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- Discovering Your Unique Ability - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from Kim Smith“The man, who is born with a talent which he is meant to use, finds his greatest happiness in using it.” - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe I’m sure you’d agree that most people spend a lot of their time doing things they’re not passionate about. As you read through the following four categories ...
Views: 3538(4 votes) - Do you Want to Command Respect? - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2012 from Sharon Melnick“What if they think my comment isn’t smart?” “Is the answer to my question in the materials they distributed or explained in a prior meeting?” “I don’t think I have as much experience as they think I do, I better not state my idea with conviction - this way I have an out if my ...
Views: 3583(2 votes) - Face Your Fears - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2003 from Lisa MartinFear can be broken down into three categories: real (healthy), imagined (thought-based) and worry. Although fear can get in your way by interfering with your hopes, dreams and desires; fear is not always a bad thing. Admitting you’re afraid of something can be quite enlightening. It gives you a ...
Views: 1338(2 votes) - Fall Festivities - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowIt is that time of year again when there are fall activities, celebrations and parties to attend every which way you seem to turn. The flyers are posted at work, the invites arrive in your mailbox, evites show up in your inbox and there simply doesn’t seem to be enough time to attend all. Be ...
Views: 1199(2 votes) - Finding Possibility In The Impossible - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Kim SmithWhy is it that some of the goals you have in life are effortlessly achieved, if almost by "magic," and no matter what you do others never materialize? I believe the answer lies in what I'll call "possibility thinking." For example, very often clients tell me they want "financial ...
Views: 1124(2 votes) - How Good Intentions Sabotage Online Marketing Success - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2011 from TJ PhilpottMarketing success on the internet requires rational decision making and the proper use of time in order to make a business successful. The decisions you make and the way you invest your time must always be done with your business objectives in mind. To deviate from your goals will only serve to ...
Views: 656(2 votes) - How To Increase Will Power: 3 Powerful Ways To Boost Your Will Power - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2009 from Michael LeeWant to know how to increase will power? Is it something that can be seen, touched or tasted? Is it something that can be measured? Well, will power does not have a physical form. But it can be felt, recognized and measured through different situations. Your will power is determined by how ...
Views: 4232(2 votes) - How to Plan Your Career and be Successful - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from James TomersonSo, you have graduated from school or would soon graduate, right? Do you have any action plan for your career ready to fulfill your future professional commitments? With the education requirement going up for most of the job positions, students face tough competition while landing a job they are ...
Views: 1382(4 votes) - Increasing Your Business Success Online Without Effort - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2012 from TJ PhilpottYour business success online depends a lot upon how mentally sharp and rested you are since this will bring you better results! Internet marketers typically work alone which means not only are you the 'boss' but you're also the one who carries ALL the stress and fatigue! This therefore brings up ...
Views: 811(2 votes) - Internet Marketing Services Principles for Everyone for Free - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Sandi BelisleInternet marketing services consists of so many things that can be done to make a website top on google that with some due diligence and research, it can be done for free. How is this possible? Internet marketing services implements systems which affect the two major elements of website ...
Views: 651(2 votes) - Leave Something on the Table - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Martin Van ZylLeave Something on the Table JOHN AND JENNIFER ARE NEGOTIATING. Jennifer is pushing to suck every last drop out of the deal. She smiles and excuses herself by saying, “I just wanted to make sure I don’t leave anything on the table. You can’t blame a girl for trying.” Find Yourself “Yes, ...
Views: 2538(2 votes) - Life Can Be Easier - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2010 from Paul Dalton"Life is what you think it is, and gives you what you dare to dream it will.” - Anon One aspect of the human condition that I find fascinating is the way that we overcome the challenges in our lives tends to be consistent with how easy or difficult we first imagine those challenges to be. We ...
Views: 1957(2 votes) - Making it happen vs Letting it happen - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Kevin AbdulrahmanLet's start with a challenge: See if you relate to any of the following statements. I want you to be honest with yourself. Each answer is a simple yes or no in your head. -You are content with your life but realize that you have the potential to achieve more. -You work hard, but you are ...
