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- There's A Story For That - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Deborah ClarkAccording to Webster's dictionary, a turning point is, “A point in which a decision is made”. We make decisions every day; many,many, decisions, over and over again. That's what we do. We make decisions to get up get dressed, and go out of the house. Where we go and what we do is what we are. ...
Views: 1818 - What is Success to You? - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2009 from Liz CoslineSuccess is talked about throughout society and people seem to be working towards being successful with almost every job that is done. It is interesting that people even decide at an early age at times, which profession will be looked at as a successful one. A prestigious job so to speak is one ...
Views: 1818 - Embracing Your Setbacks to Achieve Success - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2012 from TJ PhilpottIn order to achieve success it is almost always inevitable that mistakes will be made and setbacks encountered along the way! For those who may fear failure, get over it and realize these setbacks are as much a part of achieving success as the euphoric feelings you experience upon your ...
Views: 1817(1 vote) - Great Success Tip: There Is No Security-Be Bold & Dare! (part 2) - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2010 from Daniel St-JeanThe point was well made in the first part of this article, that there is NO security in this life, that “playing it safe” is not the best strategy to live life to the fullest. The best strategy, in my opinion, is to… Be Bold and DARE … “Don’t persist in ...
Views: 1817 - A Winner’s Strategy: Write it Like You Own It - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2010 from Joyce ColemanHave you ever been frustrated when others fail to heed your suggestions for change – changes that will bring value to the organization or project beyond what anyone could possibly hope to achieve? Does it seem that others who don’t have a clue get immediate access to decision makers, when no ...
Views: 1816(1 vote) - Why You Will Keep Procrastinating Until You Do This! - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2014 from Kirstin O´DonovanHow different would your life be if you just didn’t procrastinate at all? Or, think about how much better your life could be if procrastination actually made you more successful instead? Both might be hard to imagine, but today I am going to tell you why they are both possible. ...
Views: 1815 - Making your 2010 Goals Work - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2009 from Harlan GoergerOvercoming the Avoidance Motivators In the last article, the reason most goals do not work was uncovered. (Why We Can't Change) This article will give you specific steps to overcome those barriers and accomplish more in 2010! Interested? Read on… People motivation is complicated and ...
Views: 1814(1 vote) - HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE UNEXPECTED - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from Jo Anne MeekinsDo you dread the thought of being put on the spot without notice? Have you ever experienced being tongue tied or at a total loss for words in unexpected situations? Have you ever thought of all the things you could have or would have said after an opportunity passed or felt that what you did say ...
Views: 1813(1 vote) - Learning to be Decisive - by Submitted on May 28, 2011 from cedric riceI think that people gravitate towards those who are decisive because it shows a confidence in their own knowledge and abilities. We choose a leader whom we have confidence in because we like the safety and security of being around someone who seems to be in control. We want a leader who has the ...
Views: 1812 - Where's Your Focus? - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2012 from Carrie GreeneI like to believe that I know what's most important to concentrate on. After all, the reason people hire me as their business coach is to help them get focused, set priorities and keep them motivated and productive, so that their projects get done and their business grows. So why have I felt ...
Views: 1812 - Immerse Yourself for Accelerated Success - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2012 from Sarah HathornIf you have ever come to Atlanta to work with me in one of my intensive sessions, you know that I devote the entire time to coaching, advising, and consulting on a variety of key strategies and techniques. The intensity of this kind of laser focus really gets to the core of your leadership ...
Views: 1810(2 votes) - The last mile - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Mike AshbyWe all know that it's the small things that make the big difference, but what holds us back is usually the last mile. Of course the first step is hard, but reaching our potential is an endless series of first steps. And the hardest first step is the one at the beginning of the last ...
Views: 1808(1 vote) - Runaway from Your Problems and Come Back to Succeed More - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Nil CelenYou have to fight for what you want but what if you do not have the right tools, power or time to fight. You will loose the fight before it starts. What is the meaning of forcing yourself to succeed when you are not ready? It is always better to succeed tomorrow instead of failing ...
