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Bridging the Great Divide Between Ideas and Action - By Laurie DuparPut an End To Time Robbers - By Laurie DuparProductivity for Life - By Laurie Dupar- Staying Focused - Keeping Your Cool Through Trying Times - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2009 from Hunter PhoenixIt seems that lately you can’t turn on the TV or the radio, or even much talk to anyone without hearing about the recession, financial hardships or general economic disaster. We all seem to know someone, who knows someone who has been devastated by the recent turn of events in our financial ...
Views: 2114(3 votes) - The Ultimate Time Management Principle - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2010 from Paul Dalton"Things which matter most must never be at the mercy of things which matter least.” - Johann Wolfgang Goethe We all have the same 24 hours in everyday, and the difference that makes the difference for each of us is how we choose to fill them. The most productive people I have ever met have ...
Views: 1194(3 votes) - Watch for red flags before you run up the white flag. - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Sharon SaylerHave you ever checked caller-id and cringed? Remember, you are in control. Even in today’s economy, a checkbook and pulse do not a client make…. You do get to choose who you work with. Ask to see the potential red flags Develop a screening process. Ask open-ended questions. Open-ended ...
Views: 1440(3 votes) - Assessing Your Nonprofit’s Culture – Seven Questions To Ponder - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Sharon MikrutHave you ever taken a careful look at the culture of your nonprofit organization? Is the culture positive or negative? Do people enjoy working there, or would they rather be somewhere else? The culture of an organization impacts staff retention, client satisfaction, and the organization's ...
Views: 1747(4 votes) - Good Nights, Better Mornings and Great Days! - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2009 from Hunter PhoenixOne of the best pieces of advice that a coach ever gave me was "Never begin your day before it's finished on paper." Over the years, this has served me extremely well. Whenever my day is not flowing smoothly, or I'm generally unproductive or "feeling a little lost" chances are it is due to poor ...
Views: 1447(4 votes) - Success Storming ~ Brainstorming Ideas With Simplicity & Clarity in 4 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2012 from JODI NICHOLSONSuccess Storming is the technique similar to brainstorming and gets you to produce a set of questions about an idea, problem or decision. It allows you to consider the options open to you and the diagram is a useful illustrative aide enabling you to view all your questions. From here you’ll be ...
Views: 1334(4 votes) - Building a Business Around Lazy Idiots - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Young KimAlthough I know how to change the own oil in my car, cook my own meals, and process my own photographs, I’d rather have someone else do it. That’s right, I’m a lazy idiot. The businesses that provide these services are making money off of me, but I’m also gaining valuable time by delegating ...
Views: 1148(9 votes) - The Process Of Change - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Anneesh ElizabethChange is an unavoidable event in a person's life. There is no getting around it. The question is will you change by design or default? Will your change be for better or for worse? As long as you live, move and breath you will be confronted with the need to make the changes necessary to ...
Views: 1178(5 votes) - Top Ten Reasons People Don't Achieve Their Goals - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2009 from Dawn AngierTop Ten Reasons People Don't Achieve Their Goals Here's a quick rundown of most of the things that keep one from achieving the success they seek. If you're not accomplishing your goals or not reaching them as easily or as quickly as you think you should, use this as a checklist ...
Views: 2046(6 votes) - TEN IMMUTABLE SALES LEADERSHIP TRUTHS IN RECESSIONARY TIMES - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Don McNamara CMCAre you feeling the pinch of the economic times? It's pretty hard to avoid the news; everywhere you look it is not encouraging. Having gone through a few economic downturns in my career, it's easy to recall exactly what we did to revive relationships and activity in order to capture every ...
Views: 1542(7 votes) - First steps to increase productivity - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Tony DosanjhWe can see that productivity can make people move. This is something making them achieve the goals which people have set. Some experts say to live an easy life and achieve success, we need constant productivity. That is because if people want to be productive then they have to become more and ...
Views: 984(1 vote) - Increasing productivity in the office - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Tony DosanjhIn the office, have you ever failed to meet deadlines? Have you ever found you have been finishing less work in a day than before? If you have, the best thing for you to do is to increase the productivity. In fact, there are many employees cannot realize the necessity of increasing productivity ...
