Performance

Benjamin Franklin has been quoted as saying “If you want something done, give it to a busy person”. Today is seems everyone is busy; students are busy, people who have a job or who are looking for a job are busy, children,…
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We have a habit of thinking that the challenges we face today are more complex than those faced by our ancestors. This is normal because we have more options available to us—more technology, a more globally connected society, more…
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I inherited my fascination with the word "ingenious” from Benjamin Franklin, whose ingenuity is on display in his many achievements, from the legendary kite experiment, to inventions like the Franklin Stove and lightning rod, to his…
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A current theme bears repeating: After social distancing, we will emerge into a world where the rules of the game have changed. Thriving in this “new normal” will require refining tried-and-true skills, and developing new techniques for a…
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MOO stands for Master Of The Obvious. My husband John is an accomplished engineer with several patents to his name. From the first days of our relationship, we’ve enjoyed cooking together and exploring flavorful dishes from…
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Johanna Godinez on networking with people in other industries outside of your expertise is valuable. Related articles: Rixys Alfonso-The Importance Virtual Networking The Five Nuances of Networking for Small Business…
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Nine things I do daily or weekly to keep myself sharp and engaged. My time in quarantine is starting to feel like Groundhog Day, each day repeating itself in an endless loop. Same environment. Same people. Same food. Same view…
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Maintaining our personal and business connections are vital as we navigate these uncertain times. Founder & CEO of Cause Mo Marketing, Rixys Alfonso shares her insight on the value of virtual networking to connect people for causes and…
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 In a part one Johanna Godinez looks at the big picture- Goal Setting Things are weird right now...really weird!! Johanna Godinez founder of Life and Style Coaches, shares stories of everyday people going through the same uncertainties…
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Be open to hearing what your employees have to say, even when how they are saying it is not easy to hear. Be prepared to demonstrate to your employees your openness to working with them to find solutions. Here are four tactics to address…
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It's Your Opportunity To Make An Impact, Make The Most of It It happens all the time. You arrive at the office. Coffee in hand, you’re busy preparing for the meeting that was put on the calendar two weeks ago. It’s your time…
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We don't always know exactly what professional presence is, but we know it when we see it and your customers will too. Earlier this week I traveled to the mid-West to deliver a two-day seminar on leadership effectiveness.…
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Time to change the "boring conference call", don't assume all conference calls have to be tedious and mundane. Conference calls are a way of life for most businesses. While convenient, they can be dreadfully boring…
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A perfect time of year to reflect and consider personal transformation to enhance your life. “Yesterday I was clever and wanted to change the world. Today I am wise and want to change myself.” Rumi, 13thcentury Persian poet and…
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While we can’t expect our business lives (or any other aspect of our human experience, for that matter) to be boredom-free, we can be more engaging and engaged. 
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Career changes are not easy, otherwise everyone would be an entrepreneur. Sometimes in life we realize that we are stuck or stagnant and are not living our passion or achieving our desires. If you have a clear sense what you…
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There’s no better teacher or motivator than being immersed in a situation where you need to quickly adapt. We’ve all heard the phrase as it relates to being thrown into the proverbial “deep end” in any number of scenarios…
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Your influencers affect your success. Stop and recognize who or what they are, and understand the role they play in your life. Looking at things differently and taking small steps each day is how to best make changes that take hold. At the…
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Latin Biz Today mentor-contributor Chuck Garcia shares his insights as an executive small business coach. Editor’s note: This the second in a video series from Latin Biz Today Spectrum of Success Event small business panel held…
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As a business owner, performing self-assessments are one of the most important keys to sustaining a thriving business. 
