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Self Confidence, Optimism and Success

Self confidence 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 become self confident you need to do three things.  ...READ»

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Leadership and Employee Morale During Difficult Times

Often, the real test of character for leaders is how to lead during difficult times, not the good times. And that requires a knowledge and demonstration of the "soft" skills of inspiration, influence and knowing how employees can motivate themselves during stressful times.READ»

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Great Leaders Use Influence and Persuasion, Not Power

What's clear is that no matter what your organizational position, or what kinds of clients and customers you deal with, part of your success depends on being able to influence people over whom you have official or assigned control. READ»

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The Truth About Successful People

We all know the secret to huge success. We read about it in books, see it in movies. Malcolm Gladwell sums it up in his new book, Outliers, "our hero is born in modest circumstances and by virtue of his own grit and talent fights his way to greatness." It's the story of pop and sports stars, wealthy entrepreneurs and CEOs. There's just one problem with seeing success this way--it's not true. It's not that talent and hard work won't help you get ahead, but rather success is a result of the product of many factors--a system if you like. Our culture, our parents, our friends, our environment, our attitudes, our values the lessons in life, all contribute to success.READ»

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How to Fail Before You Open

Some small start ups tend to fail before they even begin to conduct business. This article not only explains why, but how to start an successful endeavor.READ»

Fear, Defensiveness, Relationships and Success

Interpersonal competence is one of the keys to personal and professional success that I discuss in Straight Talk for Success. If you want to become interpersonally competent, you need to do three things. First, get to know yourself. ...READ»

Interview Like a STAR for Success

Dynamic communication skills are one of the keys to personal and professional success that I discuss in Straight Talk for Success.  If you want to become a dynamic communicator, you need to master three basic, but critical skills: ...READ»

Learning for Success

Outstanding performance is one of the keys to success that I discuss in Straight Talk for Success.  If you want to become an outstanding performer, you need to do three things.  1) Stay on top of your game by becoming a lifelong ...READ»

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Observe your thoughts – are you in the NOW or somewhere else?

You know that feeling you have when you are thoroughly engaged in something and time seems to stand still?   You are so focused and engrossed. It’s fun, it feels good, and you’re very productive! Then something ...READ»

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Your Job Is Not Your Identity

In our society, job titles have come to define who a person is. By defining yourself by what you do rather than by who are you can put you in emotional jeopardy. By losing touch with who you are, coping with life transitions, such as job loss, can be even more difficult.READ»

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