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[2003-08-29] Top 10 Qualities of Great Team Leaders
Great Team Leaders, Great Teachers and Inspiring Parents possess the following 10 Qualities. They guide, mentor and inspire their wards effectively, efficiently, effortlessly and with effervescence. There is a lot of goodwill, confidence, enjoyment, happiness, peace and productivity around these great people. Here are the Top 10 Qualities.
[2003-08-29] 5 Ways a Manager can Help a Team Member
The following are a list of 5 things that a manager should do. The quotations say a lot and there are followed by few concrete activities for the managers. Manager and teacher have a lot of similar responsibilities.
[2003-08-29] How to Write Copy That Turns More Website Visitors into Buyers
You're getting lots of visitors, but not a lot of sales. How can you increase the number of buyers without increasing traffic? Design, usability and layout have an impact on sales, but your words are what really sell -- or don't.
[2003-08-29] 15-Minute De-Frazzlers
We strive to create balance and peace in our families. We strive to live each day in the knowledge that our family is a gracious gift; a gift to be treasured and celebrated in the every day.
[2003-08-29] Stress Release Via Personal Care
If you notice a greater deal of stress at home or work, or any other place for that matter, try to learn helpful ways to talk about conflicts and reduce the stress.
Take notice of your everyday actions and activities to see what, if anything you can modify in order to make your life simpler and relieve your feelings of stress.
[2003-08-28] How a positive idea proceeds beyond the dream stage
There are "Four Success-Spotting", possibility-measuring, opportunity-testing questions most or all of which must be answered affirmatively by knowleadgeable people before a positive iedea, product or service proceeds beyond the dream stage.
[2003-08-28] Can You Make a Perfect Transition Decision?
Some folks believe there are no bad decisions. . If you turn left instead of right, you think you've made a mistake -- till you realize this detour is actually a shortcut to the destination of your dreams.
[2003-08-28] 7 Skills You Need to Negotiate Better
When confronted by a crisis, man usually takes recourse to one of 2 options: fight or flight. This is the traditional, natural, in-built mechanism within all animals. However we human beings have a third option which we need to cultivate into a skill.
[2003-08-28] Teaching a lesson on budgets that hits home
A report introduced in 2001 stated that 8.2 million Americans owed more money than they were worth. Simply stated, people just do not understand basic financial principles. This unfortunate epidemic is the result of inadequate training of finances in the home.
[2003-08-28] 7 Ways To Make 2003 Your Happiest Year
1. Starve a bad habit; feed a good habit. Things that you nurture, and support, and give energy and time to WILL grow in your life. And in contrast, things can't exist if you don't support them.
[2003-08-28] So You Want to Write an Ezine, Or You Got Tired of It
Yes, it is work to keep up an ezine or newsletter. You need to constantly come up with new content - your own articles, other people's articles, tools and sites of interest, new sales and products. You need a way to send it out, to delete bad addresses, to get past the spam filters - is it worth it? For some, yes - for others, no.
[2003-08-28] The 37 Cent Mistake
When it comes to filing your tax return, spending 37 cents could be the biggest mistake you ever make.
[2003-08-28] Some Ebay Tips for Info Sellers
Organizing
I only use two tools to help me run my auctions, Turbo Lister and Shooting Star. Links to these products are in the resources section.
[2003-08-28] Stop Your Readers In Their Tracks!
Studies have shown that while 75% of the people read headlines, only 25 % keep reading "the rest of the story". Breaking it down even further, you have about 4 seconds to convince that reader to read on!
[2003-08-28] The Search for the Secret to Success
If you are interested in becoming a network marketing success, please read this article very carefully. This article could change your life.
[2003-08-28] Use Every Experience to Propel You to The Life of Your Dreams
After last week, you should have a pretty good idea as to what your strengths are. Way to go! I hope you're feeling good about yourself and have become aware of just how special you are.
[2003-08-28] Writing Your Body Content
It is said that search engines like to see a certain amount of words in the body of your html page. That is true, if you don't have a certain amount of words in the body, then that page will not be considered a viable page.
[2003-08-28] Artificial Intelligence ... what have we learned through natural ignorance?
During the late '80s and early '90s, I had the opportunity to work with expert systems in real-time production environments. I found artificial intelligence, or AI, to be thoroughly intriguing. I even went so far as to write an expert system package, under Microsoft Windows, called WindExS.
[2003-08-28] Gut Instinct: How to Develop Yours
He did it again - my stockbroker. He rolled a ten-bagger into my lap. That means the stock he picked for me went up x10. Then he had me sell just before it started its decline. I bought low and sold high. Or rather he did.
[2003-08-27] Make Money Writing About Your Hobby
Whether you have a yen for yard sales or a passion for pets, there's an audience hungry for your articles. I found mine during a trip to Roswell, New Mexico back in the mid-90s.
[2003-08-27] Writing Effective Sales Copy
Whether you run a home-based business or Microsoft, one thing is always true: products do not sell themselves. So what makes customers buy? Words.
[2003-08-27] And You Can Quote Me
I don't mind having others put words in my mouth-not when their words are witty, wise and succinct. Put another way: I love using quotes in my writing.
[2003-08-27] Questions You Should Ask Personal Trainers…Before You Hire One!
There are a number of issues you need to discuss with all of the personal trainers you meet with to know if the personal trainers are qualified and likely to meet your individual needs before you spend any of your money.
