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Recognizing Genius: Rubber Bands and Dresser Drawers
Gene Weingarten has an interesting anecdote in the weekend Washington Post on how violinist Joshua Bell's parents recognized his talent at the very young age of 4:
Even George Washington Almost Got Canned Once
Did you know that in 1777, there was an effort to force George Washington to retire from the military service? I didn't -- until I took a look at Mark McNeilly's George Washington and the Art of Business: Leadership Principles of America's First Commander-in-Chief.

How to Motivate Your Readers to Work with You
When you sit down to write your marketing copy—whether for a web site, article, or report—your ultimate goal is getting your readers to buy your products or services. But you can’t just type, “Hire me,” and expect people to come calling. You have to convince them that you’re better than everyone else and that you can help them solve their biggest problems. You have to persuade them. And you have to motivate them to take action.
How Can You Make Your Voice Sound Interesting?
Here are 10 ways to ensure your voice sounds interesting when presenting:
Communication Saboteurs: Egos
Misti Burmeister helps three women remember their experiences as young professionals, offering three suggestions on dealing with these new employees.
Leadership Eureka
How silent contemplation helps a leader to create groundbreaking renewal.
The Barriers To Great Communications
The art of communicating is to understand that at a deep level we are all really one. There is no separation. When we know this, we immediately overcome the barriers that we build to keep ourselves separate. This article shows you how.
The Art of Conversion: 4 Questions That Up Your Internet Star Power!
Have you ever wondered why some people can write a single short article and make a huge impact, while others try this, that and the other and nothing seems to work! What's the secret to the KNOW, LIKE and TRUST *STAR* factor? I believe you need to at-least answer these four questions for your prospective website visitors.
Sales Success vs. Sales Productivity: Are They the Same?
Everybody wants their sales force to be successful. But is “sales success” enough? Is a “successful” sales force the same thing as a “productive” sales force? Not necessarily. Find out if your team is “leaking” productivity today, operating with inefficiencies that cost time, money and competitive advantage.

Reach Your Reader: How to Make Your Letters a Success
Letters—and even e-mails—are person-to-person communications; they are usually written by one person and read by one person. They have the power to win you’re your reader like no other marketing material can. However, there is no such thing as a routine letter. As soon as you start to regard external correspondence as just a task that needs to get done, your letters may lose their personal touch and competitive edge.

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Business Works Best When You Accept the Help You Need
When you're where the buck stops, it's easy to regard help as something you can't accept. Especially when offered. Let me share a story. A famous radio presenter in the UK, Roger Royle, once told this anecdote about 'saying no'...
Recognizing Genius: Rubber Bands and Dresser Drawers
Gene Weingarten has an interesting anecdote in the weekend Washington Post on how violinist Joshua Bell's parents recognized his talent at the very young age of 4:
Fishing for Leads - the 5 Steps
If you have a new experience everyday, you will lead a fulfilling life. I had one during my summer holidays, when I went out fishing for mackerel. After the trip, I had an epiphany – I felt I was now able to explain easily, in 5 steps, how small companies can effectively increase their business. We start with an anecdote, which captures the essence of the 5 steps, and hopefully will help you land next year’s profitable catch.

Inspirational Leadership Is Learned When It's Lived
I learned one of my life's most powerful lessons in inspirational leadership when I was almost 19, serving as the newspaper editor for the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division. If any of my old buddies are out there, they might confirm this anecdote with a comment or two.

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