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Staying Happy in Difficult Times

Researchers have argued that our levels of happiness are at least 50% predetermined by our genes--which become a "set point" for our entire lives. Martin Seligman, author of Authentic Happiness, and Learned Optimism, who is a recognized expert on the subject of happiness, has challenged the set point theory.READ»

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How To Build Resilience in Turbulent Times

In the 2007 World Health Statistics Report, the World Health Organization identified depression as one of the most significant global public health problems. World wide events such as recession, the effects of climate change, and terrorism events and alerts have increased the general level of anxiety throughout the world. Employers and managers face, on a daily basis, bad news and its psychological impact on employees.Being resilient, having the capacity to endure difficult times and bounce back in a healthy state, is now critical to success in life and work.READ»

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How to Create a 20/20 Business Vision and Why it Matters

The turning point for a vision is when everyone sees it, gets it, and buys into participating to make it happen... built your vision... make that dream a reality. READ»

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What Success is. Or Isn't! by Ted Eleftheriou

Two views of success and happiness. Which would you pick?READ»

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The Kanye Curriculum: 7 Ways to Be a Success

Eds. note: We're re-publishing this slideshow from June in light of Kanye's actions during the VMA awards this past weekend. Whether or not you believe his interruption was a staged publicity stunt, these excerpts from his book, "Thank You and You're Welcome," will shed light on his attitude about the music business, and business in general.READ»

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Friendships: The Next Big Business Strategy?

There is no question that the value in online friendships for both businesses and individuals alike is poised to grow and be used for purposes beyond what we can now imagine.READ»

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Generation Y Poised To Take Over The Workplace

Understanding Generation Y is important not just for employers. Older workers--that is, anyone over 30--need to know how to adapt to the values and demands of their newest colleagues. Before too long, they'll be the bosses.READ»

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How The Mighty Have Fallen: The Decline of Corporate America

Why have the great corporations, both in North America and elsewhere, fallen into such disrepute, and failure? Some very well known and once invincible bastions of our capitalism system have either failed or are in trouble.READ»

Success Tips for Personal Branding

Positive personal impact is one of the keys to career and life success that I discuss in Straight Talk for Success and 42 Rules to Jumpstart Your Professional Success.  If you want to create positive personal impact you need to do ...READ»

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