WEBINAR – “Effective Meeting Management”
I know that many of you love to keep abreast of the latest tips and information to help you be more successful, whether in your professional or personal lives. Unfortunately, at times, you're too busy and rushed to attend a seminar or workshop in person. Maybe an hour...
The 2nd Ten Commandments
Did you know there are a "second" set of commandments? They offer very sound advice! Harvey Mackay of "Swim With The Sharks..." fame, wrote the following in the Arizona Republic. My friend and colleague Jerry Houston of Houston Partners...
Attributes of High Performing Organizations
From their book "See, Feel, Think, Do - The Power of Instinct in Business", authors Andy Milligan and Shaun Smith identify the 10 statements with which most employees in higher-performing organizations most agreed, and which correlated most highly with the...
Book Summary: “Outliers. The Story of Success”, by Malcolm Gladwell
In this book, the author takes a contrarian view about how people attain high levels of success. He contends that certainly, although skills, knowledge and a lot of hard work are required, success is also greatly influenced by one's "ecology". Essentially,...
Steps to a Happier Life
• Think and Act Happy. You will create that state of mind for yourself and inspire it in others. • Take Control. Make effective changes in your life. • Set Goals that urge you forward, yet are still realistic. • Engage Your Skills. Seek activities...
WEBINAR – “Increase Sustained Profitability: Developing a Customer Loyalty Strategy”
Announcing a new way to develop and improve yourself in 2009, without having to leave your home or office. Webinars 2009 An effective and low-cost way to supplement your professional and personal development. I know that many of you love to keep abreast of the latest...
Teach Your Employees Communication Basics
Sharpen communication between you and your staff members by following these guidelines: ± Really listen; don't "wait to talk." When employees are speaking, focus on what they're saying and try to understand their complete meaning. Don't let your...
Goal Setting and Achievement
I have always felt that one of the most important skill-sets that a person can have is the ability to set goals and achieve them. Goals are essential for establishing direction, defining actions, and measuring progress. Similarly, it is critical that businesses be...
DON’T Use Business Metrics…at Your Own Peril
They say what you don't know won't hurt you, but nothing could be further from the truth when you run a small business. If you operate based on "gut instinct," or you make assumptions on how your business is performing without knowing the facts, you can run...
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