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If every one of your clients understood these three things about you – you would win their confidence and business every time. Lot’s of columnists write about confidence – how to get it, how to know if you have it, how to keep it…
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Speaking with punctuation and getting your audience to care has three key considerations.   There’s a fascinating article that was written by Andrew Jacobs years ago for the New York Times entitled, “Novice Newscasters Get Voice Therapy.”…
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Ask the right questions and take the steps to entrepreneurial success. Entrepreneurial endeavors are challenging; occasionally, the demands of the endeavor can shake us. We may ask: "Are we ready for this?"…
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Many surveys report the constant access to technology and the pressure to respond to and monitor it can be stressful. If you've gotten into the habit of prioritizing work over health or family, it's easy to remain in this mode. Balance…
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You can better deal with difficult person by managing your perceptions, determining changes you can make and sometimes walking away. Running into a difficult person is almost inevitable. But you can take steps to more…
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How to diffuse a difficult encounter in situations involving difficult people At some point, everyone will run into a difficult encounter with difficult people. However, by using several key techniques, you can help understand…
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How you can own your reactions when encountering difficult people Editor’s Note: This is part 1 or a 3 part series on maintaining composure and managing encounters with difficult people Is encountering a difficult person all…
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6 Ways to Demonstrate Kindness in Business On LinkedIn a few weeks ago, the post by a recent graduate stood out. She was lamenting that despite being contacted by numerous headhunters and managers regarding openings, she had…
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What differentiates a good salesperson from a great one? Six Traits! Last week, I got a call from a recruiter looking for a sales representative for a cloud company.  I get those kinds of calls all the time, but this was…
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Finding perspective and balance for your 24/7 and 4 questions. Wake up. Go to work. Rush out. Head to class. Go home. Do homework. Sleep. Repeat. This is what my schedule looked like for three years while I was completing…
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Three examples I've experienced in dealings with other businesses – large and small. When I started my own business this year, I started looking at all the businesses that serve me and what I could learn from them. What I soon…
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The best leaders take responsibility for their emotions and reactions. It is August 9th, 2010. You have just arrived at the Pittsburgh airport and you’re beginning the process needed to fly to New York on Jet Blue Flight 1052.…
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Personal and small business success is also about values. Editor's note: This is part two of a two part series. Part one is entitled  5 Steps for Increasing Small Business Success. In the first part of this 2 part series…
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Don’t lose the horse while you are buying the saddle.  Editor's note: This is part one of a two part series. As children many of us were told that the formula to achieve successful in life involved identifying our goals…
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The fact is, how you present yourself visually will affect your audience and their ability to really “hear” you. So, go ahead and take a look in that mirror...and SEE what you’re saying when you’re VERBALLY not saying anything at all. 
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Resilience can help you bounce back from misfortune or unexpected change People can—and should—learn to be resilient. It allows them to gain perspective on experiences that might otherwise be seen as soul sucking—and in the…
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Getting hired requires confidence that often trumps skills when it comes to the intangible connection between interviewer and interviewee. The key to getting hired is not always about possessing ‘required’ skills. More importantly  …
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In business and life inspiration always begins on the inside and moves outward After being “displaced from a successful 25-year corporate banking career, I found myself being defined as a middle-aged mother of 4, driving around…
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Be in as much control as you can be and understand what your non-verbal messages are communicating.
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In the struggle to be someone else to please others, there is a lot of wasted energy and a gap in identifying our true selves. For the longest time, I thought I had to be someone else. I thought I had to be a picture perfect,…
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Strive to make this year your most challenging ever. “It’s not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.” Sir Edmund Hillary, the first man to summit Mount Everest, the world’s highest mountain On September 11th, 2001, I lost a lot of…
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Taking the time to think about how we communicate, especially in the age of social media, and making sure that our message gets across cleanly and effectively is something we should pay more attention to…from the kindergarten classroom to…
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Persuasive communication is the single most important tool needed to climb the corporate ladder of success.
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A great speech requires connection and a takeaway to be remembered. Let’s face it. For some, public speaking comes natural and for others it is their Achilles Heel. I’m probably somewhere in the middle, which is why I am…
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Learn your personal signs of becoming overwhelmed, so you can get back on track EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the first of a two-part series on how to avoid becoming overwhelmed. What does it feel like to be on the edge of being…
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Working collaboratively doesn’t mean always playing nice and building consensus, sometimes things can get messy. This is a very important part of the successful collaborative dynamic, working with teams that comprise people of distinctly…
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As 2015 comes to a close it is a time for self-assessment on the personal and business fronts As a business owner, performing self-assessments are one of the most important keys to sustaining a thriving…
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President Kennedy’s call-to-action speeches inspired, persuaded, and provoked change. Most successful politicians find themselves in the position they are in due to their ability to masterfully deliver a message and persuade…
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Primary reasons to hone the power of the pause for more impacfull speaking and Power Pause Techniques.
