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Bridging the Great Divide Between Ideas and Action - By Laurie DuparPut an End To Time Robbers - By Laurie DuparProductivity for Life - By Laurie Dupar- Are You Leaving Too Much On The Table? - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2010 from Dawn AngierAre You Leaving Too Much on the Table? I’m surprised how many business owners and managers don’t know the real meaning of the term “Opportuníty Cost.” And many of those who DO know what it means rarely factor it into their decision-making process. No one likes to lose money. And we all ...
Views: 1265 - Email For Mobile: The Trend Buzzing B2B Marketing Space - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2013 from Linda MentzerCurrent world with ever evolving technologies have tuned people to perform every possible task on the ‘GO’, and one of the newest addition to this practice is Mobile Email. The term took its birth around 2008 when the world started witnessing the rise of a revolutionary trend with some amazing ...
Views: 1265 - The design development process in 6 steps - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2020 from Vera GarthA lot of customers don’t have a solid idea of what they are looking for at the early stages of the graphic design development process. That’s why it takes a skilled team put it together. Below is a step by step description (and great example) of what a design development process looks ...
Views: 1265 - The Power of Mini-Action Steps - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2010 from Joanna LindenbaumToday I want to share with you an important piece of information that may seem very obvious. The truth is, though, most people don't utilize this incredibly effective tool for moving forward and getting unstuck instantaneously!The powerful tool I'm talking about is the mini-action step, as I ...
Views: 1264(2 votes) - How To Get Started With Your Autoresponder - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2016 from treena murphyIf you’ve just started your online business or decided to get into affiliate marketing, you’ll be looking to make money. Making money on the net with your new business can be a little tricky, unless you have an autoresponder. An autoresponder is the ideal way to carry out your day to day ...
Views: 1263 - How to increase your productivity - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from M.Farouk RadwanWe all want to be productive but sometimes we find ourselves procrastinating and wasting our time without intention. I interviewed many people who are known for their productivity and also interviewed some of the procrastinators I know and as a I result I discovered 7 points that could you ...
Views: 1263 - The Power of Persistence - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Michael O'GradyThe first quarter of the year is now history. If you’ve set goals at the start of the New Year, by this time, you should have your resources in place and a plan of action underway. You may even have gained momentum on the tasks and projects necessary to achieve your goals. Maybe you've had to ...
Views: 1263 - How Do You Limit Technology’s Intrusion on Your Productivity? - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2012 from Joey FaucetteYou discovered your productivity trigger and transformed your first hour to be more productive. The third question to answer as you increase sales and achieve greater productivity so you leave the office earlier to do what you love with those you love is this: How do I limit technology’s ...
Views: 1262 - How to Stay Involved When You’re 100+ Miles Away - Ephraim Zagelbaum - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2018 from Ephraim ZagelbaumMany of my residents have family members that live miles and miles away. Not everyone gets a visit for the holidays. And I know those who can’t visit might be overwhelmed with their own guilt. But there are a few things you can do that are just as valuable and personal as stopping ...
Views: 1262 - Water Based Paints Ideal for Interior Wall Painting - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2011 from Wilson TreavorWater based paints have gained a lot of popularity and acceptance from people because of the flexibility and benefits they offer. Earlier there were oil based paints that were the only choice for people to paint their home walls; this is no longer the case with water based paints coming in the ...
Views: 1262 - Symptoms of inner peace - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2011 from Dia ThabetWhat are some of the symptoms of inner peace? How do you know that you really have inner peace and serenity? In this time and age, we tend to get stressed over many things in life as we live in a fast paced world. Family, friends, job, health among other things are causing millions of people ...
Views: 1261 - Get Yourself Unstuck: 8 Smart Reminders - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2010 from Helaine IrisWhether you consider yourself a occasional procrastinator, or a terminal one, getting stuck in the mud occasionally - paralyzing your ability to act sometimes happens. While it's certainly useful to explore the reasons behind persistent procrastination patterns and resolve them, this article is ...