Views: 1806(1 vote) - What It Means to Be a Leader - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2012 from Jay RifenbaryLeadership is defined as “the action of leading a group of people or an organization.” How boring is that? Although a definition, it does not take into consideration the human impact of leadership and the consequences of that leadership. If the outcome is destructive in nature, is that effective ...
Views: 1806(7 votes) - Create a Concise Plan for Success - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Machen MacDonald“Simple clear purpose in principle gives rise to complex intelligent behavior. Complex rules and regulations give rise to simple and stupid behavior.” If this quote by Dee Hock contains truth then your business plan, game plan or even life plan must be concise. When it comes to writing ...
Views: 1805 - Ten Reasons We Choose Not to Succeed - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2010 from Alex WorkPeople from all types of background have gone on to achieve success at staggering heights. We've all heard this song and dance before; that it doesn't matter where you are from or what your circumstances were, but rather, where you are going. Since success and background are independent, it ...
Views: 1805 - Are your Habits Shackling your success? - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Andrew HortonEverything you learn, you either learn from observation, imitation or repetition. This learning, over time gets converted into your habits, which either serve you or keep you trapped in a life of mediocrity. Your habit set, starts to develop, from offhand remarks, fleeting ideas and vague ...
Views: 1804(1 vote) - How to Set an Intention - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2016 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comBy creating an intention, we become clear about what we want to accomplish and at the end of the day, we know how to measure our progress. When we set an intention, we connect with the deeper meaning of our desires and we pause to make our actions meaningful. This allows us to progress towards ...
Views: 1802(1 vote) - Clear the Decks and Deck the Halls! - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2014 from Andrea NovakowskiIt’s that time again. Time to look back at your business during the past year and put together a plan for the upcoming year. How can you let go of what’s not working and make room for what you really want: a different approach to your work, more emphasis on areas that are the most profitable, ...
Views: 1801 - The Characteristics Of High Performing Teams - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Andrew RondeauThe stages of Team Development such as Forming, Storming, Norming and Performing is widely written and discussed – so I don’t intend to cover here. However I’d like to share my views on how teams succeed… Teams succeed when… 1. The team members support each other a. The whole ...
Views: 1801(3 votes) - Do you Wonder What To Do? Yet your Real Choice comes Earlier! Part 3 in the Choice Series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerYou always have a choice, they say. And they are right, you do have a choice, always! But not the one you think you have. Some people look at their possible responses, asking themselves how to react in the situation; should they do this, or that, or the other? Do you ever wonder how it will ...
Views: 1800(1 vote) - Is Technology Really Making Life Easier? - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Katharine C. GiovanniI grew up in the 1960's and 70's when there were no computers, PDA's or cell phones. There were no microwaves, no DVD's, no MP3 players and there were only about 7 good stations on television. We didn't stay home and play video games all day because there were no video games to speak of back ...
Views: 1799(4 votes) - ***Why handout a business card if you don’t want people to contact you. - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Margaret GoodI belong to quite a few groups, attend and teach at many workshops, conferences and meetings. In turn, I meet a lot of people and most of the time it is customary to exchange our business cards. The question I have for you is why would you exchange business cards with someone if you had no ...
Views: 1797(13 votes) - Conventional and Authentic Knowledge, the Powerful Difference. Part 5 in the Personal Power series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerConventional Knowledge The previous articles in this Personal Power series discussed some differences between the logic of the outer world and the intuition of the inner world. You've seen how something can be both right as well as wrong, rather than either right or wrong. This resembles the ...
Views: 1797(1 vote) - Developing People ~ A Key to Eliciting Excellence - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Michael BeckThere is tremendous opportunity and satisfaction as a leader in developing others. By effectively developing the people around us, we elicit excellence in a number of impactful and far-reaching ways. Developing others is an important function of effective leadership. The first benefit, ...
