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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- 7 Basic Daily Disciplines... Military Style - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Young KimMy father gets his sense of discipline from the military; he's a retired veteran. I never had the urge to join the military - goes against my pacifist nature - but I do have to admire the discipline that the military instills in its troops. Along with the weapons training, and war games, the ...
Views: 16766(5 votes) - ***8 Ways to Move from Stuck to A Creative Genius - by Submitted on May 04, 2010 from Jennifer HowardNo matter how much we enjoy what we are doing in our life and in our business, there are times when we all find ourselves in need of a creativity jump-start. As many of you know, I'm working on a book to be released this Fall. I greatly enjoy the topic and the writing process, however there ...
Views: 13630(7 votes) - How to Train People Effectively - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Sasha Lauren, Americas Trusted Organizing Expert (not current)Statistics show that people respond better to positive support than to negative input. If you want your employees to perform well, cultivate patience and a positive environment. Not all people possess the same skills; employees who are assigned tasks beyond their capability may not adhere to ...
Views: 13508(3 votes) - 3 Tips from the Experts to Maintain and Clean Painted Walls - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2017 from Ron SpencerThere is nothing better than a freshly painted wall that not just makes your house feel new but also adds to the aesthetics and increases the value of the house. With numerous types of paints available and the wide variety of colours to choose from, it comes about as a onetime investment where ...
Views: 9044 - How To Stop Being Lazy - by You may have your priorities straight but still, many Americans struggle daily with a lack of motivation that can hinder their productivity at work and in their daily life. Many times, their lack of motivation can be falsely diagnosed by medical professionals as ADHD, nutrient deficiency, and ...
Views: 8437(2 votes) - Too Many Things to Do? Seven Great Tips to Get Things Done! - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Prasanna Gunturi"Don’t count every hour in the day, make every hour in the day count.”~Unknown Let me first thank you for participating in the survey. If you haven't yet, you may still take part by clicking here. . Too many things to do in life? 24 hours is not enough? You wish there were 48 hours in a ...
Views: 8223(1 vote) - CIA Model of Stress Reduction - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Roger SeipA saying that you’ve probably heard a lot in business, in sports, and human performance in general is controlling the controllable. What does that actually mean? I wanted to take this concept of controlling the controllable, which is actually really good advice by the way, and take it out of the ...
Views: 8075(4 votes) - 5 Good Characteristics of Productivity - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Pat HeydlauffProductivity - a magic word in anyone’s business vocabulary. When applied positively to the performance of an individual, it can reduce stress, be encouraging and lead to greater success for both the individual and the business. The obvious outcome for every individual and every business is ...
Views: 7120 - How Stress Affects Our Work Productivity - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Luka MalgajOur main foe at work is stress and a lot of stress. There is no doubt to that! With all the troubles and pressure we have while working, it would take a miracle for us to be able to withstand all the pressure from our job while having our work productivity unaffected. No matter how fit we may be ...
Views: 7006(2 votes) - A Printing Time and Money Saver - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2007 from Randall "Randy" DeanHere's the tip: use the "Fast Draft" mode in your printer settings when printing documents for simple internal review. This mode will print your documents 2-3 times faster than "Normal" mode, and also uses significantly less toner. It will save you a ton of time and money, especially on longer ...
Views: 6988(1 vote) - How to defend your opinion without getting defensive - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2010 from Dia ThabetDo you get upset when someone criticizes your opinion? Do you always defend your opinion in an angry and defensive way? You are likely to defend your idea, since this is what you believe in. When someone criticizes your idea, you need to defend without exaggeration and without being ...
Views: 6828 - *** How to Organize Clothes - Folding & Hanging Clothes - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2009 from Get OrganizedMany individuals lead busy lives and experience hectic mornings on a consistent basis. Days can start out on a sour note if we cannot find our work clothes or that blouse that perfectly complements the skirt we have chosen to wear in a hurry. With an organized closet, you could avoid this ...
