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Almost daily, newspapers, business magazines, radio and television carry reports of companies, large and small, that are downsizing. Their attention is chiefly focused on the impact to the employees, as they are the ones most acutely experiencing...
Since the beginning of mankind every one of us needs andbenefits from leadership, whether it's religious, social,family, educational, governing, professional or business.The fact is that without leadership there is simply nodirection or path for us...
"Try not to become a man of success but rather to become a man of value." Albert Einstein Recently I heard a statistic that the majority of businesses operate at 60% of their potential. While I was unable to obtain the source of that...
“Try not to become a man of success but rather to become a man of value.” Albert Einstein Recently I heard a statistic that the majority of businesses operate at 60% of their potential. While I was unable to obtain the source of that...
Have you ever heard someone say, “Actually, I have to admit that I think I am really bad at managing other people. My staff all hate me and I’m incapable of doing my job”. The answer is no, of course. No one says this either because they don’t...
latent (adj.) – Not visible or apparent, but capable of developing or being expressed; dormant. Everyone has leadership qualities. The visible difference lies in the degree those qualities are developed. Each individual chooses their own path...
In his classic book, “Think and Grow Rich”, Napoleon Hill discussed the eleven secrets of leadership. In reading this work, it appears that the attributes of strong leadership and effective selling have a tremendous amount in common. After all,...
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With the economy bordering on a recession, every company is looking for ways to increase revenues while decreasing costs. Some companies believe one of the easiest ways to do this is to cut their employee training budget. However, businesses...
Copyright 2005 Inez Ng Last month, my featured article was about creating a “Stop Doing” list. Hopefully, if you followed my suggestion, you now have a list of tasks that you are looking to delegate away. It seems a natural progression that I...
Copyright 2005 Inez Ng I remember when I was first introduced to email. I was working in a big corporation at the time. I thought it was the neatest thing since sliced bread. I hit a button and the message is sent instantaneously. What could...
4C THE FUTURE
Foresee the future, that’s what your customers expect, that’s what you need to deliver.
In an ever increasing global marketplace, the degree to which companies can deliver ongoing value to their customers’ evolving needs,...
I actually have two separate online businesses - Selling wellness products and Selling digital information products (eBooks) Because I can look at things from both perspectives, I often tend to compare the two businesses from...
You Mean I Need to Promote Myself to Get a Promotion?
Time and time again I hear the following from students in my career advancement workshops:
“My work speaks for itself…I shouldn’t have to tell anyone about my skills.”
“Why did...
5 Steps To Success In Your Own Profitable Home-based Business
Have you been toying with the idea of starting your own home-based business? Is your entrepreneurial spirit restless and confined inside the restrictions and limitations of a...
Gone are the days of the bland, generic one-page resume. Employers these days are more impressed by a resume that is customized and they tend to give jobs to interviewees that have a bit of knowledge about the company. By doing your...
Gone are the days of the bland, generic one-page resume. Employers these days are more impressed by a resume that is customized and they tend to give jobs to interviewees that have a bit of knowledge about the company. By doing your research,...
If there’s one thing I’ve learnt in business it’s this. You can’t always do everything yourself… even if it is sometimes quicker and cheaper to do things yourself. Unless you’re running a “one man band”, every business needs good, reliable, ...
Whether you are in the process of formulating a screening policy for your congregation, or already have a screening program in place, here are some tips to help you with your efforts to protect your church family. 1. Get your house in order. ...
reasons why self-defense training should be part of workplace wellness
Smart companies take steps to keep their employees healthy - health insurance, dental insurance, wellness programs. It's not just the right thing to do, it makes good...
Take the pain out of gain and decrease the upheaval surrounding change by following six commonsense steps to effective management.
Step 1: Establish Objectives
The process must begin with a clear and detailed statement of objectives and...
Why do so many companies languish and watch as their business turns into a zero profit zone, while others seem to thrive? When you look at your business, whether it’s a new venture or a company with a long history, can you answer the...
In my practice as an organizational effectiveness consultant, the most frequent phone call I receive involves clients and prospective clients asking how to overcome resistance to change in their organizations.
Throughout my book, Strategic...
Many law firms understand the importance of building a diverse workforce. The changing demographics within the United States have signaled to firms that diversity is an important goal that will affect the firm’s viability and ultimately the bottom...
Many law firms understand the importance of building a diverse workforce. The changing demographics within the United States have signaled to firms that diversity is an important goal that will affect the firm’s viability and ultimately the bottom...
Achieving excellence in our work is an integral part of feeling genuinely satisfied in life. We want our careers or businesses to blossom, making us financially secure and content with our achievements. Here are seven stepping-stones that lead to...
Try to tap into untapped energy that may be lying dormant for lack of interest or challenge to motivate people - this is a key to finding and developing new leaders. Remember that rising through the ranks does not guarantee qualities needed for a...
The need for constant reinvention is a given in today’s business environment. And while a breakthrough product or concept can catapult an organization ahead of its competitors, in these fast-paced times, that advantage is often short-lived. While...
Do you ever encounter problems, challenges or obstacles in your business? If you answered 'no,' then you can stop reading and continue to rake in the fortune you must be making. For the rest of us, the answer of course is 'yes.' For the most...
Growing companies must always be ready for the next challenge. If you fail in meeting critical business challenges you will not grow. Challenges often require some type of breakthrough. But do not be misled. A business breakthrough does not have to...
Growing companies must always be ready for the next challenge. If you fail in meeting critical business challenges you will not grow. Challenges often require some type of breakthrough. But do not be misled. A business breakthrough does not have to...
Growing companies must always be ready for the next challenge. If you fail in meeting critical business challenges you will not grow. Challenges often require some type of breakthrough. But do not be misled. A business breakthrough does not have...
Upon reflection, most all of my interactions with displeased customers were not the result of a poor product, but rather a disappointing customer experience. Why is that? Because, product is not personal, customer service is. ...
There dozens of reasons why any one individual might not be successful with his/her network marketing business... or any other business for that matter. Here are a few that I can think of right off the top of my head: NOT TREATING IT LIKE A...
I hear all too often comments like “I’m tired of putting out business fires on a regular basis. There must be a better way.” Well, of course, there is, and we want to convert the energy that’s being spent on putting out fires to a more...
9 Steps to Supercharge Your Productivity with Creativity Time is the great equalizer. Everybody has the exact same number of hours in each day. For most people, the hours available are usually less than the hours needed to get everything done....
Do you have what it takes to become an FBI special agent? Do you have a sincere desire to enforce federal laws and investigate crimes? This job requires hard work and can often times be dangerous and stressful. You'll undoubtedly be in close...
Win-Win Partnerships takes Coaching and Partnering to a new level. This book explores much more than employer/employee relationships. One gets a sense of the power that can come only through synergistic partnerships whether they be in or out of...
Leadership can be a very challenging task. As leaders we don’t always get to choose who is on our team. In fact very often a leader inherits a team, of which most of the members have been there far longer than the leader, and may even know more...
Credit card companies are changing. There are so many of them out there that they need to do things that set them apart from the tons of other credit card services available. In addition to being a major credit card company, Discover card services...
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Leadership lessons come in many guises. One unforgettable lesson comes from George Washington and his contribution to the most important victory of the Revolutionary War.
That victory occurred neither at Saratoga or Yorktown but in a log...
Some years ago, five other instructor candidates and I were being trained to teach a course on public speaking and human relations. As the grueling hours in the lab classes began to take a toll, one candidate summed up the session on leadership...
Some years ago, five other instructor candidates and I were being trained to teach a course on public speaking and human relations. As the grueling hours in the lab classes began to take a toll, one candidate summed up the session on leadership...
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PROBLEM Many of the General contractors and workers are "technically" excellent in their field but do not know how to deal with people. Also, in many instances, they exhibit attitudes which are not conducive to teamwork and effective, efficient...
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In today's fast changing world the challenges presented for leadership are ever changing. Old methods are constantly changing and new leaders must change with them. These demands for leadership are changing so fast that there is now a lack of...
One of the "secrets" in Internet Marketing is knowing that you need to be patient enough to develop the kind of business building savvy that people want. It takes time. Many newcomers put more emphasis on the word Internet and not enough on...
As a leader, you'll inevitably be faced with people wanting to leave your team or organization. Dealing with the challenge is critical for your leadership success. Your response will have ramifications far beyond your immediate circumstances. ...
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Any discussion among managers and supervisors about motivating their employees inevitably revolves around pay, hours and benefits. Obviously these are key elements in attracting and retaining qualified employees but skilled managers and supervisors...
During the last thousand years, European Monarchs have ruled Europe and the world with an iron fist and by fear, compassion and hatred. As their wealth grew from the riches of newly conquered continents and lands, they began building some of the...
One of today’s greatest challenges facing business operators is retaining qualified, valuable employees or staff members. Because of the high costs, increased time and stress of training new employees resulting from high turnover, savvy business...
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When we perceive the simple center in the seemingly complex, we can change our world in powerful new ways. Albert Einstein perceived the simple E=MC2 in the complexities of physical reality and changed the history of the 20th century. Big...
Leslie was the new manager of the group. She was replacing Tom, a well respected manager who was retiring. Once she arrived, she made it one of her first priorities to sit down with everyone on the team and get to know them. Beyond pleasantries...
In my day to day practice in assisting small business I often come across customers looking for a 'good' accountant or a 'good lawyer'. As an accountant myself the common thread for a 'good acountant or good lawyer' seems to be 'I want someone who...
In this continuing series of Achievers' Interviews you will meet some of the most dynamic people on the internet. This week we feature Joe Rossini of eHappyLife.com.
This week's Motivation & Self Esteem For Success "Achiever's Interview" is...
Ranked as the nation’s leading manufacturing public relations firm, TR Cutler, Inc. (www.trcutlerinc.com) based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is launching a new affinity program providing intensive Manufacturing PR Media Blitz’ to members of...