Views: 6232(4 votes) - Marketing Messages for Business Success - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2012 from Mitch TublinHave you seen the so called “Business Success Tips” from people marketing their service? “The Three Secret Steps to … whatever you need.” “Easy ways to make millions…now.” “The Fast Way to do… whatever you want to do.” Are these types of lines seriously enticing enough for you to want to ...
Views: 830(2 votes) - Mastering, Leading Decisions Through Questions and Sell More - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Harlan GoergerSales is about decisions, thus master questions and get better decisions. Despite all the science, the input of experts and top producers, the majority of salespeople still create more resistance, objections and price wars by focusing on product! In the past decade psychology has examined the ...
Views: 1248(2 votes) - Mentoring and Coaching Relationships Defined - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2010 from Dawgelene SangsterWhen you were a child, did you ever fall down and bruise your knee, elbow or arm? As many of you know, some bruises we encountered really didn't require any medicine or intervention. We were told everything would be OK and to dust ourselves off and keep moving. Some bruises were slightly ...
Views: 1055(2 votes) - RESOLVING CONFLICT - by I've done a lot of research on the topic of conflict resolution in recent months, and here are a few tips I've come up with for resolving conflict in your workplace and professional life:
Don't be afraid of conflict. Too many of us become agitated when we encounter conflict or disagreement out ...
Views: 1268(2 votes) - Rules of Encouragement - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Martin Van ZylRules of Encouragement WHEN I WAS THIRTEEN, I spent most Saturdays delivering a free news paper for a local press agency. It wasn’t the most recognized edition; in fact it was pretty much the lowest grade paper out there. Your Encouragement My route consisted of the same old figure ...
Views: 891(2 votes) - Self-Contemplation and Success - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2009 from Ruth HegartyAs promised in my note above, my “article” today consists of a series of questions that will help you contemplate who you are, who you want to become and continue to be moving forward. Take some time this week (and continue to do this process on an ongoing basis) to just sit and allow these ...
Views: 1298(2 votes) - Simple Success: More Fun, Less Rules - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2010 from Abigail SteidleyI just finished teaching a business class for a group of life coaches. It was a business class like no other. At one point I clearly said, “Stop using logic to figure out your marketing.” You would think that advice would make the class members run for the hills, terrified of me and my ...
Views: 1200(2 votes) - Speaking Is Sexy: Never Underestimate the Power of Your Voice - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Marion ClaireWhen your boss says to you, “You’ve got to give a speech next week,” does your heart sink to the floor? When your department manager says, “I’m counting on your talk next Tuesday to get our new project off with a bang,” do you want to run for the hills or sink into a rather large hole and not ...
Views: 1184(2 votes) - Success Secrets - A few thoughts for your reading pleasure - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Gary GoldsteinThe astonishing success of my seminar amazed even me. The amount of hands-on, concrete simple strategies I was able to squeeze into that course, and the amount of real-world traction people experienced in just over a handful of weeks exceeded my every hope and expectation. It was so ...
Views: 1097(2 votes) - Success Tips – Learn How To Accomplish What You Dream - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Kelly HelingerMost people think that success is a result of lucky breaks. Obviously there are cases of this occurring but the people that depend only on luck often find they are disappointed. Breaks do come to people, but usually only to those who have persisted in seeking them for so long. Before you ...
Views: 809(6 votes) - Taking Action With an Online Business - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from TJ PhilpottTaking action is something that clearly needs to be done to make any internet marketing business successful. Many people just starting out however often find themselves unable to take action due to in most cases a clearly defined online business plan. Here is an easy to implement 5 step plan ...
Views: 737(2 votes) - The 7 Day Mental Challenge - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Kim SmithThe "7 Day Mental Challenge" is designed to help you practice two of the skills necessary for living a life filled with happiness and success; "awareness" and "controlling and directing your thinking." Like a muscle, your mind needs constant exercise to grow and stay in shape. This challenge ...
