Almost all of us want to be liked and this is especially true in the business world, where so much depends upon building relationships with customers and clients. Some people try to be likeable by being funny or entertaining but … Continue reading
Almost all of us want to be liked and this is especially true in the business world, where so much depends upon building relationships with customers and clients. Some people try to be likeable by being funny or entertaining but … Continue reading
When the economy heads downhill, some people come up with creative ideas to get ahead. One such idea came from Michael Crews Development, a housing developer based in southern California, where home sales are down dramatically and the towns are … Continue reading
Most people appreciate change — as long as it’s happening in someone else’s life. We all admire those who face major challenges in their lives and grow from their experiences to become better and stronger people. How brave and exciting! … Continue reading
Do you know the title of one of the best-selling business books of this year—and of the past 70 years? Dale Carnegie’s How to Win Friends and Influence People was a hit when it was first published in 1936 and … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
Every day, we have to make numerous decisions. Some are small and unlikely to have any major effect on our future. Others, however, can have major consequences in our lives. For most of us, the process of decision making is … Continue reading
We all have times when we’re up and times when we’re not. But one skill of successful people is their ability to control their moods and to quickly switch off a negative state of mind. When you are in a … Continue reading
