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- The Importance of Clearing Blurry Vision - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2010 from Jan BolickNote: This article is for you if you want to be a better manager and/or boost productivity and morale so that you can get 2 goal without quite so many nightmares. ***** Sometimes it’s fun to wander and explore with no schedules and assignments. Then – there are times we must “get ‘er ...
Views: 1399 - What Matters More to Motivate Millennials? - by Submitted on May 26, 2015 from Lisa MininniAccording to Pew research, for the first time, the millennial generation, those aged 18- 34, are now the largest segment of the workforce. If you worked with millennials, you might not be surprised to learn that millennials have a reputation for being married to their phone, using them to ...
Views: 1399 - Be More Cautious in Approving Cost Reduction Tests - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2012 from Donald MitchellMost business people use the same level of skepticism about everything they consider. Some are always optimistic that things will work out. Some are always pessimistic. Most people are somewhere in the middle. When a problem selecting the right choice is difficult enough, you will probably find ...
Views: 1397(3 votes) - Developing a Team or Organization Vision - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2012 from Jim ClemmerAs Mark Twain once remarked about the weather, there's a lot of talk about vision, but very few managers really do anything about it. Visioning is sometimes an innate natural skill just like leadership sometimes is. And the moon sometimes blocks out the sun - but none occur very often. Most ...
Views: 1397(1 vote) - Firing Employees - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Hugh StewartKnowing when to fire someone is a necessary skill for any business owner. I became very good at firing employees because when I acquired one of my businesses it had 200% turnover. One of the things I realized very early in my entrepreneurial career is that the reasons for firing generally ...
Views: 1396(1 vote) - How To Be A More Successful Manager - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2007 from Andrew RondeauHow To Be A More Successful Manager Would you like to be more successful manager? Of course you would. I mean, who wouldn't? Well listen up, because I'm going to tell you what it takes. Successful management requires: * learning how to assert yourself * listening to others * resolving ...
Views: 1396 - Progress Reviews: Your Key To Effective Coaching - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2005 from Susan CullenOne of the most effective ways to help your staff succeed is to provide regular, consistent coaching throughout the year. A Progress Review is a specific kind of coaching discussion, tied to the employee’s Annual Objectives and Standards. It is an informal discussion in which the manager ...
Views: 1395(2 votes) - 60 Ways to Grow Your Business - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2011 from Pat MussieuxAre you feeling stuck when it comes to growing your business? Were you feeling frustrated with a lack of revenue and cash flow this summer? I like to keep things simple so here are 60 ways that you can grow your business before Christmas – it’s not complicated but it does take action. You may ...
Views: 1393 - Finding Pitfalls in Your Small Business and Turning Them Into Profits. - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2013 from Donna Marie ThompsonWhen asked how to increase profits, most small business owners will readily answer with “increase sales.” I definitely agree. There is nothing like enjoying a healthy top line. And yet, while working feverishly on that goal, there are many owners who have not yet discovered the hidden profits ...
Views: 1393(4 votes) - Five Tips for Selecting an HR Consultant - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Mary Gormandy WhiteAre you thinking about enlisting the services of an HR consultant? Whether you need professional assistance creating an employee manual, if you are seeking guidance regarding how to handle the difficult employee issues that arise from time to time or if you are in need of some other type of ...
Views: 1393(1 vote) - Don't Tell the Truth and Find Your Integrity - by Submitted on May 23, 2014 from Annette SegalThere are times when you shouldn’t tell the truth. I value honesty and integrity. You do too! Yet there are times when you shouldn’t “tell the truth”. “Really?” you may ask. Yes, really! Whether you’re an executive, entrepreneur, coach, consultant or other leader, don’t get caught in ...
Views: 1392 - It's Not Raining Clients Anymore - by Submitted on May 13, 2012 from Alan DobzinskiUp until 2007 and 2008, it was raining clients in professional services firms like public accounting and legal firms. Then with the great recession of 2008, everything changed. All of a sudden we were seeing layoffs in law firms - something that was completely unheard of in the past. Law ...
