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- Choose to Be Happy Anyway Published 05/10/2012
- The Vanishing Art of Casual Conversation Published 03/13/2012
- Just One Little Thing Published 01/25/2012
- The Customer Signs Your Paycheck Published 01/18/2012
- Pluck, Not Luck! Published 01/10/2012
Motivational Quotes
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"The quality of a person's life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor." -- Vince Lombardi
Published 05/10/2012
"That which cannot be reduced to practice should not be allowed to hamper the mind." -- James Allen
Published 04/5/2012
"Big shots are only little shots who keep shooting." -- Christopher Morley
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Listen Up
- By Bill Mansell
- Published 01/13/2011
- Success , Communication , Relationships
Conversations that are based on solid listening skills not only result in more effective communication, they foster trust, improve relationships and are more likely to be followed up with action. Here are 5 tips to improve your listening skills.
The Refining Process
- By Bill Mansell
- Published 06/8/2009
- Inspiration , Attitude
Just as a river smooths and refines jagged rocks into smooth stones, our challenges and life struggles act like sand paper, smoothing our weaknesses, honing our skills, and polishing our personality until we are transformed into something better than we could ever have become on our own.
How to Keep Your Head in Times of Crisis
- By Bill Mansell
- Published 09/25/2008
- Attitude , Leadership
We have more things to worry about today than ever before? Few of us can do anything to change the economy or the weather. So, why do we spend so much time and energy fretting about them? Whether you are worried about global challenges, or dealing with personal and family challenges that come to all of us, here are 5 steps to help you remain calm in times of crisis.
Recent Articles
It is not that we should stop taking risks. It is that we should not repeat things we have done in the past that did not work. There is a big difference between the two!
To that great mom and all the moms reading this—Happy Mother’s Day!!
Be encouraged to take what others might see as a defeat and turn it into a positive.
Regardless of what happens nothing will ensure your success more than the ability to effectively sell your products, take massive action and generate new levels of revenue. It is more critical than ever to learn and sharpen your sales skills and techniques. Don't wait until you lose a customer or until things get tough again.
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We sometimes allow the problems and stresses of life to cloud around us, blocking our vision and depressing our spirits. When this happens, our outlook can seem hopeless. We need to realize that hope and sunshine are just above the haze. We can Rise Above the Clouds, overcoming despair with a new perspective.
The middle class concept is failing millions of people because it is based on myths and formulas that worked for our parents but will no longer prove successful today. President Obama suggested, "the middle class is at a make or break point." What he should be telling you is: the middle class has been failing its members for decades and this is not a new thing.
Much of success is about performance. It’s about what we do and what we are able to inspire others to do. There are some simple performance principles I have learned in my life, and I want to share them with you.
How can you set your company apart from the competition? Give good old-fashioned personal service. Your customers will be surprised and pleased--and they'll tell their friends.
Attitude makes a difference in your energy level.
You think training doesn't pay off, well when you have two 140 pound Great Danes around a six month old, you had better train them. The same goes for your organization in the upcoming years. The economy will continue to be difficult and will require that you train your management and sales staff more than ever before.
It is important when working with others to concentrate on their strengths not their weaknesses.
Parenting: Balancing work and children
- By Stephen R. Covey
- Published 10/3/2011
- Leadership , Relationships
If you don’t make time for your family no one else will. Being a member of a
family is one of the highest callings in life. Honor your family and honor
yourself.