Manufacturer Associations Affinity Program for Manufacturing PR creates revenue stream by TR Cutler, Inc.
Ranked as the nation’s leading manufacturing public relations firm, TR Cutler, Inc. ( www.trcutlerinc.com ) based in Fort...
If you’re considering selling your business, you have a vested interest in continuing the success of the business as your participation lessens. Many factors determine how your enterprise has succeeded until now. One particularly important factor...
Teams don’t have to be aligned with the goals of the organization. Teams can work on what they believe to be the right things. They can work diligently on creating the results they think matter. They can be completely committed to success from their...
“As much as 80% of adult ‘success’ comes from EQ,” said Daniel Goleman, author of “Emotional Intelligence,” and he asserts the difference between a “good” leader and an “excellent” leader is 85-95% attributable to emotional intelligence. The Center...
If as much as 80% of adult success comes from emotional intelligence, what would it be like if your workplace had a culture that fostered emotional intelligence?
“As much as 80% of adult ‘success’ comes from EQ,” said Daniel Goleman, author of...
“As much as 80% of adult ‘success’ comes from EQ,” said Daniel Goleman, author of “Emotional Intelligence,” and he asserts the difference between a “good” leader and an “excellent” leader is 85-95% attributable to emotional intelligence. The Center...
AN INTERVIEW: 1. Can you briefly summarize why you think history is a weapon of war against people? Briefly?, not really, except to say Sun Tzu wasn’t the first to notice that propaganda was the first and most important part of conquest. Caesars...
Everybody speaks. Some people speak and get elected president of the United States. Other people speak and armies of business people take to the streets, generating huge sums of money. Still others speak and people’s lives change. What makes for...
Is fear of public speaking costing you vital career advancement and opportunities? Learn practical exercises for using anger constructively to manage performance anxiety.
Note: I managed to have a successful career in the Theatre and as a...
Every meeting is a laboratory where you can observe and learn important things about the people who attend. In fact, you can use meetings to identify people who merit being promoted into leadership positions. Watch for: Is it planned? Effective...
Sometimes when I conduct my workshop on Effective Meetings, one of the participants will ask, "Where's my boss?"
And I say, "Your boss claimed to be an expert on holding effective meetings."
Then the person laughs. "My boss needs...
Business plans continue to be an essential element of the capital-raising process. They must convince investors to take notice – investors that are shrewder today due to the ups-and-downs they have experienced over the past few years. Adding to the...
What is executive coaching? Coaches help executives increase their productivity, quality, work relationships and work satisfaction by increasing their emotional intelligence. They also help the executive define authenticity and values. Skills,...
Appreciate to Motivate (Five Keys to Successful Team Building) Ed Sykes Mary Kay Ash, founder of Mary Kay Cosmetics, since said, "There are two things people want more than sex and money...recognition and praise." Time and time again the one...
Mary Kay Ash, founder of Mary Kay Cosmetics, once said, “There are two things people want more than sex and money…recognition and praise.” Time and time again the one motivating factor that production and is at the top of most employee...
In the past year we have seen much speculation in the press that women are inherently more ethical than men. While it is tempting to think that women are more apt to blow the whistle on misconduct, my research from over 100 interviews with...
"Time does not exist except for change." Aristotle "The range of what we think and do is limited by what we fail to notice. And because we fail to notice that we fail to notice there is little we can do to change until we notice how failing to...
"Time does not exist except for change." Aristotle "The range of what we think and do is limited by what we fail to notice. And because we fail to notice that we fail to notice there is little we can do to change until we notice how failing to...
Most companies think they are. After all, don't companies hire nice people, and provide them some training? Don't these same companies intend to do their best by supplying good products, installing toll-free numbers, and generally fixing problems...
One of the most important qualities of a great leader for the future will be his or her ability to get along with people, to show compassion, and to make others feel good about themselves. This top ten will support you in becoming a great leader...
One of the most important qualities of a great leader for the future will be his or her ability to get along with people, to show compassion, and to make others feel good about themselves. This top ten will support you in becoming a great leader...
Let’s get this straight at the outset… Leadership skills can be found in their droves on an Internet search. Lists… dozen of them; and if you want to define yourself and tick the box by a pre-set, ready made standard based on what ‘experts’ in...
President Ike Eisenhower once demonstrated the difference between leadership and management to his cabinet by putting a piece of string in a straight line on the conference table. He then asked one of the attendees to put his finger on one end of...
In today's fast paced marketplace it is easy to neglect the small important things! Recently we assisted an organisation prove they had complied with their obligations in inducting their employee. The employee tried to bring a claim for severe...
Are You Managing to Lead? By Monty J. Sharp, Certified Comprehensive Coach http://www.workteamcoaching.com For many people, the terms “manager” and “leader” are synonymous. In the business world, they are often used interchangeably, i.e. “team...
Are You Managing to Lead? By Monty J. Sharp, Certified Comprehensive Coach http://www.workteamcoaching.com For many people, the terms “manager” and “leader” are synonymous. In the business world, they are often used interchangeably, i.e. “team...
Many people living on the planet right now have volunteered to accept the opportunity to play teaching, healing, inspirational and leadership roles during this current planetary transformation. These assignments have been accepted by the...
My experience working with thousands of leaders world wide for the past two decades teaches me that most leaders are screwing up their careers. On a daily basis, these leaders are getting the wrong results or the right results in the wrong...
People hire professinals they trust. Commissions destroy trust.
Over the years I have seen many time times that otherwise reputable firms are gradually destroying themselves by hiring commission-based people, especially in business development....
I remember when I was working, back in 1996, I was a totally lazy person. If my boss ordered me to do something, I listened to what he said, but in my heart, I kept complaining that I needed to find a new job with a better employer. All I...
Meta: Summary: If you are in a position to teach, manage, parent or influence others you are undoubtedly in a leadership role, but do you lead as powerfully as you could? NOTE: Check constant contact and specifically pull off the people who...
Those who care to make predictions for what to expect in 2004 may have differing opinions in a number of areas: what the new fashion in hemlines will be, who will become our nation’s next president, or when the expected economic recovery will occur....
Those who care to make predictions for what to expect in 2004 may have differing opinions in a number of areas: what the new fashion in hemlines will be, who will become our nation’s next president, or when the expected economic recovery will occur....
(CHICAGO - September 6, 2005) Argosy University announced today that it will assist students from universities in New Orleans, southern Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama universities, which have been closed for the foreseeable future due to the...
"Adopting the right attitude can convert a negative stress into a positive one." Hans Selye - the "father of stress" and founder of the Canadian Institute of Stress. Every worker in America has heard of individual stress management...
Imagine that you open a meeting by saying, "We need to talk about the budget."And someone responds with, "I named my dog Budget because he's too big."After the laughter subsides, you wonder why anyone would make such a silly remark in your meeting....
By Jason Armstrong, Ph.D. Sun Tzu’s “Art of War” is considered to provide the most profound lessons for leadership, and victory in East or the West. Today its principles are applied to business all over the world. This classic body of work came...
For many of us, asking for help is a difficult concept. It can require a certain amount of vulnerability. We may feel as if we are admitting a weakness that the world would not have known about, had we not asked for help. Ironically, it’s been my...
HOW TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN TOP TALENT: BUILDING AN ATTRACTIVE COMPANY CULTURE (reprinted from Technology Digest, June, 1998) How do you attract, and then keep, your most talented people committed, loyal and motivated? The question has frustrated...
How to Attract Investors and Key Employees: YOU MUST PACKAGE YOUR COMPANY! You have come a long way on your path to realizing your business goals and dreams. You had a great idea for a product or service. You recognized a need in the marketplace...
Microsoft Corporation has made NY based AustinDetek Inc a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner. This has been in recognition of AustinDetek continuously developing very superior quality task management solutions on the Microsoft platform. Microsoft...
Why do organizations come together every year at the 2005 Excellence Fair held by the Professional Association for Computer Training?
It is because something worked well for an organization and valuable information needs to be shared. This year at...
“Whether you believe you can or you believe you can’t, you’re right.” [Henry Ford]
One of our tasks as leaders is to create positive beliefs about what’s possible for the organisation and for the people in it. Why? Because positive beliefs lead...
We have only one life, but we live in three overlapping worlds—our business world, our family world, and our other social world. Imagine bringing your spouse and kids to a meeting with seven of your salespersonnel. Sitting off to your left, Miss...
The BBA Program taught as a full-time program over 3 years. It is conceived to distribute to the students an understanding of the concepts and practices in Management. The University leans on teachers who have a great professional experience and a...
Be Happier and Healthier With A College Education It has always been clear that a college graduate could make more money than a high school graduate but new research is showing that college degree holders and their families are generally more happy...
BE PREPARED WHEN BUSINESS INVESTORS LOOK BEYOND THE NUMBERS "Here's a quick review of items you should expect business investors to look into beyond their analysis of the financial statements..." Let's say you have spent a year seeking an...
The first Covey Habit is to "be proactive". Now when I first heard this I thought this basically meant "do stuff". Proactive people to me were people who simply did things rather than sit and watch, they took the initiative. So to me this was...
Be different or Die
In a Sea of Sameness, Brands Must Stand Out By Karen Post
Just like a cattle brand, a commercial brand denotes a difference. Management guru Tom Peters says, “Be distinct or be extinct.” Marketing veteran Jack Trout...
By Zach Chouteau
There’s no denying that today’s business and finance sectors have become more competitive than ever. It has become critical for professionals to not only have the necessary skills to succeed, but the certification employers...
There's no denying that today's business and finance sectors have become more competitive than ever. It has become critical for professionals to not only have the necessary skills to succeed, but the certification employers are looking for.
This...
'Once again without a doubt this is the #1 key to build a Massive Downline and become Fin.ancially Free' The Power of the A-Z Presentation When someone asked me, 'John, what is the #1 reason why people fail in their own Network Marketing...
If past behavior is the best way to determine future behavior then behavioral interviewing is a requirement for anyone serious about hiring top talent. This skill isn't something that should be taken lightly, but everyone's got to start somewhere....
