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Like Life, Branding Needs Vision Too

BY David BrierTue Aug 11, 2009 at 6:44 PM

Do the Beatles, Bill Gates, Steve Jobs and the invention of the radio have anything in common?READ»

Using Social Networking for Talent Recruitment and Training

BY Ray WilliamsTue Aug 11, 2009 at 3:18 PM

Social networking such as Facebook, LinkedIn and others are now being used by recruiters to recruit talent and implement training.READ»

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Stress: What You and Your Boss Can Do About It

BY Ray WilliamsMon Aug 10, 2009 at 7:33 PM

We all hear about how the fast pace of life today, and how economic pressures have increased stress levels. While the bad news about stress is familiar to most of us, the good news about stress is rarely heard.READ»

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Why Kindness is a Necessary Leadership Characteristic

BY Ray WilliamsSun Aug 9, 2009 at 5:03 PM

The criticisms of leaders in business and government in recent times often focus on issues of integrity, morality and emotional intelligence. North American culture still is drawn to the individualistic, strong man image of leaders and leaders who have analytical ability, decision-making skills or proficiency in execution. So-called "soft-skills" or traits, such as kindness and compassion in leaders have often been seen as weaknesses. Yet there is increasing evidence that questions that image.READ»

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Illusions of Grandeur vs. Reality vs. Mind-Numbing Delusions -- Where Are YOU?

BY Christine ComafordFri Aug 7, 2009 at 1:36 PM

The bottom line that we all have to ask ourselves is this: Are we creating a new and amazing illusion every day, moving toward our biggest and most inspiring lives and success stories, or are we being orphaned and crippled under mind-numbing delusions. THAT question is worth a good conversation with a mentor, eh?READ»

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Why Don't I Feel Better: The Truth About Positive Affirmations and Self Help Books?

BY Ray WilliamsMon Aug 3, 2009 at 6:16 PM

"I am successful," "I am a wonderful person," "I will find love again," many other similar phrases that students, the broken-hearted and unfulfilled employees may repeat to themselves over and over again, hoping to change their lives. Self-help books through the ages, from Norman Vincent Peale's The Power of Positive Thinking all the way to the latest, The Secret, have encouraged people with low self-esteem to make positive self-statements or affirmations. New research suggests it may do more harm than good to many people.READ»

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Identifying Your Needle Movers to Create Financial Freedom!

BY Christine ComafordWed Jul 29, 2009 at 11:05 AM

In case you’re new to tangible goal setting, “needle movers” are those two or three achievements that you (and your team) choose and pursue each month / quarter that will move your business forward from zero to 100 miles per hour (or from 10 to 40 mph, or 40 to 90 mph) -- you get the picture. Distilling your business to its essence is key here and is a MUST to create financial freedom and rockin’ success. Needle movers keep you focused on the actions that drive RESULTS. These allow you and your team and your company to stay hyper-focused and move forward FAST! READ»

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Partnering With Leaders

BY Donna KarlinWed Jul 29, 2009 at 9:28 AM

What don't you know that you need to know to move forward? That is one of many questions I ask my clients and then work on answering.READ»

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Leadership Rocks - But it Sure Ain't Easy

BY Christine ComafordTue Jul 28, 2009 at 11:51 PM

If you own your own business, you’re probably a natural-born leader. Now that doesn’t mean that you show up every day in a new Tahari suit or Jimmy Choo shoes. Leadership can be messy, can lack glamour, and can get down and dirty at times. (So no matter what you’re wearing, keep a pair of beat up jeans in your desk for those roll-up-your-sleeves and dive in days.) READ»

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Headcount Can Mean LESS to Count

BY Christine ComafordFri Jul 24, 2009 at 12:37 PM

Friends, don’t neglect the obvious. Full-time employees are expensive. Several roles can be filled by either part-timers or hourly contractors. READ»

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What Message Are You Sending?

BY Christine ComafordThu Jul 23, 2009 at 7:08 PM

Every day we’re sending unspoken “press releases” telling people where we’re at, who we are, how we feel about them, and how we feel about life. What we're saying in these unspoken messages of tone and body language can speak VOLUMES.READ»

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How True Leaders Execute Plans Without Fail & Celebrate Their Victories

BY Roxanne EmmerichThu Jul 23, 2009 at 3:45 PM

Execution is everything; it separates those with lofty ideas from those who end up winning the game…plan & dream, then turn that key or you've accomplished nothing. READ»

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Problems + Pain = Profit (Pay Attention to Spot Opportunities!)

