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Stop Relying on Others to Spread the Word—Be Your Own Literary Publicist!

Writing a book is commitment. It’s like being a parent. First there’s the commitment required to develop an idea into a story. As the story grows into a manuscript, there’s the commitment to allowing that story to change if it ...READ»

Kenan Samms
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World Business Forum covered here - Live Oct 6 & 7

I will post to this blog, covering the World Business Forum in New York City’s Radio City Music Hall, live as it happens, Oct 6 & 7, 2009. The World Business Forum brings together global leaders, business icons and ...READ»

A higher income means a greater consumption?

WRONG! Even though if we just analyze this point from a pure microeconomic theory we can expect that an increase on income, if you are dealing with normal or luxury products, could be followed by an increase on demand. When we focus ...READ»

They Won't Let Me Retire to a Job

Or - REALLY STUPID "Reasons" for Not Hiring Me in North DakotaREAD»

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Why Writers Must Experience Change During the Writing Process

When readers go to their favorite bookstore (or, you know, Amazon) and lose themselves in the quiet pleasure of choosing a book, they’re probably not thinking, “I want to find a book that doesn’t change me through reading it.” ...READ»

HOW ABOUT A VISIT TO "EMPRENDAMOS NEGOCIOS"? (SPANISH)

Hello, let me invite you to take a look to my blog about business, it's in Spanish with a couple of articles in English. Comments will be appreciated!Site: emprendamosnegocios.blogspot.com I'll try to pass some of them into English ...READ»

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Prime Business: A New Perspective on Corporate Performance

What level of performance do you want to attain? Do you want to achieve "peak performance?" For many people in the business world, that is the goal to which they aspire. Peak performance has become part of our language of achievement, first used by coaches and athletes, it has since been adopted by businesspeople, consultants, and motivational speakers. People typically think of peak performance as performing their best, as being at the top of their game. That sounds good, doesn’t it? Who wouldn’t want to achieve peak performance? READ»

It is Leadership Character that Will Get Us Through this Recession

Two Kinds of LeadersSo if you have been reading my blogs – firstly I thank you, and secondly you will know that I come from the platform that there are two kinds of leaders – those who lead with ego and those who lead with ...READ»

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This is not for you – The power of exclusivity

I was always the last choice in sports. Athletically underwhelming is what you might call it. There are some people that were not born with an advantageous physical disposition and I was one of them. When I would be picked last for the team, what everyone was trying to say is “this is not for you.” My inability to excel in any sport (I tried swimming, soccer, you name it) ended in...READ»

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Management Wired: What Can Brain Science Tell Us About Leadership?

Research on how the human brain can affect behaviors--called neuroscience, or the popular term, brain science--has yet to be fully appreciated by leaders of organizations. That knowledge could have a significant impact on how leaders are trained and what they do. In the past few decades, Scientists have gained new and more accurate scientific views of human behavior, studying the human brain. Organizational change that takes into account the physiological nature of the brain and ways that predisposes people to resist or cooperate with leaders can be extremely useful for leaders.READ»

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WorkLIfeSuccess: 5 Keys to Sustained High Performance

High-performers are experts at sustaining a constructive frame of mind, a clear vision, and a continuous supply of personal energy.  It's a tall order. Here's how it's done:Improve your health - your body is your instrument. I ...READ»

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"Dow Unchanged Since 9/11 But Don't Bet Against America" - Yahoo! Finance

http://finance.yahoo.com/tech-ticker/article/330627/Dow-Unchanged-Since-911- NowOnline...www.financialconservation.comREAD»

Million Dollar Thinking Habits

What is a million dollar thinker, anyway? Million dollar thinkers think about things like money and making decisions in a different way from the average person, using both the conscious and the subconscious mind.READ»

5 Steps to Create Solid, Powerful Goals

You know where you want to go, but how do you get there? You may find that making some decisions is easier than others. What do you do first? How long will it take? Will you need help getting there? How do you decide what’s right for you?READ»

Kenan Samms
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The Power of a Park

Profile of a Change Leader: Barbara Tulipane In August I attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony of Marvin Gaye Park in NorthEast Washington, DC. Since I first moved to DC in the late 80s this park has been known as "Needle ...READ»

Kenan Samms

Are Your Employees Also Your Honored Guests?

Here is a sure way to enhance the quality of life for your employees and customers. READ»

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What’s the missing link in your storytelling process?

Could it be accountability? One of the pitfalls of the typical creative process is that it’s a mostly solitary endeavor. You set your own goals and deadlines and are accountable to yourself alone if you miss them. Awesome, right? I ...READ»

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Knowing Your Strengths and Weaknesses

Everywhere I looked, I saw more work to do, and the longer I looked at it, the more overwhelmed I became. Finally, I burst into tears. “Why can’t I just figure out a system for all of this paper?” I said to myself. Here I was, an intelligent woman, and I could not figure out how to set up a filing system. I felt stupid.READ»

Kenan Samms

Penny Wise and Pound Foolish

Less rules, more profits?READ»

When Honesty Doesn't Quite Cut It

When Honesty Doesn't Quite Cut It The last few years has certainly exposed us to a fundamental breakdown of trust in our society. While honesty is still alive in most American institutions, the lies and deception of these times ...READ»

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Psychology of Technology: Ad Out!

No, I’m not talking about the U.S. Open Tennis Championships being held in New York recently. I’m talking about the invasion of Web site real estate by all manner of ads. Have you looked at your most frequently visited Web sites lately, I mean really looked at them. Go back to a few and take a really careful look. What do you see? That’s right, you may not have noticed it before because you’ve become so inured to them, but you may actually see more ads than content on any given Web page.READ»

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Storytelling is a conversation—will you join it?

Think of having a good, deep talk with your best friend—could be your spouse, your old college roommate, or your childhood companion. You’re sitting together over drinks, most of your dinner eaten, and you’re talking candidly. ...READ»

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5 Ways to Create a Shared Stake in Success

Success at leading change – dramatic, sustained improvement – is largely determined by a leader’s capacity to engage others in a mutually supported vision of the future. Engagement means getting people’s whole-hearted support ...READ»

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The Recovery is Here. Where are You?

What if we are in the recovery and you are no where to be found?READ»

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Sandy Hutchens Remembers Blood, Sweat and Tears

Winston Churchill made this brief statement in 1940 which became one of the greatest calls-to-arms ever uttered.READ»

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