Are you one of those bosses that people just love to hate? Maybe successful, maybe very intelligent, maybe organized and moving forward but just can't get along with people. Communication and other people skills are as important to the success of...
Many people find it extremely difficult to be assertive, whether it is in the work place, or in their personal lives. All too often, there is confusion between being assertive and being aggressive. It is my belief that you lose credibility and the...
Being "Other" Focused In the Wall Street Journal, Franklin Lavin, U.S. Ambassabor to Singapore wrote the Manager's Journal column about some of the things he learned from the late President Reagan while working on his staff. ******** PLEASE NOTE...
Being Stressed Out May Not Be All That Bad by Marilyn Manning, Ph.D. Stress is like measles - contagious. But unlike most cases of measles, stress can be deadly. So, what do we do about this all-too-common ailment of modern business? Learn to use...
Summary By defining Management Quality as an organizational concept and applying established Quality methodology to the area of management, a great potential for improvement becomes apparent. This improvement translates directly to business results...
DESCRIPTION CMOE’s Leadership Skill Training addresses a wide range of leadership development topics, based on the needs of the audience and scope of delivery. Leadership Skill Training for new leaders might be targeted to help them make the...
A big source of managerial churn is lack of clarity around the decision process. The biggest source of confusion is the Team Decision. Does this mean that the boss wants lots of input and discussion before deciding or does it mean that a...
A big source of managerial churn is lack of clarity around the decision process. The biggest source of confusion is the Team Decision. Does this mean that the boss wants lots of input and discussion before deciding or does it mean that a...
Have you ever spoken to someone and then felt the need to say, “Did you hear what I just said?” Why did you feel the need to ask? Probably because the listener didn’t provide you with the feedback you needed to know you were heard.
...
BLACK-BELT SALES MEETING MOVES Copyright (C) 1990 John K. Mackenzie All rights reserved Dedicated to those who realize that most sales meetings are more important for those who give them, than they are for those who come to them. 1. Organize a...
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A Blueprint for Change: Just when things seem working well, you have to do more with less, faster, cheaper and better. Change can be viewed as either an opportunity or a threat. Unfortunately, most organizations undergo significant change when...
If you were to build a house, you would begin with a blueprint. This blueprint proves useful because it contains more than directions on how to build a house. It also describes the finished house. So, what does this have to do with leadership? ...
Book Summary: Good to Great This article is based on the following book: Good to Great "Why Some Companies Make the Leap... and Others Don’t" Jim Collins, co-author of ‘Built to Last’ Random House Business Books, London 300 pages Explore what goes...
This article is based on the following book: Primal Leadership “Leading To Lead With Emotional Intelligence” By Daniel Goleman, Richard Boyatzis, Annie Mckee Published by Harvard Business School Press 2004 ISBN 1591391849 306 pages Primal...
This article is based on the following book: The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork "Embrace Them and Empower Your Team" John C. Maxwell, author of ‘The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership’ Published in Nashville, Tennessee by Thomas Nelson, Inc., 2001...
This article is based on the following book: Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done By Larry Bossidy and Ram Charan Crown Publishing Group ISBN 0609610570 278 pages You’ve got the bright ideas and the smart people, and the market is...
Book Summary: Good to Great This article is based on the following book: Good to Great "Why Some Companies Make the Leap... and Others Don’t" Jim Collins, co-author of ‘Built to Last’ Random House Business Books, London 300 pages Explore what...
This article is based on the following book: Mind Your Own Business A Maverick’s Guide to Business, Leadership and Life Doubleday & Company, Inc., 2003 ISBN 0-385-50959-6 208 pages A maverick is an independent person who will...
This article is based on the following book: Mind Your Own Business A Maverick’s Guide to Business, Leadership and Life By Sidney Harman Doubleday & Company, Inc., 2003 ISBN 0-385-50959-6 208 pages A maverick is an independent person who will...
This article is based on the following book: Primal Leadership “Leading To Lead With Emotional Intelligence” By Daniel Goleman, Richard Boyatzis, Annie Mckee Published by Harvard Business School Press 2004 ISBN 1591391849 306 pages Primal...
This article is based on the following book: The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork "Embrace Them and Empower Your Team" John C. Maxwell, author of ‘The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership’ Published in Nashville, Tennessee by Thomas Nelson, Inc., 2001...
This article is based on the following book: What Is The Emperor Wearing? Truth-Telling In Business Relationships Butterworth-Heinneman ISBN 0-7506-9872-1 217 pages This book is inspired by the popular tale “The Emperor’s New Clothes”. It...
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The difference between leaders is ears. Good leaders not only ask good questions, but they actually listen to the answers.
Ask people in your organization: "What does our organization REALLY reward?" Listening to the answer may help you...
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The Center for Management and Organization Effectiveness talks with Dennis St. Jean, Assistant Director Professional Development Division, Boy Scouts of America, Irving, Texas. CMOE: Having recently attended one of your leadership conferences I...
Have you been in a "brainstorming" session where each person just defended their own ideas? Worse is when people don't suggest ideas at all, for fear they'll be attacked. That's no way to brainstorm. Brainstorming is using the power of many minds,...
The Interbrand model of brand strength - part of their valuation methodology - is a useful framework to consider the performance of your own brand.
The Interbrand model of brand strength - part of their valuation methodology - is a useful...
Copyright 2005 Daniel Sitter What's in a brand name? Everything! Think of these brands: Coke, Barbie, Hershey, McDonalds, Madonna, Pepsi, Bono, Microsoft, Kleenex, Xerox, Steven Spielberg, Dell and GM. Did you notice that brands can be things,...
As leaders we face the challenge of connecting company values to a diverse workforce. To attract, retain and motivate two very different generations of workers, we must understand their unique perspectives and the national events that shaped...
Broken Trust The large animal organizations and the public money. By Randy N. Warner It is said that in America, anything the imagination can conjure up can be attained with persistence. In a society where we boast of freedom and clearly recognize...
BUILD IT AND THEY WILL COME "I'll just wait until all of the kids are in school." "No way can I try anything new with the overtime they're throwing at me." "I don't have the skills to start my own business." "I'm just not computer-oriented. I...
Starting up a new venture or business can be one of the most exciting times of your life. It can also be one of the most stressful. In the early months, or even early years of your business, cash flow is often not what you would like it to be. If...
Starting up a new venture or business can be one of the most exciting times of your life. It can also be one of the most stressful. In the early months, or even early years of your business, cash flow is often not what you would like it to be....
Build Your Career Decision By Ramon Greenwood Do you dislike making decisions and avoid the challenge whenever you can? Take heart. Look around and you will find you have plenty of company. Management psychologists Irving L. Janis and Leon Mann...
Mistakenly, networking is sometimes viewed or approached as selling, aggressive, simply passing out business cards, or used solely for personal gain. However, the true spirit of networking involves getting to know people and developing...
Understanding Your Company’s History
Imagine if you will, a person that has had a positive impact on your life; perhaps a parent, grandparent, teacher, minister. Think about experiences you shared with that person, in what ways they influenced...
A tight knit team is a group of competent individuals who care deeply about each other and are fiercely committed to their mission. They are highly motivated to combining their energy and expertise to achieve the common objective. From our...
Team Building part 1 – Another Brick in the Wall? The first in a series of articles giving a slightly different viewpoint on effective team building, condensed from an original seminar presented by the author, John Roberts....
Case study: Consultant Pegine Echevarria (http://www.pegine.com) challenges employees at a Fortune 100 tech giant to blow their own horns BEFORE formal review sessions ... and managers love it. I. TWO WORRIED PEOPLE Performance review...
"Nothing is more practical than for people to deepen themselves. The more you understand the human condition the more effective you are as a businessperson. Human depth makes business sense." - From Leadership: The Inner Side of Greatness by...
Trump, Stewart, Gates Not Immune To Success Advice By John McKee, Certified Business and Executive Coach Trump, Stewart, Gates, Schwarzenegger…just some of the names that evoke images of great success, wealth, and power. Even with the...
Creativity can be defined as problem identification and idea generation whilst innovation can be defined as idea selection, development and commercialisation.
There are other useful definitions in this field, for example, creativity can be...
This article is primarily directed toward people who work at home in a business that happens to involve teamwork in a network marketing environment. I am often contacted by members of my business team with complaints regarding a lack of response...
Do you consider doing business to business in Germany? Do you think you are able to lead negotiations in Germany successfully? Do you consider sending your application to a German Corporation? Read on to find out if you are ready. If you are...
Do you think you are able to lead negotiations in Germany successfully? Do you consider sending your application to a German Corporation? Read on to find out if you are ready.
If you are delicate, apathetic, inconsequential and trivial in your...
Consider this scenario. A colleague suggests you get a business coach. Via the Internet, you find one close-by. The woman says she’d love to help. She charges $300 a month for two 30-minute calls. It seems like a good deal, so you eagerly sign on...
Consider this scenario. A colleague suggests you get a business coach. Via the Internet, you find one close-by. The woman says she’d love to help. She charges $300 a month for two 30-minute calls. It seems like a good deal, so you eagerly sign...
Summary: The author contends that one of the most effective, least understood and seldom used leadership tools is the question mark. Here is a systematic way to use the question mark in your daily leadership activities that will enable you to be a...
Changing the rules in the middle of the game, moving the goalposts, two-minute drill, no harm/no foul, franchise player, lay up, knockout blow, on the ropes, quarterback, the best defense is a good offense, three-pointer, at the buzzer, brush...
OTI, Optimization Technology Inc., located in Mississauga Canada, has been developing and implementing ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems since 1984. The Canadian VARs (Value Added Reseller) customer base appreciates the features built into...
Before the era of wealthy individuals and businesses seeking profitable places to invest their capital, businesses were primarily built through bootstrapping – or cash-flow management. That's how most of us started and are trying to build our...
