MAKE YOUR FIRST IMPRESSION COUNT

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MAKE YOUR FIRST IMPRESSION COUNT

How important are first impressions?

In the marketplace, I believe we would all say that first impressions make a big difference.  But not only are first impressions important with business they are just as important in our personal lives.

First impressions are previews or snippets of the whole.  It is impossible to show a person everything about who you are when you first meet them.  But if you don’t have a first good meeting, research has proven that the likelihood of having a second meeting is slim to none.

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LEADERS MUST BE BRAVE

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LEADERS MUST BE BRAVE

Are you giving yourself the best opportunity to be successful?

Life is full of opportunities for you to grow and develop yourself.  We are often reluctant and overly cautious about taking advantage of opportunities.  This caution and reluctance stems from fear.  And our fear is a product of attempting to control things out of our control, which inevitably leads our lives into an intertwined web of hesitation and indecisiveness.

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HOW DO YOU STAY MOTIVATED?

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HOW DO YOU STAY MOTIVATED?

How do you stay motivated?

Motivation has been the topic of many business and leadership conversations.  Motivation drives what we do and how we do it.  So what motivates you?  And better yet, what is your motivation driving you to do?

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GRACE HELPS US BUILD RELATIONSHIP BRIDGES NO MATTER THE CIRCUMSTANCES

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GRACE HELPS US BUILD RELATIONSHIP BRIDGES NO MATTER THE CIRCUMSTANCES

Think about the last time you were faced with a life-changing decision that would change the dynamic of your life, your path, and your relationships?  It was tough, wasn’t it?  After you have considered your approach, the impact, the possible outcome; you finally come to grips and step out on faith to proceed.

Everyone faces making decisions every single day and on some days; a decision is tougher than others.  This is no different when one has to make a decision about their career path and opportunities that present themselves.

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3 SURE WAYS TO SPRING INTO YOUR SEASON OF SUCCESS

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3 SURE WAYS TO SPRING INTO YOUR SEASON OF SUCCESS

How serious are you about personal and professional development?

Yesterday was the first day of spring.  Spring is a great season because it brings ideas of rebirth, rejuvenation, renewal, and regrowth.  Spring happens once a year when it comes to it being one of the four conventional temperate seasons, but we should be springing into our season of success daily by personally and professionally developing ourselves.

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THE HIGH ROAD OF EMPATHY

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THE HIGH ROAD OF EMPATHY

We all have had our fair share of bosses.  Some good. Some bad.  Some have lasted longer than others.

Leadership is so important in every aspect of your life.  Leaders that manage people must recognize the effort and good work ethic of those they are leading.  These same leaders should encourage and cultivate an environment for a team to grow.

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THE ADVANTAGE OF TRUE LEADERSHIP

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THE ADVANTAGE OF TRUE LEADERSHIP

How would you define leadership?

Leadership is all about influence.  But to build influence as a leader, you have to serve others.  If you think leadership is you being in charge, you may want to think again. 

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MANAGING THE INEVITABLE

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MANAGING THE INEVITABLE

Does it seem like life is going at the rate of warp speed?

When I speak of warp speed, you Star Trek fans know exactly what I’m speaking about.  Warp speed is a speed faster than light.  I feel like we were just celebrating the start of a new year.  Now, we are already three months into this year. 

How are you keeping up the speed of life?

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WHAT KIND OF LEADER ARE YOU?

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WHAT KIND OF LEADER ARE YOU?

Have you ever stopped and asked yourself the question - What kind of leader am I?

People and organizations are constantly seeking out ways of developing their leadership because I believe those who are serious about growth understand that success starts with leadership.

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WHY YOU NEED TO CONTINUE TO DEVELOP YOURSELF

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WHY YOU NEED TO CONTINUE TO DEVELOP YOURSELF

Just think for a minute where you are today.  Now think for a moment about where you were ten years ago.  Hopefully where you are today looks better than where you were ten years ago.  You and your organization should be evolving into something amazing with the right goals, expectations, and action steps.

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HOW TO KNOW IF YOU’RE READY TO HAVE A COACH

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HOW TO KNOW IF YOU’RE READY TO HAVE A COACH

If you’re among those who haven’t yet connected with a coach, perhaps you’ve been waiting until to earn a higher salary.  Or maybe you think that only rich people and those who are established executives need a coach.

Whatever the case, if you would like to take your career to the next level, chances are you could benefit from a trusted certified coach.  Here are five ways to know if you’re ready to have a coach.

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3 PRACTICES OF THE BEST LEADERS

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3 PRACTICES OF THE BEST LEADERS

Life is an interesting journey of ups and downs.  No one is exempt from the vicissitudes of life.  This unpredictably is what drives us to be and do more.  But where is the starting point to being and doing more?

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THE POWER OF LEARNING

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THE POWER OF LEARNING

The wisdom of a seasoned presenter can enhance the knowledge of the entire audience. The presenter can share actual life experiences that are effective and provide insight as to how they approached and performed various tasks. Their experiential knowledge of how it worked and the results and outcome are invaluable information to the listeners. 

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WHY YOUR DREAM MATTERS

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WHY YOUR DREAM MATTERS

Many of us have experienced a succession of images, ideas, and emotions involuntarily in our minds during our sleep.  But have you experienced a vision voluntarily in your mind while awake?  In other words, do you have a big idea or a extraordinary gift that can add value to the lives of others and in some way could positively change our world?

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DESIRE TO LEAD

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DESIRE TO LEAD

There is a goal that is very common for any organization and that is retaining toptalent!  We are always improving ourselves and expanding our knowledge and skills through reading, continuing education, etc.  Along with that; everyone wants to make sure that their talents and skills are transferrable.

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LEADING WITH SELF-CONTROL

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LEADING WITH SELF-CONTROL

If we talked to 100 people, every person would define failure and success quite differently.  Although we may define failures and successes quite differently, the way we handle these experiences should be the same.

How do you handle failures and successes?

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WHAT’S YOUR EXCUSE?

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WHAT’S YOUR EXCUSE?

Are you allowing excuses to sabotage your dreams and aspirations?

I have always heard that excuses are monuments of nothing.  And I agree to a certain extent, but I also believe that excuses are a representation of something.  Excuses are dream killers.  One of the easiest ways to sabotage your success is by justifying why you can’t or why you won’t.

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