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Using
Power-Vision to Create the Business (or Life) that You Want
by Jamie S. Walters
We have a far greater potential for bringing about the
results we desire if we've truly decided, committed, envisioned, felt it as
done, expected and looked for the evidence, and engaged with the creative
process to take our right action.
Your
World Your Way - Trusting Yourself in Business
by Ann Kelly
You cannot have peace of mind or have a healthy business
if you don’t trust yourself. Trusting yourself is having a true sense of who
you are, clarity about what you want and the presence of mind to honour yourself.
How
to Become a Star at Work
by Robin S. Sharma
The day you decide to start acting like the person you
were destined to become is the day that you begin to tap into the wellspring
of human talents that will lead you to your own form of personal greatness.
Love
is the New Currency in Today's Marketplace
by Mariette Edwards
Knowledge is power! The more you know about how to be
loved in the marketplace, the quicker that love will come back to you as success.
Winners'
Wisdom
by Jim Stovall
Don’t wait, you can't live at the beach, the shortcut
myth, and cycling out of the box.
Junk
Cover Letters and Bad Resumes
by Teena Rose
Always view your résumé, cover letter, and interviewing
techniques from the eyes of the employer. They will be the deciders on calling
you in for an interview and employing you, so everything you do should be
for them.
Tips
for Effective Leadership - Don’t Respond to the Urgent
by Wolf Rinke
The productivity of most managers stinks. Why? Because
they pay too much attention to the urgent --- they spend their time putting
out fires. The following strategies will help you stretch your time rubber
band.
Winners'
Wisdom
by Jim Stovall
Beautiful music, dreams do come true, a birthday to
remember, and lessons from another time and place.
How
to Make the Most of a Networking Event
by Mariette Edwards
Contrary to what many believe, networking events are
not about pressing your business card into as many hands as you can. They
are, however, great opportunities to learn about what other people are looking
for.
Confessions
of A Lover of Books and Learning
by Susan Dunn
My father read to me and my sister every night, without
fail. The books he chose even my mother had to object to at times but it really
didn’t matter to me. I loved hearing my father’s voice, and I picked up his
obvious love of literature.
Winners'
Wisdom
by Jim Stovall
The constant of change, cost and value, do it, skip
it, or move it, and how about enjoying your work and planning your fun.
The
Warrior
by Tom Heuerman,
Ph.D. with Diane Olson, Ph.D.
Warriors assert their authenticity and make the world
a better place. We desperately need warriors who will stand up, speak up,
and take actions that remind us of our own best possibilities.
The
Six Figure Job Search
by Robert Waite
The bottom line question in the mind of the hiring executive
is this, "Will you bring value to the company that far exceeds the compensation
they will pay you?" That is the magic formula that you will need to focus
the whole process on.
Eight
Survive-and-Thrive Tips for Entrepreneurs
by Jamie S. Walters
Regardless of what's happening outside of their enterprises
self-employed entrepreneurs and small-enterprise owners must ensure their
own vision and clarity, and navigate the common challenges, the ups and downs,
that come with entrepreneurship.
Greasing
the Path to Success: Finding the Confidence to Step Up to Key Moments
by Nina Ham
There are certain key moments when putting your best-dressed
foot forward really matters. Some of life’s fortunate people seem to be naturally
at their best finding confidence under pressure. The rest of us have to learn.
Leadership
Prep
by Chris Widener
So you want to be a leader? Or you want to be a better
leader? No matter where you are in your leadership journey, you CAN move forward.
You CAN lead better. You CAN lead more people. You CAN lead your organization
to higher ground. Yes, you CAN!
Visioning
by Ann Strong
Visioning allows us to live proactively rather than
reactively. It also gives us the opportunity to work more consciously with
All That Is, tapping into all Universal forces, both seen and unseen.
Manage
Up to Manage Your Career
by Mariette
Edwards
When clients ask me how they can exert more power over
managing their career, managing up is where we always start. It is the fastest
and easiest way to position you for achieving that goal.