CAPTURING THAT ILLUSIVE THING CALLED TIME "The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing." - -Stephen Covey So often I hear people say, "I can't afford to take time out of my busy schedule to plan!" To that I respond by saying, "If...
As much as you are yearning for career-change, and as much as the trends actually favor it, just contemplating a shift is a glittering invitation to four emotional stalkers who love nothing better than to play a nasty game of team-tag at your...
Summary: The relationship between boards of director and CEOs are vital to the well-being of any company. Many boards and CEOs misunderstand that relationship and so are locked into a "spiral of doom." The author describes the spiral and ways to...
CEOs play chess with people
The last thing I want to do is rain on someone's parade. But the media coverage surrounding Standard Bank South Africa's CEO Jacko Maree, riding on the back of the organization's excellent half-year financial results,...
How many times have you attended a meeting where the only thing that gets decided is the date of the next meeting? Or where one person dominates the meeting? Or the meeting is swamped with trivia or unrelated information?
It is a commonly held...
The champagne corks have been popping to celebrate your promotion.
You have a well paid job you love - its really interesting. You are using your talents to the full and your boss really values your contribution!
If you recognise yourself in the...
The L.E.A.D.E.R. Way INTRODUCTION In June 1997,the Prime Minister of Singapore unveiled the Government’s vision of ‘Thinking Schools, Learning Nation’ (TSLN). This vision was forged to improve Singapore’s education system in the light of the...
The L.E.A.D.E.R. Way INTRODUCTION In June 1997,the Prime Minister of Singapore unveiled the Government’s vision of ‘Thinking Schools, Learning Nation’ (TSLN). This vision was forged to improve Singapore’s education system in the light of the...
Making your free time into flexible time will enable you to increase your efficiency.
The one phrase I hate is “I’ll get that done when I have some free time.” Is that time really free? If your time is worth something it probably isn’t free...
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"Character is much easier kept than recovered.” - Thomas Paine “The best index to a person’s character is (a) how he treats people who can’t do him any good, and (b) how he treats people who can’t fight back.” - Abigail van Buren “Good...
With all the wonderful tools that the IT industry has brought to the business world, you would think that the level of written communication would increase. But documentation has become a lost art, especially when it comes to reporting to team...
Abstract: Based on significant research, Entelechy has defined characteristics of effective teams. Entelechy reviewed over 50 studies on high performance teams and compiled a list of high performance team characteristics. We grouped...
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Restructuring --- The Goliath of Change
Richard L. Daft one of the country’s recognized academic leadership experts raises the question, “What kind of people can lead an organization through major change?” A...
How many times have you heard something similar to this in a customer service situation? Customer: “Why don’t you just do it this way, and it will take care of the situation.” Customer Service Person: “I understand what you are saying, but we can...
*My name is Susan Young and I am Doug Brown's publicist. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at 732-613-4790.* (Do not include this in this article) As someone who has been heavily involved facilitating strategic planning...
If you still picture a steady progression up the ladder when you think of your career goals, it is time to shift your thinking. For most people, climbing the career ladder is no longer an option. The working world has changed so dramatically that...
One of my favorite memories growing up as a child was making trips with my family to my sister’s volleyball tournaments on the weekends. Those memories are filled with being a part of an exciting atmosphere, sitting in the stands and watching the...
Leaders today have many challenges when it comes to guiding and influencing the performance of their team members. In the past, productivity and success depended on sheer muscle and sweat. Competition, technology and the desire of employees to be...
Who tells the boss that they can improve their management or leadership? How do they look at themselves objectively and identify what areas they can improve and the benefits of doing so? These days many people have become more aware of the need to...
After a full week of training, you are still a little nervous about your new job. All of the information you need to digest, the new environment you are adjusting to, and the new faces you will be getting acquainted with is just a bit overwhelming....
Most of us find coaching employees to be an effective, even enjoyable, approach to leadership and management. Coaching provides a way to help team members grow and develop, while achieving business objectives. But occasionally, we encounter a...
Marie noticed that Diane seemed to be sailing through her career and receiving “nods” from the firm’s partners. According to Marie, Diane was extremely successful in handling her cases, developing strong relationships with her clients and seemed...
Introduction The question for leaders in organizations today is how do we go about unleashing motivation, facilitating idea creation, promoting information flow and go beyond being Number One? How do we distance ourselves from our competitors?...
There has been much talk lately about Coca-Cola and its potential as a value stock – as it now spots a dividend yield of 2.6% (which is the highest dividend yield since the late 1980s) and a P/E or less than 21 – right at the bottom of its...
There has been much talk lately about Coca-Cola and its potential as a value stock ˇV as it now spots a dividend yield of 2.6% (which is the highest dividend yield since the late 1980s) and a P/E or less than 21 ˇV right at the bottom of its...
In these times of major label mergers, downsizing, the slashing of label rosters, and thousands of record company jobs being lost over the last three years--not to mention the enormous sea change and seismic shifts that technology has...
The challenges of the world of business are interesting to those who have and know what it takes to handle them. Many people on the other hand are filled with fear of the unknown to the extent that they cannot come to terms with the...
How many times have you been on a team where you felt that you weren’t all on the same page, or that the team wasn’t performing up to the level it could or should be, and yet.....you know that your team members are bright and highly capable? ...
In the 1990s Stephen Covey’s name became famous through the publication of the “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People”. As many know the “7 habits” are not a group of new concepts but age-old approaches to success represented in a way that can be...
In the 1990s Stephen Covey's name became famous through the publication of the "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People". As many know the "7 habits" are not a group of new concepts but age-old approaches to success represented in a way that...
Comparing Corporate and Personal goal attainment programs that have developed over thousands of years with those of modern day legends such as Covey - “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” By Jason Armstrong, Ph.D. Copyright 2005. In the...
By Jason Armstrong, Ph.D. Copyright 2005. In the 1990s Stephen Covey’s name became famous through the publication of the “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People”. As many know the “7 habits” are not a group of new concepts but age-old...
This article provides examples illustrating the advantages of a collaborative approach to diversity work in organizations over the expert approach that is more common in the field.
If you are trying to develop a program to address the issue of...
An article of 804 words focusing on how to understand and transcend conflict by embracing diversity of thought and focusing on the outcome desired.
I was recently asked to address the issue of conflict resolution at the hospital of one of our...
When we think about stress in the workplace, we usually refer to ulcers or heart conditions, but stress has a much broader impact. It is known that stress is linked to cancer, lung ailments, cirrhosis of the liver, immunity to common illnesses,...
Conversation with an Executive Coach “What do you do?” The proverbial question we get asked day in and day out by strangers, acquaintances, family, and friends. We are conditioned to answer with our current job or career. Thanks to an anticipated,...
THE COPYCAT PRINCIPLE by Joe Trevison MBA CPA What got me thinking about this once again was attending a board meeting of the Private School I am on. One of the College’s is going to do benchmarking with other simillar schools. Benchmarking is the...
Is it possible to make a strong “business case for corporate coaching?” Why is coaching vital to organizations? Why should leaders invest time developing their coaching skills? These are tough, important questions that organizations should...
Quality Magazine conducted a survey to determine how much manufactures plan to spend during 2001 on new test, measurement and inspection equipment, software and services to increase manufacturing efficiency, and decrease cost. Discrete manufactures...
Coaching employees on sensitive and personal topics like performance or contribution to the organization can be as difficult and agonizing as telling a young son or daughter about sex for the first time. You end up playing the same mental games in...
Creating a Vision (reprinted from Semiconductor Magazine, March 2000) by Dr. Marilyn Manning CSP, CMC To sell your product or service, you need vision. To attract investors, you need vision. To market yourself, you need vision. Is this article, I...
America’s colleges and universities no longer have enough room to accommodate all the qualified students who apply. As a result, schools are forced to reject far more applicants than they accept. The goal of admissions committees is to weed out the...
What's holding your team back from experiencing "breakout performance"? It may be those Old beliefs and Personal Insecurities (aka: conceptual barriers)? Conceptual barriers are the barriers that are right behind the eyes, DEEP within the brain....
"Well, it's happening. My employer, the County Health and Welfare System, is buying me out. I leave in April, 2002. Seems like a long time from now, but I know it's really just around the corner. So how do I evaluate my skills? And how do I begin a...
Creativity can be defined as problem identification and idea generation and innovation can be defined as idea selection, development and commercialisation. From this simple definition, it is clear that certain cultural characteristics ought to be...
In business we have a number of ways or tools that we use to stimulate improvement. Most of us could recite these in our sleep: •Brainstorming •Benchmarking •Problem solving When these things fail, or we realize that perhaps there are better...
We experience creativity every time a fresh idea pops into our minds. We recognize creative imagination in everything from a pastel painting to a business plan. By trying these ten tips, you will discover some amazing creative abilities that may...
Leadership is only sustainable when leaders consistently come up with good ideas – when they are dependable thought leaders. It follows then that leaders would be more effective if they knew how to manage creativity and innovation. Some of the...
Creativity and innovation are important keys to success in today’s rapidly changing world. Process improvement, problem solving, recruiting, retaining and motivating employees, decision making, dealing with limited resources, satisfying customers,...
Walking around the University of Santo Tomas (UST) campus after interviewing an administrative director, I chanced upon a copy of John Maxwell’s The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader at a book sale. The self-help book was recently discussed at...
Multiculturalism is a reality in North America and for those of us who do business globally. The US has more legal immigrants yearly than all the other countries in the world combined. Also there are vast cultural differences among "native"...
In today’s highly competitive economy, it is difficult to maintain a significant market advantage based on your professional skills alone. Developing a trusting relationship with your clients is key to your success. No matter what business you are...
Customer Relationship Management is a business strategy. You need to become the customer's trusted agent. Learn how you can do "lead" your customer to trust you.
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Conducting a job search is like marketing and selling a product -- with YOU as the product. The best way to market yourself is to go through this sales sequence. In sales you have the "Features and Benefits" of the service or product provided. When...
