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July 2008

STAY FOCUSED!

What do you do when the economy starts to resemble a rollercoaster gone wild? You stay focused. The dictionary defines focus as “the concentration of attention or energy on something.” Attention, energy: it’s true that these two qualities are essential. … Continue reading

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DO YOU HAVE A GROWING MIND?

Have you ever wondered why some talented people reach their full potential while otherequally talented people do not? This has been a question that Stanford psychologist Carol Dweck has asked for over three decades. And after much research, she concluded … Continue reading

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IS ANYONE LISTENING?

You just can’t say enough about the value of listening. Learning how to listen is one of the essential skills for success in life, both personally and professionally. Of course, many of our waking hours are spent communicating — we’re … Continue reading

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HOW ORGANIZED IS YOUR DESK?

Some managers expect their most creative, productive workers to have messy desks, while others are convinced that a messy desk means a messy mind. What do you think? Do you need a clear desk in order to work efficiently? Or … Continue reading

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