[2003-08-27] The New Ergonomics: Good Health through Inconvenience
You spend your day at a computer workstation or executive desk. The furniture item fills up the corner of the room, holds your computer, fax/phone/copier, scanner, filing basket and a year's worth of office supplies. There's enough space left over to spread out a picnic lunch if you are so inclined.
[2003-08-27] Serenity Now!
"Serenity Now!" The Seinfeld fans among you will remember the episode in which George's father hollers this phrase just about every time a Costanza enters the room.
[2003-08-27] Making Your Sales Letter Sell
Your goal is to make a sale. Maybe a BUNCH of sales. So you begin to craft your sales letter.
But you may be getting ahead of yourself.
[2003-08-27] Cultivating an Attitude of Gratitude
Gratitude keeps us centered and wards off jealousy and negativity.
Here are five little things we can do each day to nourish our sense of gratitude:
[2003-08-27] The "Not So Secret" Secrets of Success
Have you ever heard of the "secrets of success"? Many times people are trying to sell you these "secrets" for a very high price! Well, in my five years of Internet marketing experience, I haven't learned any "secrets".
[2003-08-27] 11 Tips for Online Publishing Success
Use the checklist below to make sure your article will get published and make you a household name on the Internet.
[2003-08-26] Proposal Writing Sin no.3: NOT KNOWING THY ENEMY
It's a fact of life that there's a very good chance that you are racing against every one (or a good portion of) your competitors, so it makes sense to know who is likely to be bidding for the contract.
[2003-08-26] 10 Emotionally Intelligent Ways to Use Drive Time
Safety first whenever you're in the car, but for most of us, it's a pocket of time, and time is what we have the least of. Know yourself. If you're the kind who can't do two things at once, don't.
[2003-08-26] The Proper Use Of Credit Cards
Credits cards are a convenience, not a crutch.
Credit cards are a great way to make purchases and record to the penny your spending. They also provide a way to postpone payment on items and thereby earn more interest on your money.
[2003-08-26] The Credit Card Offer
One day I got a call from my credit card company asking me if I would like to increase my credit limit by borrowing up to $9000 at their special rate of 15.9%.
[2003-08-26] Credit Card Traps, And How To Avoid Them
"0% interest* for the first six months, no annual fees** and a low fixed*** rate of only 8.9%****!"
[2003-08-26] So What Does Emotional Intelligence Look Like in ReaL Life?
1.. High IQ, Low EQ: A student.
There's a story going around the Chicago area, where EQ is big, about a student at the U. of Chicago last year. At that venerable high-IQ institution, it's still a graduation requirement that each student pass a swimming test.
[2003-08-26] A Dozen Things Home Buyers Should Do... But Most Don't
1. Ride the Neighborhood in the Early Evening: By doing this you will see the people who live in the area and how they live. You will see the condition of the cars, and if any conditions exist (loitering, loud music, etc...) which you may find objectionable. Do this more than once, and be sure to include Friday and Saturday nights.
[2003-08-26] 10 Tips To Overcome Your Fear Of Selling
Ahh. Selling. Sometimes, this is a word that is dreaded and feared by all but the most intrepid business owners. It seems that, even though we all know we need to "sell" our products and services, many of us feel fearful or anxious about actually doing so.
[2003-08-26] Getting Over Your Fear Of Success
The fear of success is more common than some might realize. Just the thought of 'What it would be like to...' is enough to set some people off.
[2003-08-26] Sailing the Seven C’s of Effective Writing
I love to sail, I love being out on the water. In 1988, I joined 3 other men for what I thought would be a leisurely said from Honolulu, Hawaii to Kobe, Japan. Along the way we encountered what the Japanese later told us was a ‘baby' typhoon. We were extremely fortunate to survive it and arrive safely in the Kobe/Osaka harbour.
[2003-08-26] Your Finances
Which category do you fall in?
I have determined that financially, people fall into one of three categories.
[2003-08-26] 10 Tips to Cope with Negative Emotions at Work
It's a fact of life - if you want to succeed in business, you need to know how to interact and communicate effectively with your employees, business partners, vendors, prospects, and customers. As a small business owner, this might involve rapid shifting from one type of language to another. For example, how you'd explain your expectations to your employees might be different than how you'd convey these to your business partner or potential client.
[2003-08-26] Are You Safe From Identity Theft?
The short and scary answer is, probably not!
A few short years ago the thought of someone actually capturing your identity and using it for wicked purposes was a rarity. But with the explosion of the Internet and on-line purchases in combination with so many other high-tech devices, identity theft is fast rising to epidemic proportion.
[2003-08-25] Do You Know Joe Girard?
The Guiness Book of World Records has proclaimed Joe Girard, "The World's Greatest Salesman."
[2003-08-25] Going solo? Avoid getting coached for disaster
Strong, independent people tend to have little experience in getting help, so they often end up with the coach from hell. They grab the first resource that comes along and follow instructions brilliantly. Too late, they realize they're following a lost leader.
[2003-08-25] Corporate Ethics, Intentionality & Emotional Intelligence
My granddaughter is 5. Last time she smacked her little brother and I had words with her, she said, "I didn't mean to hit him." A preposterous statement since I'd seen her walk over, pick up a book and whack him with it. But then she's only 5.
[2003-08-25] What to Look for in a Coach
What do coaches do? How do I choose the right one for me? In this relatively new field, the consumer has lots of questions.