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Ever wondered what the difference was between setting goals and setting intentions? The Webster Dictionary describes it pretty clear. Goals are more clearly defined and have a more precise plan. Intentions are about having an…
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The tips provided in this article have been gleaned first hand by the author from clients who have recently had to deal with these issues. 
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Never wing it! Feeling unprepared is a huge source of anxiety and adds to the social scrutiny you fear. Being unprepared is inexcusable, unnecessary, and causes self-inflicted harm. It’s natural to feel nervous—everyone does.
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When a business or work situation is frustrating, smiling can actually make you feel better. Professional challenges can be frustrating, even excruciating. From searching for a job and negotiating compensation to…
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The top eight communication guidelines. When we hear, “public speaking,” we often think of speeches and/or presentations given to a larger group of people. While this is public speaking, so are the one-on-one…
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Failure is a common core to a heroes’ success. There may be nothing on the planet that bothers me more than a poor effort. Whether students in school, team members on assignments or leaders responsible for others. I…
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Greeting the prospect initiates your meeting is called THE 7 SECOND IMPACT. It happens every time. Prepare for the appointment, put on your most professional clothes, and meet the person who recently expressed an interest…
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Create success by extending generosity your colleagues and customers, it's known as the Law of Reciprocity. As a career Wall Streeter and mountaineer, I learned over the years that mountains are not climbed alone;…
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4 Steps to Building an Internal Employer Brand that encourages happier employees Many small and medium sized business owners’ work tirelessly to build their business. Hours can be long, and problems can cause sleepless…
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These five recommendations will help level set a small business owner's focus and stress. Editor's note: This is part two of a two part series. In part one entitled Mental and Emotional Support for the New, we covered…
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Finding business confidence means pushing forward and conquering doubt. We all understand the idea behind “fake it until you make it.“ The idea is that sometimes you have to act as if you are confident and believe in…
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Seven workplace performance questions measuring psychological safety. Editor's note: This is part two of a two part series, part one entitled What Makes a Great Performing Workplace? covered questions…
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Building a top performing workplace. Editor's note: This is part one of a two part series. Research has demonstrated that to achieve a sustained level of workplace performance among employees it is…
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Risky business may not be suited for all but many of the strides I've made in business and in life were due to risk. Yes success is risky business, I've known this forever. Call it risky, call it courage or naivete', it's…
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Small business owners can nail speaking opportunities...here's how. Editor's note: This is part two of a two part piece on public speaking. Part one entitled Overcoming the Dread of Public Speaking It covered:…
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People fear public speaking more than death. It’s true --crazy, but true. Editor's note: This is part one of a two part public speaking series. There are entire organizations (like Toastmaster’s)…
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Some ways to address Balancing Life and Work Travel Traveling has always been my passion, traveling for work seemed like the natural flow for me, I have been doing it for 10 years in different levels of intensity.…
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Ways to improve your business development that doesn’t require tuition. What does a successful business look like? Some might say financial profit, while others may say the establishment of effective brand familiarity.…
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Great partnerships are not only necessary in business, but extremely satisfying and rewarding. Over my 30 year career, I’ve had the opportunity to work with many colleagues, partnering on both large and small…
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Two truths you should know and 2 items you should consider. If you subscribe to fashion listings or read fashion magazines or follow fashion on twitter, you may feel saturated by claims of “X essential pieces for women,” “the…
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5 easy and long-lasting style and wardrobe tips to project the best you the whole year. The changing of the year sometimes translates into renewed energies to do things, that freshness and novelty to our daily life. Formal…
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Entrepreneurship- review these two steps for insights on what it takes to be an entrepreneur. Just add water. Can entrepreneurship really be that easy? Can the seeds of entrepreneurship grow for us if we just add water?…
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4 tips for an easy transition from work wear to happy hour wear! In our virtual/technological/fast-moving age, meeting face to face has become all the more important as a chance to make that personal difference which opens…
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Heriberto Contreras developed great people skills and an aptitude for entrepreneurship. Heriberto Contreras was living in Jalisco, Mexico, with his grandparents while his mom and dad were earning a life in the US. There…
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5 keys to receiving wisdom through your dreams. Dreams are elusive. And yet they hold magical awareness from our unconscious minds, containing answers to the many questions we are constantly asking. In my coaching practice,…
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Key productivity article highlights for 2016 Building Small Business Growth Through Happy Employees 4 Steps to Building an Internal Employer Brand that encourages happier employees Create a shared…
