Category Archives: Training & Development

Are Your Goals on Target?

“You are aiming too high.  You are not lining up the front and rear sights of the barrel.  Now you are just waiting too long and the target is out of reach.”  This was just some of the advice that … Continue reading

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Want A More Satisfying Career? Become A Mentor

If you’re not currently mentoring someone, it’s time to ask yourself:  “Why not?” You may feel you don’t have anything to share as you’re not experienced enough or considered a tenured professional. Maybe you don’t know who would be a … Continue reading

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7 Management Practices That Can Improve Employee Productivity

All companies want to improve employee productivity, but how often do they examine their own management practices as a means of attaining it? Studies consistently show that a disturbingly high number of non-management employees are disengaged, not working at full productive … Continue reading

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Why Most Leaders Need to Shut Up and Listen

While some may be impressed with how well you speak, the right people will be impressed with how well you listen. Great leaders are great listeners, and therefore my message today is a simple one – talk less and listen … Continue reading

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Is Your Self-Esteem on Life Support?

Many of the courses I teach for SkillPath have audiences filled with people, predominantly women who suffer from let’s call it “need-to-please-itis”. We were all taught as children to say thank you and please, if you can’t say something nice … Continue reading

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Breaking Bad Communication Habits

Communication is an area that we can forever improve on and it’s an important area for anyone interested in personal development. Habits are often harmful and promote bad communication styles.  Most of us are trained to be advocates in our … Continue reading

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BECOME A LEADER WITH MANAGEMENT BOOT CAMP!

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Do You Manage Time Or Does It Manage You? [Poll]

Is it me or are there two groups of people when it comes to the management of time?  It seems like there are those that are typically on time for any event and those that are always late.  I was always … Continue reading

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How Becoming A Thought Leader Can Build Your Business

Thought-leadership creates credibility, visibility, and brand loyalty. It’s a powerful tool in helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses. I recently reconnected with Denise Brosseau whose new book will be coming out in January 2014. It’s called Ready to be a Thought Leader? … Continue reading

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The Difference Between Managerial Functions & Managerial Skills

Managerial functions refer to the different roles and responsibilities of managers, who need certain skills to execute these functions. Small businesses, especially start-up companies, may not have the resources to hire managers for each of their functional and product areas. … Continue reading

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