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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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