[2003-08-25] Mysterious Mind-Twisting Psychological Copywriting Techniques!
Stop reading if you're opposed to using physiological techniques that literally force readers of your sales letters and ads to do what you tell them.
[2003-08-25] Raising The Bar: Dealing With Negativity In The Workplace
Challenge: I'm a new manager leading a team of sales professionals. One of my associates is very negative and does minimal work. While he meets quota, he could do so much more and his negativity impacts the other members of our team. He's been with our company for a number of years and it seems no one has done anything. How should I handle it?
[2003-08-25] Query Letter Confession
The first query letter I ever sent out was accepted by the publisher, but I have a confession to make about it. I stole the query letter. Yes, you read right. I stole it, and it worked wonders for me.
[2003-08-25] Know These Five Audiences to Write a Top Selling Book
To create a salable book you need to know your preferred audience or audiences before you write your book. This essential "hot-selling point" helps you write focused, organized, and compelling copy your audience will appreciate and talk about.
[2003-08-25] Q and A: Financial Independence Tips For Women From Coni Cecil
As a woman Netpreneur, I sat down via e-mail with article-announce regular contributor, Internet marketer and women's financial consultant Coni Cecil of www.cecilfreedom.com. She shared her Internet marketing and financial wisdom for women on the Net. The quote on her site from Eleanor Roosevelt is inspiring: "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."
[2003-08-25] Compliment More; Reprimand Less
Alan Loy McGinnis cites an interesting study in his book THE FRIENDSHIP FACTOR (Augsburg, 1979). A second-grade teacher complained that her children were spending too much time standing up and roaming around the room rather than working.
[2003-08-25] Strategies for Eliminating and Managing Stress
To combat modern day stressors, you need to realize that things are going to go the way they are going to go, so you may as well just relax. The most important thing you can do for yourself is to practice extreme self-care which means putting your own needs first.
[2003-08-25] Where Do YOU find Your Contacts?
This is a question I have been asked over and over again. It`s quite simple to answer, too. I chat! That is basically all I do in my pursuit for getting contacts. I find people via chats, be it chat downloads, yahoo, get paid chats, msn messenger, any of them.
[2003-08-25] When Bad News is Good News
I'm working on a new web site for cancer patients and their partners that will include a free service requiring a certain amount of special programming. I intend to hire someone to do it for me.
[2003-08-25] Always Have a Plan B
PR Rainmakers know they can do everything right, and still fail to make news.
It's a fact of life. Accept it now.
[2003-08-25] Insider Secrets of Writing for Search Engines, Part 2
"Insider Secrets of Writing for Search Engines" was so popular that I contacted SEO copywriting pro Karon Thackston to see if she'd be willing to answer a few more, in-depth questions. She graciously agreed. and so our interview continues.
[2003-08-25] Who’s that Knocking at my Door? A Fresh View of Eight Common 2X4’s of Life
Waking up from a life "dream" by a 2x4 is hard and shocking. Life as we know it is often interrupted. Answering the knock on the door with growth-promoting questions frees us to let go of what is not working in our life, meet a bigger self, and draft a new blueprint.
[2003-08-25] So - You're Between Gigs!
I have been onstage off and on for over a quarter of a century.
[2003-08-25] Issues You Might Encounter in a Multicultural Coaching Practice
Culture (www.m-w.com): The customary beliefs, social forms, and material traits of a racial, religious, social, business or other group. Multiculturalism: "Adapted to diverse cultures."
[2003-08-25] Overcome Writers Block with Snake Dancing
Writers block! Even columnist Dave Berry has it. He admits that at least 30 times a day when writing his humor column, he gets up from his computer to sip his Pepsi and to divert his attention when he can't think of what to write. Recently, he reached for the cola and instead found a coiled snake. He tried barbecue tongs to carry it away, but when it landed in his pool, he kept the dance going trying to catch the thing.
[2003-08-25] The Power of Expectations
You can sit around and wait on FedEx to drop off a big box of happiness on your doorstep if you want to. But that's not likely to happen anytime soon. Or you can get up, create an action plan, and get on with your life. It's 100% up to you.
[2003-08-25] COMMAS EXPLAINED
Don't they drive you nuts?
You can visit all the rules of style you want, and you can read all the books and articles you want. You will still be confused.
[2003-08-25] APOSTROPHES EXPLAINED
According to last week's newsletter, whenever a Southerner says "Y'all watch this," get out of the way because those are probably the last words he will ever say.
[2003-08-25] Best Selling Authors Know Promotion!
Everybody wants to be a bestselling author. They hear about them and may even read their books, however although there is thought to be a secret to getting your book noticed and on some of today's best selling lists, there really isn't.
[2003-08-25] Can Going to Work Save Your Life?
Americans spend a lot of time at work. While at work they want to feel safe from injury or even death. An effective safety and health program is comprised of many elements, including management leadership and employee participation, workplace analysis, accident and record analysis, hazard prevention and control, emergency response and safety and health training.
[2003-08-25] LESSONS FROM THE COURT
Life lessons can come from unexpected places.
I have learned much about myself from the game of racquetball.
[2003-08-22] Where Were You When the Lights Went Out?
August 2003 will be remembered as the month when North America's East Coast suffered massive power failure, rendering cities, communities and businesses without power.
[2003-08-22] How To Develop Your Personal Authority
Dear EQ Expert: In general, I like to think of myself as someone with high emotional intelligence, but lately I have had the same type of problem that has left me feeling emotionally stupid.
