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I love motivational quotes; I think they inspire and uplift, while helping to engage in deep reflection as to our wants, desires, and the courage to go after them. So to end this day, I am passing on 3 quotes to do just that; "If you limit your choices only to what seems …
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In a recent study by the McKinsey Global Institute, it was found that the average employee spends 28% of time during their workweek reading and answering emails. How many of you are guilty? I would suspect that the number is actually higher if you factor in other types of internet activity, like taking a 'quick …
No matter what you want to accomplish in your life, your career or your business, if you don't think BIG then you might as well stay home. I know that sounds a bit harsh but the truth is, if you aren't willing to expand your ideas and skill-sets, set huge goals, move any blockages out …
I recognize that I have been away from here for some time; I have been so busy teaching several online classes which has taken a majority of my time. I have had 42 students between two classes and, for those unfamiliar with the online format, it consists of discussion questions and paper assignments, meaning that …
Not long ago, I had a client who was feeling very frustrated and burned out by their job; they felt as if they were putting in a lot of effort but not getting the recognition, pay or promotional opportunities they would have liked. This was someone who had many years of experience, the last few …
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This is a picture of the tower that was next to my hotel in Dallas; I just returned from working in the career center at ASTD's international convention. While I really like Dallas, I cannot say so much for a lot of the customer service I experienced. Now this tower is famous, as it has …
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Lately, I am finding opportunities coming my way; it is where they are coming from that is surprising me and I believe may help you as well. Often, when we are driven to achieve and accomplish, we go in action mode in order to succeed. We move along and follow steps that all the "gurus' …
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On a daily basis, I have clients who come in because they are sick and tired of their boss, their coworker, their job. They are the burnt out, the frustrated, the anxious, the angry, the confused. While I believe that people can learn to love their job again, on their own terms, I don't understand …
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The term, 'psychological contract' is not a new concept but is one that needs revisited. I think it can give a better understanding to what happens from the time one gets hired by an organization and those often unexplained assumptions that sometimes can lead to some type of conflict between the two. The psychological contract …
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According to a recent study (2012) by Pew Research Center more women, who are stay-at-home moms, are feeling an increased need to return to the workforce; the study revealed that one-in-three wanted to work a full-time job. That number is up from 2007, where it was one-in-five. The economic impact is leading more women to …
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