Dealing with Anger Jason is a division manager at a large manufacturing plant. He has a reputation for being very loyal to the company, hard working, bright, and dedicated to building customer loyalty. Due to his stellar performance record, none of...
You know, this would be a great business if it weren’t for having to deal with people all the time… OK, so maybe I’ve exaggerated things a bit, but we’ve all certainly heard that saying before. Why does that sentiment ring true for so many folks?...
As a mid-level employee, you’ve been working for the ACME Company, a manufacturing firm, for the past two years. Your job performance has been solid, and on occasion, even praiseworthy. However due to the current economic conditions – poor profit...
What makes a good leader? For starters, leaders don't wait for other people to give them permission to do something. They just do it. Leaders accept responsibility for the choices they make in life. They don't get sucked into the "victim...
During the first season of the television reality show, The Apprentice, Donald Trump would give the ultimate winner the dream job of working for him, running one of his divisions and earning $250,000 per year. On the final episode, the choice came...
On the first season of the television reality show, The Apprentice, Donald Trump would give the ultimate winner the dream job of working for him, running one of his divisions and earning $250,000 per year. On the final episode, the choice came...
There is a demographic trend of which HR personnel, management, business owners, and CEOs need to be aware. According to demographic trends analyst, Cheryl Russell, by the year 2005, the most common household in the US will be single-person...
Many recruiters are now opting to scan applicant resumes into a computerized screening database system in their endeavors to simplify the screening and selection process. For a job seeker this means that when developing their resume they must not...
Following on from the last edition of The Organised Times where we spoke about developing the people in your business, this week we're focussing on the importance of the continual development of your managers. Leadership comes from the top...
What is the no. 1 asset in your business beside yourself? It's your people.Then why is it they often fall to the bottom of the list when it comes to doing anything to help them improve their performance and look after them? If you want your...
This article give a number of solid tips to more efficient meetings.
How would you describe meetings you have attended in the past? Last Tuesday, I was facilitating a workshop on how to lead better meetings, and to start things off, I asked the...
Many people are born leaders, yet the ability to lead is actually an art and an amazing collection of skills which can be learned and sharpened. The following top ten daily habits will help you and/or your clients grow as a leader personally,...
In the past 20 years there has been a massive shift in corporate leadership. Accountability for leadership and what really goes on in an organization has been pushed down and distributed throughout the organization. Command-and-control tactics may...
Everyday your online, literally hundreds of pieces of information are laid out before you, and ALL of them claim to contain knowledge critical to your online success. Now obviously we can't read all of it, nor do we need to do so. Therefore, isn't...
Discover The Coach Within You One of the three basic roles of leadership is the coach or mentor. The best boss is often the best coach. (See: http://tlc-leadership.com/the_three_faces_of_leadership) In sports the coach is very conscious of his role...
(c) 2004 I have noticed that though my clients often have created a plan, many do not incorporate an understanding of themselves to execute it, and so it is not adequately customized. Unleash your ultimate success by developing a strategy that...
Workplace diversity refers to the variety of differences between people in an organization. That sounds simple, but diversity encompasses race, gender, ethnic group, age, personality, cognitive style, tenure, organizational function, education,...
Since 1972 Amsoil Inc. has progressively expanded its line of products. It began with one that proved to be the first of its catagory, an engine oil that had not been seen in the market place. Not too many years later, more need for superior...
An article of 1100 words focusing on how to take your time seriously, do the right things and focus on the present in order to achieve more with less stress.
Life is so fast-paced today with people trying to do so much that many people find...
Q: I am interested in starting my own business. I have a business degree and lots of experience in my chosen field, but I don't know if I have the necessary skills to really make it on my own. Any advice? Marie C. A: You've hit the nail on the...
Tom Peters, alumnus of the management consulting firm of McKinsey & Company and one of today's best known and highest paid management gurus, first came to prominence in 1982 as he "knocked our socks off" with his eye-opening best-seller In Search of...
Leadership, leadership development and leadership training are “Hot” issues in today’s business world. A recent Internet search uncovered over 44 million hits on leadership, over 20 million hits on leadership development and 15.7 million on...
If you plan to do sell your product or service in Europe the problems you encounter may not be the ones you expect. It's easy to focus on perceived difficulties, such as the so-called "language barrier", while not noticing the real pitfalls -...
a.k.a. PROTECT YOUR ORGANIZATION'S PROPRIETARY INFORMATION & AVOID BREAKING U.S. LAW The other day one of our overseas clients called in a state of near panic, to ask a question. At issue was whether they had unwittingly violated U.S. law by...
The CEO of a worldwide business asked me to help him develop a talk he planned to give to several hundred of his top executives. He said, 'I feel as if I’m Daniel going into the lion's den.' Indeed, it was the business equivalent of a lion's...
It’s that time of year again when we start talking and thinking about New Year's Resolutions even though they’re old hat and we instinctively know they don’t work. Because your friends, family and colleagues may chat about what Resolutions they’re...
Now is the time to pull together and think creatively about our businesses. When times are easy, unfortunately, we often lose the edge to monitor performance, to question out-dated procedures and unnecessary expenses. Maintenance items slip when...
Now is the time to pull together and think creatively about our businesses. When times are easy, unfortunately, we often lose the edge to monitor performance, to question out-dated procedures and unnecessary expenses.
Now is the time to pull...
a.k.a. PROTECT YOUR ORGANIZATION'S PROPRIETARY INFORMATION & AVOID BREAKING U.S. LAW The other day one of our overseas clients called in a state of near panic, to ask a question. At issue was whether they had unwittingly violated U.S. law by...
I was recently coaching an engineer who wanted to improve his speaking skills. After videotaping him, we discussed his strong points and then his areas of improvement. Then we got to the area of vocal variety. Vocal variety is the...
The CEO of a worldwide business asked me to help him develop a talk he planned to give to several hundred of his top executives. He said, "I feel as if I'm Daniel going into the lion's den."
Indeed, it was the business equivalent of a lion's...
Peggy Smedley is the editor of Start Magazine and will be addressing the first annual PRONTO North America Users Conference on Thursday, May 5th. Smedley was recently profiled in the Wall Street Journal and authored Mending Manufacturing, How...
Effective communication is a vital tool for successful leadership. Being able to articulate clearly, to present and share ideas with others is extremely important. All too often listening becomes the poor relation everyone is busy talking but true...
Right or wrong, people form a perception about how competent you are by how you present yourself when you stand and speak. This article offers simple tips to help you create a confident, polished impression when you speak in public.
Right or...
Does your executive team work at cross-purposes? Are you successfully executing your vision? If you are struggling to take your leadership or your organization to a higher level of performance, you may be unaware of the power of emotional competence...
Copyright 2005 Thomas Baskind By Thomas J. Baskind Managing Partner Lexien Management Consultants Audiences who saw the fabled Broadway musical, Chorus Line, marveled at the intricate timing and seamless interaction of the dancers...
Every since serving a hitch in the military, I have been nagged by the question that's been hanging around leadership since time immemorial: How can some leaders persuade people to believe in them and follow them and other leaders can't? But it...
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Great leadership is timeless, always in vogue. The world has been hungry for great leaders from time immemorial. In times of chaos and war, environmental and social upheaval, great leaders often...
The world is hungry for great leadership. In times of great need, how do we differentiate the great from the greedy, the strong leader from the despot? The principles are ancient and continue to stand the test of time.
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Embrace Diversity to Build Effective Teams: one of the biggest challenges faced by companies today is how to turn a group into a highly efficient global team. (reprinted from Semiconductor Magazine, May, 2000) Turning a group into a team is one of...
Love & EQ--The "Geek" we all love.... You know one...you might have one working for you....you may even be in love with one...or, maybe you is one.... Affectionately, we call them geeks, nerds or techies. Yet, any of us can fall into this category...
I just hung up the phone with Li-Yan, who wants me to come to Malaysia and present a workshop with her on emotional intelligence for businesses. She quit her corporate job there, because she found the work environment stifling, unethical and...
Love & EQ--The "Geek" we all love.... You know one...you might have one working for you....you may even be in love with one...or, maybe you is one.... Affectionately, we call them geeks, nerds or techies. Yet, any of us can fall into this category...
I just hung up the phone with Li-Yan, who wants me to come to Malaysia and present a workshop with her on emotional intelligence for businesses. She quit her corporate job there, because she found the work environment stifling, unethical and...
CEOs and managers are getting in touch with their emotions and those of their staff as intuition and emotional intelligence make their way around the globe.
I just hung up the phone with Li-Yan, who wants me to come to Malaysia and present a...
To motivate your people, it is vital that you start off with understanding that there are some things that need to be fixed first, before you can get on with the above the line actions which develop a strong and engaged culture. There are eight ...
Every time a qualified employee walks out the door, we lose thousands of dollars in recruiting, training, and lost productivity! Implementing just one or two of these tips will increase manager or supervisor effectiveness.
1. Take a hard look...
There's a certain point in your business life where buzzwords become a nonentity. You've heard them all a million times. They soon mean nothing and actually become an annoyance. The list is endless ... quality, empowerment, walk-the-talk, open-book...
Introduction: In a world where ideas drive economies, it is no wonder that innovation and entrepreneurship are often seen as inseparable bedfellows. The governments around the world are starting to realise that in order to sustain progress and...
Introduction: In a world where ideas drive economies, it is no wonder that innovation and entrepreneurship are often seen as inseparable bedfellows. The governments around the world are starting to realize that in order to sustain progress...
Maybe can be a great place. It’s full of possibility, it can feel like there’s an escape hatch available at all times. Maybe can also be what holds us back the most. Take the Etch A Sketch, for example. One of my favorite childhood toys. Full of...
Shick Tube-Veyor selects ETO ERP Leader Encompix while in the midst of reengineering their business to adopt to industry best practices.
Shick Tube-Veyor Corporation became Encompix’s latest customer when they recently purchased a...
There is a steady stream being written and taught about leadership these days. There are tips about leadership, courses about leadership, books, retreats, and continuing education – all focused on leadership. While all of this material is...