Views: 6749 - 5 Outbound Telemarketing Tips to Save Time - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2010 from Derek HollandThere are many theories on how to best reach out to customers through telemarketing. The different strategies and approaches are so ubiquitous, you may wonder how they could possibly work. Before you decide that it’s time to reinvent the wheel, remember that the strategies you see repeated ...
Views: 6579(1 vote) - If Everything is Important, Nothing is Important - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2009 from Sara CaputoIf Everything is Important, then Nothing is Important… I love the phrase “If everything is important, then nothing is important”. I have no idea who said it or where it came from, but I’m sure I read it somewhere at some point, and I use it a lot. There is something about it that is so ...
Views: 6473(2 votes) - Five Ways to Bring Fun and Humor to the Workplace - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from Marelisa FabregaBob Pike, author of "The Fun Minute Manager" , explains that bosses need to lighten up and that they should strive to create an office culture that is fun and enjoyable. He adds that bringing fun into the workplace reduces employee turnover, increases creativity and innovation, makes employees ...
Views: 5986(2 votes) - How to Manage Difficult Personalities in Your Meetings - A Few Facilitation Secrets - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Dana BrownleeManager Sherry Martin couldn’t stop thinking about her last team meeting as she walked down the hall towards her office. Her problem in a nutshell boiled down to three really difficult personalities that continually recurred on her team. These personalities were indeed a cancer not just ...
Views: 5963 - Are You a Perfectionist? Part 1 - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2020 from Vivian HartePerfectionists often use negative self-talk and measure their worth by how well they do things in a perfect manner. They often think things like: • “I can’t make a single mistake. Everything has to be just right.” • “There is only one right way to do things to make them the best.” • “People ...
Views: 5916 - Uses and Applications of a Hydraulic Lift Table - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2012 from jim novakA hydraulic lift table is used extensively for operations that involve hoisting and lifting. These lifts are preferred because they are cost-effective, durable and safe for multiple types of lifting operations. These tools are the best options if you need something that's rugged as well as ...
Views: 5732 - Retrain Your Perfectionist Tendencies - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2020 from Vivian HartePerfectionism surfaces in what you think, what you feel, and what you do. In order to retrain yourself, you’ll need to change things in each of these categories to make the biggest difference. In the end, you’ll be more productive, more satisfied, and closer in your personal ...
Views: 5669 - 5 Common Causes of Writer's Block - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2010 from TJ PhilpottWriter's block is a common occurrence for anyone who frequently writes any type of composition. Whether you are trying to write an article or supply useful information in another format on a regular basis this nemesis will occasionally disrupt your progress. What is it that causes these ...
Views: 5613 - Are You a Perfectionist? Part 2 - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2020 from Vivian HartePerfectionism rears its ugly head when you feel you must do everything absolutely perfectly. If you don’t, there’s something wrong with you and your world will fall apart. Part 1, we looked what it means to be a perfectionist in three different ways. We’ll complete our investigation of the ...
Views: 5528 - The Merits and Demerits of Newspapers - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2011 from Nikita VermaThe merits and demerits of a newspaper are many. In the first place, they give you latest updates from every corner of the globe. Hence it is possible for people to delve into world news from Africa sitting in a remote Indian village while up to date India news reaches any corner of the globe ...
Views: 5231 - Definition of Efficiency, Effectiveness and Productivity - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Tony DosanjhAccording to Currie, productivity is defined as "the quantitative relationship among the resources we use and what we produce" Beeching and Smith added: "Volume of production is obtained in a given time period related the total of indirect and direct efforts expended on its production." ...
Views: 5154 - Eat The Frog For Breakfast - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2007 from Deb BrittThere are a lot of things I have around my desk and computer that I use to keep me on track -- quotes, affirmations, photos, and things like that. Some of them are thought provoking, and others may seem a little silly to the casual observer. I'm going to share one of them with you today, and ...
