 60 Critical Seconds - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Marnie SwedbergBlood rushes to your face, every hair stands on-end, and if you could scream, you would! You are being agitated. Maybe your spouse, child or boss just poured salt on a gaping wound, or possibly an enemy coup just cost you your family, home or health. In its every form, agitation incites an ...
Views: 2089(2 votes) - The Aggravation of Expectation - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Milton DeWayne BensonThe Aggravation of Expectation I always have expectations and for the most part they have served me well. Well, that is provided I only weight them upon myself. It seems my greatest disappointments have come from my greatest expectations. And it always seems that they weren’t expectations I ...
Views: 1164 - Who is to blame? - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Milton DeWayne BensonWho is to blame? One statement that always makes me laugh is when I hear someone say "You made me do it" or "You made me mad". DO you see anything comically wrong with these statements? Certainly when uttered as children those statements seem apropos. But I outgrew childhood in my childhood ...
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