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4 Steps to Develop Your Unique Speech and Voice Brand - by Lynda StuckyCommunication Without Fear - by Lynda Stucky5 Cool Tricks To Increase Your Self-Confidence When You Speak - by Lynda Stucky- Are You Putting the Cart Before the Donkey? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Judy IrvingHave you said this to yourself: I have a great product so I need to get busy with the marketing; without fully doing market research or product research, or creating a business plan first? I call this putting the cart before the donkey. Can a cart actually pull a donkey? A donkey can ride in a ...
Views: 1716(1 vote) - Pay Now, Fly Later with Time Frame: Why Your Long Term Business Success is Hidden in Your Organization Chart - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from John KuypersPay Now, Fly Later with “Time Frame” Why your long term business success is hidden in your organization chart By John Kuypers, Performance Shift Organization Builders General Motors is in dire straights. The world’s largest industrial corporation was officially one hundred years old in ...
Views: 1532(2 votes) - To Train or Not to Train - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Rosanne DausilioAccording to a recent survey recently conducted by Tealeaf, a leading customer experience management company, one key element to surviving an economic downturn is excellent customer service. This is a huge opportunity for companies (like yours) willing to significantly improve their customer ...
Views: 1329(1 vote) - Tips for Executives: Searching for Jobs the Right Way - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Heather EagarPossibly one of the largest mistakes that an executive could make when searching for a job is conducting the job search as if he were a manager. Once you reach the level of an executive, you have entered a new world and have to treat your job search as such. This means taking different avenues ...
Views: 1236 - *** Sales and Marketing Strategies - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2009 from Jo Anne Bishop PhD MPAMany of my clients have asked me to put together a short outline of marketing strategies that have been taken from my workshops and seminars. I feel that it is important to note that the following plan of action needs consistency in application to move forward in your production goals. ...
Views: 1426(18 votes) - *** Ten Easy Steps to Increase Your Intuitive Ability - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2009 from Jo Anne Bishop PhD MPAWhen we make a commitment to expand and grown in our lives, there isn’t a blueprint to guide us into an expansion of consciousness in our daily lives. I have taught people to increase efficiency and serenity in their daily lives by using the philosophy of investment. If we are to increase our ...
Views: 5549(4 votes) - If I Told You Once - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Gerald AnthonyThere is a saying, “If I told you once, I told you a million times.” Managers may find themselves often frustrated with low task completion rates of their employees. As a manager, this common saying is missing a key step. In order to improve production of your employees, the following is ...
Views: 2014 - How to Create Loyal and Promotable Staff by Freeing Up More of Your Own Time - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2009 from Emma Wortt"There is nothing in a caterpillar that tells you it's going to be a butterfly"- Buckminster Fuller. Effective delegation is both a skill and an art. Having and using this ability has many significant benefits and is of the utmost importance. It is a vital component in the toolkit of any ...
Views: 1409 - Change the People or Change the People - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from John ChappelearBehavior and attitude are two sides of the same coin, attitude being the mental side and behavior being the physical side. Behavior is attitude acted out. It becomes ingrained in all of us by experiences reinforced over time. If you want to make changes in behavior and attitude, you must give ...
Views: 4528 - What is Executive Coaching Anyway? - by Submitted on May 30, 2009 from Emma Wortt"Executive coaching, which surfaced as a leadership development practice over a decade ago, is now among the most widely used executive development techniques." McGovern, Lindemann, Vergara, Murphy, Barker and Warrenfeltz. 2001. Although coaching is growing at a phenomenal rate in the UK, there ...
Views: 1401 - Influence Hot Tips! - by Submitted on May 17, 2009 from Sharon EdenI regularly get told by women clients that they’re not being listened to and have little or no influence in their organisation. My first question of course is, “How do you do that?” Doesn’t make me the most popular coach on the block but, hey, if my clients wanted milk sop they’d go elsewhere. ...
Views: 1056(1 vote) - The Best Coaching Philosophy - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2010 from Andre ZiziOnce upon a time, there was a kindly man, wanting to buy a chainsaw for his farm, he spent months thinking about it, he knew he wants the chainsaw for his farm, but then the farm did not need a chainsaw however, when he finally made a decision, he bought it. For weeks and months, this kindly man ...