Bad
Luck, Bad Choices, and Bad Habits
by Chris Widener
The next time you hear someone say, “He’s down on his
luck,” perhaps you ought to ask, “Or is he down on his choices?” I
have found that those who have good habits and make good choices tend to experience
the best luck!
How
to Read Your Boss' Mind
by Mark Goulston
Before helping an employee up the ladder, bosses – either
consciously or unconsciously – ask themselves seven questions. If you can
put yourself in your boss’ place (it also works for audiences) and answer
these queries, you’re much more likely to get the help you need.
Inspiration!
by Susan Dunn
There are times … that try men’s souls.
How do we get through them? Inspiration!
Sell
Results to Sell Yourself
by Mariette
Edwards
Start crafting your stories by reflecting on the results
you have produced. Then tell a story about each making sure you position it
to demonstrate what skill, gift or special talent you have that produced that
result.
Retirement
Ready? Prepared for the Unexpected?
by Ronald C. Lazof
Today many people retire intentionally and voluntarily
in their mid 50's or even earlier - through careful planning, or find themselves
involuntarily retired through technological or other market factor changes.
The difference is in being prepared.
What
in the World are You Doing?
by
Chris Widener
What I believe sets the successful apart is that they
don’t just live the average life. They don’t just pass time. They have something
compelling in their life that drives them – something that gives them an answer
when they are asked that question.
The
Myth of Networking
by
Mariette Edwards
If you are really serious about getting what you desire,
networking is one very important way to achieve it. But, before you choose
your next networking event, answer these questions to improve your results.
Setting
Realistic Expectations
by
Cindy Ventrice
Whether you are tackling new job responsibilities or
trying to maintain productivity during a major change initiative, your previous
experiences can help you create an action plan that will serve you well and
keep you motivated!
The
Three Legs of Persuasion
by
Chris Widener
When you lead, you influence. To lead others is to influence
them through various means to follow you to your vision of a preferred thought,
belief or action.
To
be a Successful Negotiator, Start With What You Want
by
Mariette Edwards
Knowledge is power! Spend time getting clear on what
you want before beginning any negotiation process.
The
Challenge to Lead
by
Chris Widener
Someone will lead. Will it be you? If not you, then
who will lead? If you will not lead now, then when? Lead boldly. Lead with
faith. This is the highest calling and the reward is of the utmost kind.
What's
The Buzz On YOU?
by
Mariette Edwards
You are your reputation. When your name comes up in
conversation, what are people saying about you?
Best
Practices for Great Relationships
by Robin S. Sharma
You can transform the way you work and the results you see by making the simple
decision to get back to the fundamentals and start focusing in building rich,
mutually rewarding relationships.
Don't
Stop Asking So Many Questions
by
Chris Widener
A few weeks ago I took my boy on a trip that we make
together every year. We left the house at 6 am on Monday and got home at 9
pm on Thursday. That is just 87 hours. However, that is 84,293 questions!
Why
Should I Hire You?
by
Mariette Durack Edwards
It's so important that you stay focused on your strengths
and how your special qualities, skills and abilities can benefit a potential
employer. Remember you are the only person in the world who knows everything
about what you know.
Leadership
Through Worklife Balance
by Robin S. Sharma
Too many people do not discover how to live until it is time to die. Too many
of us miss out on the simple gifts that every day brings because we are so
busy trying to make a living we have lost sight of the real meaning of life.
Seven
Keys for Joyful Living!
by Chris Widener
Here are some thoughts for finding and experiencing joy in your life. If there
were one thing I could wish upon my family, friends and readers, it would
be joy in everything they do!
Tips
For Surviving as a Corporate Refugee
by Lora J Adrianse
Today, almost a year later, I proudly consider myself a Corporate Refugee
who has successfully navigated the grueling journey and emerged with an amazing
new sense of purpose and freedom! With that in mind, I offer you tips for
surviving from my own experience.
What
Does an Innate Strength Look Like?
by Susan Dunn
Martin Seligman, Ph.D., noted Optimism researcher has proposed that one of
the surest paths to happiness is to know your signature strengths and build
your life around them, particularly if it's in a way that has meaning to you.