Views: 1392 - Managing your mindset: the key to effective time management - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Bart Mindszenthy & Harvey Silver, Ph.D.As economic conditions get tougher, everyone has had to do more with less. But when workplace demands for higher productivity mean that management workloads become unwieldy, whole organizations suffer unless leaders learn to manage their time by managing themselves. “Most of us respond to ...
Views: 1392 - An incredible way to grow your business - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2014 from Kathleen GageOver the past couple of weeks I’ve hosted open Q&A calls where I hop on the phone and those who join in can ask me as many questions as they have in the time allotted. I’ve been offering these with no opt-in and no replay. It’s amazing how many people are showing up live. I suppose it’s because ...
Views: 1390 - When a Boss Should Step Down and When an Employee Should Coach Up - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2011 from Alan DobzinskiPeople often ask me questions about workplace accountability. I figure if one person asks, more people are wondering, so I’ll be answering the questions on my blog so everyone can benefit. This time I’ll be answering two questions: Question: Your recent blog about Bobby the Idiot caught ...
Views: 1390 - What To Do In An Economic Recession? - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2009 from Raj GavurlaI empathize with you because the economy is in the dumps. All of us feel the effects, however, by empowering your mindset and motivation you will see it doesn’t matter what the economy does. It matters what you do. I know if you take spirit-enhancing action to produce spirit-enhancing results ...
Views: 1389 - ***Soft Skills, Hard Results (Part 2) - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com Articles"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: 1388(24 votes) - Grow Your Business by Providing Sensible Reasons to Purchase Now - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2013 from Donald MitchellGive most executives the choice between some wild “blow-out” price-based promotion or taking time to first locate powerful new reasons to buy that are good for one and all, and the circus will soon be hired to tout the latest short-term deal. While such approaches can clearly add sales, doing so ...
Views: 1388 - How Web Based School Management Software Can Take a Great Leap Forward with Technology - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2016 from KS InfotechWeb based school management software is a comprehensive software solution that integrates every single department of the school. It has been developed and designed in such a way that it can host the activities like library management, finance, attendance, admissions and many more internal and ...
Views: 1386(2 votes) - How Web Based School Management Software Can Take a Great Leap Forward with Technology - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2016 from KS InfotechWeb based school management software is a comprehensive software solution that integrates every single department of the school. It has been developed and designed in such a way that it can host the activities like library management, finance, attendance, admissions and many more internal and ...
Views: 1386(2 votes) - Smart Networking For Your Job Search - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Resume BearA critical tactic in your job search toolbox is networking, but it may not feel as though your efforts are getting the results you want. Evaluate your approaches and make sure you are using your time wisely to get results more quickly. Effective networking does not focus solely on talking ...
Views: 1386 - Are You a Competitor or a Collaborator? - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2012 from Kim Kirmmse TothWhen I was growing up as a child and adolescent I was pretty competitive. I was a gymnast, a swimmer and snow skier and water skier. We were in teams of course, but individually we were competitive. As a team we collaborated. My own daughters grew up the same way with soccer, tennis, swim ...
Views: 1385 - Why Does Going Google and Facebook add Social Meaning to the Workplace? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Judy WhiteOne of the largest business developments in 2010 was in social media and it is expected to continue to grow according to most industry experts. There’s a significant amount of energy in this area that focuses on network growth, tools, analytics and marketing. Between the Google searches, ...
Views: 1385 - Excellent Tips for Interviewing Your Virtual Assistant - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Grainne FoleyLet’s face it, nobody can do it all! For today’s business owner to be truly successful, you need to be able to outsource some of the administrative, or non-revenue generating tasks (and many times some of the revenue generating ones) so that you can focus on your core business. While the thought ...
Views: 1383 - Goal Setting Part 2 - A Template for Success - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Jack BassGoal Setting - Your Success Template - Part Two : Focus Without Stress If you have helped yourself by completing the first part of the exercise you may be faced with a laundry list of goals and things “ I must do “. Don’t stress yourself . The Next Step Is Focus Our brains have a memory ...
