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Franchisors and Franchisees:
there are many conversations, in person and online, that are attempting to determine responsibility and accountability for the success or failure of a franchise. There is now chatter about whether buying into a franchise is a great retirement plan or a prison ... Views: 1455
We spend so much time at work, thinking about work, and commuting to work during the week that it’s pretty disheartening to find out just how many people are unhappy at their job. According to Gallup, only 32% of American workers were engaged with their work in 2015.
Now, it’s unrealistic to ... Views: 1454
Anthony Robbins once said that “It’s in your moments of decision that your destiny is shaped”. And I completely concur with Tony as your decisions are ultimately going to make you… or break you. In all likelihood, you have not viewed your every day business or life decisions which such ... Views: 1454
Have you ever found yourself asking:
“How do I work Smarter? Not Harder???
Wishing you had 30 hours in the day to get everything on your to do list done?
Wondering how you can grow your business without working 80 hours a week?
Or just plain flabbergasted questioning what needs to ... Views: 1454
Prior to deciding on my next career adventure, I experienced what many have, and I never imagined myself experiencing. That was, the five minute ‘we are making some organization changes’ discussion, from my manager.
Even as he said that, I was imagining a different job, a new role, maybe a ... Views: 1450
Mastery is a beautiful thing when you witness it or experience it. If you learn to recognize and appreciate it, mastery may appear from anywhere. Mastery goes beyond competence; it is the combined force of expertise, focus, and inner power that exceeds normal expectations. For sports fans, ... Views: 1447
“I disliked working with those people so much that I don’t even know if I hate doing this for a living or it was just those people at THAT place.” - Anonymous
Unfortunately this quote or versions of this quote are not unique to any specific individual. Isn’t that sad? I have heard it on more ... Views: 1447
Why Doubling Your Long-Term Memory Leads to Longevity
Did you know your brain is always using multi-senses, not just one,
for comprehension? When we are listening to anyone speaking to us
(giving a lecture, or movie dialogue), our brain is using a variety of senses,
not just our ears, to ... Views: 1444
Imagine a life without clutter: No mail piled up in your “in” tray, you easily stay caught up on your e-mails. Your productivity is up, but your schedule isn’t packed. You avoid interruptions, arrive on time to appointments, and leave the office early enough to enjoy quality time with your ... Views: 1439
I was shopping for a new tennis racquet in a store in northern Montgomery County, Maryland. It had recently changed hands after the prior owner had declared bankruptcy. The new proprietor greeted me with a hearty “good morning.” I inquired as to the details of the transfer of ownership. He ... Views: 1439
You know & feel it… you have a wisdom that is in the special gifts that only you can give to others. These gifts are what I call “The Wisdom of You”. I believe that you and I may offer almost the same words or actions to others, but only your way will speak to some people. Some people can only ... Views: 1439
"Hold yourself responsible to a higher standard than anybody else expects of you. Never excuse yourself."
--Henry Ward Beecher
"The new leader is a facilitator, not an order giver."
--John Naisbitt
Volumes have been written about the MBA-driven attributes of top business leaders. You ... Views: 1437
New S.E.O. Website Report by AboutUs.org review
I feel that It is necessary for me to point out that I have written this review for AboutUs.org, and their in-depth S.E.O. website report, because I truly believe this to be an excellent service, and you should know that this is my own opinion, ... Views: 1437
Coaching is now being adopted by far more UK Companies and is one of the most effective ways to develop the ‘business,’ the business leaders and managers. Coaching service provision includes helping businesses to be more creative in their financial management systems, improving poor performance ... Views: 1436
Maybe you've had an experience with an executive recruiter, maybe not. Just like any other industry, there are good apples and bad apples...and some may say "rotten" apples. If you've had a bad experience or no experience, here are some common myths you may have heard.
•recruiters don't ... Views: 1434
Executive coaching is one of the hottest practices in business today! As resources and budgets shrink by the day, organizational leaders find themselves in new territory which can be overwhelming and uncomfortable to say the least. Managing change is a complex process requiring new attitudes, ... Views: 1434
In my last post I shared What does a Life Coach do? The next question that I get is who benefits from coaching or what are the benefits of coaching?