[2003-08-22] Can You Imagine This Happening at a Presentation?
I was well-prepared to give my talk to the congregation of the church, one that turned out to be a great learning experience. It's a little confusing, but I was a fundraiser for a homeless shelter, but also served as PR chairman on many Boards, so I had two areas I spoke in: one was homelessness, and the other was church marketing.
[2003-08-22] Take a Leap of Fact
Have you been contacting companies in growth sectors? Do you know how many companies hire people with your skills? Are you getting the response you expect when you submit your resume? Knowing where to look for rewarding opportunities is the first step in an effective job search strategy. Develop a career plan based on an understanding of the current job market.
[2003-08-22] How Do You Find.....Your Calling In Life
What is God's vision for your life, what is His plan for you?
[2003-08-22] Knowledge is Power
... So, keep your mouth closed to keep it from getting away!
[2003-08-22] How to Use the Power of Knowledge to Enrich Your Life.
I was one of those kids that scraped through school by the skin of my teeth. I had the potential to get top marks, but just hated to study.
[2003-08-22] The Buffer Zone
Here's the scenario.
You work hard all day.
You expect to go home to a loving family.
[2003-08-22] Building Your Self Esteem and Confidence
When it comes to building self esteem and confidence, don't think self improvement, think self development. What's the difference? If you regard personal development as improvement, it suggests that something in you needs to be "fixed".
[2003-08-22] Growth from Discontent ... Life's way of giving you a little push
That strange, gut-wrenching feeling you have is not the sushi you had for lunch. It's your soul trying to give you a nudge to do something. A word for that feeling is "discontent." Discontent is a state of not being satisfied or fulfilled in your current situation.
[2003-08-22] 7 No-Nonsense Steps for Publishing Your eBook for Free
Many people have written an eBook or have enough articles and short stories that they could easily create one, if they wanted to. It's a great way to earn extra money. My own eBook "How To Publish & Market Your eBook for Just $5", available at http://www.authorscafe.com, stayed on Booklocker's best sellers' list for almost a year and I have no complaint about receiving regular royalty cheques from them.
[2003-08-22] And what do you do? ... How to know when you're a writer!
It's the funniest thing. When someone asks me what I do for a living, I tell them, "I'm a writer." The standard response is, "No, really, what do you do?" Somehow, I always flounder in the conversation because I never expect that type of response.
[2003-08-22] Make your Book Stand Out From the Crowd: Know your Audience
Most authors say, "Everyone will want my book, and when I take it to Oprah, it will sell millions, and I'll make millions, too."
Not exactly true.
[2003-08-22] Organize Your Writing Files
There was a time when I had stacks upon stacks of paper that contained article ideas, the beginnings of an article, research and more. They were looseleaf in most cases, printed in pen, pencil, marker and computer print.
[2003-08-21] Planned Procrastination
Have you ever reached a dead end in a project? Experienced writer's block right in the middle of an article? How do you overcome this problem?
[2003-08-21] ADVERTISING COSTS REDUCED - TO ZERO !!
At the bottom of this article you will find my "sig file". I attach it to every article that I write. As you can see it bears my name, web-site address and e-mail address.
[2003-08-21] Be the Master of Your Printer
Sometimes you need a print immediately, other times you need to continue working with your application while printing. You can make your printer accommodate your needs by configuring your printers "Spool Settings" and "Print Queue".
[2003-08-21] Write your Publishable Article Fast--With an Angle!
You want your business to be noticed by thousands daily. Online ezine publishers and webmasters are constantly looking for new, original content. They want and need your articles.
[2003-08-21] Twenty-Five Tips in Writing Articles for the WWW
Writing articles can provide you with enormous amount of exposure on the Web (sounds "rude, that). You are branding yourself on a shoestring budget - it hasn't cost you a cent, but a little time and effort Writing a free content article is simple and follows a similar professional approach as an article for a standard, paying market.
[2003-08-21] How Do You Select the Topic of Your Next Article?
How do you choose what you are going to write about, when your aim is to get paid for your writings? I suppose that it is writing about a topic that people are seeking guidance for or they don't know what to think about. If there is a big event, like the Iraqi war for example, and you can write about this event with knowledge and then get published, you have more chances that people will buy to read. This is obvious, isn't it?
[2003-08-21] The Ultimate Reason To Become A Millionaire
Why should you strive for financial success?
For the money you will receive? For the attention you might garner? What is your reason?
[2003-08-21] Penalty Free Money for College from Your IRA
Higher education is very important for landing lucrative jobs. For many the challenge is finding the money for college. One piece of good news is that if you use money from an IRA to pay for education expenses the IRA account holder may qualify for a tax break.
[2003-08-21] Everything Has a Value
My uncle and I were engaging in some leisurely small talk about the usual topics: what to eat for dinner, how the children were growing, the odd weather we've been having lately, and of course, the severe vulture shortage in India.
[2003-08-21] Looking for jobs in all the wrong places...
Q. What's wrong with my job search? After identifying a potential employer, I get contact information, do my research and send out my resume and cover letter, requesting an interview for an entry level or human resource position. I am listed with recruiters and staffing agencies and call them every week. I attend local networking events but end up meeting people who are also unsuccessful job-seekers. And I search the Internet bulletin boards, sending my resume and following up a few days later. Help!!!
