January 5th, 2011 by jamie
Communication? Isn’t that what we do when we talk? It’s what managers do when they’re sharing their selling secrets. After all, their intent is to help their team increase their productivity and sales. Sharing intentions is also communicated at wedding ceremonies. Aren’t they all about a couple celebrating the vows they pledge to each other? [...]
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November 8th, 2010 by jamie
We are all in the pursuit of dreams, goals and success. Even though we are on our way to fulfill our promise and potential, we are still open to ways that can ensure an easier path. Bring on all those tips, techniques and tools so we can build the career and life that we really [...]
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November 1st, 2010 by jamie
We all have decisions to make every day. Some choices are routine like what to pick up at the grocery store or what to wish for as we’re blowing out the birthday candles. Some are much more important because they affect other people, have consequences and as such, are life changing. Deciding whether to fire, [...]
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October 18th, 2010 by jamie
Our hearts soared and we were all jumping with smiles and applause as we witnessed the news about the miners rescue in Chile. They are safe, they have been saved. But, is that really true? Amid all the welcome back expressions and hugs, isn’t there some haunting, lingering effects that still needs to be addressed? [...]
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October 11th, 2010 by jamie
Have you ever wanted things to get better? Alan sure does. If fact when he heard about Stever Robbins new book, “9 Steps To Work Less and Do More”, he ordered copies for his entire company. He really wants to ensure that everyone improves. Max and Gail also want to do better. For years they [...]
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October 4th, 2010 by jamie
The future is tomorrow. So will it get better? Will it bring about the rewards that we hunger for? Will it compensate for all our day-in and day-out efforts? Or will it only continue to echo vague promises of light at the end of the tunnel? So are you up for a change that delivers [...]
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September 27th, 2010 by jamie
Communication, isn’t that what we do when we’re talking? We also text, email, tweet and twitter. That’s all communication too, right? Dictionaries have an abundance of descriptors, but all agree that it is basically a transfer of information. Is that all communication is, sharing information? Are we blind about who and what benefits from this [...]
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September 20th, 2010 by jamie
“Reality, what a concept,” was said by Robin Williams. Does that explain why antidepressants are our number one prescribed pharmaceutical? Is it the reason why over 50% of marriages divorce? Does it clarify the attitude of those in authority who say, “Good enough for government work”? What about when we repeatedly fail in our promises, [...]
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September 12th, 2010 by jamie
The direction was clear. Turn right. Not left as he had done, but right. Too bad. After another 30 days of stalled activity, Jeff returned to the scene of the left turn. Plainly posted in clear block letters: TURN RIGHT. So, who’s driving the bus? All Jeff wanted was his sales staff to improve. More [...]
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September 6th, 2010 by jamie
“You can’t handle the truth” was a line Jack Nicholson delivered with anger and conviction back in 1992. This movie sound byte still reverberates today. What’s been your experience with this phenomenon? How often do you curb your tongue because you believe that someone couldn’t deal with the reality? Aren’t we short changing someone’s growth [...]
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