We’ve all been through training events—workshops, seminars, and courses that didn’t affect our behavior as much as we would have preferred. And while each provides valuable information and tools for increased productivity, most of us also...
Perhaps no one better than a former U.S. president has the right to advise executives: The best executive is the one who has sense enough to pick good men to do what he wants done, and self-restraint enough to keep from meddling with them while...
A recent article in the Wall Street Journal raised the question: Who’s to blame for inept managers? The answer, of course, is the superiors who hire or promote them -- but not because they intentionally select or retain poor performers. Every...
Experiential training program aims to get more women leaders in top management positions.
Birmingham, AL (GoArticles) September 7, 2005 - Can women lead America's businesses?
Six corporate consultants and one Princeton student say "Yes!"
A...
In our experience, we have found that there are several reasons managers fail to get employees to see and acknowledge that they have a problem. They assume. Many managers bypass the step of getting agreement because they assume that an employee...
In our experience, we have found that there are several reasons managers fail to get employees to see and acknowledge that they have a problem. They assume. Many managers bypass the step of getting agreement because they assume that an employee...
If you plan to do sell your product or service in Europe the problems you encounter may not be the ones you expect. It’s easy to focus on perceived difficulties, such as the so-called ‘language barrier’, while not noticing the real pitfalls – until...
Purpose: Learn about the new Polygraph for management hires His heart dropped when he saw his boss from his current company walk into the interview room with his prospective new employer. In a flash, every exaggeration on his resume was known....
Avoid The Costly Hiring Mistake You’re About to Make
Purpose: Learn about the new Polygraph for management hires
His heart dropped when he saw his boss from his current company walk into the interview room with his prospective new...
Facing the job Interview It is a very tough job market now days. You have to have additional skills to be successful. A little careful study and practice will give an edge over the others and you will come out with flying colors. Here are some...
What we now call “marketing” began long before the name was coined. In the mid-1800s, traveling salesmen dressed “snake oil" and other tonics in fancy packaging and extolled their virtues to a gullible public. New marketing applications soon...
There are about three big opportunities per lifetime. Like baseball, if you miss all three, you are out. Do you remember the last online homebased business opportunity you missed? Did you miss Microsoft? Did you miss Yahoo? Did you miss Google? ...
Find the Right Coach: Nine Guidelines for Executives It seems that coaches are everywhere these days. Senior Executives are hiring executive consultants in increasing numbers, and for a wider variety of reasons. In the past, coaching was...
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I was recently talking with one of my entrepreneur friends. He has started three businesses in the last several years—a budding entrepreneur. He was relating some of the joys he has experienced in those enterprises: a sense of freedom from the...
“The most perfectly designed package in use.” Above statement was made by Raymond Loewy on the six and half -ounce bottle of coca-cola folks in Atlanta (coca-cola base) obviously felt that the coke bottle was there greatest strength. They used that...
With customers being smarter, more cost conscious, more product knowledgeable and more demanding, improving customer service has become a major focus within many businesses. In Customer Satisfaction is Worthless; Customer Loyalty is Priceless,...
With customers being smarter, more cost conscious, more product knowledgeable and more demanding, improving customer service has become a major focus within many businesses. In Customer Satisfaction is Worthless; Customer Loyalty is Priceless,...
Susan Dunn, MA, Psychology, Emotional Intelligence Coach
Monte (as I’ll call him) looked for a job for nearly two years and I worked with him, as his professional development coach. He had completed a career which he disliked, just making enough to pay the bills, but as many of us did, he lost a good bit...
Susan Dunn, MA, Psychology, Emotional Intelligence Coach
Monte (as I’ll call him) looked for a job for nearly two years and I worked with him, as his professional development coach. He had completed a career which he disliked, just making enough to pay the bills, but as many of us did, he lost a good bit...
We consistently face new and ever growing challenges in the workplace such as reorganizing, downsizing, and “left out sizing.” We are faced with the question, “How do we lead in this storm of change?” It may seem difficult at times and the...
In my experience with home businesses I have been fortunate to be around a lot of successful people who could really assist me with my own success. The reason I jumped out of the work-a-day world to the home based business is because I knew if I...
Many years ago, forty to be exact, I started my own business at the tender age of nineteen. The street markets in and around Manchester England was my happy hunting ground. Every day was an adventure and despite the weather and difficulties of...
With ever increasing deadlines, decreasing resources, and changing workplaces, sometimes it can be challenging to be a good employee, much less a perfect employee. The employee who can rise above the everyday problems and embrace challenges will be...
Towers Perrin, the corporate benefits consulting firm, surveyed over 1000 American workers and found the following:
Only 51 percent of all workers trust their organizations to tell the truth in employee communications
Only 48 percent...
Towers Perrin, the corporate benefits consulting firm, surveyed over 1000 American workers and found the following: * Only 51 percent of all workers trust their organizations to tell the truth in employee communications * Only 48 percent of all...
Many times we are put into situations where we are asked a question and need to give an answer on the spot, or “think on your feet.” It could be a sales or customer service situation, your manager asking you for a progress report, a...
Take some bold steps and help your employees and business partners open up to real change and help them start thinking again to the longer term. Send a message that you are ready to commit to new ways of thinking and that that includes a...
Smart leaders understand that they don’t “make” a change happen. They recognize that the people in their organization do the work, change behaviors, and, ultimately, make the change happen. They understand that their role is to make the change...
Do you work for a jerk? Okay, I know it’s just a hypothetical question, because we all know that if someone is a manager they have all the skills in leadership, communication, and emotional intelligence necessary to be effective in their role....
It is time to restore public confidence in our corporate leadership.
A year filled with screaming headlines of corporate scandals has taken a heavy toll in corporate confidence and sent stock prices spiraling downward. Cordial press...
As the American economy emerges from recession, many businesses are now reexamining their marketing materials and realizing that their communications are outdated, ill-prepared for the return of a robust, competitive, growing economic environment....
“What me? Sell myself? You have to be joking!” This was the response I received from one of my clients when I suggested that she needed to get out there and promote herself. She had to “network”. The Oxford English Dictionary defines networking as...
Taking time to discover or confirm your key strengths and skills will empower you to make important decisions about your career. If you continue to produce letters and resumes that highlight the skills you have developed in your present position,...
Etienne A. Gibbs, MSW, Management Consultant and Trainer
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The Ford Sport Trac Adrenalin is the world's first high-performance sport-utility truck (SUT). We're looking to take Ford performance to an entirely new market segment with the Sport Trac Adrenalin," says Steve Lyons, vice president, Ford Motor...
FOUR SIMPLE STEPS TO BETTER RESULTS WITH YOUR RESUME Is every job description you read the same? No. Is every job you submit your resume to the same? Of course they aren’t. If all these job descriptions are different, why do you submit the same...
FOUR SIMPLE STEPS TO BETTER RESULTS WITH YOUR RESUME Is every job description you read the same? No. Is every job you submit your resume to the same? Of course they aren’t. If all these job descriptions are different, why do you submit...
Finding a good home business resource for your start-up business doesn’t have to be expensive. There are many home business resources out there for free and some for a minimal fee. When you need advice and help starting your home business, resources...
The Flat Earth Society has claimed that the earth is flat. They’ve tried to “deprogram the masses” since 1547 to the present—those pathetic, confused, dim-witted folks like me who wrongly assert the earth is round. Just in case you haven’t...
News Release December 22, 2004 FuelCellCarNews.com Features "Shell helping lead the way to ‘The Hydrogen Economy’" Point Roberts, WA – December 22nd, 2004 - www.FuelCellCarNews.com, a global investor news portal for the fuel cell...
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“Getting Back to Basics: A Customer Service Tale” By: Joy Fisher-Sykes One hot summer day my daughter and I ventured to our local craft store with one mission in mind – purchase velvet covered coloring panels called fuzzy boards. Little did we...
“Getting Back to Basics: A Customer Service Tale” By: Joy Fisher-Sykes One hot summer day my daughter and I ventured to our local craft store with one mission in mind – purchase velvet covered coloring panels called fuzzy boards. Little did we...
One hot summer day my daughter and I ventured to our local craft store with one mission in mind – purchase velvet covered coloring panels called fuzzy boards. Little did we know this simple trip would turn into such an adventure.
The...
You have pushed your cost cutting measures to the limit. Competitive pricing still keeps a full-court press on every move you make. You have launched new products, but this initiative barely keeps you in the game. Clearly the explosive, seemingly...
You have pushed your cost cutting measures to the limit. Competitive pricing still keeps a full-court press on every move you make. You have launched new products, but this initiative barely keeps you in the game. Clearly the explosive, seemingly...
What I learned at the Olympic Training Center that you could use to win in life.
What would your life be like if failure was not an option? Would you like to perform at your peak more often? What would you do if you knew you could not fail?
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 28, 2004 gomembers to participate at ASAE/Center for Association Leadership AMS Demo Days [Herndon, VA] gomembers, Inc. (http://www.gomembers.com) will serve as a vendor panel member during the first day of the...
The leader of a successful company is like a President, rather than a dictator. He/She must have a Cabinet of good advisers. Every thriving firm that wishes to last must be a one-person business. But the one person must have a trusted staff of...
The leader of a successful company is like a President, rather than a dictator. He/She must have a Cabinet of good advisers. Every thriving firm that wishes to last must be a one-person business. But the one person must have a trusted staff of...
Meetings – they are a fact of our business lives. And while the number of meetings and the amount of time you spend in them may vary based on your job title, it is hard to argue that they are a significant part of business life today. Anything...
Graduate school is an experience like no other, and is really not for everybody. It is mainly for the intellectually curious. The courses that you will take are more intense than you can even imagine. There is a significant amount of study time...
I think we've all heard enough bad news to last us few months to last us several lifetimes! Our mantra for clients is "get over it" - cut your losses when where you can and focus on the basic building blocks to grow your business. Here are some...
