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Views: 828 - How To Make Sure You're The Leader, Not The Biggest Loser - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2008 from Lorraine PirihiDo you have any favourite TV shows? I do and one of them at the moment is "The Biggest Loser". Any show that highlights health and fitness to the nation and how important it is to your well-being, has got to be a good thing. Sure it's an 'unreal' environment, the exercise regime is ...
Views: 998 - How to Make the Best Decisions - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Julie JohnsonHow do you tend to make decisions? From your head? Or from your gut? If right now you’re thinking I usually avoid making decisions altogether, or my strategy tends to be to wait and see what others do first, then you’re fooling yourself, because deferring a decision is a decision in ...
Views: 1283 - How to Make the Most out of Your Core Group - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from David NourWithin each organization is a core group that is primarily responsible for the success of that organization. That core group might be a working team, an executive committee, or a board of directors. Or it could be an unofficial grouping of people from all three categories, usually consisting ...
Views: 1181 - HOW TO MOTIVATE EMPLOYEES IN A BUSINESS – 21 EFFECTIVE WAYS: - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2019 from Mahro ZamanEmployees are the backbone of any business. They are the ones who serve the customers, who manage your daily operations and provide you with the profit that has made you successful enough. In return, to their efforts, you provide them with remuneration. But is that really enough? Why would ...
Views: 938 - How to Negate Workplace Negativity - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from Sarah HathornThe corporate arena is filled with master complainers constantly trumpeting their naysayer attitudes. People are worried about their job security or upset that they haven’t been promoted, so they have a tendency to be hypercritical or resentful and drag others down. Their ideas are reinforced by ...
Views: 1529 - How to overcome bad choices - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Debra SloverEveryone is guilty of making inappropriate choices at times, based on bad information, stubbornness, or unwillingness to use critical thinking skills. There are several processing functions that can keep people from making the best choices that can be made. Pretty much everyone has made a bad ...
Views: 1329 - How to Play Without Rules - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Darcy EikenbergHere in the southern U.S. where I live, we’ve finally thawed out from a week of solid (pun intended) ice covering the roads and sidewalks, virtually shutting everyone in for almost a week. The freakishly strong storm and lasting arctic chill seemed to give people permission to break some rules – ...
Views: 874 - How to Remain Calm Under Pressure - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinPatience is something that many of us find very hard to acquire or develop, perhaps because it is way too easy to just be impatient. But do you know that when you lose control of your patience, you hurt not only the people around you, but yourself as well? Impatience can cause your stress levels ...
Views: 1686 - How to Rig The Market (The Market for Your Skills) - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2014 from Angie ThompsonYou may have seen the story on 60 Minutes, or seen the stories throughout the media all week. There has been a big conversation about the idea that the Stock Market is being “rigged” by high frequency trading. That is the thesis of the new book Flash Boys: A Wall Street Revolt by Michael Lewis. ...
Views: 833 - How to Ruin a Perfectly Good Employee - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2015 from Mike ShrinerStop me if you’ve heard this one. A really great employee is “rewarded” with a promotion to a leadership position, and now they are failing miserably. You’ve noticed their motivation and drive decline, and their stress increase exponentially. “They were so good,” you say to yourself, “what ...
Views: 2562 - How to Search Lawn Services in Marietta? - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2021 from Snv MediaWhen we read the news and different magazines, when we go on excursions and even essentially stroll around the city - we always get presented to the way that some deals with every one of these gardens. Each garden has got its own qualities and design. Some are designed for commonsense ...
Views: 632 - How To Sell More In A Down Market - The Leadership Secrets To Dynamite Sales Results - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Randy GorukFollowing are a collection of excerpts from an eBook written by R.W. Goruk; "How to Sell More in a Down Market - The Leadership Secrets to Dynamite Sales Results" More information about the author and the book can be found at: Http://www.howtosellmoreinadownmarket.com ...