Views: 1106(1 vote) - 10 Things I Learned On The Way to 10,000 Twitter Followers - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Stephanie FrankWhile some have said I’m some kind of Twitter expert, let me tell you a little secret: a few months ago I had zero plans (yes ZERO) to use social media. I found it to be confusing, overwhelming and frankly not much fun. While I may have figured a few things out, in no way do I see myself as a ...
Views: 1110(1 vote) - 3 Positive Strategies to Finish Your Day Strong - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2013 from Joey FaucetteMost business professionals today that we coach are overwhelmed. They get to the end of the day with an ever expanding to-do list and fall exhausted into the evening commute. They return the next morning after reversing the commute and fall exhausted into their desk chair, thinking, “Here we go ...
Views: 1439(1 vote) - 3 Productivity Tools to Improve Your Business's Profitability - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2013 from Carrie GreeneProductivity is a multi-billion dollar business so it should be easy to cross things off your to-do list. For the most part the tasks that are on our lists are not difficult, yet it’s as if an invisible force stops you from implementing. We’re full of excuses. Some of the excuses are more ...
Views: 1607(2 votes) - 3 Strategies to Help Maximize Every Sales Opportunity - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2013 from Doug DvorakThe goal of every company is to make the most of their sales opportunities by developing solid strategies that will get the job done effectively and efficiently every time. A good plan needs to be in place in order to succeed. Success relies on the whole sales team, not just any particular ...
Views: 1092(1 vote) - 5 Ways to Boost Personal Productivity - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from TJ PhilpottAre you always looking for a way to stay sharp, gain an edge and boost your personal productivity? If so you are in the good company of a large percentage of the rest of the population of the planet earth. With so much to do and the list seemingly growing every day we are all looking to increase ...
Views: 1360(2 votes) - 5 Ways to Ignite Your Creative Intelligence - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2010 from TJ PhilpottEvery one of us is 'bestowed' with creative intelligence that for the most part is under utilized due to other responsibilities and busy lifestyles. This is not to make excuses for the under-utilization of our creative skills but merely an exclamation as to why they are not used more often. The ...
Views: 1431(1 vote) - 5 Ways to Overcome a Negative Attitude - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2010 from TJ PhilpottCarrying around a negative attitude is like carrying around a gorilla on your back. Not only are you less attractive to others but your attitude also makes everything you do much more difficult. It feels like you are carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders (actually it is just a ...
Views: 2590(1 vote) - 55 1/5 Easy Ways to Boost Productivity Today - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Laura StackOkay, let’s face it. We’re all trying to do more with less. And chances are that you and your company have already made the big, tough decisions needed to streamline operations. But what about the little things? You can still boost both personal and team productivity in lots of smaller ...
Views: 1668(1 vote) - 7 Tips For Getting Out On An Unproductive Slump - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2015 from John TerraIf you've been feeling in a bit of a slump lately maybe it's time to make some changes. Real success comes from making shifts in your behavior consistently. Rarely will one major decision have a substantial impact on your life. Usually, it’s just simply making a commitment every day and sticking ...
Views: 1313(1 vote) - 8 characteristics creative people have - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Dia Thabet8 characteristics creative people have Are you creative? Do you come up with original thoughts? How can you become creative? There is a study that was done in the United States that shows creative and successful people have certain characteristics that other people don’t have. The study ...
Views: 3553(1 vote) - 9 Tips on Conducting Productive Brainstorming Sessions - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from Young KimBrainstorming by yourself is one thing. Brainstorming with a group of people has its own challenges. I personally love facilitating brainstorming sessions. It's like orchestrating a chaotic storm of ideas. The excitement and the energy generated during a great brainstorming session are ...
Views: 3953(5 votes) - Are you active or productive? - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2013 from Debbi DickinsonI have a very busy life. Toss my daughter’s calendar of activities on top of my own and we are always on the go. We are very active and we are productive when we are focused on our priorities. An active life is where you are busy. You have a lot of tasks you are doing but you don’t seem to ...