I think we've all heard enough bad news to last us few months to last us several lifetimes! Our mantra for clients is "get over it" - cut your losses when where you can and focus on the basic building blocks to grow your business. Here are some...
”Don't measure your life by your goals, but rather by what you are DOING to achieve them.” –Unknown One of the biggest mistakes leaders make is getting so wrapped up in achieving results, they forget to ensure that people are having fun along the...
"People with small minds talk about other people. People with average minds talk about events. People with great minds talk about ideas" (Anonymous) And people with great hearts talk about feelings. Dr. Phil has done it again -- come up with...
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Many businesses of today are often driven to compete striclty on price, quality, and features of their products and services. Companies who prosper over the long term don't simply offer the best deals, the best quality, or the most impressive bells...
In an uncertain economic climate, job security is a valuable commodity. But many careers that previously seemed recession-proof have been downsized, outsourced or shipped off to foreign countries. The trick is to find an industry in which the...
Help Wanted -New Business Leadership Styles and Practices Needed To Build Confidence and Jump-Start the Economy. By: Denis Orme ______________________________________________________________________________ America's help wanted ad should read,...
When you are a manager or business operator with poor results, it's always easy to find reasons beyond your control to use as justification. But this "Blame Game" is for amateurs. The author provides 3 suggestions which...
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“… [get] the right people on the bus, the right people in the right seats (and the wrong people off the bus) and then [figure] out where to drive it.” - Jim Collins – Good To Great "Hire the best staff you can find, develop them as much as you can,...
Hiring good employees is not only important to business, it’s essential. Employees are the heart and soul of a business; they are the mechanism that makes a business run; they are the breath of life that enables a business to be something more...
Hiring good employees is not only important to business, it’s essential. Employees are the heart and soul of a business; they are the mechanism that makes a business run; they are the breath of life that enables a business to be something more than...
Hiring the first personal business assistant is an exciting time for new business owners. It means that the business is doing well enough that the business owner can no longer keep up effectively with the demands of the new business. Sales are...
Hiring the first personal business assistant is an exciting time for new business owners. It means that the business is doing well enough that the business owner can no longer keep up effectively with the demands of the new business. Sales are...
Holistic Junction's featured School of the Week: American Association of Naturopathic Medical Colleges (AANMC) by C. Bailey-Lloyd Holistic Junction's featured school of the week is the distinguished American Association of Naturopathic Medical...
Holistic Junction's featured School of the Week: American Association of Naturopathic Medical Colleges (AANMC) by C. Bailey-Lloyd Holistic Junction's featured school of the week is the distinguished American Association of Naturopathic Medical...
Searching for a reputable school that instructs in Chiropractic or Acupuncture -- how about both ? Holistic Junction is pleased to exhibit New York Chiropractic College as its featured school of the week. Known as the Historic Gateway to the...
Hollander Consultants Gears Up For Largest Symposium in Three Years Over 350 People Expected in Florida Portland, OR: Hollander Consultants Florida Symposium is poised to break attendance records over the last three years of Hollander symposia. The...
Homelessness In America Part One .....With the collapse of the Soviet Union and its East European empire, the United States has become the undisputed economic, political, and military power in the world. Abroad, America inspires a commitment to...
Book clubs have been quite a rage over the last few years. Fueled in part by Oprah and others, the concept of reading a book then gathering with others who have read the same book has become "cool" again.
The reasons people have found them valuable...
Recently, I was watching a rerun of the successful television show, The Cosby Show. The patriarch of this professional family (He is a doctor and his wife is a lawyer.) played by Bill Cosby, was just told by his college-bound daughter that the...
Recently, I was watching a rerun of the successful television show, The Cosby Show. The patriarch of this professional family (He is a doctor and his wife is a lawyer.) played by Bill Cosby, was just told by his college-bound daughter that the...
In the first article (first in a three part series) we explained the little known science of Axiology, the Value Profile and how it is helping CEO's obtain the greatest leverage from employee's strengths. We described how a CEO (we called him...
In the first article (first in a three part series) we explained the little known science of Axiology, the Value Profile and how it is helping CEO's obtain the greatest leverage from employee's strengths. We described how a CEO (we called him...
In the first article (first in a three part series) we explained the little known science of Axiology, the Value Profile and how it is helping CEO's obtain the greatest leverage from employee's strengths.
We described how a CEO (we called him...
How often have you heard yourself say, ”I’ve got so many balls in the air I don’t know how I can possibly keep track of them all”.
We may be managing to keep the balls in motion, but how good is our juggling performance really? Are our...
“How can I get them to buy-in to this idea?” Anna, a bank manager, asked me. She had an idea for restructuring the department. She knew it would work, but only if everyone would agree to it. She talked about different department members: Bob, who...
“How can I get them to buy-in to this idea?” Anna, a bank manager, asked me. She had an idea for restructuring the department. She knew it would work, but only if everyone would agree to it. She talked about different department members: Bob, who...
Last time we talked about staying focused - getting those distractions out of the way that keep us from accomplishing what we want to. We agreed that life is full of distractions-pleasures and obligations-that can pull us off task. We studied the...
Last time we talked about staying focused - getting those distractions out of the way that keep us from accomplishing what we want to. We agreed that life is full of distractions-pleasures and obligations-that can pull us off task. We studied the...
How Effective is Your Leadership Style? Motivating employees according to their needs. by Dr. Marilyn Manning Would your staff say that you are easy to work with? Would they call you picky, overly analytical? Do they accuse you of dropping the ball...
If you’re one of the many executives struggling with finding and keeping the right people to propel your business forward, you’ll find these insights helpful. If you’re frustrated by trying to motivate people, work instead to develop a...
“How to Build Extreme Customer Service from the Inside Out” Marilyn Manning, Ph.D., Speaker “Always do right. This will surprise some and astonish the rest”, Mark Twain “Thousands of businesses will be shaken and even shattered by their inability...
There are plenty of ways to do business on the Internet, but they can be basically divided into 2 groups: 1. Go out and do the research, find the resources, bring them altogether and then build a business from scratch or 2. Start a turn key...
When I was a child my father would take me ice fishing with him and his buddies. I remember very clearly the first time he took me out on the ice. I was so excited to be included in his fishing trip that I couldn’t sleep the entire night prior. So...
For many of us attending a meeting is right up there with a root canal. If you’re the one in charge of meetings, use these EQ competencies to create better ones. A meeting, after all, is a microcosm of your business and philosophy. INTENTIONALITY ...
Susan Dunn, MA, Personal and Professional Development Coach
More and more entrepreneurs and businesses are turning to the affordable and efficient use of teleconferences for meetings, classes and training. Everyone calls in to a dedicated bridge line at the appointed time and there is no need to get together...
In today’s rapidly changing and highly competitive markets, many privately held companies are creating outside advisory boards to give owners and CEOs fresh, knowledgeable advice. Even for small businesses, setting up an advisory board can give...
Major elements of an effective occupational safety and health program include: Management Leadership/Commitment ·Develop a policy clearly stating responsibilities for the program and the priority of safety and health in relation to other...
The bane of internet mlm business in trying to build any internet mlm business is having whinny downlines that think that they do not need to do anything to make money online. The best way to deal with them is to develop a method to develop...
I’m always amazed at how disorganised most businesses are. The huge amount of opportunities that fall by the wayside due to poor management. Let me tell you what happened to me recently. The Car Dealership I stopped off at my local dealership as...
“Leaders are born, not made” – do you think this is true? I think one can learn to act as if he or she was born a leader. I’m thinking of my young friend Mark who told me his boss had told him, “The only reason I haven’t made you a manager is that...
Handling the public individual is a demonstration of effectiveness, competence, mastery and power. Masterful people handling skills falls into that category of almost super-human abilities. Those who violate the use of their power do so in the...
How to get a better web site ROI by performing a simple and inexpensive test using Google Adwords.
Better Web Site ROI
How to increase your business profitability by hundreds of percent.
Websites are ubiquitous these days and...
How To Get A Standing Ovation From Your Customers—Successfully Managing Continuous Improvement Despite its many false starts, skeptical reactions and misconceptions, the Total Quality Management (TQM) movement has begun the slow process of...
This article briefly summerizes steps to be taken to land up a good summer job.
Even if summer vacation is still a few months away for most teens, now is the time to plan and lay a foundation for landing that cool summer job you really want. ...
This article talks in brief about how to get maximum milage out of career fairs.
You step into the hubbub of the career fair, take a deep breath, and make your way toward a representative from the top-ranked company on your personal list. This...
To maximise profits, it has become fashionable to place some of your support requirements with 'experts', to allow you to focus on core activities. Especially for small businesses this can work well, but with larger organisations, unless you get...
The "old ways" of doing business have been on the way out for years. Yet, training programs and consultants continue to do things the way they've always been done. Maybe they're stuck in the past. Maybe they're blind to the facts. Or maybe they...
How To Handle Poor Office Manners - Diplomatically It only takes one person to disturb the emotional atmosphere and productivity of an office. Others become irritated by the offender’s seemly harmless behaviors and now their productivity suffers...
Workplace Conflict Conflict is an inevitable part of business life and not all conflict is negative. Most people would agree that where there are people there is conflict. Some workplace conflict is healthy and if viewed positively can be an...
Most people think real change in an organization occurs as a result of top-level leadership. This isn't always the case. Oftentimes, it's someone within the rank and file who stands up and challenges the status quo. Remember the old adage,...
How to Kill Your Business in Two Easy Steps By Monty J. Sharp, Certified Comprehensive Coach http://www.workteamcoaching.com Every calling is great when greatly pursued. - Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. (1841-1935) Learning From Failure Here’s a...
Ask almost any business leader how to most effectively develop people and build teamwork and you’ll hear, “tap into employees’ strengths.” Yet when it comes to their own careers, many managers still focus the majority of their personal development...
Imagine being supported in your business by a team that were reliable, competent, communicated effectively with clients and colleagues, had heaps of initiative and a great attitude. No, this is not a pipe dream. It can happen for you. However it...
