The most powerful motivational toolBy Gary BroseThe Most Powerful Key to Motivating Employees - Delinking reviews and raises Many clients have asked me, “Gary, what is the ONE thing I can do that has the greatest impact on employee productivity?” I have struggled with the answer to that question but, after many years, I’ve settled on |
5 Steps to Achieve Your GoalsBy TJ HoisingtonSome months ago while out for a run, I realized that the achievement of any goal could be 'simplified' into five steps or words that begin with the letter “D.” I call this formula “The 5 Ds of Success.” These five steps are related primarily to the 'mindset' of success. Watch TJ Hoisington share the 5 D's of Success 1. DESIRE:&n |
4 Ingredients for Creating Happiness at WorkBy TJ HoisingtonDoes your organization bring out the best in its team members—or are you disenchanted at work? Are you a leader who struggles to improve culture, motivation, and performance? Recently, I had a craving for peanut butter cookies. I asked my eleven-year-old daughter, who runs a small, local, cookie company named “Kyla’s Cookies,” if she would mind making peanut bu |
4 Ways to Communicate with People SuccessfullyBy TJ HoisingtonPeople are too anxious to talk about themselves. We live somewhere between the "Me Generation (30 years ago) and the ME, Me, Me, Generations (recently) - according to Time Magazine. Unfortunately, many people miss the mark when it comes to connecting and communicating with people, so here are four ways to communicate with people successfully. Watch the video! |
How is Your Get Along IQ?By Arnold Sanow
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How’s Your “Get Along” IQ?
Rate yourself on a scale of 1 to 5 on the statements below:
1-Never
2-Almost never
3-Sometimes
4-Almost always
5-Always
How often do you...
____ Listen to others attentively, even when you disagree?
____ Boost good feelings in others?
____ Project a positive presence?
____ Expres
Rev Up Your RapportBy Arnold SanowRev Up Your Rapport Arnold Sanow, MBA, CSP www.arnoldsanow.com Rapport can be defined as “bringing agreement, harmony and accord to a relationship”. Isn’t that what we want in our connections – to discover points of mutual interest or common ground, reach agreements, live and work together in harmony and enjoy interactions along the way- with |
Language, Words and Phrases that Destroy RelationshipsBy Arnold Sanow
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Language, Words, and Phrases that Destroy Relationships
Arnold Sanow, MBA, CSP
www.arnoldsanow.com
speaker@arnoldsanow.com
Certain words and phrases block connections cold and at the same time can make people steaming mad
Here are some tips on language, words and phrases to avoid:
You – If you tell someone “You did
10 Ways to Get Along Better with Anyone, Anytime, Anywhere .By Arnold Sanow
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It’s not just what is said that is important, it’s what’s not said that derails relationships. Say what’s on your mind. People aren’t mind readers.
Before you walk a mile in my shoes, you need to take off yours first. Everyone see things through different lenses. We all came from different backgrounds. Our “rules” are based on what we
10 Ways to Manage Stress When You Visit Your Mom or Adult DaughterBy Janice FortmanVisualize a relaxing scene when you visit Be well rested before your visit Plan the subject of your conversation beforehand Set a realistic goal for the visit Be well rested before you visit Give and receive a hug Walk away from unnecessary conflict Confront your feelings Believe in the power of forgiveness Count your blessings |
Declan KissesBy Patti VasquezSomeone asked me once “What is it like raising a special needs child like Declan?” No one had ever asked me such a direct question about my little boy who was born with a tiny piece of his brain missing. He cannot speak, is physically challenged, intellectually delayed and he will never live independently. Without hesitation, as though I had been waiting for someone to ask me a q |
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