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On the Cutting Edge of Time - Part 1
Where would we be without Time? And where would Time be without us?
Are you really listening?
Ever misinterpreted or missed hearing important information which meant that you missed a vital opportunity? You’re not alone. Listening has always been, and still, one of life’s most vital skills. With so much competing for our time and attention I have found the effectiveness of mine and others’ listening skills are being increasingly challenged.

10 Ways to Combat Stress and Increase Your Energy
One thing we do as entrepreneurs is work hard, follow our passions and keep on going even when we’re tired. We often push ourselves and can easily lose momentum because we’re not taking the best care of ourselves; even the most seasoned business owners who swear by exercise, diet and rest can fall off the treadmill. Find out what you can do to protect your most precious asset - YOU!
Unwind After Work
Its 5pm and all you are wanting to do is pack up your desk and head home. You’ve had enough and are hanging out for that long glass of “red”. As much as this sounds the best way to end the day, it is not necessarily the only way to end the day.
How To Get Through Your Work Day When Sleep Deprived
In this world of continually wanting to do more and more in less time, rest is still regarded as a luxury or an interruption to the long list of daily to-dos. If you are not burning the midnight oil trying to beat a deadline many other things can conspire against you in your quest for some elusive slumber. Snoring partners, restless children and your own mind that won't switch off generally ensure that you will join the masses of the sleep deprived. Even when you have a poor night's sleep you are often greeted by a full schedule for the following day. So how can you get through a busy day in an efficient and productive manner when you are feeling flat from not having enough sleep? Follow these three tips that can boost energy for anyone at work feeling the effects of sleep deprivation...

Sales Management Training Tips: How to Coach the Self Doubter
Meet Joe. Joe is a successful district sales manager who could work in any industry and for any company. In fact, there are many Joe’s in all companies. Each month Joe is put to the test with different sales reps he must coach to success. Joe has decided to start the year by building development plans with each of his reps. He is a strong believer that his role is to help them develop their skills and to ensure that the district achieve it’s sales numbers. With the economic downturn the marketplace is becoming increasingly more competitive. The company has had good growth over the last 5 years but there is an overall sense that the sales force is composed of many gatherers and there is a need for more hunters.

No one sees a Naked Telemarketer
In my humble opinion, cold calling is a waste of time. When was the last time you purchase something from a cold call telemarketer?

The Power of Social Networking
You’ve all heard of networking right? Most business women don’t ever use it to its full potential. One of the most common reasons is that it’s just one more thing you have to do in your busy day so it goes into the too hard basket, right! I know I used to do this. With traditional networking, you stand in a room full of complete strangers pretending to have a good time, all in the hope that you will connect with the right people. Yes, networking can be a nightmare. It can also be a great thing if you get the right environment for you. Networking is all about building relationships and now-a-days I use both online and offline networking, but I get the greatest benefit from online social networking as I can connect with more people in less time. So what is it and how can it benefit you?

Pay Attention: Sales 101
Sales Attention Deficit Disorder (SADD) is a growing problem among professional salespeople. Although we pride ourselves on the ability to multi-task, we often multi-task ourselves right out of relationships and sales. Here are useful tips on decreasing SADD and increasing revenues.

Time Management for Moms Who Work From Home
Working from home is a stressful enough situation in itself, but having children to take care of at the same time can make it even more stressful. Trying to balance children and work and everything else that happens on a regular basis can be very difficult, but it can be made a little bit easier by using time management.
Connecting With Your Intuition and Inspiration
Delicious inspiration gives color and texture to our dreams- guiding us to mysterious and delightful adventures along our path of life. Marcie Hunt Where does intuition come from? If you are spiritually based, it comes from a higher source of wisdom. Some people prefer to believe that it is their “higher self” or soul speaking to them internally. Others believe that intuition stems from the “right” side of the brain where one can easily access such qualities as intuition, inspiration, creativity and non-judgment.

