Sat.Oct 01, 2011 - Fri.Oct 07, 2011

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"You Can't Connect the Dots Looking Forward; You Can Only Connect Them Looking Backwards " Steve Jobs

Stephanie LH Calahan

Back when I was in college all things "geeky" was my focus.  I was studying for two degrees: computer science and human resource management.  Steve Jobs (co-founder of Apple Computer, NeXt and of Pixar Animation Studios) wasn't somebody that I studied in class, but he was someone I admired and studied outside of class then and now.  I am very sad to have learned that he passed away.  He was a unique individual.  Uncommon.  But you have to be uncomm

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A Change of Attitude Changes Everything

Virtual Moxie

BWYFA -- An acronym meaning "Be where your feet are." -- Unknown. I live in Baltimore -- not too far from Amish country. In my 48 years on this planet, I've been there several times, and there has always been one thing about the Amish that has touched me most. It's that, in their lives, every act or action is equal. No matter what they do, they are fully present in the moment.

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5 Things Your Colleagues Really Don't Want to Know

On The Job

People at work often socialize. Socializing at work is good for our health, studies reveal, and may even help us live longer. It's fun to talk Fantasy Football or the latest music or even why anyone cares what the Kardashians do. But there are times when, I believe, socializing at work takes a twisted turn. When comments become enough to not only hurt our health, but perhaps cause us to die of some terrible affliction.

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Habit Hack: How To Form A Habit

Productivity Bits

Copyright © 2011 Productivity Bits. Visit the original article at [link]. Guest Post. I n 1947, the Norwegian explore Thor Heyerdahl and his crew boarded the Kon-Tiki , a makeshift raft and floated the Humbolt Current across the Pacific from Peru to a small Island near Tahiti. It was an unimaginable journey completed in 101 days. The men, the Kon-Tiki and the ocean current they rode highlight the power of creating habits in our lives.

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SME Relationships: Proven Solutions for Seamless Collaboration and Success

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

💢 Do you find yourself stuck in never-ending review cycles? Are you wondering if your Subject Matter Expert actually got that last review request? Are you having trouble trying to decipher impractical or conflicting feedback? 💢 If any of these scenarios sounds familiar, you may benefit from a crash course on managing SME relationships!

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How to Create a Simple Action System Using the SMEAD Stadium File Organizer

Stephanie LH Calahan

Do you have piles of paper all over your desk?  Would you prefer to have a clear space to get your work done? We frequently keep piles of paper all over our desk and other horizontal surfaces because we have things that we don't want to forget to do.  "If I put it on my desk, maybe I'll see it later and remember to do it!"  That is what a client told me recently.

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Blogging to Connect with Customers

Make or Break Moments

Those that have begun the process of using social media, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc. start by being driven by a desire to get their name out on the web. They understand the value of being visible and being found but still use the tools as one way – push your message out there, vehicles. The [.].

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The luminous brilliance of SIX Supernovas outshines nighttime Las Vegas Strip!

Office Dynamics

Press Release. The luminous brilliance of SIX Supernovas outshines nighttime Las Vegas Strip! Spectacular galactic convergence occurred this past Thursday night at the Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa, during The Red Carpet & Recognition Gala sponsored by Office Dynamics at the international 18th Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence. Las Vegas, NV October 4, 2011: Office Dynamics issues a special announcement regarding six stellar supernova administrative professionals and executive

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Design Your Business Around YOU

Office Organization Success

The real beauty of creating a business that is designed around you and your lifestyle, and one that is fully systemized and automated, is that it gives you the opportunity to pull back when you need to, and ramp up again when you’re ready to. This is something that I’m constantly working with my clients on achieving: 1. Create the plan — so you know where you’re going. 2.

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Top 5 Tips on Selecting the Right Social Network for your Small Business

The Small Business Blog

The weekly top 5 tips post is always full of helpful hints and advice for small, home and micro business owners. 1. Do your research before getting started with social networking. Don’t assume that you can jump straight in and expect to be a great success.

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Elevating the Virtual Interviewing Experience

Sharing your authentic self in a virtual interview can be an unwanted challenge. How do you break through the digital barrier when conducting a virtual interview and share your exceptional self? Think in unconventional ways to elevate the virtual interviewing experience.

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Cut Back Your Cost Of Living

Productivity Bits

Copyright © 2011 Productivity Bits. Visit the original article at [link]. Guest Post. L ethargy is the retailers’ and bankers’ greatest money-making asset. Most consumers consider themselves to be savvy shoppers but only in these tougher times is that really being put to the test. In a period when every penny counts, there are a number of simple ways to stretch the household budget and make your money work harder for you.

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Moxie Tip 52: Biz Standards Impact Life

Virtual Moxie

Learning about standards for your business will allow you to also make huge adjustments to your standards for how your life runs. It's nearly impossible to have a high-quality business without a high-quality life.

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You Can Double Your Energy Balance Your Life

Stephanie LH Calahan

Over the last few years, I've heard from many of you asking about creating more focus and energy in your lives.  You have told me that you want to get more done with less effort.     Many of you have also told me that one critical element of your life that is holding you back from that dream is your health! I've shared my own health story in the past and have also shared posts on how taking care of your health increases focus, attention, ability to make decisions and ov

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Farewell Steve

The Small Business Blog

Yesterday evening, Steve Jobs died. A man like no other, who has changed and touched many of us with his products and his vision. When I wrote my post “We need more Jobs, … more Steve Jobs“, the other day, I was wondering how long he would be still with us.