Views: 892 - How to Share Bad News Without Demotivating Your Team - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2015 from Angie ThompsonIf you have been leading for very long, you’ve had bad news to deliver to someone or to your entire team. I do realize that there is “bad news” and there is "seriously-work-and-life-changing-bad-news", but regardless of the depth, leaders worry about the impact the news will have on the psyche, ...
Views: 1077 - HOW TO STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD AND AHEAD OF THE COMPETITION - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Dr. Laureen WishomStanding out in a productive, positive and creative way requires deliberate and strategic efforts to get positioned, get attention and get noticed so that you can achieve your desired results. All of us stand out in some way; the question is whether we are standing out in the ways that help us ...
Views: 990 - How to Start a Business When You Have Literally No Money - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2020 from Pragnesh PatelAt first glance, this idea may seem hopelessly far-fetched. How can you get a business up and running without any startup capital? Still, there are a few ideas that may help you change your life. Here is an overview of key opportunities in India and other countries. Undeniably, to launch and ...
Views: 1138 - How to Stop Worrying and Start Time Tracking - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2017 from Arina KatrychevaWhy are so many managers skeptical about time tracking? Let's face the truth: they have already tried to make employees track their time... and failed. According to some recent surveys, up to 87% of companies experience problems with implementing a time-tracking software. However, tech is ...
Views: 1649 - How To successfully Market Your Business Via Seminars - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2008 from June DavidsonOne of the most exciting management tools has come of age, that of successfully marketing businesses through the $300 billion seminar industry. The seminar platform is a natural medium capable of reaching many prospects instead of one. The dynamics of group presentations is contagious and, if ...
Views: 1853 - How to Take Responsibility for Your Message - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Debra SloverIn communication, the sender of the message is responsible for making sure that the audience receives the intended message. It's easy to forget to consider this when one has crafted a speech, or presentation that they feel is creative and communicates the message they desire. They've used words ...
Views: 842 - How to Tell People Things They Don't Want to Hear - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2010 from Joan CurtisWhenever we face a communication dilemma, whether we must tell our aging parents that they can no longer live independently or tell our best friend that her clothes do not suit her, we agonize over what to do. How do we tell people things they do not wish to hear? These kind of communication ...
Views: 14725 - How to Use Video to Become a (Much) Better Presenter - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2014 from Angie ThompsonIf you have ever been to a presentation skills workshop, you likely practiced with video. Whether you liked being video recorded or not, video can be a powerful tool for learning and improvement, if you use it correctly. Here, I want to give you some ideas for using that video for the maximum ...
Views: 904 - How Translation can Take you Places - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2019 from Jonathan SmallYou can travel the world as a translator. Translating is one of those jobs which aren’t location specific. In the wake of globalization, translators are in dire need in companies all around the world. Some of the documents they are required to work on are travel brochures, technical manuals, ...
Views: 731 - How True Leaders Execute Plans Without Fail & Celebrate Their Victories - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Roxanne EmmerichExecution is everything. Plan all you want, dream all you can, then turn that key or you've accomplished nothing. Execution is what separates those with lofty ideas from those who end up winning the game. It's about taking strategies and making sure they are implemented with power. Creating ...
Views: 764 - How values-based leadership drives company culture and why it matters - by Submitted on May 05, 2020 from Katy McQuaidcul·ture ˈkəlCHər/ noun Merriam-Webster c: the set of shared attitudes, values, goals, and practices that characterizes an institution or organization a corporate culture focused on the bottom line A company’s culture is driven by the leader of an organization and the most successful ...
Views: 1066 - How Will You Lead Others? - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2008 from Jim TunneyAs I watched Head Coach Herm Edwards address the Kansas City Chiefs’ Team after they defeated the St. Louis Rams in their last pre-season game, the word LEADER came to mind. I was watching a leader do best what a leader does best. First and foremost, Coach Edwards congratulated them (as a ...