[2003-08-20] Creative Commons Replacing Copyright?
Plagiarism is an issue that has always plagued writers online and those of us that offer our stuff for free are most at risk for this.
[2003-08-20] Turning Your Negatives into Positives
"If you can not get rid of the family skeleton, you might as well make it dance."
--George Bernard Shaw
[2003-08-20] Overcome Information Overload with Mind Maps
For people who work with information, the problem used to be finding enough of it. If you were analyzing a subject, or writing a report, most of your time was spent finding the information you needed.
[2003-08-20] How to Write a Press Release
Writing a press release for the first time can be confusing, but it doesn't have to be - and won't - as long as you consider these three aspects: the what, the why, and the how.
[2003-08-20] Help! It’s Casual Friday. What To Wear To The Job Interview?
You got the interview for the job you wanted. It was in your field, you met all the requirements of education and experience, you rehearsed the answers to every conceivable question, you arrived on time, you were calm and collected, but you didn't get the position.
[2003-08-20] ANGER MISMANAGEMENT
In the new hit movie, "Anger Management", the therapist, played by Jack Nicholson, repeatedly infuriates Adam Sandler's character, Dave. His techniques are unorthodox, as well as mean and insensitive. Nevertheless, by the end of the movie you are supposed to believe that these were justified, because poor Dave has been stifling his anger too long, and he needs to get it out.
[2003-08-20] 7 Ways to Get More Mileage from Your Free Reprint Articles
Do you have old free reprint articles gathering dust? Transform and re-submit them to give your business, product or service another boost!
[2003-08-20] Credit Repair Scams
"Erase Bad Debt !"
"Remove Negative Items From Your Report"
[2003-08-20] The Powerful Sales Letter “Visual Impact” Technique!
Imagine sitting down at your computer, and with a few keystrokes, creating a stronger sales letter that immediately captures your prospects attention, creates a visual image in their mind of them having great success with your product, and then gets them so fired-up about your offer that you nearly close the sale in two or three paragraphs. In a moment, I'll show you exactly how you can do this for your sales letter.
[2003-08-20] Get paid for your writings: no non-sense answer
How do you choose what you are going to write about, when your aim is to get paid for your writings? I suppose that it is writing about a topic that people are seeking guidance for or they don't know what to think about.
[2003-08-20] You Have a Gift, Release It!
Every person on this earth has a special gift. The gifts may not all be equal but they are all special. What is your gift? It may be singing, acting or craftsmanship. Or you may have an eye for detail, allowing you to turn an ordinary space into a wonderful haven, where people would want to spend their time.
[2003-08-20] EXHAUSTED OR EXHILARATED, WHICH DO YOU CHOOSE?
The answer to that question would seem to be obvious. If we stop to look at behavior, though, it seems many folks prefer exhaustion. They might say differently, but, behavior seldom lies. There is no question that folks are busy beyond belief. But, what are they busy about?
[2003-08-20] DRAW THE LINE IN THE SAND IN INK
We are one hundred per cent responsible for teaching people how to treat us. That's true! If someone tells a racist joke in front of you and it is something you do not appreciate, you must say something. If you do not, you have just told the joke teller that it is all right with you. It's that easy!
[2003-08-20] WHOSE PATH ARE YOU ON?
Have you ever followed a friend's or parent's suggestion for a career path or relationship only to find that you were going in a completely wrong direction for yourself? People can be very persuasive...or directive. And, we listen.
[2003-08-20] A Budding Entreprenuers Prayer
Please give me a day job that I hate enough so that when its time to quit, I know. So I don't say "But I will loose my health insurance, but I have two weeks vacation coming, but I worked my way this far, but I really do like my boss, but..."
[2003-08-20] Why Don't People Get It?
I had an interesting conversation with my mother on Sunday.
Well, ALL conversations with my mother can be termed as "interesting". They're sorta like "mental lucky dip", because you never know in advance what planet she's going to be on. No, I'm not saying she's crazy.
[2003-08-20] Where Is My Pizza?
Customer Service starts with the customer ... in applying just a little thought. Let me try a scenario ...
You see an ad in your local newspaper for a new home- delivery pizza service, so you decide to give it a try. You call them, you order the one with all the trimmings and they give you the usual response that your pizza will arrive in 10 minutes. Sixty minutes pass slowly and still no pizza.
[2003-08-20] Don't Lose Sight of the Book in an Internet-Friendly World
One of the things I do every year is serve as a judge at History Day, an annual celebration of history and the study of such in the lives of middle school/junior high school and high school students. This year, for the first time, all of the students said that the Internet gave them the most help finding information.
[2003-08-20] Write News Proposals, Not Press Releases
There are only two times to write a news release.
[2003-08-20] Finding Inspiration to Realise Your Dreams
"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." Mark Twain
[2003-08-20] How Do You Measure Success?
Do you just count $'s or pounds or whatever your currency is? Obviously that's one goal and, to make enough money to be at least self-sufficient is something we all desire. But there are many other measures: all part of the long-term view, which will create a business that will sustain you and your family not only today, but also for many tomorrows.
[2003-08-20] Making a Writer Out of You
What do we need to get started in writing?
THE TOOLS OF THE TRADE: Anyone with reasonable literary skills can write, but not many people can write really well.
[2003-08-20] Murmuring! A Way to Improve Yourself to Success
Today when I'm listening to my business education tape, I heard a very interesting comment about personal growth that I just have to share it with you.
