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Let’s Talk: Critical Thinking – an effective tool for any profession or task
Critical Thinking forces you to analyze things objectively, filtering your biases, and allowing you to see things from difference perspectives. Whether you’re trying to brainstorm a new idea, creatively solve…
Mindset
“Mindset” is defined as “a set of beliefs or a way of thinking that determines one’s behavior, outlook, and mental attitude”. It is an idea discovered by world-renowned Stanford University…
What You Need to Know About the Coaching Experience
This article is designed to help you understand the nature of coaching as distinct from other one-on-one help modalities, and how to get the most from working with a coach…
How To Find A Job In 2014: Parade Magazine, 4/13
Five Steps to Finding A Job in 2014, by Kate Rockwood, in Parade Magazine is so informative, that I wanted to share. 1. 94% of recruiters use the career…
Workplace Professionalism: An Issue For Your Organization?
“The qualities that characterize the professional are straightforward.The challenge is that many of the behaviors and attitudes that epitomize being unprofessional are part of our culture, and in some case,…
Guest Blog Friday: Are you organized? Here's one way to start at home.
Who doesn’t have stress? I usually post ideas and tips pertaining to running a business. However, when I saw what this business woman is doing, I thought it would be…
Guest Blog Friday: Inspiration & Possibilities
About Aileen Gibb Aileen Gibb is an inspirational coach, facilitator and leader whose work has taken her around the globe. She has worked with leaders and teams in Kazakhstan, Venezuela,…
Personal Branding: Authenticity
According to Webster’s English Dictionary, “authentic” is defined as “genuine; real; not of doubtful origin; trustworthy; of attested authority.” Authenticity is critical to successful and sustainable branding, especially in terms…
3 Ways to Prepare for Business Growth
Be Prepared “The better prepared you are for growth, the better your chances for business expansion success,” says Brian Moran, publisher of At Home with Century 21 Magazine and OPEN…
Marketing Strategy: Power Words
Research suggests that there are “power sales words” that appeal to prospects and buyers and ultimately convince them to take action. I recently read an article posted on Manta, from Constant…
What Is A GREAT Facilitator?
So you’ve been asked to facilitate a meeting. What does that mean exactly? Do you just ensure everyone’s introduced, and maybe kick off with a quick ice breaker exercise? Is…
GUEST BLOG FRIDAY: Protocol Consultants International
Today, Protocol Consultants International, continues to be a leader in corporate training and professional development programs for people who want to enhance their personal effectiveness in business relationships. Theme: once…