Article Archive
Coaching
When You're at the Top and You Need to Succeed
In today's rapid-fire business environment, executives have little time to hone their leadership skills. As a result, many latch onto quick solutions that rarely work.
May 27, 2009 - 6:51:00 AM
Sales/Marketing
Six Advantages to Virtual Trade Shows
A virtual trade show can be simple or breathtakingly realistic... and you can use it effectively to improve your company's bottom line
May 12, 2009 - 5:56:06 AM
Networking
Networking on the Net
Networking is one of the most effective ways to find clients for any consulting or professional services business. But if you limit your networking to only what you can do in person, you'll be missing out on a huge number of possibilities.
Apr 17, 2009 - 8:18:00 AM
Sales/Marketing
You're Not General Motors, McDonald's Or Coca Cola, So Don't Advertise Like They Do
Show me 99% of all advertising and I'll show you a huge jumble of hyperbole, fluff, platitudes, and yawnably, unbelievable, black hole nothing words.
Mar 24, 2009 - 5:20:00 PM
Presentation Skills
Dialogue
Interactive communication or dialogue refers to interacting in ways that build shared meaning, rather than colliding in ways that foster disagreement, frustration and confusion.
Feb 17, 2009 - 11:45:51 AM
Sales/Marketing
Four Generations In The Marketplace: What This Means For You
Today's consumer can be a member of one of at least four generations; beginning with the pre-pubescent teens & extending right up to the infamous baby boomers… different techniques & strategies are required to connect with them. Here's a snapshot of each group & what you need to know to position yourself appropriately.
Feb 16, 2009 - 12:06:28 PM
Health/Fitness/Nutrition
The Quickest and Easiest Way To Change Up Your Program
Isometric training is a great way to change up your program. It doesn't matter what type of training your doing, isometric workouts can easily be integrated.
Feb 15, 2009 - 11:30:00 AM
Leadership
A Burning Commitment to Our Cause
A clear hallmark of passionate and highly effective leaders is a burning commitment to the cause. There's no doubt about where the leader stands and where he or she is going.
Feb 13, 2009 - 6:38:00 PM
Personal Development
How To Get Happy During Optimism Month
Are you an optimist or a pessimist? Do you often expect bad things to happen? Pessimists are like the fairy tale about Chicken Little. Don't worry however; if you're a pessimist don't get discouraged. Optimism is not a disposition you are born with or without. It's a learned skill, and a very important ingredient determining your level of happiness. I suggest practicing these tips each week of Optimism Month - or any time.
Feb 10, 2009 - 5:01:00 PM
Career Management
The Secret to Success
Columnist Nan Russell shares career insights learned over 20 years in the corporate world, including as a Vice President at QVC
Feb 7, 2009 - 2:19:00 PM
Presentation Skills
Superlative Speakers Tell Spellbinding Stories
As young children, there's one phrase we responded to immediately: "Once upon a time." Why? That phrase signaled that we were about to hear a story. We knew that for a few minutes we could enjoy fantasy and even a sensation of magic.
Because our audience members never outgrow their love of stories, we will want to weave compelling stories into our speeches. This article offers practical guidelines on how to present spellbinding stories, and become speakers with powerful, unforgettable messages.
Jan 24, 2009 - 12:54:24 PM
Management
Protecting Your Interests: Using Competitive Intelligence Gathering Techniques at Tradeshows To Safeguard Your Bottom Line
Tradeshows offer the most overt intelligence gathering environment imaginable... It is important to pay careful attention to any unfamiliar exhibitors... carefully approach tradeshows with one eye toward protecting their own intellectual assets.
Jan 23, 2009 - 8:32:12 AM
Leadership
Bowl-Eligible: A New Level of Mediocrity
While I realize the world of college athletics is not the real world, I also realize that this mindset of celebrating mediocrity is dangerous. As a leader in a business, you must understand this trend toward accepting mediocrity. What are you going to do to combat this regression?
Jan 22, 2009 - 12:44:56 PM
Career Management
Better Together
People who are winning at working understand that each person brings different talents and unique abilities to the workplace. Some of us are the trainers, not the players; the techies not the promoters; the teachers not the students; the visionaries not the tactical creators.
Jan 12, 2009 - 3:18:43 PM
Management
Manage Them Out the Door
You may have some people working for you who are not quite cutting it. So, you have three options: live with them, get rid them, or help them.
Jan 3, 2009 - 11:12:41 AM
Leadership
5 Components Essential to an Effective Leadership Strategy
To be successful, leaders need a well defined leadership model and strategy. Knowing the essential elements of leadership strategy development will put you on the right track for leadership success. With a myriad of leadership styles to consider, do you know the components of an effective leadership model?
Nov 30, 2008 - 12:38:05 PM
Presentation Skills
7 Guidelines for Gesturing When You Speak
Do you wonder what to do with your hands when you speak to an audience? Should you plan your gestures and memorize them, or just let them happen? Follow these 7 guidelines for gesturing when you speak, and you will enjoy a new level of poise and effectiveness. Audiences will want to hear you--and watch you.
Nov 29, 2008 - 4:41:37 PM
Career Management
Kept Waiting
"I don't like to be kept waiting," he responded when asked by the travel-study professor why he delayed the entire group for a third straight day. "Next time," the professor warned, "we won't hold the bus."
Nov 28, 2008 - 8:10:10 PM
Leadership
300 Percent
If you've heard it once, you've heard it one hundred ten times--that overused cliché urging you to give 110%! However, in business, having just 100% of someone won’t bring about success because you are missing 200%--a very critical 200%.
Oct 15, 2008 - 11:47:06 AM
Communication
Jewelry Stores Do It--Do You?
Ever been in a jewelry store that was dimly lit, so that you could hardly see the merchandise? Probably not. Jewelry stores use very bright spotlights to call attention to their merchandise. Do you? Business communication expert Dr. Bill Lampton describes four ways you can illuminate your business more forcefully, so potential customers will see your products and services.
Aug 16, 2008 - 8:59:58 AM
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