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August 18, 2013
7 Things Very Effective People STOP Doing
Productivity At Work - Are You A Fast Hamster?
Do you feel fulfilled and accomplished at the end of the day? Or are you more often frustrated over what you did not get done? When no matter how much you do still feels like you haven’t done enough, it can become overwhelming and sometimes physically exhausting, a little like a hamster on a wheel. Well, we know there is much more to you than that, however this is a common feeling shared by many business leaders.
It’s not productive and doesn't make the most of our time and...Continue reading
By Jayne JenkinsPosted in Professional Development on August 18, 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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June 6, 2013
Moving Up the Ladder: 4 Best Practices to Demonstrate Your Capability
There is a difference between expressing an interest in career growth and proving yourself ready.
By Deb Calvert, President, People First Productivity Solutions
You're at that crossroads… You'd like to get ahead, to take on some new responsibilities, to stretch to the next level. But how do you go about convincing the “powers that be” that you are, indeed, ready?
One way is to simply ask. There are many ways you can simply ask, stating your desire to move up the company ladder. You can toss your hat into the ring when a job opens up. During performance reviews, you can...Continue reading
By Deb CalvertPosted in Professional Development on June 6, 2013
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June 2, 2013
4 Essential Skills for Leaders, Managers & High Potentials
A Must Have for Individual & Team Development
It does not matter if you are a company President, Operations Leader, Customer Service Representative, Sales & Marketing Director or “name your title”…the need for continuous self improvement is universal. Successful individuals make a proactive effort to continuously develop four Essential Skills to create a combined ability to:
1. Lead
2. Manage
3. Perform In Their Job
4. Communicate Effectively
This 4-pronged skillset applies to your job, no matter what...Continue reading
By Lisa WoodsPosted in Professional Development on June 2, 2013
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April 29, 2013
Bridge The Gap Between Employee Needs & Employer Expectations
Do You Lack The Tools & Resources To Do Your Job Effectively?
From time to time we survey business professionals regarding challenges they face. One of the most common responses is that they lack the tools & resources to do their jobs effectively. This struggle spans all job levels and departmental functions, and most definitely impacts your own organization, possibly starting with you. So what can you do to personally overcome this obstacle, and what can you as a manager or business leader do to proactively use this challenge as an opportunity...Continue reading
By Lisa WoodsPosted in Professional Development on April 29, 2013
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March 11, 2013
Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace: How to Develop Yourself & Your Team
Do you believe emotional intelligence is a skill you can develop in others?
Emotional Intelligence is the ability to create a balance between knowing what you don’t know and that what you do know can be improved. It also means you have the ability to see the same knowledge and balance in others; teaching them how to be aware and create a good balance for themselves. The ability to learn gives you authority, the ability to teach gives you power. At the end of the day…and at the end of this article…I would like you to walk away with an...Continue reading
By Lisa WoodsPosted in Professional Development on March 11, 2013
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February 26, 2013
Professional Mentoring: How Business Management Consultants Can Help
Here are some tips to identify candidates.
Passed over for a promotion? Unsure of how to solve a problem in your department? Choose wisely how you proceed, keeping in mind Albert Einstein’s definition of insanity: “doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” Self-doubt is not the answer, nor is a common tendency to "just get by”, they both get in your way of doing things differently. Don’t forget that your employer recognized your potential when he or she hired you, so you have the...Continue reading
By Lisa WoodsPosted in Professional Development on February 26, 2013
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February 26, 2013
Career Mentors Can Provide Valuable Business Skills Training
Tips for Choosing a Career Mentor
Having a career mentor who can guide you in your field and recommend the skills and training necessary to help you succeed, is an invaluable career resource to help you prepare for future advancement. Your career mentor is a person who acts as your counselor, trainer and guide toward your desired career goal.
When Choosing a Career Mentor Consider the Following Tips:
Look for a person whom you not only feel comfortable opening up to, but also has a great deal of experience in the field or...Continue reading
By Lisa WoodsPosted in Professional Development on February 26, 2013
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February 6, 2013
Top 15 Leadership, Management & Team Building Retreats in the US - 2013
Offsite Meeting Checklist & Guide to Effective Meeting Management
Offsite meetings can provide a cost effective way to bring several benefits to your organization, and team, if you know how to take full advantage of them through choice of venue, proper planning, execution and event follow-up. At ManagingAmericans.com we believe the right venue provides the ability to keep your group focused on creativity, teamwork & generating better business results once they return to work. There are many beautiful, relaxing and luxurious meeting locations across the...Continue reading
By Lisa WoodsPosted in Professional Development on February 6, 2013
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January 29, 2013
Effective Time Management Strategies
A guide to making each and every day the best it can be.
By David Shaffer, Business Advisor & Executive Coach, David Shaffer Consulting LLC
The time management dilemma many of us face on a daily basis is that there is far too much to do and not enough time or resources to meet the demands. Having any form of personal life-not a subject for discussion. And with the economy in such turmoil and the expectation of performance equating 'do more with less'-there simply is not enough time to go around.
If this sounds all too familiar, then hopefully...Continue reading
By David ShafferPosted in Professional Development on January 29, 2013
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