Views: 1432(1 vote) - Are You Giving Your Profits Away? - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2010 from Dana Pharant RMTSelling product is a challenging prospect for many massage therapists. They may fear that they will be viewed as pushy, money hungry or somehow unprofessional by their clients if they sell products. On a different note, we’ve all experienced the client who thinks every treatment should be free; ...
Views: 1096(1 vote) - Are You Operating Your Business in a Vacuum? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Kris CavanaughAs a business owner running the many different facets of your business, it’s not uncommon for you to feel as though you’re operating everything “out of your own head.” So when the answers you are seeking won’t appear you’ll often reach out to others around you for a fresh perspective. You ...
Views: 1495(1 vote) - Avoiding Negative Influences When Working Online - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from TJ PhilpottWhen working online there are land sharks that are as dangerous to you as the mammals found in the ocean. To whom or what I refer is not those you actually 'work' with but rather those with whom you may associate. In particular I'm referring to any negative people you may have in your life. You ...
Views: 2854(3 votes) - Avoiding the Pessimism in 2010 - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Cheryl McNeilI receive many newsletters and articles via email in order to keep up with the latest business and industry trends and reports. It just so happens that the last week of 2009 included a flood of articles entitled, “7 ways to ruin a business”, “When Bad Things Happen to Good Business Owners and ...
Views: 799(3 votes) - Be Productive Rather Than Busy or Active - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Young KimThere is a difference between being busy and being productive. Being busy just means you have a lot of tasks you need to get done. Being busy says nothing about what you actually accomplished other than checking-off a task list. Being active is also not the same as being productive. Being ...
Views: 1766(3 votes) - Boost Focus and Productivity by Reducing Communication Distractions - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2010 from joshua zerkelDuring the course of a given day, think about how many different ways you might be distracted from the tasks you have in front of you – a notification pops up in the corner of your screen letting you know you have a new email, your phone vibrates to let you know you received a new message on ...
Views: 1025(1 vote) - Boost Personal Productivity by Simplifying Your Work Schedule - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2010 from TJ PhilpottOur days grow longer and the work loads grow heavier putting increasing pressure on each of us to increase our personal productivity. There seems to be no end in sight to the seemingly daily challenges we face that test our work productivity. Looking for productivity improvement in any area to ...
Views: 908(1 vote) - Breakfast of Champions - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Young KimEver wonder why breakfast is called breakfast? It's called breakfast because you're breaking a fast. Think about it. Unless you actually eat a fourth meal at midnight, when you wake up each morning, you haven't eaten in almost 12 hours. You've been fasting. Your morning meal is literally ...
Views: 1209(4 votes) - Can Color Improve Your Performance? - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDid you know that color has a quick and powerful impact on the choices you make every day? According to six different research studies in the Journal of Science the color red makes you more detail-oriented while the color blue inspires you to be more creative. Color therapy is used in ...
Views: 612(1 vote) - Can Kayak Rules Keep You Successfully On Top? 3 success principles for work and play - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2009 from Dan OhlerMy brother, Emil, is a genius as well as being an exceptionally talented kayak paddler. Since one of my goals this summer was to learn how to pilot a kayak, it made sense to ask Emil for his help. Picture this: A sunny, warm day on Crimson Lake in West-central Alberta. There were six ...
Views: 1374(1 vote) - Common Characteristics of a Good Copy Writer - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2010 from TJ PhilpottA copy writer is faced with a lot of challenges when trying to persuade people with the use of nothing more then their writing skills. Obviously knowing how to write persuasive copy involves more than any particular skill of the pen or keyboard. Effective copy writing must first address what is ...
Views: 3872(1 vote) - Compare and Choose The Best One Software - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2019 from Diana SChoosing the best solution is not an easy task. We research, test, and compare products for you. Just check out the lists of the best tools in every department. * 10 Best Free Antivirus Software in 2019 http://launchberg.com/top-10-best-free-antivirus-software/ *The 10 Best Free Photo ...
Views: 849(1 vote) - COMPETETION WITH SELF - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2009 from Deepak DixitThink of competition and the mind goes to – • Beating others • Out performing others • Scoring better than all others • Getting results faster and better than others The mere thought gives you the feeling of painful efforts and fighting with unknown enemies. Competition is also a ...
