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Clear-Minded Choices for Each Challenge I don't know an individual alive today who does not have a minimum of three choices when he's been challenged. I hear "I have no choice" often enough in my coaching. It seems to me an opt- out - an uncreative approach. Yes! You do have choices -... ( added 70 days 15 hours ago.)

Etiquette for Office Emails E-Mail, designed for efficient and immediate communication, has been abused across the board. While this affects us all, we focus on SPAM instead of what is keythe effectiveness of our own communication. Let's investigate how we can improve... ( added 72 days 19 hours ago.)

Focused, Optimal Thinking Reduces Distraction Do you have a strong sense that the whole world is fairly distracted these days? If a solar eclipse happens, this has an effect on many of us. The political storms raging has an effect on us. Is the media or an eclipse to blame, or have we... ( added 73 days 23 hours ago.)

Confidence Breeds Success The concept of confidence is congruent with the concept of success. Both must exist to support the other. You've seen an insecure person get passed over for a job while the confident one is chosen. This is also true in the sales arena. The... ( added 73 days 23 hours ago.)

Your Beliefs Are Your Foundation Do you ever reexamine your belief system? It's the one that determines all of the experiences and attainments you enjoy (or not) in life. It's a silent presence, sitting in a governing role. We are often unaware of the decisive role it plays in... ( added 84 days 12 hours ago.)

Action I don't know what's in the stars but this week seems to be a week of action! Nearly everyone in my world from clients to friends to family is acting on major decisions they've debated upon for weeks or months. This week, almost magically, they're... ( added 93 days 19 hours ago.)

Saying "I Appreciate You" A truly warm, sincere, sense of appreciation will go a long way in motivating someone to go the distance for you. You'll both win if you can communicate your appreciation effectively. Some of us haven't learned yet how fundamentally effective this... ( added 98 days 21 hours ago.)

Be Thankful We're entering into the Harvest Season, so whether you are anticipating a loving holiday celebration soon, or thankful over challenges that you're processing, some thought provoking quotes on 'gratitude' and 'self-restraint' may be your ticket to... ( added 99 days ago.)

Do You Deflect Compliments? Many of us struggle with success blocking issues. This became clear to me when I bought a gift for my niece's graduation by Susan Wilson Solovic entitled "The Girls' Guide to Power and Success." At a glance I could see that folks three times my... ( added 106 days 20 hours ago.)

Input To Help You Make Decisions Some leaders have a tendency to procrastinate about making decisions due to the high level of them. They frequently ask me "How do you know when it's time to stop discussing and start acting?" There has to be a better way to get things resolved.... ( added 112 days 23 hours ago.)

Where Do You Carry Stress? Recently, a fascinating question was asked of high level managers at a business conference: "Do you feel it's appropriate to share your stress with your spouses?" When the heads began to nod, I knew it was a concern they all shared. Each of us... ( added 114 days 19 hours ago.)

Client Appreciation Celebration Our annual Client Appreciation Celebration is one of the most worthwhile undertakings for me. I love to see all my clients gathered in one setting. These are individuals who've made a commitment daily to themselves to be better tomorrow that they... ( added 149 days 18 hours ago.)

Three Steps Toward a Silent Retreat Each year I encourage my clients to have at least one 'silent retreat' and more than one if possible for the sake of fresh inspiration and clarity. This last weekend was mine. I feel it important to share the process and benefits with you as you... ( added 177 days 17 hours ago.)

Achieving Balance, Rhythm & Flow Starting something new is always awkward at first. Many of you know this from the New Year Resolutions you set earlier this year. Your initial steps are tentative, hesitant and unsure. You intended to develop a new eating or exercise program yet... ( added 184 days 17 hours ago.)

People Watch How You Treat Your Subordinates and Waiters Occasionally, an article is written that makes me want to shout it's message to the world. I'll bet that's happened to you too, hasn't it? And you wished some of the folks you know could see it, read it, and finally get it's point, don't you? Such... ( added 192 days 1 hour ago.)

Write Down Your Intentions and Balance Your Life Ryan returned home from two weeks on the road. His meetings went exceptionally well, he made outstanding contacts, and sales exceeded even his expectations. Yet, he woke up the next morning feeling out of balance - like something was missing. How... ( added 196 days 16 hours ago.)

Magnetic Personality Summertime - when the living gets easier and more beautiful. Summer represents great new growth and we're happier when we stretch ourselves to grow some, too. This season is about feeling alive and hopeful. We experience this idyllic feeling when... ( added 203 days 16 hours ago.)

Write It Down If You Want To Get It Done A Field Sales executive, Ryan, had spent several weeks on the road with phenomenal results: he came back with wonderful contacts, his meetings were all successful and his sales made his Sales Manager happy. But something was amiss? How could this... ( added 226 days 20 hours ago.)

Utilize the Knowledge of Senior Employees A large percentage of people who are working will soon be retiring and the main workforce remaining will be much smaller in size. So what this means is that those employees who are most experienced, have the most wisdom and are currently working... ( added 282 days 5 hours ago.)

Making Eye Contact Are you an executive who is drastically challenged to remember names even though you recognize their face? You can work to create new methods to remember those names, but it's an uphill struggle that reaps skinny rewards. What is their goal? These... ( added 310 days 17 hours ago.)

More Effective Listening Skills How would you rate yourself on the skill of listening? Are you able to relate the details of your associates' input, or are you left scratching your head after they leave while trying to retrieve what you know was important? How would you rate... ( added 1 year 6 days ago.)