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June 30, 2013
How To Flourish As A Presenter: Forming a Presenters Colony
4 Ways to achieve the support you need to flourish as a public speaker.
By Peter Paskale, Writer, Coach & Trainer, The Presenters' Blog
Around the USA, beautiful towns and villages celebrate in the title of "Artist's Colony". Long before tourists arrived, a diversity of artists congregated to work together and practice their art.
Cape Cod offers outstanding light, while areas like Sedona have inspiring landscapes, but geographic inspirations aren't the only advantage that artists are seeking out. By clumping in colonies they receive emotional...Continue reading
By Peter PaskalePosted in Communication Skills on June 30, 2013
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June 27, 2013
The Mind Of An International Manager – Open or closed for business?
Three essentials to pave the way for unity & success.
By Debbie Nicol, Managing Director, 'business en motion"
As international managers are often ‘on the move’, they can find themselves in unknown territory, affording many opportunities for open minds to show respect, understanding and empathy. Conversely, facing unknown territory with a closed mind can communicate ignorance and arrogance, as sadly demonstrated in this video.
To pave the way for unity & success during international assignments, take care with...Continue reading
By Debbie NicolPosted in International Management on June 27, 2013
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June 25, 2013
Back to Sourcing Fundamentals: Re-Organizing the Purchasing Function
3 Common Misconceptions for Your Organization to Avoid
Successful sourcing of goods and services is a continuous improvement process that can provide a competitive advantage for any organization. It ensures shorter cycle times through the use of master supply agreements, increases the supplier base to reduce supply risk, and improves costs due to market price competition. Although a consistent sourcing system sounds like it should be fundamental to any business, over the past several years disorganization of the purchasing function has prevented...Continue reading
By Julie BrignacPosted in Purchasing & Supply Chain on June 25, 2013
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June 23, 2013
Gen X-PECTATIONS: 3 Lessons for Communication Turbulence
Understanding the expectations of those born between 1965-1980.
By Sherri Petro, President of VPI Strategies & California Miramar University (CMU) Professor
We’ve got turbulence brewing. Please take your seat and fasten your seat belts. Make sure your seat back and folding trays are in their full upright position. Generation X (born 1965-80), the first generation of latch-key kids, is taking over the leadership reins. And it’s going to be different kind of ride. We can navigate well if we understand their expectations of communication and...Continue reading
By Sherri PetroPosted in Communication Skills on June 23, 2013
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June 20, 2013
Breaking The Rules: Ensure Rules Are Not Limiting Your Effectiveness
Unleash the creative potential of each and every individual.
By Claire Laughlin, Consultant & Trainer, Leadership 4 Design
As managers, most of us spend a fair bit of time trying to move our organizations forward by orchestrating behavioral change. We look for ways to enhance some behaviors, while minimizing others. We work hard to create the conditions in which our people can perform at their peak, and in concert with each other, thereby creating satisfaction for the individual and success for the organization. One way to improve our effectiveness in this...Continue reading
By Claire LaughlinPosted in Communication Skills on June 20, 2013
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June 18, 2013
10 Surefire Ways to Get More Callbacks from Your Sales Prospects
If buyers avoid your calls, your process may be part of the problem.
By Deb Calvert, President, People First Productivity Solutions
It's not your imagination. It isn't only you. There isn't some new problem with your product, your company, or even your sales process. What's changed, for you and virtually every other seller, is your buyer. All buyers are immensely more empowered than they have ever been at any other time in history. In fact, buyers are so empowered that many don't even realize when and why they need sellers. That's why they avoid your...Continue reading
By Deb CalvertPosted in Sales & Business Development on June 18, 2013
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June 16, 2013
6 Approaches to Problem Solving For You & Your Team
Make your team’s problem solving strategy a competitive advantage.
Your ability to solve problems impacts success in life, as a team, and ultimately, the success of your business. That’s why it is so important to understand your strengths and weaknesses as you approach problems. This awareness can help you gage whether or not the situation requires your skill, the skill of another team member or a combination of the two. Effective problem solving is an opportunity to move forward, rather than mitigate a setback. If you approach it in that light,...Continue reading
By Lisa WoodsPosted in Management on June 16, 2013
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June 14, 2013
Defining the Best Organizational Structure for Your Business
A roadmap to your Target Operating Model where growth is controlled, measured and profitable.
By David Shaffer, Business Advisor & Executive Coach, David Shaffer Consulting LLC
Over many years of working with small to medium size businesses, particularly those looking for, or experiencing growth, a common theme has frequently emerged; one of assuring that the infrastructure of old is robust enough to match the demands of today. A misaligned organization can result in declining customer service, quality, profitability and employee satisfaction levels. It can destroy a company’s...Continue reading
By David ShafferPosted in Leadership & Teambuilding on June 14, 2013
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June 11, 2013
The Informational Interview: Job Search Strategies for Recent Grads
8 Tips for Conducting Great Informational Interviews that Set You Apart from the Competition
By Lea McLeod, M.A. , Founder & CEO, Degrees of Transition
One of the most essential skills that make you a successful student is even more essential once you hit the job search process: Conducting Research. Before any application or resume is sent out, research is the most important thing any recent grad can do. But by the time graduation comes along, college graduates are usually chomping at the bit to get out there and get that first job, jumping right into the job search...Continue reading
By Lea McLeodPosted in Career Change, Job Search on June 11, 2013
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June 9, 2013
7 Habits of Highly Sustainable Leaders
Learn how to build your brain to last for the long haul.
By Christina Haxton, Speaker, Author & Executive Coach, Sustainable Leadership, Inc.
Your brain is not designed to hold ideas, your brain is designed to have ideas.” – Robert Allen, ‘Getting Things Done”
Because you are paid to think, to prioritize, to make the right decisions quickly … if you are a senior manager, your brain is your greatest asset. Especially if you want avoid burning up or burning out in your career.
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By Christina HaxtonPosted in Professional Development on June 9, 2013
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