Every entrepreneur can make more money by giving something away for FREE. It is something that you don't have to create, you don't have to buy, and something you already have. It's your expert knowledge. If you are an entrepreneur or business owner,...
Start with the end in mind - it's not as easy as it sounds. The second of Covey's habits of highly effective people is called "Start with the end in mind" Seeing the heading, I instantly understood what this meant. "Know your target". In the few...
People management and leadership has become a major topic of conversation in today’s market place and have assumed mythical qualities. Managing you people is not that difficult if you are willing to invest one thing in their development; YOU. The...
In today’s hectic business environment, it is vital that we are all on the same page, right? But how do we know if we meet those standards? Business owners and executives can avoid the uncertainty, and that’s where ISO 9001 certification comes...
This article is for you if you’re a behind-the-scenes kind of person – the admin assistant who gets the presentation ready for the guys in marketing but doesn’t get to go to the meeting; the PR pro who writes all their speeches and answers all the...
When you are ready to start your own coaching practice there are several steps that you will have to take. First, you should consider finding a qualified mentor coach that can take you under their wing. A coach without a coach unwilling to afford a...
In a team environment, the leader and the team members focus in different ways.
Last time we talked about staying focused - getting those distractions out of the way that keep us from accomplishing what we want to. We agreed that life is full...
Owning your own home-based business is by and large a very rewarding, exciting endeavor. You can set your own schedule, and be where you want, when you want. You can oftentimes forego the commute to a "regular job" and save money on gas and...
The Painful Approach For many years, "performance management" was of an annual event dreaded by both the management and the workforce. For a week or two every year the manager would virtually isolate himself and ponder the stack of review...
One of the greatest things about the current home based business industry is that people from all walks of life are having success with it. Isn't it nice that you don't have to go to medical school or get a Harvard MBA to be able to...
Good sales people can close, but few “step up” for even more sales from that close. Yet stepping up should be one of the easiest accomplishments in sales — that is if you know how to build the staircase.
Do it by applying a leadership tool I...
HOW TO WRITE A BETTER RÉSUMÉ INTRODUCTION There are as many opinions on the subject of resumes as there are job seekers! Some of the more popular opinions are centered on the use of objectives, summaries, profiles, title headings, keywords,...
"A speech is poetry: cadence, rhythm, imagery, sweep!" -Peggy Noonan These ten attributes will support you in creating an empowering public speech that is motivating, captivating, and memorable. 1. Savoir-faire The ability to act appropriately...
Human Resource Communications and Corporate Communications – are they one in the same? Both plan and develop written communication strategies to further the understanding and perceptions of their audience. Both provide counsel and editorial...
A critical task in the succession planning process of any organization is identifying candidates. Traditionally, candidates have been identified based on past performance. While this seems logical, it is problematic in practice.
Past performance...
MARKETING STRATEGIES An enterprise may adopt different marketing strategies dependent on the size and position of the business in its industry. The marketing strategy adopted may prove crucial to generate sales. These marketing strategies...
There is a demographic trend of which HR personnel, management, and CEOs need to be aware. According to demographic trends analyst, Cheryl Russell, by the year 2005, the most common household in the US will be single-person households. "Never...
Judith Richardson, MA, of Pono Consultants International and Emergent feminine, thrives on working with groups, and she exercises this passion in forums ranging from the chairing of formal Board meetings to efficient and effective staff meetings to...
"R.O.E.: Return On Employee -- A measure of corporate business performance as determined by the gross revenue achieved per staff employee." by Phil McCutchen Marketing Manager, VCG, Inc. As the definition above points out, ROE (Return On Employee)...
Customers want our products and services to be better, delivered faster, and produced less expensively. This means that everything we do needs to be improved. To stay competitive in this world we have to be better then we were last year and we...
Engaged employees can show us the way to continuously improve. Customers want our products and services to be better, delivered faster, and produced less expensively. This means that everything we do needs to be improved. All employees can be...
There’s a hidden crisis in business today. A crisis causing board members, executives, employees and shareholders alike to lose sleep and question the future. The crisis isn’t rapid change, the economy or foreign competition, it’s the uncertainty...
Are you unhappy at work? Tired and lacking energy and drive? Don't worry, you are not alone! Studies in the US show that up to 70 percent of the workforce is unhappy with their job at any given time. We all feel dissatisfied and frustrated with our...
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Teams are an integral part of any business environment. How can any business owner or manager make their team more effective? Simply- by improving three cornerstones of the team. Why is this important? Because it creates tangible benefits for any...
Another ‘Leadership Today’ free monthly E-zine brought to you by Trevor Barre – Life Coach Issue 12/2001 INFORMATION SECURITY This month, I would like to take the opportunity to address the need for organisations everywhere to have a good, hard...
Best Definition of “Corporate Culture” If you ask 10 people to define “organizational culture,“ you will get 11 different answers! Fortunately, from my consulting and writing on leadership and organizational change, I created my definition of...
Best Definition of “Corporate Culture” If you ask 10 people to define “organizational culture,“ you will get 11 different answers! Fortunately, from my consulting and writing on leadership and organizational change, I created my definition of...
Are you just about to leave university? You are just setting out in the job market? You have a number of hurdles to get over before you have the job you have been dreaming of. You find the thought of an interview daunting. You want to make a good...
Anyone who is a jobseeker knows that looking for a new job or career is a job in itself. Once you have completed the laborious task of writing your resume and submitting it to various companies, you now have to pass the screen test to get the job....
Introduction to Marketing for 1st time business owners Copyright Ben Botes and My1stBusiness.com – 2003 – 2005 Marketing is determining which orders you would like to win. Selling is getting out there and winning orders once you have decided...
It always starts with you! Yes, it does start with you. You are the boss, manager, or owner, and thus you are most responsible person in this business. Good new is that by just reading this book, you have started to take action and responsibility...
You read right. Millions of investors guarantee their failure by selecting mutual funds and stocks based on quarterly or annual performance records. Do you chase performance? You might be buying high and selling low!
As the year draws to a...
Deciding if an online business degree is right for you is an easy task. With the wide selection of programs, flexibility and personalized formatting, an online business degree is a great choice for any one new to the business world or those that are...
Deciding if an online business degree is right for you is an easy task. With the wide selection of programs, flexibility and personalized formatting, an online business degree is a great choice for any one new to the business world or those...
Deciding if an online business degree is right for you is an easy task. With the wide selection of programs, flexibility and personalized formatting, an online business degree is a great choice for any one new to the business world or those that...
"Is Ineffective Listening Hurting Your Professionally?" Poor listening habits should be a serious concern to executives. When other people talk, do you really listen with your fullest attention? Do you remember the names of those you meet at...
"Is Ineffective Listening Hurting Your Professionally?" Poor listening habits should be a serious concern to executives. When other people talk, do you really listen with your fullest attention? Do you remember the names of those you meet at...
Ranked as the nation’s leading manufacturing journalist and an editor, TR Cutler (www.trcutlerinc.com) has issued a PR Checklist for manufacturers. Cutler tells the extraordinary stories of manufacturers. According to Cutler, “There are great...
Ranked as the nation’s leading manufacturing journalist and an editor, TR Cutler ( www.trcutlerinc.com ) has issued a PR Checklist for manufacturers. Cutler tells the extraordinary stories of manufacturers. According to Cutler, “There are great...
Part of Emotional Intelligence is being able to label emotions and therefore attitudes, and in the workplace, these lead to motivation and performance. It’s important to understand the distinction between desultory, and perfunctory when dealing...
Part of Emotional Intelligence is being able to label emotions and therefore attitudes, and in the workplace, these lead to motivation and performance. It’s important to understand the distinction between desultory, and perfunctory when dealing...
The economy appears to be doing well. Many small businesses are having a good year. Then there are those that are not doing so well. Their product or service may have proven itself in the marketplace, but problems have developed and things are...
The other day I brought my mother into an appliance store to purchase a television. By the time we left with her new television, she was completely disgusted. Unlike most of us, she comes from an older generation that actually expects salespeople...
In many ways, good leadership is hard to define. It can't be directly measured. There's no leadership "score" or report card. In fact often the measure of leadership is qualitative rather than quantitative - although quantitative results always...
In many ways, good leadership is hard to define. It can't be directly measured. There's no leadership "score" or report card. In fact often the measure of leadership is qualitative rather than quantitative - although quantitative results always...
1. What is an Issue? An issue is an incident, circumstance, problem or inquiry that affects or potentially affects the timely delivery of the project, product or service, it may also impact the quality of deliverables and the cost of production....
My shopping experience lately has been amazing, and not in the good sense. Most of the time when I walk in a store one of four things happens: (1)I can tell who the salespeople are because they’re walking around with headsets on talking to one...
Susan Dunn, MA Psychology, Emotional Intelligence Coach
How many times have you heard this when talking with an experienced coach or consultant. You say: 1.My department is not making quotas. I’ve provided training. I motivate. What am I doing wrong? 2.My marketing department head does good work,...
Susan Dunn, MA Psychology, Emotional Intelligence Coach
How many times have you heard this when talking with an experienced coach or consultant. You say: 1.My department is not making quotas. I’ve provided training. I motivate. What am I doing wrong? 2.My marketing department head does good work,...
Word Count= 327 words; Word Wrapped to 55 characters-per line. It's not Obvious For some people, the path to career growth is easy and well organized, but for most of us it's more difficult. Family, spouses, education, employment experience and...
There’s a common phrase used by Organizational Development and Human Resource professionals, when identifying kinks in the growth of an organization or company - “It’s a training issue.” The same phrase can be applied to almost any group of...
Sin and sorrow everywhere
People dying in despair
Happy Birthday to you; Happy Birthday to you.
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My work in organizations involves dropping habitual ways of perceiving in order to contact a fresh and subtle perceiving “under the surface” of what is going on. That deeper sense of perceiving allows the emergence of what I call the Engaging...
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