Views: 2247(2 votes) - The Mastermind Effect of Small Group Dynamics - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from Loren FogelmanHave you thought about making long, lasting change, but just haven’t done anything about it yet? Life can so busy and much of the day is spent focusing on taking care of stuff. At the end of the day, what have you done for you? Change can happen. Having a desire to do things differently is ...
Views: 2029(2 votes) - The Path to Success: Finding the Confidence to Step Up to Key Moments - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2003 from Nina HamWhether it’s making a prospecting call to a promising business contact, giving an informal “elevator speech” to a networking group, or attempting to close a transaction, there are certain key moments when putting your best-dressed foot forward really matters. Some of life’s fortunate people ...
Views: 1339(2 votes) - The Prosperity in Forgiveness - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2003 from Lori HamannI have found myself inspired to write on this topic on more than one occasion. All of us, at some point in our lives have felt the desperate inner turmoil and confusion that comes from feeling that we have been "wronged" or betrayed in some way. You fight to understand what is wrong with that ...
Views: 2440(2 votes) - Universal Laws Exposed: What They Are, Why They Are There - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2003 from David CameronThere are some two very simple questions which, once you get their answers, can change your life dramatically for the better. This is so because these two questions relate to absolutely everything that you experience and create in your life. Everything in this universe runs under universal laws ...
Views: 5705(2 votes) - What is Your Current Mindset? - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2010 from Frederique MurphyYour success is all about you having the right mindset. Before you can get to work on developing the right mindset, though, you have to understand what it is. Only when you clearly understand it can you become fully aware of your own. Think of your mindset as your philosophy of life. It ...
Views: 3180(2 votes) - What Worked, What Didn't, What's Next? - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Dawn AngierOne of the common denominators of successful people is their ability to persevere when things don’t go as planned. Effective people don’t allow themselves to get bogged down in feelings that don’t serve their purpose. On the other hand, ineffective, unsuccessful people allow their emotions ...
Views: 835(2 votes) - What’s Stopping You? - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesWhat are your favorite don’ts that prevent you from doing what you need to do to be successful or happy? Perhaps you believe you don’t have the talent, the money, the confidence, the know-how, the energy, the time, the looks, the brains, the motivation, or the willpower. Ten big don’ts! And ...
Views: 1194(2 votes) - Where is our FOCUS? - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2009 from David ThompsonHave you ever known of a person who was frustrated? Maybe even yourself? What was the cause of the frustration? A relationship,finances...a job that could not be obtained? These are things that you desire. Success.it has different meanings for each of us,a goal that we set for ourselves.I am ...
Views: 1501(2 votes) - Will Someone Please Disagree?! - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from A. Drayton BoylstonWhen was the last time you openly disagreed with someone above you in your company? When was the last time someone openly disagreed with you? Why has it become standard practice for many to act as drones and nod their heads in unison, even at the most senior levels? What has happened to ...
Views: 1030(2 votes) - Yes, There Is A Short-Cut To Success! - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Linda Zander, The Success PackagerUntapped Strategies for Success in Today's Market "Desperate times require desperate measures" I overheard someone say the other day. I was standing in line to order my late afternoon Latte at a well-known coffee establishment and the buzz in the room wasn't from the caffeine, it was from ...
Views: 1314(8 votes) - Your time for change? - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Awakening Potentials Inc Drs Tony and Marcelle“To everything, turn, turn, turn. There is a season, turn, turn, turn . . . A time to be born, a time to die. A time to plant, a time to reap. A time to kill, a time to heal. A time to laugh, a time to weep.” Music: isn’t it insightful? Certainly, The Byrds had the right idea. The ...
Views: 1318(11 votes) - How to Make Your Website Conversion-Friendly - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Powerteam InternationalSure, generating lots of traffic to your website is great, but how do you convert them from visitors to customers? A business coach can help you perfect these 6 aspects of your site to get you well on your way.. Incentives- Presenting the visitors at your site incentives to make purchases on ...
Views: 958(5 votes) - The Secret to Creating a Prosperity Mindset - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2010 from Ruth HegartyDo you think earning a higher income is hard? If you do, ask yourself why? Where did you get the idea that wealth was difficult to achieve? Who taught you that? Why do you choose to hang onto this believe? In what way does it serve you today? I know for myself, when I used to believe that wealth ...
