Do I Want to Become a Manager?
Mary Ann, a top-flight computer programmer, was well regarded and appreciated by her employer. When a management position became available in her department, she was the leading candidate for the job. At first, Mary Ann was inclined to accept the promotion gladly, but then a shadow of doubt settled in. She wasn't sure she really wanted the job. When...... >Read More
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Lead, Follow or Get Out of the Way
“Lead, follow or get out of the way” is a phrase I’m sure many have heard before. If your ambition is to lead consider the following ideas and hopefully they will provide you with a few positive ideas as you develop your own leadership style.
Leading and motivating a team can be challenging at times, but its rewards are extremely... >Read More
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How to Get Your Consumer Invention to Market
So you have an idea for an invention? What do you do now? The most successful hair accessory in history, the TopsyTail, made 100 million dollars. This did not happen by miracle or chance. The key was a well-conceived and executed plan. Following an informed approach will help you turn your invention into a bonanza of extra income.
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Building a Virtual Team
“We miss you when you’re here.” It sounds like such a strange thing for someone on my team to say, but in my world it actually makes sense. I remotely manage a staff team and fly in for meetings about once a month. On one such trip one of my staff stopped me in the hall and said, “We... >Read More
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Top Ten Ways to Help People Realize Their Potential
One of the greatest responsibilities we have is to support ourselves and others in living at our highest and best. Whether we're parents, partners, friends or leaders, it's incumbent upon us to help others to live as close to their unique potential as we can.
With everything we say and do, we're influencing -- positively or negatively -- the people...... >Read More
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Seven Mind Traps That Keep Us Crazy Busy
I am sitting in a hotel lobby writing these words. The atmosphere is one of dark paneled wood, comfortable lounge chairs and a view you would die for, looking out over a river sparkling with diamonds from the afternoon sun.
At one end of the room over the fireplace hangs a picture of the Canadian Fathers at Confederation. The 34... >Read More
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Keeping Your Best Talent
Recruiting and hiring good employees is an ongoing challenge for every business, whether large or small. Keeping your best employees can be even more difficult in today's competitive marketplace. Although some turnover is inevitable, you can create a business environment that will build employee loyalty and make your best employees want to stay,...... >Read More
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Living the Entrepreneur's Dream
Profile on: David Browne, retired CEO of LensCrafters
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Success: It’s Personal, Not Just Business
To many, success may mean fame and fortune. It could also mean... >more
What Do You Fear?