"Coaching benefits all those who see a gap between where they are and where they want to be and most importantly want to bridge that gap!" ... Views: 1433
Improving your personal effectiveness might be the best way to pay dividends in all areas of your life. There is a lot of focus on self-help and self-improvement, but less on how to make those improvements actually shine in your day to day life. By focusing on improving your personal ... Views: 1432
Oftentimes a great looking promotion comes along only because it satisfies a temporary need. Maybe they had to fire someone, for example, or the company is in the middle of reorganization. Once the position is filled and your company feels stable again they may start a more in-depth search for ... Views: 1431
Have you ever put off doing something that you knew would benefit your business because you felt the investment was too big?
If you want a profit breakthrough here’s a surefire way …
Invest time in learning, brainstorming, planning, and executing. Invest money in those things, ... Views: 1431
News Flash #1: As the recession recedes, companies will start hiring more employees.
News Flash #2: The people you choose to hire will be the single most important factor in the future success of your career.
Of all the things you will do at work in the next six months, hiring the right ... Views: 1431
Polite Telemarketing- Can it be done?
Loretta Collins
The phone rings, you’re nowhere near it, but do a remarkable impression of Flo Jo, reaching it just in time only to be greeted with “Hello, Francine, how are you ... Views: 1430
When I want something, I immediately go into action to get what I want. I don’t do a bunch of research. I’m inspired and excited so I get my rear in gear.
This is not always the best way to be when choosing a new financial investment or choosing new strategies to build a business. I’ve been ... Views: 1428
I have the opportunity to talk with dozens of company and organizational leaders every week. Lately I’ve been noticing a theme of denial that I haven’t seen the likes of before. People are tending to tout and rely on strengths that no longer serve them like they used to, while at the same time, ... Views: 1427
In case you’re wondering, leaders make mistakes too. Leaders can veer off-course just like anyone, sometimes creating havoc in their wake. They’re human just like you and I, but the difference is, they chose to put themselves front and center. Whether leading a large company or institution, a ... Views: 1426
What does that word conjure up for you? Does it make you feel good? Or does it fill you with dread? Do you ‘worry about money’? not having enough – to pay bills, to pay for your children’s schooling, to have holidays, to have a bit left over at the end of the month to go out for a decent ... Views: 1424
I talk to strangers all the time. Elevators, department stores, office buildings, Whole Foods and gas stations are some of my favorite places to engage people in conversation. I've actually met some really interesting people that way. I enjoy hearing people's "stories:" HOW they became WHO they ... Views: 1423
What gets you out of bed in the morning?
What motivates you to go to work every day – despite the challenges, despite the stress, despite all the other factors that come with being a teacher?
There might be lots of reasons why you Wouldn’t want to be a teacher…
- Long hours
- Low ... Views: 1422
“Build it and they will come.”
What a crock! Total lie.
I built a lot of things in my business that didn’t result in customers running to buy, readers commenting on my blog or even fans “liking” my Facebook page.
Finally it dawned on me that I needed help getting the word out to my ... Views: 1421
2011 a fresh start, often time people start out by setting goals that they will never accomplish. You know what I’m talking about. The 100 day goals the one year goals, let’s face it if you are not able to get through the first 30 day’s chances are you will find it hard to get through the first ... Views: 1420
Learning how to be a better public speaker starts with taking responsibility for your own presentation. You have to learn to control your mind and the words that you are using in your presentation. Being prepared will help you with this.
To start improving your public speaking skills, begin ... Views: 1412
All the time we have images on our mind, images that inspire us or images that increase worry and doubt. We actually think in pictures. Just pay attention to what’s on your mind all day - your thoughts and images.
We know the body’s performance is an expression of what is going on in our mind, ... Views: 1412
The only thing that is constant is change - We’ve all heard that saying at one time or another, and are very aware at how resistant we are to change. But an even more interesting question is: How much time do we spend on our reasons for the change, and getting resources to adapt and “power up” ... Views: 1411
As a human resources department manager your plate may already be full. Depending on the size of your organization, HR roles can include a variety of duties such as: recruiting and hiring, training, team building, employee relations, policy management, payroll and benefits, and other ... Views: 1411
An Introduction Vladimir...