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Latin Business Today in partners with Manhanttanville College Tompkins Mahopac Bank, Steiner Sports and Sir Speedy Explore the many careers options in entrepreneurship and sports business.…
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“The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn’t said.” – Peter Drucker If there is one thing I have learned over the years as a parent it would have to be learning the “Do’s and Don’ts of effective…
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At your next staff meeting take out that special cup and toast to the coffee bean What’s in a cup of coffee? I mean, really in a cup of coffee? Aside from the caffeine, sugar, creamer and all the other stuff,…
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The transition from banking executive to home executive When I left my corporate job 6 years ago and began the full time task of running my home, which included managing my 4 kids, dogs, cats, and everything that…
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5 Things to Keep in Mind As You Consider Moving into the Startup World For many, the decision to leave a position in Corporate America and take their chance in the startup world is a big one. There's potential for…
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Take the time to restore, de-stress to improve performance on the job and at home In today’s changing and challenging world, there’s not much time for introspection and self-assessment. Every day we wake up,…
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When work rules are accepted passive and controlling behaviors can become neutralized Maintaining relationships with demanding and controlling people can be very frustrating to say the least. In the workplace…
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Boost business performance by blocking out stress and anxiety through breathing Editor’s note: This is the sixth installment of an eight part series entitled “Self-Awareness for the Emerging Entrepreneur” part 1 Refining…
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Completion in life and in business ensure energy is positively channeled to take on challenges Editor’s note: This is the final installment in the “Self-Awareness for the Emerging Entrepreneur” series part 1 Refining the Art of…
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How to deal with the fear of failure despite a sustained record of achievement and success Editor’s note: This is the sixth installment of an eight part series entitled “Self-Awareness for the Emerging Entrepreneur” part 1 …
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If want to take risks, you must have resolve and commitment Courage…don't leave home without it! As we break down each letter in this word to create a sort of puzzle of the attributes one must possess or acquire in order to…
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Learning to respond to “On the Fly” out of your comfort zone challenges your career growth If handled successfully stepping out of your comfort zone can instill confidence within yourself and your employer. Here's part…
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Recognize self talk patterns for positive change when attempting something new, problem solving and learning from failure Editor’s note: This is the fourth installment of an eight part series entitled “Self-Awareness for the…
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Unwavering integrity is vital for entrepreneurs in business and in all relationships My first piece of this series called The “C” in COURAGE is for Commitment saluted each and every single individual that has ever taken a…
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Here's how to create and sustain positive habits... By: Liz Garcia Editor's note: This is the second installment of an eight part series entitled, “Self-Awareness for the Emerging Entrepreneur”. Part…
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3 core communications insights which can inhibit success I wrote an article several years ago about dealing with squirrelly communicators. At that time, it was mainly focused on the slippery shenanigans of dodgy emailers, instant…
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Part 1 Refining the Art of Saying Yes or No Editor's note: This is the first installment of an eight part series entitled “Self-Awareness for the Emerging Entrepreneur”. This series will share tips and…
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As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage month, all those who have taken a stand to courageously step out of their own comfort zone Wicked winds greeted me as I stepped off the boardwalk onto the sandy beach near my home. It was…
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What you stand to gain by making addressable changes. Although many people consider selfishness a negative trait, they may want to take a more nuanced look at it. In some instances, selfishness can…
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Being occasionally selfish may be a good thing, such as when it involves gains in health, time, relationships and more. Although many people consider selfishness a negative trait, they may want to take a more nuanced look at it.…
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Some call it self improvement, some call it productivity, it's about happiness, your business and getting on track for 2014 1. Productivity: 3 Tools to Manage Tasks There are a wealth of productivity tools…
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Personal growth- Selfishness what does it mean? Although many people consider selfishness a negative trait, they may want to take a more nuanced look at it. In some instances, selfishness can be for the betterment of others.…
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Understanding where you are in the transition process and knowing the three stages can successfully help you navigate through it We're marked by transitions, from the innocuous to ground-shaking game changers. Although some are…
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There are a wealth of productivity tools available to help you manage both day-to-day and team-related activities.
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A key to success is recognizing happiness and defining what it means for you. EDITOR'S NOTE: This is part three of a three-part series about the impact of fear and happiness on your ability to achieve success. Read part one here…
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