Enthusiasm
- It is Contagious
by Shep Hyken
Who
would you rather be with at work? Someone who hates what they are doing, or
someone who loves what they are doing?
The
Top Six Ways to Stay Motivated
by Chris Widener
These are simple principles, that when you put them to work regularly, will
change your life by keeping you motivated all the time!
Winners'
Wisdom
by Jim Stovall
Get the facts to choose the right course of action, be honest with yourself
and focus on the things you know, embrace change and transitions, and may
you always find another road. Words of wisdom from one who sees very clearly.
(ed.)
What
Makes a Person Powerful in an Organization?
by Kai-Lit Phua,
Ph.D.
"Office politics" is a fact of life for anyone who works in a formal organization
such as a commercial company. Power is an important concept but it is hard
to define and to measure.
Winning
the Thought Battle
by Chris Widener
Our
success starts long before our actions. In fact, our success begins in our
thoughts.
Learn
to Manage Stress, Before it Manages You - and Your Company
by Joe Piscatella
Statistics are telling us that Corporate America - employees and executives
alike - are feeling stressed and overworked. Helping employees handle stress
well is a business leadership issue.
Your
Emotions & Your Health
by Susan Dunn
In a symposium called "Integrating Mind, Body and Spirit in Medical Practice,
researchers at Duke Medical Center investigated the role of anger, hostility,
isolation and touch in our wellness.
Success
Showdowns
by Chris Widener
Our
journey to success always has "Showdowns" that we have to go through if we
are going to get there. There are always going to be "bad guys" we have to
get through. Let's
take a look at a few.
Good
Judgment
by Jim Stovall
Just because you are moving quickly does not necessarily mean you are getting
closer to your goal. There are times when a pause for recreation, reflection,
and renewal are the fastest ways to move ahead.
Transitions:
How to Weather Stormy Seas and Find a Safe Harbor
by Susan Dunn
When the sea of life gets stormy, how can you stay shipshape and ride the
waves?
Etiquette
for Job Hunters - The Advantages of Manners
by Paula Gamonal
If you have the basic information and equipment and approach the situation
with common sense, intelligence and sensitivity, you'll not only handle anything
you come across, but handle it with impeccable manners as well.
Live
the Adventure!
by Chris Widener
Let's
see what are common characteristics of a good adventure and apply them to
our lives. In doing so, you will shift your perspective and see how your own
day-to-day life can be an adventure!
Intuition:
The Art of Fast, Effective Decision-making
by Susan Dunn
Remember those math problems you got the correct answer for, but you didn't
get full credit because you couldn't show your work? Intuition is a key ingredient
in what we call genius, and it is also an important tool when applied to everyday
life.
Would
You Hire You?
by Don Cornell
Of
course you would - because you know all your terrific qualifications. But
what if you only knew what your resume includes and nothing else? Is it better
than 90% of resumes from candidates competing for the job you want?
Be
Consistent to be Successful!
by Rhoberta Shaler,
PhD
When
you take a moment to think about your self-esteem, what comes to mind?
Your
Dream Can Be Your Future
by Chris Widener
Set aside some time today to get started on your dream. Follow the action
plan and set your sights for the top of the mountain! You will be glad you
did!
It's
Up to Me
by Helene Mazur
As a free agent thinker in a rapidly changing business landscape, what critical
goals for 2003 would you like to set right now?
When
Does Work Become Play?
by Rhoberta Shaler,
PhD
I
work an average of ten hours a day and it occurred to me the other day that
I am retired. Sounds paradoxical, however, it's true. My definition of retirement
is the time in a person's life when she has the opportunity to do exactly
what she wants to do all day.
Making
New Year's Resolutions That Work
by Susan Dunn
Making
resolutions means resolving to do something, committing to do something. Here
are some tips for making resolutions that work this year.
New
Year's Resolution for 2003 ... Manage Stress - from Take a Load Off Your
Heart by Joe Piscatella
by Cindy Kazan
Take a Load Off Your Heart places managing stress as the most important
part of the healthy-living program --- followed by introducing more physical
activity to your life and balancing your diet comes next. Take a Load Off
Your Heart shows how to take the steps that will allow you to take control
of your cardiac health once and for all.