Views: 1384(18 votes) - Calming Conflict - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Ellen SmolkoThere are two universal truths about conflict: 1) everyone experiences it, and 2) no one really likes it. Conflict, at best, is a disagreement; at worst it can be intensely destructive. But can conflict also be a positive experience? I believe it can be a constructive – or even welcome – ...
Views: 1838(3 votes) - DEFINING LEADS - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Dirk ZellerOne of the major challenges facing a real estate salesperson is managing leads. Selecting the right lead becomes critical to your success. The first key step is defining what a lead is to you. I have found from coaching and training real estate agents worldwide that, for even the best of ...
Views: 923(3 votes) - How To Access The Mysterious Force Of Intuition - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Kim SmithHave you ever had a gut feeling about something you should do or some action you should take? I'm going to assume that you have, because what I'm referring to is often called "intuition" and I believe everyone has "it." Let me give you a personal example. I was recently sitting in my office ...
Views: 1050(3 votes) - How to Confront Without Conflict - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Roberta MatusonMost people are reluctant to address problems they are having with an employee, co-worker or even their boss. Yet, pretending everything is fine certainly won't improve the situation. Here is just one example of why this isn't in the best interest of the employee or yourself. Just today, I ...
Views: 747(9 votes) - Listen Up. If you want to or NOT! - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Martin Van ZylListen Up. If you want to or NOT! SOME STATEMENTS MAKE NO SENSE but are accepted by the norm anyway. Take the following sayings: “No one goes there anymore. It gets too crowded.” “A nickel ain’t worth a dime anymore.” “You can observe a lot by just watching.” “My business is ...
Views: 664(3 votes) - Listen Up. If you want to or NOT! - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Martin Van ZylListen Up. If you want to or NOT! SOME STATEMENTS MAKE NO SENSE but are accepted by the norm anyway. Take the following sayings: “No one goes there anymore. It gets too crowded.” “A nickel ain’t worth a dime anymore.” “You can observe a lot by just watching.” “My business is ...
Views: 632(3 votes) - Media Coaching Tips: 5 Mistakes to Avoid - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Susan HarrowI just heard a very skilled interviewee on the radio make several gaffs that made me not want to listen to him. Even though he was clearly lively and entertaining his attitude was a condescending and a bit snooty. Tone is more important than words. If we're turned off by your tone, most likely ...
Views: 1442(3 votes) - Re-charge-Re-capture and Re-energize - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2009 from Lori SnyderHow do you feel when you are totally stressed, and pressed for time? If your like many, your productivity takes a hit, and not in an upward direction. When you feel as if your being pulled in many different directions at once, you can become less productive and begin to start feeling ...
Views: 1234(3 votes) - Strengths-Based Sales Leadership - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2013 from Doug DvorakThe goal of sales management leadership professionals is to teach salespeople solid techniques and principles, along with actually helping personnel increase new accounts. There are a number of methods sales leaders can apply in order to see steady improvements in closing transactions. To be ...
Views: 1981(3 votes) - Use Plain, Old Conversation Skills To Make Sales, Build Business & Promote Your Personal Success. Yes You Can! - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Paul BartonHow can you help yourself make more sales, build your business and promote your personal success? Often, it’s just by chatting -- about golf . . . or knitting . . . or gardening . . . or baseball . . . or butterflies . . . or whatever the other person might be interested in. That’s ...
Views: 2898(6 votes) - What Makes You Happy? - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2010 from Kim SmithWe all have some basic needs. Food. Clothing. Shelter. Health. Without these, life is difficult and not very enjoyable. But once you have these, what is it that makes you happy? Chances are extremely high that even if you attained everything you desired in life, you would ...
Views: 1028(3 votes) - Success Secrets #2: "You Can't Read Other Peoples' Minds" - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from John HanlinThere are five key traits or habits that all successful people share. What separates average people from those who achieve great success can be attributed to these five fundamental characteristics that I call "success secrets". This is the second in a series of five articles, each dealing with ...
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