Life: It’s about Change
Life changes daily, much of it we welcome and anticipate with eagerness. Seasons slide from the ice and winds of winter to spring’s new growth; the lazy warmth of summer fades, replaced by the nip of fall air and we begin the rush of ... Views: 1410
From Jim:
For the former, not really. For the latter, absolutely.
There is a profound difference between knowledge and insight. Knowledge is data that already exists so knowledge is an arrow pointing to the past. Insight opens the way to the future.
Someone had to discover, comprehend, ... Views: 1408
Ever have a question lead you into a new way of living? A few years into coaching teachers in San Diego, I smashed head first into a cast iron question. Ouch! Is everyone meant to teach - especially children? It interrupted my thoughts, took refuge in my dreams and generally made for a bitter ... Views: 1408
Last week, I was listening to one of our pop culture icons/movie stars being interviewed on a talk show. The questioner reviewed the star’s laundry list of very successful films, paused and added, “and then there was __________ (the star’s only bomb).” The star winced a bit, agreed that it was a ... Views: 1408
I had mastered a bad habit in my relationship. This particular practice was born out of the desire to keep peace in my house.
It finally occurred to me that the thing I was doing to keep peace, actually kept me away from it. WHOA!
In my quest to create flow in my relationship I would often ... Views: 1407
Last week, Marion O’Connor was awarded her Gold Medal at the United States Dressage Federation Convention (USDF). I had the privilege of accompanying her to the glamorous USDF Award Ceremony and am so excited for her. Marion is an inspiration and a role model of hard work – with diligence and ... Views: 1407
Developing strong leadership skills is a journey, not a destination. Deciding that you want to become a better leader is a good first step, but merely making the decision to improve your leadership skills will not make you the leader you hope to become. In order to make your desires a reality, ... Views: 1406
How can you guarantee you get top results in your next high-stakes presentation? Learn the 5 lethal mistakes that will send your clients and prospects running from the room.
For years, professionals and subject matter experts have relied on their organizations for presentation skills ... Views: 1404
For over forty years, Lou Tice helped corporations, non-profits, sports teams and individual athletes achieve success. As the founder of the Pacific Institute, Lou's thinking on the subject of personal development led to his creating tools and technology that supported people like Kirk Gibson, ... Views: 1404
Being a coach and loving the art of effective communication would seem to give me supernatural powers in my relationships. At least that’s what I thought! It turns out that sometimes it takes more than communication to get a team or a relationship synergistically aligned.
Let’s say that Bob ... Views: 1402
Why is it that when you need money the most, it seems the hardest to get your hands on it? The answer is because, most likely, you’ve got most of your attention on the fact that you don’t have enough money. It’s an instant log jam in the money-attraction process and it’ll make anyone a nervous ... Views: 1401
What happens in Greece is not staying in Greece.
I’m back in the States after a week-long vacation with some of my dearest friends who also happen to be mastermind and joint venture partners.
In between touring Athens and Delphi we sat around a huge villa overlooking the sea while we ... Views: 1400
At some point in your career there may have been a time when you took a pay cut or downgraded to a less skilled position as a way to "pay the bills" or for resume continuity sake. But eventually you come to a place of frustration or you feel as though you are "stuck" in your position and really ... Views: 1397
To explain why leading and learning are synonymous, reflect on the words of Eric Hoffer:
In times of change, learners inherit the Earth, while the learned find themselves beautifully equipped to deal with a world that no longer exists.
In other words, learning is the key to remaining ... Views: 1397
This line from the Declaration of Independence is one of the most powerful ever penned.
"Truth, real truth, can stand on its own. It needs no defense."
People have an innate ability to ferret out truth. Like cream on fresh milk, truth has a way of naturally coming to the top. If you give ... Views: 1395
Don’t you just love the holiday feasts? There are very few things I enjoy more than eating and drinking with reckless abandon over the holidays. When wine is freely flowing and the air is pregnant with temptation, it feels great to grab that extra scoop of cheesy potatoes. Or eat apple pie ... Views: 1393