Views: 1047 - How Workplaces Are Making Us Sick - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2015 from Alexandria JoyIt was during working on a campaign while I was Director at WorkCover that I had an epiphany that would stay with me into all my future work and businesses. We ran a marketing campaign called Homecomings with the help of creative agency Shannon’s Way – it was all about the need for workers to ...
Views: 1379 - How You Should Respond to Defeat and Failure - by Submitted on May 16, 2016 from Andreas JonesNo leader wants to experience crushing failure. That’s understandable. But the psychological apprehension we have towards the idea that our best efforts might lead to stinging defeat has blinded us to the concept of defeat stewardship as well as the necessity of embracing ...
Views: 1160 - How You Think is How You Are - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from Lisa Moren BrommaCongratulations on being a successful business woman. Or are you? How you think about yourself is how you project yourself to others. You can transform yourself and your business by seeing yourself as a leader. Here are a few ideas to help you develop that persona. 1. Start small. Be a role ...
Views: 1488 - How “U-Pick” Your Relationships and Results - by Submitted on May 11, 2015 from Angie ThompsonNote: The essay that follows was written several years ago and comes from my book Vantagepoints on Learning and Life. The lessons are as true as ever. I share this as a day-after-Mother’s Day tribute to my mom. Thanks Mom – I love you. My mother emailed me about an experience she had last week ...
Views: 980 - How “U-Pick” Your Relationships and Results - by Submitted on May 11, 2015 from Angie ThompsonNote: The essay that follows was written several years ago and comes from my book Vantagepoints on Learning and Life. The lessons are as true as ever. I share this as a day-after-Mother’s Day tribute to my mom. Thanks Mom – I love you. My mother emailed me about an experience she had last week ...
Views: 1033 - Humility: The Mark Of A Great Leader - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2008 from Debbie BarnettThe humble leader in a sea of alpha males and females is a rare sight. And yet, if we are to usher in much-needed change in the way we conduct business on a global level, humility at the top should be the norm, not the exception. Too much ego in any endeavor gets in the way of the purpose for ...
Views: 1641 - Humor In The Workplace - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2008 from Shelley HolmesLeaders today face many challenges in striving to meet company goals and keep employees happy. Encouraging teamwork and fostering an empowered work environment are key factors in creating a high performance workplace. Another, often under-utilized tool to creating high performance workplaces ...
Views: 2135 - I DARE YOU - by The world at large steals your youthful enthusiasm and unbridled confidence , piece by piece, bit by bit. Fiends and relatives throw sand in your dream machine. They've conformed to the pressures to become ordinary, and insisted you do the same. They compromised by downsizing their dreams and ...
Views: 934 - I Need Help Losing Weight - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2014 from Rick CarterWhat is it about losing weight that makes it so hard to stick to? Why are you throwing up your hands and crying “I need help losing weight”? It seems pretty straightforward right: burn more calories than you take in and lose weight over time. So you either increase your exercise routine or ...
Views: 1893 - I Never Met a Leader I Didn't Like - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2007 from Randall Reeder"I Never Met a Leader I Didn't Like" Will Rogers on teamwork (with an assist from Randall Reeder) I wrote in my syndicated newspaper column one time: "I never was Chairman of anything, or even on the Executive committee. In fact, I am a mighty poor group worker. I mean well, but I just don't ...
Views: 893 - Ideas on How to Create a Solid and Cohesive Group - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinDid you ever have to manage people who just can’t seem to put their trust on one another? If yes, then you have an idea of how draining and difficult it is to build trust among your team members. And while there isn’t any way you could do this easier, you really have to try to achieve this goal. ...
Views: 1530 - If You’re Not Afraid… - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Valencia RayYou are not growing. Growth will take you into the unknown. Why is growth so scary? The most likely reason for many, many people is that they are conditioned unconsciously to fear change. This is rooted in perception. It is not a universal law that human beings must function this way. You ...
Views: 1245 - Immobilized Leaders - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2016 from Yvette BethelA Manager recently exclaimed in a discussion, “Leadership theory is fallacious!” Based on her experience, it seems to be impossible to be a leader in her organization which she characterized as dishonest, abusive and highly controlling. From her perspective, her attempts at being an effective ...