Views: 1260(3 votes) - Email Campaign: It’s Time to Push Start Button ! - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2012 from Linda MentzerWith all the attention grabbing by social media websites it might seem insane to write something about email campaign. But the latest study by hubspot.com has raised tremendous questions on social media websites revealing the fact that 63% of B2B companies don’t get leads through social ...
Views: 1258 - Fingerprint Recognition - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from gerald chan wei minSecurity systems witnessed rapid advances in technology over the last year in response to higher levels of crime and fraud. As physical security controls and closed circuit television is not effective enough to protect the institutions of adverse events. In an age where the stable value and ...
Views: 1257 - SWAP Your New Year's Resolution - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Joey FaucetteHow’s your New Year’s resolution working out? How would you like to SWAP your resolution for something more successful? Think of SWAP as an acronym and Work Positive to transform your chosen target of change into productive results using these three proven methods: S - Song Resolutions ...
Views: 1257(1 vote) - Take Action - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Jim GilletteEinstein said "Nothing happens until something moves" This applies to physics and to our personal lives. All the good intentions, planning, goals, and concepts don't mean anything until you take action. As important as these things are, nothing will happen until you move. You will stay in a ...
Views: 1257 - The Benefits of Blankness - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Christopher EdgarIf you spent a moment without thinking, would you cease to exist? When I give talks about using mindfulness practices to focus on your work, at least one person usually tells me they “can’t meditate” because they can’t seem to force their mind to quiet. But often, if I get the chance to ...
Views: 1256 - Why are you procrastinating? - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Jaynine HowardWhy are you procrastinating? Why are you making excuses? Why are you never completing anything? Why are you putting off until tomorrow what can be done today? Do any of these phrases sound familiar? We all procrastinate at one time or another. We all are guilty of letting our family and ...
Views: 1255(3 votes) - Slow Down to Accelerate Your Results - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2013 from Valencia RayProductivity is not simply activity. Without a clear vision, a heartfelt why, and a clear strategy, you will waste your resources - time, energy and money. You will also increase the likelihood that you will create dis-ease in your body from overworking and stress. On the surface, these ...
Views: 1254 - Tips To Help You Be More Productive at Work - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from A.J. MillerTIP #1 - GET YOUR WORKSPACE ORGANIZED:Clear your desk and other horizontal surfaces of all unnecessary gadgets and items that you don't use everyday. Keep frequently used items within arms' reach. Create space and breathing room so you can be more productive. Clean up your bulletin board. Throw ...
Views: 1254(4 votes) - Important Factors To Build Mobile Website - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2012 from Bryan WongNo doubt that mobile website has become an essential tool to help most businesses today to attract a new breed of mobile consumers. Since the early adoption of traditional websites, internet users had expected more intelligent functions to appear on screen and today they expect to experience the ...
Views: 1253 - Talent is Only a Starting Point for Success: You’ve Got to Keep Working That Talent! - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2018 from Godwin Terhemba IhaghIf you have a unique gift or an unparalleled talent for doing something, then you’ll definitely be recognized and distinguished from the rest of the flock. In fact that gift of yours could place you on top of other people and give you a great advantage that might last for a very very long time ...
Views: 1253 - 3 Ways to Positively Gain Time - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2013 from Joey FaucetteDaylight Savings Time starts this weekend in most of the U.S. We “lose an hour” to supposedly gain more sunlight at the end of the day. So how do you deal with this lost hour? And all the other lost hours of productivity at work? Here are 3 Ways to Positively Gain Time: Priorities Dr. ...
Views: 1252 - 5 Creative Ideas On How To Reuse Eco-Friendly Boxes - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2018 from Max Leed LeedThe Eco-Friendly Boxes are the basic need of today’s modernized manufacturing industry because the customers are getting more conscious and aware of the environmental issues nowadays. Most of the buyers these days prefer to buy only those products that are packed in environment-friendly ...
Views: 1251 - Could You Work Through a Major Disruption? - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Elaine QuinnMy husband and I were in New York City when Hurricane Sandy hit. Like thousands of others, we were without electricity – no lights, no TV, no Internet, no hot water, no heat and no elevator – for days. Fortunately, we were just visiting. We had no damage, no injuries, and it wasn’t critical that ...