Views: 1796(7 votes) - Do You Have Healthy Boundaries? - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2013 from Mike RobbinsHow healthy are your boundaries? Maybe you think about this directly and often, maybe not. Boundaries weren’t something I personally spent much time thinking about for many years. I’ve often related to the concept of boundaries in a negative way. Of course I’ve known they’re important, ...
Views: 1796(3 votes) - Find Productivity by Maximizing Your Strengths - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from Ann PottsIt’s quite simple to stay busy. For most of us, if we did nothing but respond to our email we could remain occupied all day long. But being busy doesn’t equal being productive. While I completely endorse a very comprehensive business plan, I also recommend that we take that plan down to a ...
Views: 1795(2 votes) - The Spark! - Realize Your Potential is Waiting for Action - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2011 from Jason PlevellEach and every one of us has the potential to achieve anything you want in Life. On your journey to this discovery, you will all be made aware of a flame that has been lit deep within you for some great time now. This flame was lit long ago by a single spark. Even the tiniest of sparks can ...
Views: 1795(1 vote) - How Psychographics Strengthen Your Small Business Marketing - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Lisa MininniWhether you’re starting up your business or have been in business a while, you must be exact to attract your ideal clients. However, when the going gets rough small business owners cast a wide net hoping to pull in someone. They quickly become disappointed when their prospect pipeline dries ...
Views: 1794 - 4 Creative Planning Tips For A Killer Whiteboard Sales Story - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Milly SonnemanNot feeling too creative? But need a killer whiteboard sales story—for tomorrow’s client meeting? Find out how to ace your presentation with 4 rapid creativity tips. In business presenting and selling, it’s tough to keep your creative edge. Let’s face it. There’s not enough time in the day, ...
Views: 1793(1 vote) - No Problem is Unsolvable - by Submitted on May 06, 2015 from Erik TozierWhen facing a problem, what are the next steps that you take? Do you sit there and complain about the wall in front of you or do you say, "What can I do to resolve this?" There is no problem in the world that is unsolvable. Some problems are very difficult, but I believe that there is no ...
Views: 1793(1 vote) - Delaying Gratification: Is Delaying Gratification An Important Part Of Success? - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperAs time has passed, there has been a greater need for everything to happen faster. The pace of the world has rapidly increased and a lot of people no longer want to wait for things. In some cases, if someone wants something they will want it now and if they can’t have it now, then they might end ...
Views: 1792 - Believe It Is Possible! - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2007 from John RowleyBelieve it is possible! Think, Believe, Dream, Dare Walt Disney This quote by Walt Disney has been hanging on my office wall for decades. Also in my office, are 2 checks that paid my membership many years ago when I first joined R&J Health Studio LONG before I realized my dream of owning it ...
Views: 1791 - Give your Word more Power! Part 5 in the Commitment series - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Cris BakerYou want what you want, which you get by using the three tools of creation: Thought, Word and Deed (action). The more power in each one, the more it helps you achieve your goals. The more you desire, the more you need your Word to contribute to its achievement. So increase the power of your ...
Views: 1791(2 votes) - Remove your Fear of Failure and experience great Success - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Gerald StidhamTo be successful in today's competitive Internet market, learning to overcome your fear of failure should be high on your training list. Seek and apply training courses to improve your personal skills, increase your personal confidence, and magnify your personal value to others. Absorb courses ...
Views: 1791(3 votes) - Top 6 Things to Select The Right Promotional Products - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2013 from Carl GrothausCorporate promotional products are an essential aspect of any good marketing campaign. Having promotional items can give a business large scale long term exposure that's far more cost effective than other methods of marketing. Target Audience: Assessing the target audience is probably the ...
Views: 1790 - The Power to Change Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Nicole NenningerIt's not whether you get knocked down. It's whether you get up again. ~Vince Lombardi "This is so hard," a client said to me recently during one of our appointments. She was going through a divorce and was having a particularly difficult week. "What's hard for you?" I asked her. "Life," ...