Integrating Purposeful Reflection and Performance
So simple, yet so overlooked. PURPOSEFUL REFLECTION is one of the most important ways to enhance performance on both a daily and long-term basis. This article explain how and why Engaging in purposeful is a competency that all managers and leaders should strive to master for themselves – and for their organizations.

Practical Peace for Busy Women
Learn how you can easily bring more peace into your day without going to a mountain top to meditate!
Busy, frantically busy or unbelievably busy?
Learning the art of the impossible – how to be a relaxed PR person with time for the big things that do count

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HOW TO BE LESS BUSY…. get more done…and make more money..
Most people are so busy being busy, they don't get time to look at how they manage themselves in an objective, detached way. If you were observing yourself from a distance, what do you think you would see? What coaching would you give yourself...? Here are some ideas and tips to help you..
S.C.O.R.E Your Franchise
As a franchise owner, you have a multifaceted position…and you consider yourself to be very good at accomplishing the tasks associated with business ownership. You find yourself to be very busy “working your business”…but are you busy with tasks, or are you busy building your client base and strengthening the business you already have? If you find yourself to be very “busy” but not attaining the revenue results you want for your franchise, that’s when you know it’s time to S.C.O.R.E your business.

Lesson #3: Know the Difference between Working Hard and Working Smart
“I had a real problem with people overworking actually,” says Orfalea. “They’d work sixty to seventy hours a week in the stores, and they were busy, busy, busy, but the store was dirty and they didn’t see it. I’d say, ‘Why don’t you get the windows cleaned,’ and they would say, ‘I’m too busy.’”
The Urgency of Importance
Every one of us probably knows someone who’s permanently in crisis mode, constantly putting out fires, busy, busy, busy. But, have you noticed, that type of person is frequently stuck somewhere shy of their goals because they never seem to have the time to get to the things they say are important to them?
To-Don't List
Somehow in our culture, “being busy” has been elevated to a status symbol. However, busy does not equal productive! It’s easy to be unceasingly busy with the never ending to-do list. As one thing is checked off, three more are added on. But too often clients complain they just aren’t getting what they want accomplished or they aren’t hitting their goals. They are “busy” going nowhere.
Quick Tips to Decrease Stress
Life has been busy, busy, busy but good. Lots of new projects in the works and great new clients. It's definitely been a time to chunk down tasks! Yes, even I, "the life balance guru" need reminders. Living in a state of overwhelm is not healthy. I always say, you can live that way for a sprint but not a marathon! Here are some basic steps to use to move from overwhelm to calm - or at least calmer!
Winning at the NEW “Mommy Track”: Seven Ways to Use Smart Connecting Skills to Become a Mompreneurial Maven
As the economy struggles and household incomes fall, “mompreneurs” are picking up the slack. How can these busy, busy women win the constant battle for time? It’s all about making connections-and here are a few tips on doing just that.
6 Steps to Reclaiming Time in Your Day!
What is the no. 1 answer you hear these days in response to the question: "Hey, how are you?" All I ever hear people say is "oh, busy……I'm so busy!" My goodness, I am so sick and tired of hearing that from people. We're all busy – but, for me, my preferred answer to that question is simply: "I'm so happy, thanks!"

Multi-tasking: Crazy Busy, or Just Crazy?
I often observe sales and service professionals who are so busy and who believe that multi-tasking during phone calls, conferences, while driving, etc. makes them more productive. My friend Kelly calls this “wearing your Busy Badge.” Does this sound like you? I know it can be me. That is why it was interesting to research information on the productivity of us busy people.
Personal Goals and Priorities Pathways and Pitfalls (Part One)
What are you so busy doing? Are you working on high leverage activities that will catapult you, your team, and your organization toward your vision? Or are you just busy? In First Things First, Stephen Covey, Roger Merrill, and Rebecca Merrill write, "People expect us to be busy, overworked. It's become a status symbol in our society - if we're busy, we're important; if we're not busy, we're almost embarrassed to admit it. Busyness is where we get our security. It's validating, popular, and pleasing. It's also a good excuse for not dealing with the first things in our lives."

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