Views: 1249 - How to Cultivate Energy, Focus and Freedom in Your Business - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerSelf-care and business success are like wind and a sailboat – individually they're all right, but together they make magic. You can have a moderately successful business and run yourself into the ground doing it. Or you can have a wildly successful business by taking care of yourself as you ...
Views: 1249 - Do You Pull The Plug On Your Own Productivity - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Sharon MelnickAs you know, you have approximately 60,000 thoughts a day, but a single one can pull the plug on your productivity for the whole day (or week). For example, I had a client who who sold insurance. He got a referral to meet with the person who heads a big union. Can you imagine, get to ...
Views: 1248(2 votes) - Give Yourself Permission to Leave Some Things Undone - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2013 from Jennifer HazlettEver find yourself saying something like, "When this is done, then I'll [fill in leisure activity here]". But you repeat this until you're too exhausted to do that leisure activity? Does being organized really give you the freedom you're looking for? When your list of to-do's is unending and ...
Views: 1248(1 vote) - Increasing Workplace Productivity And Coaching GROW Model - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Ioventures IncIncreasing workplace productivity is one of the main aims of any business these days. The way to precisely undertake it faces a controversy, which many of us would want to have an answer to. Amongst the many kinds of approaches that can lead the workers towards the direction of increasing ...
Views: 1248(1 vote) - Looking Ahead - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Beth DargisOne of the big reasons people lives don’t seem simple, is the lack of looking ahead. Is it more relaxing to fill up the tank one evening or go to the gas station, wait in line, on the way to work in the morning? Is it easier to plan a weekly menu and get your groceries at once or think ...
Views: 1248 - The Business of Art - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from JoAnn DePoloIt seems that business and art do not mix. An art enthusiast explained to me that an artist works during the day at a “regular” job, comes home to create at night, stores work in a closet then becomes famous when they finally die after an agonizing monotonous life. This is a common conception ...
Views: 1248(2 votes) - 5 Apps that Boost Mindfulness and Ease Distractions - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2018 from Sarah AboulhosnIf you spend time reading an article about productivity instead of being productive, is that time well spent? If you answered yes, that's great! Learning to be productive is a skill itself that takes practice and consistency to master. As a working person in 2018, you already have your go-to ...
Views: 1247 - Do You Have Your Full Attention? - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2007 from Renita KalhornHave you ever had a conversation with someone and noticed midway that your mind is somewhere else and you have no idea what they just said? Or sat at your desk, hands on the computer keyboard and realized you’ve done nothing for the last ten minutes? Or have you ever...hello? Excuse me, ...
Views: 1247 - The Myth of Multitasking - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from Dave CrenshawI'd like to share a valuable principle with you. It's something I've taught to many business owners and executives I've worked with. This principle may go against the grain of some of your beliefs about time and the best way to get things done. Because of that, I ask you to keep an open ...
Views: 1246 - 3 Ways to Cure Holiday Overwhelm at Work - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2013 from Joey FaucetteHas your to-do list grown overnight? Yes, it’s “the most wonderful time of the year”…and yet many of us miss the wonder of it all due to the overwhelm at work that accompanies the holidays. Here are 3 ways to cure your holiday overwhelm at work starting today: Focus on Positive ...
Views: 1243 - Study Habits For A Lifetime - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2007 from Sarah HoltWithout productive study habits it is easy to spend too much time and see too little results. Here are 5 study habits that will prevent this from happening to you. Find a Quiet Place to Study It is easy to sit at the kitchen table and spread out your books, but distractions can abound in this ...
Views: 1243 - The 10 Web Design Trends You should know in 2016 - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2016 from Irfan KhanDigital platforms are offering great packages of conveniences more than ever. With this said, this is to be mentioned that while enjoying the luxuries of online realm, we often forget the hard work it might took to design these processes. The challenge is always about how you'd maintain a ...
Views: 1243 - I Never Seem to Have the Time - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Scott ColettiEveryone with a show of hands, “Who is guilty of having said this before?” Guilty as charged. Let us face it, we all have said this or at least thought this more so than we probably even realize. Our lives are extremely busy, or so we think. I came across some neat information online that I ...