Goals
- Vision to Reality - A Systematic Approach
by Shaun Ajani
What
goals do you have for your life? If you have goals, are they just in your
head? Or do you have a methodology to manifest them? There is a systematic
process to think of anything you want, and ultimately acquire it.
Take
Yourself to the Top!
by Chris Widener
Everybody
wants to get to the top, whether it is the top of a career, a company, the
earnings scale, or the many other ways that we as individuals can define the
"top" in our own lives!
The
Resolution Solution
by Jim Stovall
Each year when the calendar rolls over again, human beings all around the
world engage in a number of strange behaviors. There's no need to struggle
with New Year's resolutions. When you do set a goal, whether it be now or
later, be sure it meets the following criteria.
The
DNA of Top Achievers
by Chris Widener
Obviously, all top achievers wouldn't have the same literal DNA but what about
a figurative DNA? Are there common "genes" perhaps? I think so!
Ever
Felt That Working in a Circus Would be a Better Option?
by Anne Riches
Have
you ever wondered if it might be easier to run away and join a circus – at
least it would be part of your job description to keep all the balls in the
air while maintaining balance at the same time!
Better
For Your Health Than Vitamins, More Helpful to Your Success Than a Ph.D.
by Susan Dunn
Did
you know that one of the most important things you can do for your health
and success is to learn optimism?
Are
Women Really Superior to Men?
by Salma N. Ajani
Let's answer this age-old question; evaluate what we know up to this point,
scientifically as well as culturally. Are women really superior to men?
Perspective
by Jim Stovall
Any
fact, any opinion, any observation, and any communication can only be judged
in light of the perspective of the individual who is communicating.
Developing
the New Corporate Conscience
by Stephanie
Cirihal
The
first steps to re-building trust and credibility in and out of the board room
- it all begins with you.
Avoiding
the Autopilot Syndrome - How to Keep Challenge Alive in Your Work
by
Jody Urquhart
Actively
thinking about what is challenging and meaningful to you will inspire purpose
in your work. Remember, the only person who can really give your job challenge
is you.
Experience
is a Teacher
by Jim Stovall
If
you were to list all of the things that you know -- that you believe and you
are willing to act upon -- chances are this knowledge has come from an experience.
The
Consistency Contest
by Jim Stovall
Success in exercise, sports, or in our business and personal lives, comes
from a long-term, consistent performance, not a short-term sprint.
Finding
the Magic
by
Gary Lockwood
Conventional wisdom says you should work on improving your weaknesses. What
a waste of time, talent and opportunity. Successful entrepreneurs throughout
history have achieved greatness by focusing on their strengths. This article
helps you discover your natural talents.
Tip-toe
the Tightrope of Trust - A Manager’s Guide to Success
by
Jody Urquhart
How
much do you trust your staff and why does it matter? Trust affects the bottom
line — the way you treat employees is the way they will treat customers.
How
to Develop a Personal Vision
by
Brian Ward
Achieving
a balance between 'dreaming' about a desired future state and living in the
current state is difficult. This short exercise affords you the opportunity
to achieve such a balance.
The
Time of Your Life
by
Jim Stovall
Each
day, week, month, and year, time seems to compress. We have more distractions
competing for our precious minutes each day; therefore, it is more important
than ever that we take control of the time of our lives.
Top
Ten Tips for Improving the Quality of Your Work Life
by
Judy Worrell & Brian Ward
We all desire a work experience that can fit neatly with our personal lives.
We all seek balance. Our ten tips are designed to get you thinking. They apply
as much to the CEO as they do to the front line worker.
Mastermind
by Jim Stovall
The farther up the mountain of success you travel, the less populated you
will find your path to be. Achievement and excellence bring a degree of isolation.
The
Dark Road
by Jenna Edmunds
Do we even know which road we are on?