Views: 5144 - Increase Your Focus, Memory & Productivity - Lemon Essential Oil Research - by Submitted on May 13, 2014 from KG StilesLEMON ESSENTIAL OIL ( Citrus limonum ) Aromas: Fresh, sweet, lemony, citrus, fruity Chemical Family: Monoterpene, Lactone Keywords: BODY-BRAIN TONIC Who doesn't love the sweet, tart and fresh aroma of lemon? It's scintillating clean scent appears in many cleaning agents and it's ...
Views: 4951(1 vote) - Learn How To Break Up Large Tasks And Get Them Done - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Bryan BecksteadFirst, so there are no surprises, there is no secret formula to breaking up large tasks, you just do it. The fact we are here is the biggest step you will make in this area. Large overpowering tasks are just a collection of many smaller jobs all joined together. Start thinking like this and ...
Views: 4931(3 votes) - ***Put an End To Time Robbers - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2013 from Laurie DuparTime is a finite resource. As much as we would like to solve the problem of "not enough time" by adding another hour or two to the day, it is not possible. We are always limited by this fixed, yet elusive commodity which is why it can be so frustrating when we feel ...
Views: 4728(2 votes) - The Six Steps to Effective Delegation - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Michelle RandallThere are six steps to successfully delegating tasks. Most managers and leaders only do one of these steps, while some conduct two of the steps. When the task isn't completed to the manager's satisfaction, all too often the manager comes to his coach or boss complaining that his employees just ...
Views: 4681(1 vote) - Think Twice- Act Once - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Bryan BecksteadI stole this from the carpenters; "measure twice, cut once". Thanks guys. The longer I work on a project; there is always something that comes to the top to make my understanding and grasp of the subject better and better. This section is one of those improvements. Before And After If ...
Views: 4439(3 votes) - Differences Between Savile Row And German suit - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2008 from Remy NaSavile Row bespoke suits are famous for their many qualities, and this kind of craftsmanship can not be made using a machine. Savile Row is famous the world over for their fabulous top quality suits and clothing, and their most well known products are their bespoke suits, which can be quite ...
Views: 4386 - Mastering the art of Mentalism With 5 Use full Tips - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Varun MMentalism is a performing art that makes you think that the practitioner i.e. the mentalist is gifted with supernatural powers. It is very much like stage magic, and many mentalists add stage hypnotism to their act as well. Nowadays many people are learning the art of mentalism. Mentalism is ...
Views: 4383 - Time: The Great Equalizer - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2009 from Lisa MontanaroThe phrase 'time management' has become one of the most oft-repeated phrases of our society. Almost everyone thinks they need to improve their time management skills. The problem is that most people aren't even examining what the real issue is. Instead, the average person will blame time itself. ...
Views: 4317(1 vote) - Procrastination is About Fear and Being Stuck - Not Laziness - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2009 from Claudette Pelletier-HannahA few years ago when I bought my spiffy new Mac I had this crazy idea to network it with my older model. Here’s the crazy part. I believed that while I would be working away on my spiffy new Mac my children would be fighting at a chance to use the old Mac that was now theirs. Okay, I was ...
Views: 4293 - Top 7 Ways for Any Business to Remain Viable and Profitable - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Dr. Laureen WishomDo you know what's important for the success of small business owners and entrepreneurs? I submit that it is: Knowledge, Skills and Talent. I know that many of your competitors also have the same traits. The key to remaining viable and profitable must also include ATTITUDE and the following ...
Views: 4216 - Nature or Nurture and ADHD - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2016 from Laurie DuparIt’s been three centuries and a decision still has not been reached! Being part of the ADHD tribe we know that making decisions can be challenging, however taking over three hundred years to decide an answer makes our prioritization nature-or-nurturechallenges look pretty minor in comparison. ...
Views: 4172 - Technology: a Productivity Blessing or Curse? - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2009 from Laura StackAnyone who works in the business world knows that technology can be both a blessing and a curse. At its best, it allows us to do more in less time. At its worst, it’s a frustrating, productivity draining distraction. As we rely more and more on our various gizmos and gadgets, productivity can ...