Views: 1382 - Multi-Cultural Workplaces: 7 Ways To Make Them Work - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2008 from Joanna PennNowadays, people work in global offices with colleagues from different worldviews, religions and attitudes. It is important to be aware of cultural differences and how they affect team dynamics, communication and management style. Multi-cultural workplaces also offer a wealth of new experience ...
Views: 1381 - Manager's Corner: Managing Lay Offs with Dignity - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2009 from Liz WeberWith the potential for layoffs facing more and more companies, the realities of laying off great workers is confronting many business owners and managers: owners and managers who have never before faced this hard act. To help ease the pain for the employees being laid off, the owners and ...
Views: 1380 - The 4 Simple Secrets to Selling Training - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2010 from Frank O'TooleOn a recent sales Training courses it was asked ‘do we have to continuously prospect for new customers?’ Well the answer is a resounding yes. All successful sales people practice the same basic principles to achieve more sales, and the first step of any sale must be prospecting. I recall a ...
Views: 1379(7 votes) - Blasting the Barriers to Accountability - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2012 from Alan DobzinskiScheduling regular accountability meetings is an important tool for helping your people meet their business development goals and ensuring perpetual results for your firm. To make the most of these meetings, I suggest a step-by-step process called the C.L.E.A.R. Accountability Meeting Model, ...
Views: 1378 - Raspberries and Problem Solving - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2006 from Harlan GoergerA Gardner I am not, but a few years ago some Raspberries were transplanted and took over the North side of my house. As I was taking my evening stroll in my yard, I noticed that they were loaded with sweet red berries. I decided to spend the time picking several quarts of the elusive red ...
Views: 1377 - Promoting New Managers? Tell Them What to Expect - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Mary Gormandy WhiteAs an HR professional, you are often directly responsible for selecting employees to move into management positions. Even when you don't make the decision yourself, it's likely that you are involved in the selection process. You can help your company and your employees by taking steps to be ...
Views: 1376(1 vote) - Utilizing Software to Improve Your Business Operations - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2012 from Sarah StamosAs a business owner in today's world, I'm certain that you can appreciate the need to keep up with the latest innovations and other changes that are taking place regularly. This is not only important to provide security for you and your business, it is also important for your employees and even ...
Views: 1376 - Managing Mutual Funds - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Clifford MacHanterYou have learned about stocks and how to invest in them. Now you need to learn about mutual funds and how to invest in them. A mutual fund pools money from hundred or even thousands of investors to construct a portfolio of stocks, bonds, real estate, or perhaps another security. Here are a ...
Views: 1375(10 votes) - The 7 Word Sentence That Can Sabotage Your Success - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Cookie Tuminello“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” - Helen Keller Would you like to know the #1 reason why CEO’s, business owners, and managers get so bogged down and end up sabotaging their own success? It’s a simple 7 word sentence that speaks volumes about you and how you operate ...
Views: 1374(1 vote) - No One Ever Became A Leader By Submission. - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2013 from Rick CarterOne definition of a leader is “one who is followed by others.” Another is “one who has influence or control over others.” This is accomplished by force (including authority based on position) and charisma (people want you to lead them). This implies that a leader is a person who expects others ...
Views: 1372(1 vote) - The “Top 5” Must-Do’s to Effectively Onboard Your New Employees - by Submitted on May 21, 2012 from Dave DartResearch has shown over and over again that when time and effort are put into designing effective onboarding processes, the payoff is increased employee retention and the ability for new hires to become productive quicker for their new employer. According to human resource studies, companies ...
Views: 1372 - Problem Solving Tips - by "Problems are messages ignored." Anonymous
Problems can present you with opportunities for learning and improvement. How many times have you seen a problem that keeps recurring and nothing is done about it? Start seeing problems as opportunities! Learn from mistakes that have been made, and ...
Views: 1370 - Discover The Lost Art of Planning - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2004 from Kent SayreThe Lost Art of Planning “Failing to plan is like planning to fail”. I’m not sure who said it and yet it’s a great quote. Many people plan their vacations more than they plan the lifestyles they’re living. A lot of people have a mixture of influences from friends, relatives, and others who shape ...
Views: 1369 - Ask Your Customers the Right Questions - by If you let them, your customers will tell you what you need to know to make them happy, sell them your product or service, or just build rapport. It's all in asking the right kinds of questions.