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Mandatory COVID Vaccination Policy Template

New vaccine mandates and testing policies will affect employers with more than 100 workers. Get Paycor’s free, customizable vaccination policy template to communicate critical details and new requirements to your employees. Get Paycor’s Template today!

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5 Tech Tips That Help You Get Things Done Faster

Productivity Bits

Copyright © 2011 Productivity Bits. Visit the original article at [link]. Guest Post. W e’re living in the broad age of information, and new technological developments and opportunities keep surfacing regularly. Sometimes there is so much going on, that you may even fail to take advantage of widespread tools that would surely make your life easier. That is too bad, since one of the main purposes of technology has always been to help you get things done better and faster.

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Whitney Elementary School Donation

Office Dynamics

It's "FEEL GOOD FRIDAY" in our office and we are all feeling good about our small part in helping a local school. Several weeks ago I was driving into the office listening to the radio station, Mix 94.1, and as I was driving in they had a Principle of a local Las Vegas school on the line. This Principle, Sherrie Gahn , and her school, Whitney Elementary, had been spotlighted on the Ellen Degeneres Show and they were interviewing her about that experience and talking about what else we could do i

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One Minute Monday – Boost Your Influence

Ian's Messy Desk

Use Warren Buffett ‘s secret – listening. He makes whoever he is listening to feel like they are the centre of the universe. In return, they give loyalty.

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Salesforce Kindergarten vs. Oracle Kindergarten

The Small Business Blog

I remember picking up my son from kindergarten and witnessing some children throwing tantrums. It’s kindergarten, that’s what happens here you say? Problem is, it’s not only happening there. The people who supply the software your IT department uses to run your business are sometimes behaving as if they are still in kindergarten too.

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Is Training the Right Solution?

Speaker: Tim Buteyn

Let's set the scene: you’ve identified a critical performance gap in your organization and need to close that gap. A colleague suggests training, but you suspect there’s something going on that training can’t address. How can you determine if training is the right solution before you commit your budget and resources to a new training program? In this webinar, you will learn how to determine if training is the right solution using the Behavior Engineering Model.

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5 Reasons Why Your Business Might Fail

Productivity Bits

Copyright © 2011 Productivity Bits. Visit the original article at [link]. D ifferent people start businesses for different reasons. Many want to make money out of it. Some are fed up with their employers and want to be their own boss. Many people want flexibility so that they can decide for themselves their own working hours. Others want more free time to spend with the family or play golf and have fun.

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What is YOUR Plan B?

Job Advice Blog

After being in the recruiting business for over 12 years now it amazes me still to this day that job candidates do not have a “Plan B” What is a “Plan B”? A “Plan B” is that thing you do outside your day job to build your future. A job to me has always [.].

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How to Connect With Your Audience

Ian's Messy Desk

Communication works best in an active, not a passive environment. If you want to get your message across to your audience members, you have to connect with them. Interaction is a continuous way to get feedback on how well your content is understood. It also gives listeners a chance to contribute their experience to the learning process. How do you build interaction?

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Avoiding Snakes

The Small Business Blog

You may have spotted me at the Balenciaga fashion show in Paris last week. The front benches, which contain the A list celebs, collapsed. This meant we all had to stand for ‘health and safety reasons’. This was good for me, as I was on the second row as an A minus celeb.

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Revitalizing Dry Content: A Lesson in Engagement

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

We’ve all been there. You’ve been given a pile of dry content and asked to create a compelling eLearning course. You’re determined to create something more engaging than the same old course that learners quickly click through, but how do you take this “boring” content and create something relevant and engaging? Many instructional designers will say, “Boring in means boring out.

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10 Must Have FREE Personal Finance Apps for iPhone

Productivity Bits

Copyright © 2011 Productivity Bits. Visit the original article at [link]. Guest Post. I n the world of finance free is king. When trying to plan your financial future, retirement, or even weekend date, you want to save as much money as possible, while keeping a close eye on your personal finances. With the boom in mobile technology, your iPhone can help you save hundreds, and without costing you a dime.

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8 Simple Ways to “Wow” Clients

Step It Up VA Coaching

by Donna Toothaker. Did you know that great customer service can help grow a business? Those businesses with happy customers are more likely to have client loyalty and referrals—plus, more clients who are willing to pay top-dollar. If you are “wow-ing” customers on a regular basis, your business will stand out. All it really takes is a few extra minutes a day.

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Moxie Tip 50: Not Compromised

Virtual Moxie

What might happen for you in your life and practice if your standards weren't ever compromised? Whatever it is, it can be yours! Just stop sacrificing yourself, your time, your energy if favor of someone else. Being valued starts at home--know what I'm saying? :).

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You shouldn’t need an excuse to deliver great service

The Small Business Blog

You shouldn’t need an excuse to deliver great service or to recognize great service but here’s one anyway. Your excuse: This week is National Customer Service Week. What does this mean?

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Brain Fog HQ: Memory Enhancement Techniques for Professional Development

Speaker: Chester Santos – Author, International Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach, Corporate Trainer, Memory Expert, U.S. Memory Champion

In October, scientists discovered that 75% of patients who experienced brain fog had a lower quality of life at work than those who did not. At best, brain fog makes you slower and less efficient. At worst, your performance and cognitive functions are impaired, resulting in memory, management, and task completion problems. In this entertaining and interactive presentation, Chester Santos, "The International Man of Memory," will assist you in developing life-changing skills that will greatly enha