Views: 4090 - Your 2011 Spiritual Workshop Idea Generator - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Michele McGrewThe best way to generate ideas for spiritual workshops is to draw from your personal experience, knowledge and wisdom. Even if you think that there's nothing remarkable about your life, I have yet to meet any person in this world who did not have something to teach. So just imagine for a ...
Views: 4064 - 5 Basic Tips To Handle Computer Keyboard - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2008 from Alex BellweatherKeyboard is an important part of the computer system. It is one of the most interactive tools through which you can easily feed the database in the word or spreadsheet. It also controls the computer by using the different commands of the keyboard. The computer keys are design on the basis of ...
Views: 3979 - Stewarding Department Training Guidelines – Knowing Your Duties - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Matthew GoudgeAlthough the steward knows the basic duties of stewardship even before he starts on his first day of work, he still has to know the duties and responsibilities set by the restaurant. The basic duties of all kitchen stewards may relatively be the same, but there are still differences between the ...
Views: 3961 - 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) - Fingerprint Machines and Biometric Machines - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2011 from John RicherdFinger Print Machines and Biometric Machines are testament of superior technology being used in industry these days. Both of them have their own tasks to fulfill, and both have a fan base equally large as the other. The main thing to note here is the technology used in both may be same, but the ...
Views: 3937 - 3 Powerful Reasons Why You SHOULD Procrastinate Now! - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Danish AhmedHi there everyone!! We are so overloaded with information today that we sometimes tend to generalize everything we learn. From the foundational book, The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peel, some people have generalized personal development to be “thinking positive all the ...
Views: 3905(5 votes) - 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) - OST Error:Synchronization with the Offline folder file could not be completed - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2009 from John PeterOutlook offline folder required proper synchronization with Microsoft Exchange Server to convert into PST file. Any error while the process might leave the file orphaned and you might need to Convert OST to Outlook usable PST file using third-party tools. You might receive below error ...
Views: 3854(2 votes) - Employee Performance Management - What Motivates People? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Anne BainWhat motivates people? No question about human behavior is more frequently asked or more perplexing to answer. As an employer can you actually influence employee behavior? Or do employees find their own motivations in the workplace? Beneath all the argument and rhetoric around leadership ...
Views: 3845 - Document Dilemma - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Diane CraigManaging your office environment Apple Stores across North America take pride in being paperless environments. They use technology to circumvent reams of paper, with only an occasional departure from their paperless guidelines. Apple may be the exception, rather than the rule. If memory ...
Views: 3748(1 vote) - Drowning in Paper Clutter? Grab a RAFT & Sail to an Organized Shore! - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from Lisa MontanaroPaper. It should be a benign part of our lives. It means no harm, really. But somehow, when it piles up and has a paper party with its friends, it becomes dreaded clutter! What to do? Grab a RAFT and sail to an organized shore! (Okay, technically, it should be RAFTS, plural, but that just ...
Views: 3741(1 vote) - How To Determine The Quality Of Your Products! - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Michelle PavelBelow is a link to a little questionnaire that can help you determine if you are providing 'quality' products. http://www.bestbuys4business.com/business-blog/2010/01/determine-quality-products/ If you have more than one product, write down or type up your answers (excel maybe more ...
Views: 3740(1 vote) - Leaders Follow Through - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2014 from Vernon MyersLeaders are responsible for making things happen, on-time and as scheduled. Superiors and subordinates don’t want excuses from their leaders, they want results. When a leader makes a commitment to complete a task or accomplish a mission, follow-through is the guarantee that he provides to ...
Views: 3728 - Incentive Programs in Call Centers -- How To Enrich Them? - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Shane ReidThe working style can depend from person to person in a call center. Some employees spend their daily schedule just to complete their office hours. But if some attractive incentive schemes or policy is made within the employees, the overall and individual performance is definitely expected to go ...
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