Views: 1415 - Impact of Covert Conflict in the Workplace - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Irial O'FarrellWhen we think about conflict in the workplace, we often think of an obvious personality clash between two people which everyone is aware of and they try to avoid like the plague. In effect, it is an overt conflict and, if we think about it, this type of conflict is quite extreme and, relatively ...
Views: 1887 - Improved Human Capital Assessment And Management - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from Sonu ParasharIf you are a growing organization and look forward to set the amazing benchmark in the competitive marketplace, you must consider on your human capital management policies. A smart organization keeps core focus on employee selection and development to optimize the return on investments. This ...
Views: 707 - Improving Your Life through Self Employment - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2017 from M RafiqMany of us have heard the saying that you should work to live rather than live to work. However, for many of those who are employed, they spend a huge amount of their time focusing on work just to make money to manage financially. This is something that can have a huge negative impact on your ...
Views: 1319 - In the Workplace, Trust is Fragile - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2011 from Jeb BlountTrust in the workplace is fragile. Companies and their leaders have added to the inherent suspicion people carry for their bosses by using the terms trust, teamwork, and transparency as buzz words. They hire consultants, hold special meetings, or do team-building and trust-building exercises. ...
Views: 1549 - Inbound Revenue Phase Analysis - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Ron HequetHow To Save Money With A Common Customer Code A while back, I wrote an article titled “Taking Control Of A Volatile Sales Flow”; http://www.actumconsulting.com/downloads/Funnel.Pipeline.pdf where I laid out a sales pipeline management plan unlike anything you may have seen. It was in this ...
Views: 1435 - Inclusive Culture Requires Courage, Curiosity and Collaboration - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2017 from Pat Heydlauff“The best places to work are those that foster an inclusive culture – one where differences are celebrated and our people can be themselves and feel at home.” This was recently tweeted by Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin Group, which comprises more than 400 companies. Branson ...
Views: 1470 - Increase Productivity Efficiency Get Connected Use a Digital Planner for Your Success Welcome to Digital Age Tools - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2022 from Leon EdwardIf you haven't begun immersing yourself into the world of digital resources, you're going to be pleasantly surprised at what you're about to find. As someone who is pursuing goals in their personal and professional life, you likely have some way of tracking your tasks and organizing your ...
Views: 883 - Increase Your Job Security by Increasing Your Visibility - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2012 from Joel GarfinkleClients often ask me, "Why should I increase my visibility? Why can't I let my work speak for itself?" My traditional response has always been, "You can't assume decision-makers are aware of your accomplishments. How can you expect to get ahead if you're not noticed?" In light of today's ...
Views: 693 - India Rising, Are You Ready? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2008 from Blesson AbrahamIt was a hot and humid day as I was taking a stroll on the main street that leads straight to the Charminar in Hyderabad. Apart from the sweltering heat that almost took my smile away, the day was rather pleasant. I had come from Bangalore the previous day and the heat there is bad these days ...
Views: 662 - Indirect Communication and How It Undermines Trust in Organizations - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Skip WeismanThere are many different things within an organization that can kill trust and one of the biggies is ‘communication’. Further, one of the most destructive communication sins when it comes to trust is what I call ‘indirect communication.’ Most of us have both experienced ‘indirect ...
Views: 1423 - Indispensable People Are Far Too Costly For Your Organisation - by Submitted on May 26, 2008 from Gina GardinerThe “no one else can do it as well as I can” and the “It’s quicker to do it yourself” Schools of Management can work very well in the short term but have significant consequences over time. Consequences for the individual who tries to manage the impossible and ends up with stress and ultimately ...
Views: 992 - Influencing Not Telling - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Glenise AndersonIn order for woman to succeed in the world of business, the skill of influencing is very important. Whether you are a manager, an entrepreneur or a group leader, having influence is something which will help you achieve success. In order to be successful, you need to have the support of the ...
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