Here's THREE TIPS that even experienced sales professionals and business owners sometimes ...
Views: 1368 - Are You an Analog Leader in a Digital World? - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2013 from Susan FreemanAlthough I consider myself competent in many areas, I keep having breakdowns around technology. I know that I am of the generation that didn’t grow up with the technological wizardry of today’s world. I am uncomfortable with much of it; perhaps this is why I sometimes feel as if I am a ...
Views: 1367(1 vote) - Recruiting America's Military Elite to Lead Your Organization - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2010 from James MurphyAmerica's military presence in Iraq and Afghanistan's unconventional conflicts has resulted in an unintended consequence - elite military professionals that are experienced in independent and adaptive thinking and leadership. In a recent article, Time magazine charted how this war has created a ...
Views: 1367(5 votes) - What’s Your R.O.U. (Return on You)? - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2010 from Kris Cavanaugh“Using [coaching] instead of sending executives and managers to seminars two or three times a year can be more beneficial to ongoing career development, not to mention less expensive…” – PC Week Do you ever wonder about the effectiveness of coaching in your personal or professional life? ...
Views: 1367(6 votes) - Considering Cutbacks? Conflict Gives You Choices! - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Alberta FredricksenEconomic times are bad! Finances are tight! I can’t afford to carry these people! Sound familiar? If you add your energy to this choir of voices in conflict, you are actually creating a reality that you don’t want! How DO you deal with conflict and financial realities without adding ...
Views: 1365(1 vote) - How To Help Employees To Be Happy at Work - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2011 from Alvah ParkerThe Internet was abuzz this past year with the Steven Slater incident on the Jet Blue flight. He was the flight attendant who got annoyed with a demanding passenger and announced his irritation on the plane’s PA system and then quit his job by dramatically taking a beer and sliding down the ...
Views: 1365(1 vote) - App Development has never been this easy - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2018 from Alvina JenniferToday, we are carrying the entire world in our palms in the form of our smart phones. But alone a smart phone can do nothing, it is the applications’ in them that has made it so powerful that today if you have a smart phone and the right app, everything is possible for you to do. Every ...
Views: 1363 - Great Leaders Ask Great Questions - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2011 from Jeb BlountHere is a fact: As a leader the more questions you ask, the more your people will develop and ultimately win. To help people develop, you must first help them become aware, on their own terms, of the need to change. To do that, you ask questions. Unfortunately most leaders do not ask enough ...
Views: 1363 - Leadership Lessons from Pope John Paul II - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2005 from Sharif Khan"Heroes are rebels with a cause. Rebels because they challenge the traditional ways of thinking and refuse to follow the herd. They have a cause, a vision, that's larger than life." - Sharif Khan, author of Psychology of the Hero Soul From a small-town Polish boy born to a retired army officer ...
Views: 1363 - Change Management: Reducing the Impact of Change - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2011 from John CameronChange happens. We either initiate it or are part of it. We will cover keys to lesson the impact of change. These keys are to communicate truthfully, early and often and to make as few unnecessary changes as possible. Imagine a car making too sudden of a turn and flipping over. This is ...
Views: 1362 - Stop Wasting Time - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Margaret MeloniSo there you are in line at the grocery store or the hardware store or the bank. It could be anyplace really. You could be on hold waiting for a customer service representative or waiting for a meeting to begin. You have time on your hands, what do you do with that time? What time, you ask? ...
Views: 1362(1 vote) - What to do if you Get a Default Notice: Things you Should Know about Default Mortgage - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Dan CavalliA lot of people face the risk of going on default mortgage every single day, and it is safe to say that the majority of them do not know what to do to fix this situation. Calling financial counseling hot lines will take much of your time without giving you the results that you ...
Views: 1361(1 vote) - The Role of Leadership in Sales and Operations Planning/Integrated Business Planning - by Submitted on May 05, 2010 from Colleen CrumWhat is the difference between a Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process that makes a modest difference in a company's operational and financial performance and an S&OP process that, year after year, enables a company to achieve its operational, business, and strategic goals? You don't ...
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