Views: 3853(1 vote) - Essential Elements to Professional Success - by Submitted on May 09, 2009 from Emma Wortt"Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try one more time" - Thomas Edison (1847-1931) When Thomas Edison was inventing the electric light bulb he certainly had his work cut out for him. Believe it or not after trying 10,000 times he had still ...
Views: 1253 - Wake Up the Creativity of Your Team - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Jo Anne WhiteLacking a good dose of creativity? Is your team suffering from low creative output and is everything ho-hum? Unlock yours and their creativity by using these proven tools that will have everyone thinking outside the box and into the future. If you’re wondering whatever happened to your ...
Views: 1557 - Is Executive Coaching for You? - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2009 from Chris WilliamsExecutive coaching is one of the hottest practices in business today! As resources and budgets shrink by the day, organizational leaders find themselves in new territory which can be overwhelming and uncomfortable to say the least. Managing change is a complex process requiring new attitudes, ...
Views: 1314 - Change Management 11: Certain Misery or the Misery of Uncertainty - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2020 from Ian GlickmanSmall changes can lead to big changes. We don’t need a treatise on Chaos Theory to observe that changing systems are nonlinear. Each variable in the change environment exponentially affects the outcome. For example, a simple three-variable closed environment will yield 6 permutations, while 6 ...
Views: 939 - Focus On The Little Things - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2009 from Samantha JohnsonChuck Noll, the four-time Super Bowl-winning football coach, once told his players, “Champions are champions not because they do anything extraordinary but because they do the ordinary things better than anyone else.” This is certainly an extension of Wooden’s preparation philosophy. You can’t ...
Views: 5549(3 votes) - Focus On The Little Things - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2009 from Samantha JohnsonChuck Noll, the four-time Super Bowl-winning football coach, once told his players, “Champions are champions not because they do anything extraordinary but because they do the ordinary things better than anyone else.” This is certainly an extension of Wooden’s preparation philosophy. You can’t ...
Views: 5549(3 votes) - Are Your Thoughts Damaging Your Success? - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2009 from Emma Wortt"In the province of the mind, what one believes to be true either is true or becomes true." John Lilly. How are you now that spring is arriving? Is the first of the spring sunshine and the fact that you can now get up in daylight giving you a lift? Many of us find that we begin to think ...
Views: 1158 - How to Be an Enlightened Leader - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from Angela SpaxmanI’d like to be able to explain fully and clearly how to be an ‘enlightened leader’ (!!), but since I am only just discovering this possibility myself, I am only going to share what I’m learning these days as I explore leadership and spirituality. Please feel free to add to my understanding by ...
Views: 1246 - Marketing Me in Turbulent Times - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Lee IrwinLast week, a client who works as a manager in a Fortune 1000 company revealed in her coaching session, “I was surprised when my boss didn’t promote me.” When I asked if she had told her boss she wanted to be promoted, she replied, “He should have known I wanted the position.” We often believe if ...
Views: 858 - Why Executive Coaching is Needed Today More Than Ever - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2009 from Chris WilliamsOne of my favorite reports is the annual Corporate Issues Survey by Ken Blanchard Companies. The report reveals the top challenges for Organizations, Management, Employee Development and Human Resources. In the 2008 report, the top five challenges in each area are as follows: Organizational ...
Views: 1241 - What is Executive Coaching Anyway? - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2009 from Emma Wortt"Executive coaching, which surfaced as a leadership development practice over a decade ago, is now among the most widely used executive development techniques." McGovern, Lindemann, Vergara, Murphy, Barker and Warrenfeltz. 2001. Although coaching is growing at a phenomenal rate in the UK, ...
Views: 1108 - Traditions: How Well Are They Serving You? - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2008 from Thomas Swank,Without question, this is a joyous time of the year. Whether with your real or business “family”, you will have great cause to observe many forms of celebration and tradition. You’ll undoubtedly celebrate your business and personal relationships, the accomplishments of the ...
Views: 937 - Unplug and Connect - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2008 from STEVEN D. BRANDSometimes it simply takes courage to be still and unplug from all of our gadgets in order to listen to our souls. When we sense that we are disconnected from our colleagues, our spouse, our kids, ourselves, and even our dog......it is time to UNPLUG AND CONNECT! We know the headlines in ...