[2003-08-20] The Four Buckets Principles
"Why working hard is not getting you anywhere... and how you can change it!"
I'd like to share with you something I've learned from a friend last week. It's about taking a good look at our lives and seeing where it's taking us. It's about seeing life in a new light - a new AWARENESS and a PARADIGM SHIFT.
[2003-08-20] What is a Career Anyway?
A career is the sum total of all of your work-related
contributions to society in a lifetime. This includes
time and effort spent to provide goods, services, or
benefit to others. A career includes paid, un-paid,
volunteer, part-time, and full-time positions. Your
career includes many life roles you may not think of:
student, homemaker, babysitter, office worker, doctor,
lawyer, etc.
[2003-08-20] How Available Are You?
The internet can be pretty scary at times. Do you realise how easy it is to access your personal information? Your phone number, name, address? Even get driving instructions on how to get to your location (if you`re in the USA)??
[2003-08-20] What Ideal Team Work Looks Like: Decluttered
I got a new website designed, up and running last week. Yes, last WEEK. And it was no cookie-cutter either. I'm well-organized, but the speed with which Nancy, the web designer, worked was amazing.
[2003-08-19] One Day At A Time
As complicated as we all try to make it out to be, successful results depend on just three things: Small steps, focused energy, and consistent action. Permit me to share a real life story with you about this.
[2003-08-19] 5 Steps To Reaching All Your Goals With Minimum Work
Would you like to know how to get 10 times more done in a day than most people do in a week, with less work?
[2003-08-19] Living the American Coma
I stood outside on my balcony this weekend. Lightning bolts shook the sky and the whole world was encased in a sick emerald green. The air had a chill to it and just minutes before was silent. Not so now. Trees are bowing to the ground and limbs are flying across the road.
[2003-08-19] 10 Great Simplifying Ideas To Help You Manage Your Busy Life
Simplifying doesn't mean giving up what you want. In fact, just the opposite.
[2003-08-19] What is Intuition and How Do I Use it?
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[2003-08-19] The Importance of Play
In the book, The Three Boxes of Life, Richard Bolles discusses the boxes of learning, working, and playing. He suggests that most people have pursued these dimensions in a linear sequence. First we learn, then we work, and then when we retire, we can finally play. His premise is that we should try to integrate all three elements thoughout our lifetime in order to achieve the most fulfillment.
[2003-08-19] Do You Have A Hard Time Trusting People?
Do you want to trust them? Do you know how to trust them? How can you trust that you know how to trust them?
Really, it's very simple. It is like a *recipe*, so pay close attention.
[2003-08-19] Tax Tidbit #2: How To Get A $1,000 Refund By Filing An Amended Tax Return
Short but sweet tax nuggets for the Small Biz Owner and/or Self-Employed Person, each morsel serving up a specific tax reduction strategy guaranteed to tickle your monetary taste-buds.
[2003-08-19] 10 "Must Read" Tips to become a top producer at work!
Imagining yourself working effectively at your work place and becoming a top producer in your company. How will your life change? Here are the ten common reasons why people waste so much time at work and the solutions for the problems. Enjoy!
[2003-08-19] How You Can Be A Creative Ad Writer
Network marketing is an art as much as it is an applied science. To take a blank sheet of paper or canvas and draw or paint an interesting picture, you've got to have an imagination and creativity.
[2003-08-19] Eight Quick Ways to Make Copy Sell
When something isn't selling online, people automatically start assuming things like, "Internet businesses never make any money," or, "My product/service just isn't in-demand." What I tell people when they come to me with these statements is that there are numerous reasons why their product/service might not be selling, and that they should explore other options.
[2003-08-19] Blast Procrastination Excuses
Excuse #1: "I don't have time." And it's true. There's usually much more we'd like to do in a day than there is day for.
[2003-08-19] Loving the Job You're In
In the days of corporate down sizing, a poor economy and relatively high unemployment, many people with jobs may not be inclined to complain about them. Often your job related complaint will be met with the statement "just be happy you have a job."
[2003-08-19] Get Unstuck: Use the Power of Volunteering
I have been a volunteer my entire life. At church, school, in the community, you name it; I've tutored, walked, handed out food, created newsletters, and so on.
[2003-08-19] Is Your Copy Upside Down?
As a professional copywriter, I've seen my share of copywriting mistakes. One that seems to be particularly common is writing copy that's "upside down."
[2003-08-19] Candid Conversations Between Internet Millionaires
I sat around in a hotel room chatting with two other *very* well-known internet marketers recently. We brainstormed and shared observations until three in the morning :-) I thought you might enjoy the simple yet profound insights and wisdom shared by these two multi-millionaires. Look for ways you can directly apply this knowledge to your business activities.
[2003-08-19] The serendipitous career move
I'm always fascinated when people tell me about a career change that -- sometimes literally -- falls into their laps.
[2003-08-19] Anyone Interested in Jobs in Iraqi Reconstruction?
IRAQ.
To some its a country going through turmoil. To some, a place of great religious & historical significance. To some, a dangerous location one must stay away from.
[2003-08-19] How To Easily Discover Niche Markets, Quickly Know What They Want, And Earn Massive Profits Again and Again.
Do you wonder what it takes to develop your own book, manual, special report, course, audio or video program and earn over $50,000 in less than 6-months?
[2003-08-18] 3 Ways to Prove You’re The One to Hire
What's the best way to get hired, even in this economy?