Views: 1364(3 votes) - Confessions of a Snooze Addict - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Young KimI'll admit it. I am a recovering snooze addict. I was addicted to staying in bed, wrapped up in its warmth. But it was always temporary, and it was never enough. At first, I only hit the snooze button once. Next thing I knew, I was hitting that button at least ten times before getting out ...
Views: 1335(3 votes) - Consistently Outperform Your Sales - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Jack SingerAdd Sales TRIUMPHS Model to Your Selling Skills Repertoire Susan has been doing well in her sales career for many years. She understands how to make cold calls, how to follow up on leads and referrals and how to offer excellent customer service. Yet, she’s amazed at how much ...
Views: 2022(1 vote) - Creating Content Out of the Efforts of Others - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from TJ PhilpottCreating content if you are working online is critical in terms of increasing your exposure and building credibility. Although this particular online marketing strategy can be labor intensive the results you get from publishing content are unparalleled. Quality content can circulate on the ...
Views: 1424(1 vote) - Creativity and Productivity Are Not Mutually Exclusive - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Young KimMany creative people struggle with time management and organization because many of them believe that constraints hinder the freedom to create. The opposite is actually true. Constraints can actually lead to productive creativity. To be creative means one is in the habit of creating. Being ...
Views: 1236(5 votes) - Cut the Fat and Build the Muscle - with Your Time (and Life!) by Kristin Mackey - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Kristin MackeyAre you too busy, overwhelmed and feel like the “pile” keeps growing? These ideas will get you back on track FAST… KEYS 1. Know what’s important 2. Prioritize essentials 3. Prune time wasters 4. Create boundaries 5. Simplify processes Know What’s Important What do you value? ...
Views: 1397(1 vote) - Dancing with Life’s Messiness - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from M.J. RyanIf insanity is doing the same thing over and over expecting different results, what is thinking the same thing over and over despite evidence to the contrary? I refer to my chronic illusion that some day I Will Get Everything Under Control. In my mind, it’s soon, just not now: after my ...
Views: 1472(2 votes) - Do You Have A Time Management Strategy? - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerIf Not, Here's How to Start You may find yourself overwhelmed by mountains of things to do and just too little time to get it all done. Don't worry, you’re not alone. There are ways to tweak your normal routine to help make your time more efficient so that you and your business will ...
Views: 1402(1 vote) - Do You Pull The Plug On Your Own Productivity - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Sharon MelnickAs you know, you have approximately 60,000 thoughts a day, but a single one can pull the plug on your productivity for the whole day (or week). For example, I had a client who who sold insurance. He got a referral to meet with the person who heads a big union. Can you imagine, get to ...
Views: 1151(2 votes) - Effective Action and The 80/20 Rule - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2009 from Stephen MartileTaking effective action means taking the actions that produce the greatest results. You won’t get paid a premium dollar unless you provide premium quality. That means trimming the fat and doing the things that count the most. Using the 80/20 rule is a big proponent to take effective ...
Views: 2185(1 vote) - Effective Time Management Starts with Realistic Scheduling - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2011 from TJ PhilpottEstablishing some type of effective time management 'routine' begins not with developing certain habits or skills but rather with your own expectations. When trying to improve upon your use of time it is important to realize that the emphasis needs to be placed on increasing productivity. Being ...
Views: 1001(2 votes) - Five Steps Toward Eliminating Overwhelm - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Julie DonleyOverwhelmed? It happens to the best of us at times. Some people live in a constant state of overwhelm. Knowing yourself, being aware of your abilities, and creating an environment that nurtures your success can help to alleviate or minimize overwhelm. You also must learn to stand up for ...
Views: 1480(1 vote) - Five Tips to be more Productive - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2010 from David UtkeAre you driven in life to achieve and excel? Or do you simply like the idea of being driven and excelling, but to lazy and unfocused to take any real action. Their are habits that separate the winners from the losers and it is best to start adopting some winning strategies if your ever going to ...
Views: 843(1 vote) - Focus on Success in Life and Business - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Dirk ZellerThe ability to focus is crucial to achieving success in any endeavor we try. Why do some Agents work 70 hours per week while others can work 40 hours and get the same results? From personal experience, I know I would not have been able to work a four-day workweek without intense focus. How ...
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