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It’s Your Life! The 4 ½ Principles that Help You Take Charge. »

“All human beings are completely responsible for their actions, even if they don’t want to be.”
You can only control your reactions to an event, not the circumstances leading up to those reactions. It’s all about perspective.
No one can “make” you “feel” or “do” anything. You always have a choice, no matter what. Often it’s a [...]

 

Stop Asking for Referrals…And Become a Referral Magnet! »

By Annette M. Bau, CFP®
 
Learn the 6 steps that will transform your Referral Marketing
It seems that everything you read these days about referral marketing says that all you have to do is ask for them. If only it was that easy! While I agree that asking for referrals can work in certain situations, you risk [...]

 

Taming the Inner Critic:Are you standing in the way of your own success? »

Are you the kind of person that always keeps her word? Can your friends always count on you to follow through because you would never think of disappointing them?
If you’re like most women, the answer is probably “Yes.” You are loyal and dependable– very admirable traits.
But can you answer the same, “Yes” to those [...]

20 Permits You Deserve! »

By Kimberly Englot

I am under the impression that most people do not allow themselves these simple principles. I know that until recently, I didn’t either. I think it’s very important to shed some light on 20 permits that you need to allow in your life. Let go of the idea that you’re being selfish. Think [...]

The Boomerang Effect In Customer Satisfaction and Loyalty »

By Ed Rigsbee, CSP
Like the boomerang, getting customers to return, takes skill and practice. Today, your customers want more than just service. They want to be satisfied that they received a great total value package from you. This idea applies to all levels of the distribution channel from procuring raw materials to purchases by consumers [...]

Lowering Standards »

By Sharlyn Lauby
I read in this morning’s newspaper that the US national unemployment rate hit 7%. As such, it only makes sense that we will all be asked to do more…with less. But, doesn’t it also imply that we will need to do more…faster and with fewer errors?
Seth Godin nailed it in a recent post [...]

Can You Afford to Invest in a Coach and Mentor? »

By Nancy Adler

Allow me to rephrase the question if I may. Can you afford not to invest in a coach and mentor? My guess is that if things were going absolutely wonderfully for you in your professional and personal life, you would probably not be reading this article. Consider the fact that almost all highly [...]

What? You Dont Know what Social Networking is? »

Social Media and Social Networking are two very popular buzz words these days. Almost everybody has heard of them. You must be saying “Yeah so what?” or maybe “that’s for teenagers” . According to a survey conducted by e-marketer 58% of adults still don’t know what Social Networking is.

Well my friends, in a single [...]

7 Secrets to an Extraordinary Life »

By Kimberly Englot
I believe that everyone deserves to live an extraordinary life. These are some strategies and attitudes that have truly transformed my life, and I wish to share them with you. Use them and live your best life.
1. Be a class act and conduct yourself with integrity. Give others the benefit of the doubt, especially [...]

The Science of Shameless Self-Promotion - How & Why It Works To Build Success »

By Jeffrie Story and Debbie Allen
“If you don’t’ toot your own horn, you can’t enjoy the music.” - Debbie Allen

Shamelessly Effective Self-Promotion by Debbie Allen
When a friend of mine, Larry James, first stated, “I’m a shameless self-promoter,” I laughed. Then I thought for a moment, and I realized that I’m a shameless self-promoter, too. [...]