January 16th, 2011 by jamie
This time next year your life will be different. You’ll be happier or NOT. Skinnier or NOT. Married or NOT. Either better or worse. Most of us are too passive. We ride along waiting to see how it’ll turn out. Perhaps it’s time we started driving our own bus. Perhaps we could use a [...]
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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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December 14th, 2010 by jamie
Haven’t we all been in situations where our expectations were dashed? Managers endure failed projections, time exceeded due dates and goals that aren’t achieved. This too, often happens to parents who listen to their teenagers promise to clean their room, do their homework and “do better next time.” Well if you’re in any leadership position [...]
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November 29th, 2010 by jamie
Have you ever experienced “Black Friday”? It’s the day after Thanksgiving where you’re swept up by a swarm of rabid fans at a rock concert. There isn’t the deafening music or show stopping stage performances. The only rock and roll you feel is when you’re pummeled by hordes of shoppers. Here are mobs of [...]
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November 12th, 2010 by jamie
I broke the rules. Everyone expects the speaker to speak from the front of the room, usually at a podium. Speakers address a seated audience who is there to hear what the speaker has to say. This is normal. This is the routine everyone is used to. I broke that normal routine on November 9th [...]
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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 25th, 2010 by jamie
That first week in January usually sparks our attention to make changes. It’s the time for New Year Resolutions, pledges, promises and turning over a new leaf. It’s the time we review what’s important in life and examine our priorities. It’s also the time so many shun even creating new resolutions, plans or to-do lists. [...]
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October 21st, 2010 by jamie
Tuesday evening, November 9, 2010, James Cox will bring this presentation to life at the Shilo Inn, 50 Comstock Road, Richland, Washington. What makes any job work is communication. Ah, now isn’t that both the answer AND the challenge? Discover how a childhood movie can provide solutions, resources and tools for making quality communication as [...]
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October 20th, 2010 by jamie
Over 30 years ago I was losing the battle of the bulge and ballooned up to over 320 pounds. I followed the advice of doctors, health educators, dietitians and other professionals who emphasized using my brain to overcome my obese body. So, heeding their IQ strategy, I attempted to stick to this “smart” style by [...]
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