BY Christine ComafordTue Jul 21, 2009 at 11:58 PM

The world is one imperfect place. That’s the good news. Every day new messes are created that require someone to come in and clean them up. Opportunities are all around you: pay attention! Learn to listen to someone who’s in “business pain.” AND THEN explain why YOU are uniquely able to resolve their pain.READ»

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Why Every CEO Needs A Coach-revised

BY Ray WilliamsSun Jul 19, 2009 at 1:59 PM

In my National Post articles, Top Dogs are Lonely,The Second Fastest Growing Profession and The Seven Deadly Habits of CEOs, I outlined what is now common practice for CEOs--hiring a personal executive coach--and how that helps them perform better.READ»

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Why Every CEO Needs a Coach-revised

BY Ray WilliamsSun Jul 19, 2009 at 1:38 PM

In my National Post articles, Top Dogs are Lonely,The Second Fastest Growing Profession and The Seven Deadly Habits of CEOs, I outlined what is now common practice for CEOs--hiring a personal executive coach--and how that helps them perform better.READ»

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Why Every CEO Needs A Coach

BY Ray WilliamsSun Jul 19, 2009 at 1:11 AM

In my previous post, Why Every CEO Needs A Coach, I said the following :“Executives who rise to the C-suite do so largely based upon their ability to consistently make sound decisions. However while it may take years of solid ...READ»

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Self-Confidence: Nature or Nurture?

BY Ray WilliamsTue Jul 14, 2009 at 12:29 PM

Is self-confidence something that you're born with or is it taught and developed? It's the classic nature vs. nurture question. While current wisdom has been for some time that it's mostly nurture, there's some surprising research out that indicates we may be genetically predisposed to be self-confident.READ»

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Baby Boomers A Key To Economic Recovery

BY Ray WilliamsTue Jul 14, 2009 at 12:00 PM

Much has been written and discussed about the massive number of Baby Boomers who are retiring or about to retire, and the impact on the workplace. What are Boomers going to do with their lives? Here's two developing trends that may have a significant impact on the workplace and our economy: Temp workers and entrepreneurial start ups.READ»

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How To Stay Happy During the Recession

BY Ray WilliamsSun Jul 12, 2009 at 3:57 PM

How can we be happy when our investment savings have dwindled, we've lost our job, or your house. The recession has had a negative impact on the lives of many people. Is it possible to be or remain happy?READ»

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Self-Confidence: Nature or Nurture?

BY Ray WilliamsFri Jul 10, 2009 at 6:54 PM

Is self-confidence something that you're born with or is it taught and developed? It's the classic nature vs. nurture question. While current wisdom has been for some time that it's mostly nurture, there's some surprising research out that indicates we may be genetically predisposed to be self-confidentREAD»

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Building Emotional Equity through Reciprocity and Friendship

BY Christine ComafordFri Jul 10, 2009 at 11:57 AM

Lots of people have a hard time asking for what they want; they don’t want to be pesty or they think they don’t deserve it. Do yourself a BIG favor and flip it around. Don’t think in terms of connecting with people to get what you want; think about how YOU can help THEM.READ»

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The Hidden Costs of Workaholism

BY Ray WilliamsThu Jul 9, 2009 at 9:07 PM

Workaholism is the respectable addiction in our society but it's costing organizations in terms of loss of productivity, poor relationships and employee engagement. During this recession, with the increased pressure on workers to perform, the problem is getting worse.READ»

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Job Test Ruling May Create Hiring Havoc

BY Ray WilliamsSun Jul 5, 2009 at 6:00 PM

Many employers across North America are cheered by the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark employment-discrimination ruling, as reported in the Wall Street Journal, July 1, 2009, in which the court ruled 5-4 in favor of white firefighters in New Haven, Connecticut, who challenged the city's decision to reject the results of a promotion exam because no black candidates scored well enough to advance.READ»

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Why Every CEO Needs A Coach

BY Ray WilliamsSat Jul 4, 2009 at 4:40 PM

CEO or executive coaches are now commonplace in organizations because CEOs recognize the demands and stress of the job require it. Smart CEOs understand their longevity and success may depend on a dynamic and productive partnership with a coach.READ»

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Can Positivity Increase Productivity?

BY Ray WilliamsFri Jul 3, 2009 at 7:58 PM

Can a positive frame of mind and emotional state improve an individual's performance on the job and in relationshipsour emotions are connected to our outlooks via a cause-and-effect relationship. The answer is yes! As positivity (as defined as love, joy, gratitude, serenity, hope and optimism) flows through our hearts, it simultaneously broadens our minds, allowing us to see the forest and the trees.READ»

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