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Have you ever noticed how you are drawn to beautifully packaged and branded products? I wondered at this phenomenon recently, and questioned myself as to the real reason behind why companies are always re-branding and re-packaging their products. And upon reflection, there were several things ... Views:2216
You must have heard of the phrase, 'It is lonely at the top'. Well, this phrase holds so true for CEOs and other top ranking people of an organization. When you own a business it is highly unlikely that you will share your fears or challenges in front of your employees. And even if you do so, it ... Views:2215
The Business re-engineering model launched today by Business Change Strategist Zirk Botha is expected to start a new era in Productivity benchmarking.
Zirk Botha started his professional career as a Naval Combat officer where he excelled. He was appointed as the captain of a Warship at 23 and ... Views:2214
"My Power Lies in My Vulnerability" may not be something we would think up as a campaign slogan for a political candidate. However, as increasing value is placed on collaborative leadership, it is a key factor differentiating outstanding leaders as they take on the challenge of actively ... Views:2201
Philosophical coaching is connected with modern science in asking fundamental questions about the nature of what we know or seem to know. Philosophical coaching is the butter and bread of freedom of thought prompted renewal of debate about moral and ethical enquiries. The objective is to help us ... Views:2200
All of us need support people who have already successfully journeyed down our current path; people who are willing to share their insights so that our journey can be better; and people whose knowledge, experience or position can save us time, money or unnecessary pain.
We need someone who is ... Views:2196
Mercenary soldiers have been used by nation states since Biblical times. The Romans used Goth mercenaries to fight Hannibal and his Carthaginian army. The English used Celtic warriors to defend them against the Vikings. The British used Hessians during the Revolutionary War here in the United ... Views:2189
Determining your level of commitment and compliance is essential to achieving the results you want in business and life. The following article will shed some light on this subject.
When evaluating your commitment, consider whether you focus on authentic commitment or compliance.
Here is ... Views:2189
The Foundation for Building Your Workplace
In the competitive and volatile workplace of the 21st Century, employers can ill afford to waste time, money or resources. A loss of any type affects the bottom line. Experiencing too many such loses can close the doors of a business. So what can a ... Views:2170
The Key to Becoming Unstuck: How to create healthy habits, and achieve great things
Have you ever had times when it just felt like you are STUCK! No matter what you do to move forward, you can’t! No matter what we’d like to achieve, we just can’t get to a place of developing better habits. ... Views:2162
If you’re not a baseball fan, you may not know his name. Here’s a primer: He’s the best pitcher in baseball. That’s not only my opinion; it’s the overwhelming opinion of his peers. Complete games – Halladay. Innings pitched – Halladay. Earned run average – Halladay. Average wins per season – ... Views:2128
I was with my mentor today and we were talking about his time in management and he was relaying a story to me that left me stuck for words. In fact the message was so basic that I may have disregarded it completely.
He was telling me that he had just taken on a new role in a large ... Views:2126
Tom Lehman has had a long and distinguished career on the PGA Tour, but despite his longevity and victory in the 1996 British Open, he has (only) won five times on tour. The cumulative percentage of his victories per tournament is barely 1 percent. Kenny Perry has won thirteen PGA Tour events in ... Views:2126
Today, I’m feeling profound sadness and intense self-reflection as I heard the words of Harmon Killebrew telling the world his cancer is no longer treatable. Here are the Hall of Famer’s wise and precious words shared through the media:
Harmon Killebrew: hero for how he lives his ... Views:2117
Management by walking around (MBWA) is a common management practice that can be very helpful in managing and engaging employees, setting a good example, and staying in touch with what's really happening with employees.
It means that the manager leaves his or her office to go out "onto the ... Views:2112
Why didn’t the Skeleton go to the party? Because he didn’t have any body to go with.
Okay joke over and now down to business.
Skeleton didn’t realise that he was the most important aspect of the physiology of coaching.
