Month: November 2013

How To Be A Better Public Speaker, Part 2

  Last week we covered steps to help prepare you to be a better public speaker. This week we cover the structure of a great speech and next week we will cover the delivery of a great speech. Combining these tips can help you become a better communicator and help advance your career or cause! […]
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4 Great Tips To Stretch Your Holiday Budget

  Holidays are just around the corner and many of us aren’t financially prepared for the presents, holiday parties and winter trips.  With so many events, it’s hard to keep on budget even with good intentions.  Here are 4 great tips on how to keep the next few months within your holiday budget AND still […]
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How to Be A Better Public Speaker Part 1

According to surveys, the greatest fear in the world for most people is speaking in public. The second greatest fear is death. In other words, people would rather die than speak in public! Many people may not have to give speeches to large groups, but at some point in their careers, they may have to […]
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Top Must-Have Traits For Leaders

Great leaders are critical to any organization. In fact, it is impossible to have an elite and long-lasting organization without great leadership. It is so important that there are plenty of books, research, classes, studies and training on it. Companies and organizations spend billions of dollars to equip their employees with the right leadership skills. […]
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The 6 Smartest Things You Can Do Every Night and Morning

Being productive is matter of taking the time to prepare for the next day and being smart about the decisions you make. By automating decisions, creating rituals, and getting prepared mentally, you can set yourself up for success by starting your day on the right foot! Here are the six smartest things you can do […]
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Top Financial Mistakes Spouses Make

  Managing finances by yourself can be tough. Add on a spouse and kids, and it can make managing finances even more difficult. Surveys show that money difficulties are one of the top reasons for divorces and relationship problems. Here are the top financial mistakes a spouse can make: * Letting one spouse or partner manage […]
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The 7 C’s of Communication

If you think about it, we spend almost every part of our day communicating. We write emails, texts, and notes, participate in phone calls, create reports and presentations, talk to our bosses, peers, spouses, children, assistants…the list goes on and on! Given that we communicate so much, how can we maximize our communication skills to […]
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5 Ways to Keep Your Eye On The Goal

The most successful people that I have seen don’t just set proper SMARTER Goals, they are able to focus on them constantly and consistently. No matter how great your goals, they are useless unless they are front and center all the time. Here are give ways to make sure you meet your goals by keeping […]
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Quote of the Week

“Lots of people want to ride with you in the limo, but what you want is someone who will take the bus with you when the limo breaks down.” – Oprah Winfrey   “When you can do the common things of life in an uncommon way, you will command the attention of the world.” – […]
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