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How to Get What You Really Need From Your Employees

Thursday, September 23rd, 2010

iStock_000012479981XSmall[1]As a business leader, you have goals, dreams, and ideas you want to accomplish. And together, your team helps you achieve those goals and objectives. But sometimes, the end result your employees present – whether it’s a completed assignment or a finished product – doesn’t quite meet your expectations. Whether it’s just a simple task or a year-long project, getting what you really need from your employees isn’t always easy.

To help you reach your goals and meet the demands of your team and company, follow these steps to make sure you get what you want and need for from your staff.
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Getting From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be

Monday, September 13th, 2010

In our business or personal lives, there are times to spring ahead and make great progress, and then there are times to stop, contemplate, and plan. Mark Twain said, “If you will take first things first, it will turn the most complex human problems into manageable proportion.”

No matter how fast we are running through our day, there are many times when we can make faster progress and achieve better results by pausing, planning, and preparing. In order to follow Mr. Twain’s advice and do first things first, we’ve got to know where we are starting and where we would like to finish. Most people today don’t fail to work their plan or achieve their goal. They have no goal or plan at all. Read More→

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Leadership Starts with You: Taking Charge of Your Finances

Monday, June 28th, 2010

savings_bank1No matter your title, position, or tenure, you can be a leader. But, before you can successfully lead others, you need to be able to lead yourself, and that includes the area of personal finances. Despite what some may tell you, you do have the ability to control your finances. The power lies with you.

If you always view your finances as out of your control, then your spending will always be out of control. But, if you take charge of what you have, plan ahead, and do what’s best for your long-term goals, you can feel confident and secure in your current and future financial state.
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Need Direction? Forget Answers, Ask Better Questions

Tuesday, May 11th, 2010

Business-DirectionMultiple times each day, I get calls, letters, or emails from people around the world who have read my books, watched my movies, heard me speak, or read my columns. I welcome these inquiries as I include my contact information in my books, speeches, and at the end of these weekly columns. Occasionally, one of my readers has a comment or a question that I feel applies to all of us, so I like to share the wealth.

Recently, a woman emailed me and said, “…Recently I was reading some of your quotes. ‘Take ownership of your life; you are where you are because of decisions you have made in the past.’ ‘You change your life when you change your mind.’ I have taken ownership in my past, but haven’t seen any difference in my life, just keep hitting walls. Do you have more insight on this?”

I believe these comments and questions echo the sentiments of many people around the world. I don’t have any simple answers to her dilemma.

I believe you should always beware of people who have simple answers to complex questions.
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