Views: 1788 - One Thing You Must Do to Survive! - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Pat MussieuxDo you remember a time when life included elements of play? For many of us, that is a very faint memory – you’re going to have to travel back to a time when you were younger to look for clues about how to resume this life-saving past-time. My brother often asks his little 4-year old, at the ...
Views: 1787(4 votes) - The Negative Response to Positive Endeavour - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2011 from John G E FryeFor some of us, we don’t always see positivity for what it is. It is not that unusual to find that those who live their lives in a positive way, express positive mantras and are regarded as positive role models, will often attract hostility, jealousy, suspicion and other negative ...
Views: 1787(1 vote) - Know Which Glass is Yours and Take a Friend to Lunch - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2009 from Mary Lee Gannon,As you make changes in your life and grow, you will want to increase your circle of friends. A great way to do that is to take a friend, business associate, or mentor to lunch. You may be invited to a party, Chamber of Commerce or Rotary meeting or other business networking event that includes ...
Views: 1786(2 votes) - Who and What is a True Champion? - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Who and What is a True Champion? Submitted by Craig Lock Key Words: Success, Success Principles, Motivation, Inspiration, Sports Psychology, Sport, Mind, Mind Control, Positive Thinking and Positive Psychology (enough there now, craig!) Web Sites: ...
Views: 1786 - Noble Seed, Royal Soil - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Joni CarleyHealthy humans are both blessed and challenged by a drive to be all that we can be. We’re too often tortured, though, by internal and external signals that tell us we have to be more, better and different than who we really are. All great traditions teach about a noble seed that is unique in ...
Views: 1784 - The Key Ingredient to Success - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2012 from Verena MartinMany of us would agree that success is a result of vision and passion combined with proper planning, preparation and ultimately focused action. Success and action are closely connected. If you aspire to be successful, you have to keep moving. Being idle will not get you anywhere. Successful ...
Views: 1783 - Title: Thirty - Two Tips to Help Manage Your Time Better (from Self Help/Personal Growth Books) - by Submitted on May 17, 2010 from Craig Lock"We share what we know, so that we all may grow". * Thirty - Two Tips to Help Manage Your Time Better (from 'Handbook to Survive Life') What CAN I do to manage my time better? I believe the key to effective time management is ...
Views: 1782 - Problem Solving – Overview of Polya’s Strategy - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2013 from John SteelyProblem solving is a skill everyone wants and which is needed in every aspect of your life, from work to hobby to family life. However, most people study problem solving in a very limited environment: high school mathematics (if at all). What we need is a plan of development for our problem ...
Views: 1781 - Simple Truths - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Susan McNeal Velasquezis it possible to keep our equilibrium when the world seems to be spinning out of control? Negative news abounds. The airwaves are crowded with messages of turmoil, despair and mental, emotional and spiritual chaos. A typical day is filled with more interactions with inanimate objects than ...
Views: 1781(2 votes) - The best way to introduce 360 degree feedback - by Submitted on May 25, 2011 from Margaret Wilson360 degree feedback is a powerful experience, and people need to know more about it. Depending on the degree of acceptance, managers can do much to integrate new knowledge in the organizational culture. Roads conference information, meetings may be held to report what are 360 Feedback, benefits ...
Views: 1781 - Passion plus Business: The Key to Success - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Andrew McCombeI have long been a believer that in business, everything comes down to a formula. There is a formula for making more money. There is a formula for business success, and there are other simple formulas that apply to businesses universally. One of the simplest formulas out there, however, is ...
Views: 1780 - Why and How to Overcome Emotional Negativity: Master Emotional Manifestation Power - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Bob LancerHow you feel, on the emotional level, draws you into a destiny that resonates with that feeling. When you feel confident, things tend to work out almost effortlessly and automatically. This is because your genuine attitude of confidence generates a kind of magnetic influence that draws ...
Views: 1780 - The Dangers of Dreaming Big - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Young KimI first met Brian about a few years ago through a friend at a party. He quickly pitched to me a grand business idea that involved selling video games over mobile devices. I soon realized he kind of introduces himself everyone with a pitch rather than a simple greeting. His video game ...
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