Views: 1139 - 7 Steps to Identifying if You are in Crisis and What to Do About It - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2008 from Emma Wortt'Action may not always bring happiness, but there is no happiness without action.' Benjamin Disraeli. I have developed 7 steps to enable you first to determine whether you are in crisis at work and then to give you a kick-start to taking the actions necessary to change the situation. My ...
Views: 1273 - 10 Reasons For Executive Coaching - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2008 from Ira KalbroskyMany executives in the business world are wondering why they might need to hire a coach. Actually, there are many reasons why you would want to hire a coach. I have compiled ten solid ideas of why you would want to hire a coach and how it will help you grow your company faster. They are listed ...
Views: 3417 - What Does A Ghostwriter Do? - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2008 from Carol AdlerIn spite of Halloween myths, a ghostwriter is a real person. In fact, the good ones have been on the planet for several years because that’s the only way they could have collected enough experience to qualify for the ambitious task of writing someone else’s books, articles and blogs. From ...
Views: 3069 - The Big Boomerang - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2008 from Drayton BoylstonI am a big believer in the theory of you get back what you put out. I think this especially holds true for volunteering for charitable causes. Recently I was asked to speak at a large Society for Human Resource Management conference here in Colorado. The topic they asked me to address was how ...
Views: 1158 - The Secrets To Becoming An Ideal Leader - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2021 from Leon EdwardTruthfully, there are many secrets to becoming an ideal leader. John C. Maxwell, a highly reputed authority on leadership once said: “A great leader’s courage to fulfill his vision comes from passion, not position”. In this quote, John C. Maxwell identifies the very first secret to becoming an ...
Views: 7349(3 votes) - Women Rising to the Top: Shattering the Glass Ceiling - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2008 from Ariadne MoisiadesVery few people rise to the top of the corporate world. Of those who do, proportionally even fewer of them are women. So what’s special about the women who do make it to the top? As they say in ballroom dance, “Both partners make the routine look effortless, but the women do it ...
Views: 1048 - Telephone / Remote Coaching - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2008 from Emma KannA number of years ago when I was developing my coaching and mentoring skills in a formal way, I met a manager from a business based in the SW of England who told me her Coach telephoned her once a month for coaching sessions. The Coach lived in France and worked as a coach for managers based in ...
Views: 1895 - Seeking Initiative And Innovation? Reward Failure! - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2008 from Jim McCormickPrevailing in the face of intense competition requires companies to be nimble and innovative. An innovative and high-initiative culture helps an organization respond better to market signals. It can better exploit opportunities, get new products and services to market more quickly and more ...
Views: 1829(1 vote) - Renewing Our Faith In Accomplishing The Extraordinary: Lessons From Rwanda - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2008 from Victoria TraboshMiracles show up in the most ordinary of circumstances. In the smallest of ways we can see the greatness in others and ourselves. I believe to declare the desire to coach, to make a difference in the world, first requires us to make a difference in our own lives. We must know without a doubt ...
Views: 1183 - Work/Life Balance - 1-Minute Practice - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Sylvia WarrenHave We Created a Monster?...Welcome to the Information Revolution! "The glut of information no longer adds to our quality of life, but instead begins to cultivate stress, confusion, and even ignorance." --David Shenk (award-winning, best-selling author) When the overwhelming pressures of ...
Views: 995 - A Successful Recipe For Accountability In Your Small Business - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2010 from Alicia MarieAccountability is a buzzword in the business world right now. Unfortunately, most of us have negative understanding of the word. We often use the word as if it means blame and punishment. Therefore, we attempt to avoid it. The truth is that accountability is unavoidable. In the workplace, ...
Views: 1252 - Coaching Tips and Resources - Best Books for Coaching - by Submitted on May 27, 2008 from Sonia ThomasWhat are the best books for coaching? I asked a number of coaches and they recommended a wide range of books - from those outlining coaching models and techniques, best practice in leadership and management , positive psychology, to books taking a spiritual approach to coaching and business. ...