Views: 1242(2 votes) - It's Hard to Make a Difference When you Can't Find Your Desk - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Sara CaputoIt’s Hard to Make a Difference When You Can’t Find Your Desk... Three new ideas you can immediately implement to find your desk again There’s a great book called “It’s Hard to Make a Difference When you Can’t Find Your Keys.” Its author, Marilyn Paul, outlines seven steps to truly becoming ...
Views: 1242 - How I replaced my notebook, camera, laptop, phone, and sketchbook - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2016 from n. robbinsIt used to be that when I would travel, I would take along a journal to write, a sketchbook to draw, a laptop to work, a camera, and a small planner to keep in my bag. I had to remember to bring each thing, and to make sure they had enough clean pages to keep me going for a while. If my plans ...
Views: 1241 - How to Avoid Distractions When Working at Home! - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2008 from Rachel HenkeI have been working at home and from home for many years now, with many different hats on. I studied just about everything I could think of that would in some way enable me to have a shot at working from home. I’m not quite sure why I was so set on it but I just recall that it was my ultimate ...
Views: 1241 - 5 Benefits of Buying Sustainable Clothing and How to Do It on a Budget - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2018 from M Nasir Aziz5 Benefits of Buying Sustainable Clothing and How to Do It on a Budget If you want to live a happy and healthy life, you need to adopt health in every area of your lifestyle. Here are 5 benefits of buying sustainable clothing. Temporary trends and "fast fashion" have dominated retail ...
Views: 1240(1 vote) - Nanotechnology and Its Use for a Better Lifestyle Just Everyday - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from pitterkedar smithNanotechnology involves the use of atomic technology to manipulate individual atoms and molecules to build structures to complex, atomic specifications. This technology has profoundly changed the way we live. And, indeed with this, technology has changed life like never before in the present era ...
Views: 1239 - Project Management in the Fast Lane: The 3 Day Sprint - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from Jerome PeckWhen it comes to project management, especially with a small team, producing results that pack a punch in a short period of time is non-negotiable. The stakes and stress levels are higher, and team morale plays a vital role in crossing the finish line. In our world, there is no difference ...
Views: 1239(1 vote) - Productivity Coaching - Email Efficiency & Etiquette - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Dave CrenshawPerhaps the most used and abused communication tool in existence today is email. Our ability to work productively would be dramatically reduced if we didn’t have access to email. However, because we have access to email our lives are constantly interrupted, often with useless pieces of ...
Views: 1238(2 votes) - Why Time Management Tools and Productivity Hacks May Not Make You More Effective - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2015 from ling wongI have bones with the gurus talking about “success habits” and such. It’s a personal thing, and here is why. I am never a morning person, and I have two kids 2.5 and 5.5. Whenever the gurus say – for the first 90 minutes in the morning, keep everyone out so you can meditate, exercise, make ...
Views: 1238 - Work on improving Focus to shift from struggle to success… - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2016 from Rupa ShendeFocus is about saying no – Steve Jobs Something struck me very deep when I stumbled on this quote. All this while I thought focus only meant fiercely concentrating on what you want to get done, but now I have come to understand that – Focus is more about saying no to distractions! I finished ...
Views: 1238 - Best Time Management Apps for Increasing Efficiency at Work - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2019 from Arina KatrychevaAs hard as we try to be more efficient and productive at work, it’s often hard to adopt better time management practices without using special tools. Here’s our selection of the best time management apps that will help you boost your concentration, spend less time on routine activities, and be ...
Views: 1237 - Is Something Missing In Our HR Departments? - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2017 from Shohrat ShankarDear Reader, I am sure most of us on reading the title of the blog will be curious to find out as what is really missing in our HR departments…hold on for a while…as we proceed we will surely uncover what it is. Change is inevitable! Every field, no matter which it is, undergoes a series ...
Views: 1237 - Planning Creativity - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Young KimSomehow, the idea of randomness and freedom got mingled with creativity and artistry. Conversely, somehow, planning has become enemy of creativity. In truth, one has very little to do with the other. Large-scale art project, for example, take a lot of planning, and a lot of resources. Most of ...
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