The body is a wonderful thing and is made up of a range of ... Views:2108
Emotions are pesky creatures. They can creep up on you when you least expect it and throw your whole day into a tailspin. They can be good, bad or somewhere in between, but often come up unexpectedly. Understanding your emotions is the key to personal development as they are often a window to ... Views:2093
Creating a topic for a teleseminar is one thing. Developing great content is something completely different. The content has to provide solutions to whatever your listeners are interested in. The following is a very simple formula for creating a hot topic AND great content.
1. Determine topic ... Views:2091
If you're involved with any group of people who are trying to achieve common goals, you soon become acutely aware that those goals will be achieved only through the work of the people in the group.
Yes, all work is done through relationships and wisely managing these relationship is critical ... Views:2036
What does it take to look beyond the brick and mortar fitness facility — your primary source of business — and instead focus on the greater needs of the consumer? Who is positioned to truly contribute to creating healthy communities around the United States and possibly the world? Take a look at ... Views:2027
Ever wondered why some people consistently make millions at the top of the sales ladder and others struggle to meet quota?
In this series of articles, based on 999 Legendary Selling For The 21st Century, we review the differentiators between those who consistently over achieve and those who do ... Views:2023
At a Greendrinks networking event I met a guy in the heating business. He asked me if I ever wondered why a certain temperature in the summer feels fine but in the winter feels chilly. He explained that the walls and objects are literally using us as a heat supply. We rarely think of our own ... Views:2021
The other day, my wife Cathy and I were discussing how handwritten thank you notes seem to be a thing of the past in this digital age. I know that it’s easier to email thank yous, but I believe that handwritten thank you notes are so much better than email when it comes to making positive ... Views:1979
Two most important traditions have empowered the study of language in their separate and very different ways; however, the two topics of the study of language are hotly debated by linguists like the sort of synthesis of philosophical grammar and structural linguistics begins to develop. The two ... Views:1969
Featured in the Globe & Mail business section, Wednesday, March 9th, 2011
Much of what we read about employee motivation suggests that this is the job of leaders and managers as though employees are incapable of doing so themselves. The assumption that people are naturally unmotivated has ... Views:1956
Jarrod listened to what the team had to say and then he reached a decision. He was very comfortable making decisions and most of his decisions played out well for him and for his team. His decision making style typically involved soliciting input from his most trusted team members and then using ... Views:1955
Leaders need to instill confidence in others; they need to be positive about the vision, mission, strategy and goals of the organization. The best leaders convey confidence in the face of adversity, change, and in the midst of uncertainty. This confident way of being helps those around the ... Views:1951
I recently heard an interview with leadership expert, best selling author and speaker, John Maxwell, and was intrigued by the discussion on the topic of “Failing Forward”, a book that he had written several years back.
So why are some individuals able to fight off handicaps and hardships, ... Views:1944
"What should I wear when I present?" One of my coaching clients asked me this question recently. While it might sound more like a question for a style consultant, it's also an appropriate question for a presentation skills coach like me.
In addition to your presentation content and delivery, ... Views:1943
What does a common man understand by ‘competition’
Competition for the common businessman is understood as wanting to outdo another business. Wrong!
My philosophy is clear, I don’t believe that we can gain our psychological power by either leaning on others or trying to outdo others and ... Views:1941
Everyone is on a quest for respect. Parents want their kids to do it, employees want bosses to do it, spouses demand it of each other, teachers ask their students for it and people in general feel good when it happens to them. Why is it then that so many people have no clue what respect means? ... Views:1935
By Kathryn McKinnon, Time Management Expert, Best Selling Amazon Author of Triple Your Time Today!
These days, not having enough time has become commonplace. Everywhere you go, people find themselves constantly in a rush, over-booked and over-scheduled with no time off. Life is accompanied by ... Views:1934
When I went into business for myself over a dozen years ago after spending decades as a corporate executive, I knew pretty quickly that I needed help building my business. I needed some "rules of the road." I also needed perspective and equanimity that I simply did not have. I knew how to do ... Views:1927
To have a competitive edge today, companies are taking on a different strategy,and turning to different models rather than the traditional ones. Many old models of leadership, doing business and multiplying wealth are no longer effective.