Views: 4685 - Coaching Tips And Resources - 6 Great Things To Do With A New Client - by Submitted on May 25, 2008 from Sonia ThomasIt is always exciting but sometimes a little daunting to start work with a new client. After all, you have yet have yet to build up rapport and trust. There can also be a nagging concern about whether you will fit and work well together. Even the most experienced coach can feel this way but ...
Views: 1640 - Occupational Stress 4: New Job, New Role, New Stress - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2020 from Ian Glickman“A beginning is a time for taking the most delicate care that the balances are correct” Frank Herbert, Dune New on the job or working with a new hire? The greatest job strain at such a time comes from the occupational stress domain referred to as Role Ambiguity, or the ...“A ...
Views: 1156 - Straight Talk for Success - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2008 from Robin KI love stories. I think they are a very powerful way of making important points. Here’s one of my favorites about self confidence: The business executive was deep in debt and could see no way out. Creditors were closing in on him. Suppliers were demanding payment. He sat on the park ...
Views: 771 - Book Review: Fixing Performance Problems: Common Sense Ideas That Work - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Executive Coaching. Executive Coaching focuses on the needs of executives and assists them in developing their managerial and executive skills by providing feedback, tools and training. This section is dedicated to resources on ...
Views: 901 - Definition: Executive Coaching - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Shelly WalkerCoaching is a method of directing, instructing and training a person or group of people, with the aim to achieve some goal or develop specific skills. There are many ways to coach, types of coaching and methods to coaching. Direction may include motivational speaking. Training may include ...
Views: 4202 - Meditation In The Corporate Boardroom - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2008 from Jeff BelyeaImagine a senior management team or a board of directors who are gathered together to make several important decisions. On the table are crucial matters that could change the course of corporate life, or even make the different between success and failure of the company. As the ...
Views: 3170 - My Way Or The Highway - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2008 from Marilyn ManningIt can be very challenging and discouraging to support someone else’s ideas, especially when we think our way is the best. There’s a lot of emphasis on being a good team player for top leaders, managers and front line folks. Can we use values and a protocol to make teams and leaders work better? ...
Views: 1064 - How Agreements Help The Bottom Line - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2008 from Marilyn ManningOur leaders, managers, teams and organizations could benefit from developing a behavioral protocol, or a code of behavior or ethics based on agreed upon values. You may try this on your own, or have a facilitated off-site meeting to really dig into the issues. A code or protocol helps establish ...
Views: 1068 - Service Begins At Home - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2008 from Marilyn ManningService is not just a smile or pleasant tone of voice. Authentic service is ethical, value based and practiced all the time. Our values may include integrity, accountability, quality, collaboration and teamwork. A value may be defined as "that which is important to someone and which affects the ...
Views: 2451 - Begin At The Beginning: An Initial Approach To Executive Coaching - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2008 from Niama WilliamsThe call you’ve been waiting for finally comes. The president and CEO of James Nanochic Widget Makers, Inc. is on the line. Peter James’ company has cornered the market on the cute microchip—advancing an interest in science among the young while creating trendy, chic ...
Views: 1706 - My Way or the Highway - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2008 from Marilyn ManningIt can be very challenging and discouraging to support someone else’s ideas, especially when we think our way is the best. There’s a lot of emphasis on being a good team player for top leaders, managers and front line folks. Can we use values and a protocol to make teams and leaders ...
Views: 1072 - How Agreements Help the Bottom Line - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2008 from Marilyn ManningEvery company should develop a code of ethics based on agreed upon values. Our leaders, managers, teams and organizations could benefit from developing a behavioral protocol, or a code of behavior or ethics based on agreed upon values. You may try this on your own, or have a facilitated off-site ...
Views: 944 - Service Begins at Home - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2008 from Marilyn ManningEffective managers have a strong sense of purpose and ethics for themselves and for their organizations. A code on ethics can help establish mutually beneficial systems of conduct between management and employees, and between the company and its customers and vendors. A system of ethics provides ...
Views: 1017 - To Blog Or Not To Blog - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2008 from mohan mittalWeb logs, commonly referred to as "blogs," represent all the rage right now in online publishing. Not really a newsletter or traditional html page publishing, blogs resemble more of a web-based diary where the creator records their thoughts, posts links, or responds to questions. With so ...
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