Prove you're the best one for the position.
[2003-08-18] Are You Suffering from Information Overload?
I have had several emails lately with people asking what to do about Information Overload. They spend all their time downloading fr^ee ebooks, subscribing and then deleting ezines, visiting websites and so on.
[2003-08-18] Now Creating Your Own Distance Learning Course Makes More Sense Than Ever
People are flocking to distance learning as a way to grow personally and professionally. It's already widely used in the corporate, academic, and coaching worlds.
[2003-08-18] What does it take to be happy and content with life?
I have spent many hours doing research and thinking about that very question. The basis of my research comes from people watching. I have been people watching throughout my life. One of my favorite hobbies.
[2003-08-18] Intuition: Your 21st Century Career Strategy
In the first two-thirds of the twentieth century, you could plan a career and hope for security. People were advised, "If you choose Profession X, or learn Skill Y, you'll always have a job."
[2003-08-18] How to Be Healthier, Live Longer and Enjoy It More
One of the most important things you can do for your health and success is to learn optimism. High scores in optimism are predictive of a longer, healthier life, and excellence in everything from sports to life-insurance sales.
[2003-08-18] Can We Trust?
On Sunday, I sent out an email to all the people on my lists. The email contained a very simple message, "Peace be upon you." I wasn't prepared for the reaction. I got an avalanche of replies.
[2003-08-18] How to Be So Successful and Happy You Don't Want to Retire
Herb Kelleher was on my Southwest flight the other day from San Antonio to Dallas. Formerly the CEO of Southwest Airlines, he is now retired and Chairman of the Board. However, he doesn't know he's retired.
[2003-08-18] The Reasons Why Students Should Volunteer/Intern This Summer
As summer kicks into full gear, most students are looking for work - for good reason.
[2003-08-18] No market? Find a new dream!
Griselda was getting increasingly frustrated with her new business. She had put together an expensive website. She diligently completed a series of exercises like, "My Ideal Client," and, "Why I Am Wonderful."
[2003-08-18] Power Thinking Tools - Goal Tending !
Want to break away from the pack? Then do know that it's not enough to have a goal. Once a goal is chosen, it must be detailed & groomed. That's what goal tending is all about. This article takes the reader through this process & on the way to experiencing the high level achievements that come only from working in this precise way.
[2003-08-18] New Job Build a Strong Foundation
Jennifer's free lance gig was winding down when her old friend Nadine called. Nadine's business needed some expertise that just happened to be Jennifer's strength. Nadine hired Jennifer as a temporary manager on a six-month contract.
[2003-08-18] How To Write A Profit Pulling Article
Having an article published is one of the fastest and easiest ways to build your credibility as an industry expert. At the end of the each article you are given the opportunity to gain free exposure for your online business or affiliate program.
[2003-08-14] Goals That Help and Goals That Hinder
Short-term goals, long-term goals, decisions and choices. What to do?
Have your goals, and yes, write them down. The short-term goals should get you to your long-term goal, but keep your eye on the long-term goal, as if you were jumping hurdles.
[2003-08-14] Appropriate Solutions Yield Amazing Results
A number of years ago, I was asked to bid on a very large training contract. I assumed, as there were lots of good consultant/trainers running around, that I was in a very competitive situation and therefore, the only thing that mattered to the customer was the price. Thus, I decided I would lower my already low asking price by 25 percent in order to make sure I would have a fighting chance to land this job. The first order of business was to go to the city where the corporate headquarters was located and meet with the corporate staff that had the authority to hire me.
[2003-08-14] Training Lesson : Achieving Success By Expecting Success
When you plan and prepare carefully, you can legitimately expect to have success in your efforts. When you recognize and develop the winning qualities that you were born with, the winner you were born to be emerges.
[2003-08-14] Effective and Memorable Award Presentations
A lot of otherwise exceptional recognition opportunities come undone at the point of delivery. Organizations devote time, money, and effort to recognizing employee achievement, yet when it comes to presenting the award, the potential to add meaning and impact goes unfulfilled. For example, a top engineer receives an achievement award for technical excellence, which is presented to him by the CEO at a quarterly managers' luncheon. The CEO knows little or nothing about the person and, as the award is presented, has to read the recipient's name from the plaque as he meets him for the first time.
[2003-08-13] 8 Quick Changes that Improve the Way Your Web Copy
When something isn't selling online, people automatically start assuming things like, "Internet businesses never make any money," or, "My product/service just isn't in-demand." What I tell people when they come to me with these statements is that there are numerous reasons why their product/service might not be selling, and that they should explore other options.
[2003-08-13] What if the Taxman Knocks on Your Door?
What would you do if the taxman (or woman) came to visit you today? Would you have what he/she asks for? Do you have your documents and records in an easy to find place? Okay, if it's not easy to find, do you at least know where everything is? Yes . No. . Kindof . . Not sure . . .
[2003-08-13] Seven reasons you're too tired to move
We've all had moments when we feel we're just to tired to work on that article or resume or special report. And sometimes a client feels too tired to call a coach or consultant.
[2003-08-13] A New Career in Résumé Writing
How many jobs have you already changed and how many others are you going to change in your life? Many times, certainly more than seven.
[2003-08-13] TELLING THE TOUGH TRUTH
You have all had the experience of either having to tell the tough truth...or, of having wanted to tell the tough truth. Two things are true about this experience. It is not always easy to tell, and it is not often easy to hear!