We have to turn elsewhere not just to stay afloat, ... Views:1921
Neglected muscles , unbalanced bodies ! Part I
If you are asked which are the most neglected muscles of your body what would you reply ? Try listing three of most neglected muscles of your bodies before reading further , you may be surprised at what you find later on .
The three ... Views:1912
Lean manufacturing is a management philosophy which has its roots in the Toyota Production System and focuses on creating customer value while eliminating waste.
These principles have been applied to many industries and services. And as a presentation skills coach with work experience as a ... Views:1908
Several years ago Michael Gerber published a book called the E-Myth.
The fundamental premise of this book was that an entrepreneur is someone who works on their business, not just in it.
The person who only works in their business, who effectively IS the business, is called a ... Views:1907
“Where there is no leadership the people fall, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.”- Proverbs 11:14
It’s hard to believe five months of 2010 are already history. As we approach the halfway point in one of the most unique times ever to do business, what message will you deliver ... Views:1894
What’s the story about body language? Nonverbal expressions of the human body are silent signals that say a lot.
The important thing to know about body language is this:
It is louder than you think!
Presentation skills training would not be complete without addressing effective body ... Views:1884
There is a saying, “If I told you once, I told you a million times.” Managers may find themselves often frustrated with low task completion rates of their employees. As a manager, this common saying is missing a key step. In order to improve production of your employees, the following is ... Views:1882
“Surprise occurs the moment we realize
our view of the world no longer matches reality.”
-Wayne Burkan, author, WIDE ANGLE VISION
Blockbuster, Eastman Kodak, and Borders - what do they all have in common? All these business giants failed, but why? Like many analysts, you could come ... Views:1874
American psychologist Henry Murray (1893-1988) described needs as a, “potentiality or readiness to respond in a certain way under certain given circumstances” (1938). Human needs are the source of intrinsic motivation for all behavior and social interaction. We all have needs that we strive to ... Views:1873
It can be argued that no organization in the National Football League has had more success than the Pittsburgh Steelers. In the “modern era” of professional football, your organization’s accomplishments are measured with one metric – winning the Super Bowl. Nobody’s done that more than the ... Views:1867
Perhaps you aren't looking for any of those. Those of us who continue to grow, expand and learn are constantly looking for ways to improve what we do.
There can be a lot of overlap between those terms and perhaps we aren't always clear on what they mean. Here are my ideas.
Teacher
We ... Views:1865
When you’re giving a presentation, it’s crucial that you don’t go over the time limit.
Whether you’ve set it yourself or have agreed to a time limit set by the meeting organizer, you need to prepare so that you can cover your topic within that time limit. No one will usually complain if ... Views:1858
Take a six-quart pan. Fill it with water. Put it on the oven. Turn the heat on high. While waiting for the water to reach a rolling boil, catch one mid-sized frog. When the water achieves that boil, toss the frog in. Don't worry; the frog won't get hurt. The shock of the temperature change will ... Views:1856
Are you contemplating starting your own business? Have you been contemplating it for months, years even? If the idea of having a business is appealing but you are still hesitating regarding the area or sector of your business, read on, as the following points might just provide you with the ... Views:1849
“Surround yourself with the best people you can find, delegate authority, and don't interfere as long as the policy you've decided upon is being carried out.”
Ronald Reagan
An entrepreneurial CEO is responsible for ensuring smooth progress of everything from the marketing to finance, along ... Views:1838
What you do as a leader is extremely important. Why? Because you are contagious and everything you do rubs off on those you lead. You serve as the model for how they are supposed to behave. In fact, leaders have an attitude that others catch; they have skills that others want to catch and they ... Views:1833