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Do You Need to Play Office Politics?

February 7, 2013

If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!Every employee desires career progress. But people differ in terms of what they're willing to do to get that reward. Considering how messy it can get, and how painfully it can cost those who play it, is office politics worth […]

Self-Development

How to Avoid Reinventing the Wheel

February 6, 2013

“Start hanging around people that are doing what you want to do. Look at the pros, the masters, the giants – and learn from them. Become a student in life. And then start doing little things that you can feel good about” - Les Brown Why repeat other people’s mistakes when you can avoid them […]

Entrepreneurship

3 Ways to Quickly Raise Money

February 5, 2013

I’m talking money to keep you going as an entrepreneur – whether you’re already established or just starting up. Quite often it may not even be big money (e.g. millions). But if you do not know what you can do, or where you can go, to get the funds you need, there’s a good chance […]

Public Speaking

What Do You Really Stand For?

February 4, 2013

It’s said that “talk is cheap”. I argue (in this week’s issue of my public speaking IDEAS newsletter), that every speaker can use that popular saying to remind herself to stay true to the values she professes – even when no one is watching! What You Do, And NOT What You Say, Defines Who You […]

Writing/Blogging

Must Freelance Writers Specialize To Succeed?

February 3, 2013

Should you specialize on a particular theme or category to attract more writing clients, or boost sales of your written articles? Or is it okay to pursue opportunities to earn income by using intelligent research on different topics to produce writing content that sells? This article offers answers for you to consider towards possibly making […]

Parenting

The Best Gift You Can Give Your Child

February 1, 2013

As parents we often show our love for our kids by giving them things. Pretty outfits, fancy toys, pocket money etc. Sadly, many parents fail to provide their kids with the greatest gift of all. In this article, I reveal what that is, and why it matters more than any other gifts you could possibly […]

Career Development

How To Introduce Changes Without Confrontation (True Story)

January 31, 2013

This article uses a true story to illustrate a practical example of how to successfully introduce needed change, without causing conflict - even when you face resistance or opposition. "Look Oyat, you can't computerize everything! This is the way we've always done it. And that's how you will do the reports this weekend!" said Ed, […]

Self-Development

You'll Never Succeed If You Give Up!

January 30, 2013

If you've ever been told you're trying to achieve the impossible with respect to a valued goal you're pursuing, in business or elsewhere, and you STILL continued, then this article is for YOU! And if you know anyone who fits the foregoing description, this write-up could help you gain a better understanding of what she's […]

Entrepreneurship

Learn To Accurately Evaluate Clients

January 30, 2013

Finding new clients and customers is an important activity that should never be neglected. However it's also important to develop the ability to accurately identify clients that will be a good fit for you as against those that will limit your ability to give your best on the job, and in the process deny you […]

Public Speaking

Make Your Best Talk The NEXT One!

January 28, 2013

Are you getting rave reviews from speaking at events? Does your name ring a bell more often in certain circles? Maybe someone who attended your last talk even recognized you in a shopping mall recently. And she probably greeted you excitedly, telling others around who you were, so that you left the mall feeling taller […]

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