[2003-08-13] How We Love Our Stories
I was browsing on the Internet this weekend and came across a great story. It was an article by Ruben Gonzalez, three-time Olympian, who calls himself "The Luge Guy." He's now a speaker on success, following your dream, and "becoming unstoppable."
[2003-08-13] Are Your Work Habits Holding You Back
Whether you work for yourself or work for someone else, the perception others have of your level of professionalism will be determined by how organized you are. People who are most productive are those who stay organized.
[2003-08-12] Commit it to Paper
Commit it to paper - You have the idea so therefore you have within you the ability to make it a reality. Admittedly it may not always be obvious, but rest assured deep down you're capable. The catch is that often we don't lay the correct foundation so that we have a plan as to what it will take to make the idea a reality.
[2003-08-12] Your time is important!
My to do list is longer than my kids spelling list. I find that over half of my to do items must be done immediately. The other half of my chores need to be done in order to keep myself from having more work later. So time management is always a challange for me.
[2003-08-12] HOW TO COPE WITH ABUSE in the WORKPLACE
To a narcissist-employer, the members of his "staff" are Secondary Sources of Narcissistic Supply.
[2003-08-12] Living With Integrity – How To Handle Broken Promises
Each and every day, we all make promises. We make these promises in many different ways, and in a variety of forms. A promise can be as simple as "I'll call you back", or as committing as "I promise to get that done!"
[2003-08-12] The Success Myth
There is a deeply rooted myth in American culture that shapes our behavior---a myth so strong that to question it might challenge our history.
[2003-08-12] Highly Skilled Workers Take a Big Hit in Jobless Recovery
America's highly skilled workers continue to take a big hit in the jobless recovery. These workers are suffering scant wage growth and unusually high unemployment. With the overall U.S. unemployment rate at 6.2% in July, most are ready, willing and able to get back to work.
[2003-08-08] 3 Positive Steps for Destroying Fear, Building Confidence & Big Profits!
Many would-be entrepreneurs never get ahead with their biz plans or ideas because of the big Fear Factor! They'd really like to make some project click, but too many negative thoughts and ideas hold them back. They worry about failure, legal problems, family opposition, rejection and a myriad of other possibilities. Here we will outline 3 things you can do now to destroy fear and move on confidently toward success!
[2003-08-07] No More Hair-Pulling - Successful Ways to Get the Mundane Done!
The house is a wreck, the laundry is in piles, you haven't a clue what's for dinner, and you can't find an unpaid bill. You always feel behind and you're quickly losing the energy or the muster to 'go faster'. If only you could catch up!
[2003-08-07] On the go with your laptop
Your on the road and don't have a wireless connection. How do you get connected to the internet? If you're like me, I was always looking for a hotel with internet access. Sure I could use my internet service provider's numbers if they had a local number, if not I was out of luck. If you use a broadband, DSL, or cable hookup, as soon as you leave your home or office you are a duck without water. So now you ask me "Now that you have my interest what is the solution?"
[2003-08-07] Dealing with Information Overload
Regardless of the type of career or title that you have, you are dealing with information overload. It has been a plight that you have dealt with for a few years now and here are some skills to help get-a-grip on all of the "stuff" coming your way:
[2003-08-07] Use Your Emotional Intelligence When Traveling Abroad
It was a 12 hour flight just from Los Angeles to Frankfurt. That was preceded by a flight from San Antonio to Los Angeles, and it was followed by the 3-hour flight from Frankfurt to Moscow.
Most of what people had told me wasn't useful, but using my EQ was. Here are some tips if you're traveling abroad that I gathered on my recent trip to Russia.
[2003-08-07] The 10 Golden Work Attitudes
Although every work environment has its own peculiarities and, therefore, its own unique approach requirements, there may still be some general points to ponder in every setting. These points, based on positive organizational behavior, have proven to work through times, cultures, and work environments. They may do it for you too!
[2003-08-06] Business Report Writing Tips
Let's assume that you have to write a document for work or study. Your instructions consist of the title that you are to use and nothing else. Could you -- with only the title as a guide -- write a suitable document?
[2003-08-06] How to speak Well?
Do you get tongue-tied while speaking to strangers or office-colleagues? Or, the thought of giving a presentation/speech to a group of people sends a rattle snake up your spine? Your voice turns viscous, your knees go weak, and your spirit leaves you to stroll on another planet?
[2003-08-06] Keep Learning
"You must learn day by day, year by year, to broaden your horizons. The more things you love, the more you are interested in, the more you enjoy, the more you are indignant about--the more you have left when anything happens." -- Ethel Barrymore
[2003-08-05] Ten Ways to Beat the Heat
It's the dog days of summer (in the northern hemisphere) when the temperature goes us (and has been up for a while) and tempers can flare. Learning to manage anger is an emotional intelligence competency and a process of personal awareness and growth.
[2003-08-03] Can Sitting at Your Computer Help You Lose Weight?
You are what you think. We are just beginning to understand the truth of that statement. But it's difficult at best to control the messages we send ourselves all the time.
[2003-08-01] WHEN THE WATERING HOLE SHRINKS...
I've heard it said that when the watering hole shrinks, the animals look at each other differently. That's the way it is at work when downsizing is occurring, too.
[2003-08-01] How to Survive International Travel (and Thrive)
1. Buy a fanny pack with waterbottles and a necklace for papers.
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