Time
Management 101 - Take Control of Your Time
by
Gregory P. Smith
Louis
Boone, a poet and novelist once said, “I definitely am going to take a course
on time management ... just as soon as I can work it into my schedule.”
Michelin
Man Seeks Tire Nirvana
by Jody Urquhart
Why
it’s essential to understand the difference you make through your work.
Leadership
in Turbulent Times
by
Randi B. Noyes
Straightforward advice on how to "lead yourself" and others through turbulence
- whether you are the CEO of a large company or the head of your household.
Lethal
Life Calling - How to Cut Through the Hocus Pocus and Focus on Success
by Jody Urquhart
So
many people are waiting for the perfect job, when maybe there is no such thing.
People don’t magically find meaningful work but they can find meaning in their
work.
Keeping
Your Sanity
by Jim Stovall
Have
you ever heard someone say -- or even caught yourself saying -- "That person
is making me crazy"? This is a feeling we all experience from time to time,
but it's important to realize that no one can affect us unless or until we
give them permission to do so.
Keeping
On-Course
by
Jim Stovall
There
comes a time in everyone's life when you become extremely frustrated with
your progress toward your goal. That is the time to "stay the course."
Expanding
the Horizon
by
Jim Stovall
We should all commit to an ongoing expedition
within our own personal and professional development.
Gold
Medal
by
Jim Stovall
The Olympics
are not as much about the individual sports as they are about striving for
and achieving greatness.
What
Career Changers Have Taught
by
Freda Turner Ph.D.
Change is scary for everyone - but several very notable career changers can
teach us valuable career lessons.
The
Game is on the Field
by Jim Stovall
We
can change our lives and the lives of those around us by simply elevating
our level of expectation.
Persistence
Pays Off
by
Jim Stovall
Success in life, be it personal or professional, comes from performing at
a high level for an extended period of time.
Tips
for New Managers
by
Andrew E. Schwartz
Are you
trained and prepared for the new intellectual and emotional challenges that
await? Here are ideas, tips and techniques from The School for Managers.
Fear
of Change
by Lisa Sidorowicz
People
have the ability to create positive changes in their lives, yet distorted
fear-based perceptions can often lead to stagnation. When strong self-worth
is present, however, change can be welcomed as an opportunity for growth,
forward movement, and personal fulfilment.
Being
the B.E.S.T.
by
Jim Stovall
If
we want to be the BEST at whatever we do, we've got to break it down
into its individual components.
Extraordinary
Self Care
by
Terri Levine
Find your own personal extraordinary care rituals and begin to allow yourself
to enjoy life. It is rushing by you.
Tips
for Relighting After Burnout: Energizing Self and Others
by Eileen McDargh,
CSP, CPAE
The
current environment brings additional stress to our homes and offices. Check
them off and then consider some actions.
Radical
Shifts to Extraordinary Business Results
by
Terri Levine
Achieving
extraordinary business results in today's lightning fast world requires some
radical shifts in thinking and acting.
Question
Your Career!
by
Terri Levine
Feel
like your career no longer stretches your imagination or excites you? Dread
going to work in the mornings? How about expanding your comfort zone and exploring
your interests?
How
to Delegate Effectively
by
Gregory P. Smith
Effective delegation is an important tool that some
managers hesitate to use. Here are eight basic guidelines to help you delegate
more effectively.
Breaking
Through the Paralysis of Fear
by
Azriela Jaffe
The road to your success may be just where you are,
or it may be a path that you can't even see at the moment.
The
Art of Balancing an Unequal Life
by
Eileen McDargh
How does one swim with the sharks, squeeze the margins
of an angst-filled financial world, and still lead a life of wholeness in
spirit, mind and body? The issue is still one of balance.
Brainpower
for the Overwhelmed
by
Eileen McDargh
Walk into the room and can’t find your keys? Forget
why you entered the room in the first place? How to deal effectively with
SADD - situational attention deficit disorder - and turn it to glad.
Get
a Life by Clearing the Clutter
by
Dianna Booher
How to streamline work habits, patterns, and methods
to have more time and energy to complete what's most important.
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