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Leadership Truth #11 - Great Leaders Do Better in a Crisis
A hallmark of great leadership is that these people do better when there is a crisis. They are more prepared going in and have a way of navigating during a crisis that instinctively finds the best path through chaos. How do they accomplish this?
Thoughts: Our Greatest Addiction?!
Thoughts don't require an external stimulus to be elicited, which means we can indulge in any thought repeatedly - at any time we choose. As human beings we experience and enjoy a VARIETY of emotions on a daily basis, yet we also innately seek FAMILIARITY...even if it's NOT positive. The emotions we experience consistently become a part of our comfort zones and our identities...as they are habitually conditioned into our lives. Until we get conscious about them we remain victims to these patterns.
The Magic of Commitment
Commitment has always been a HEAVY word to me. It tampers with my sense of freedom, and always seemed to limit my choices in life. Yet, I’ve come to experience the magic and power of “commitment”, as it brings focus, energy, resources and a different kind of freedom.
The Dance of Control
How many things in your life do you attempt to control? Schedules. Time. Relationships. Children. Money. Business transactions. Performance. People's opinions and beliefs about you. Your emotions. Others emotions. Your thoughts. Creating more fulfillment. Clutter. Reducing stress. Outcomes. Your health. Your environment. Your future. Some may argue about the value and necessity of control. If we aren't exerting our influence on others, taking decisive action and managing our time - wouldn't that lead to disaster? What would happen if you let go of control? Or loosened the grips of control?
Excellence, Integrity, and Standards
Human beings are drawn to excellence, integrity and high standards. We know it when we see it. We are naturally attracted to these qualities. They are easy words to say, and sometimes harder words to live, especially consistently. Yet, when we do live these words, there are great rewards -- externally and internally. People admire and trust those who exude these qualities, and want to associate with them and buy their products and services. Yet, perhaps the biggest reward of all is a "deeper and more respectful connection" to ourselves, and a greater sense of personal power and fulfillment. Sometimes the short-term pain is worth the long-term gain.
Accepting YOU or Accepting YOUR EGO?
We LOVE it when everyone in our lives loves and accepts us unconditionally. Have you ever gotten frustrated with someone, when you thought they weren't "accepting who you are"? Is what I want them to ACCEPT, really ME?
Choice or Habit?
When life delivers a plethora of unexpected and unpleasant surprises, it can be easy and automatic to react negatively. Many of these reactions are unconscious and engrained in us as human beings. Throughout our lives, most of us are taught and conditioned to react to disappointments with sadness, unkindness from others with anger or defensiveness, heavy traffic with stress and frustration, illness and death with fear, and our mistakes with judgment. If I listed twenty activities, most would agree on the "common way" to react to each situation. But, who says this is how we "should" be reacting? Is there an alternative choice? Is there a more effective way? Or are we truly helpless victims to life's circumstances?
About Sales, JV Partners and Wet, Sloppy Kisses
Do you hate sales, or have a lukewarm affinity to it? What if sales wasn't such a big deal? Could you then fall in love (or at least like) with it? This lighthearted account shows you how to approach your prospective clients or Joint Venture partners in a fun, authentic, and effective way.
Taking Back Power Back Tips For Restoring Balance and Focus
Since my book published this Fall, I've been inundated by activity around launching it, publicizing it, and speaking about it. I enjoy much of this activity, as it involves marketing and promotion, which I'm comfortable with (it was my professional specialization in my corporate life, and also it fits my "socializer" personality). I also believe in the book's messages, so it's a joy to speak about it. But what I didn't realize was that, day by day, hour by hour, I began to feel less and less powerful, and more and more focused on "outer" events and accomplishments, and things beyond my control, rather than inward milestones.

The Soft & Hard Sides of Discipline A Brief Look at Empathic Parenting
Have you ever had difficulty determining when “enough is enough” with your child? Or questioned when you should draw the line rather than be flexible and give in to his requests? Have you ever experienced the pain and confusion of knowing your child wants softness from you, but feared that this softness will somehow be “bad” for him/her in some way?
Can You Have Control Over Your Outer Experiences By Managing Your Inner Beliefs?
Have you ever thought what it might be like to have more control over the things you are experiencing in your business? Wouldn't it be great to decide who your ideal clients are, and then have them actually appear? Wouldn't it be great to decide how many hours you want to work, or how much money you would like to make, and have it actually happen?
You’re In Charge of Your Career
Understanding that ultimately, you are in charge of your life and career and there is plenty that you can control
Flexibility is Not An Option
You are in control. Take control. You can be as flexible or as rigid as you choose to be. Life is too short to lock yourself in. The opportunity cost in business is too high to postpone opportunities, or wait for the tide to turn back to you.

Coaching, for the hyperactive executive!
Too much rushing about and not enough thinking and planning is a recipe for disaster. Never neglect the boring paperwork, one day it may be your salvation.
Sweating the Wrong Stuff
Whatever it is - if we choose to focus on something that is known, comfortable and in our control, even as other things are crying for our attention - well, we're sweating the wrong stuff. And that's a great big Gravity No No.
Speak and Think the Positive
To often we fail to speak and think the positive, instead we are negative about things and that only brings us more discomfort. No matter what area of life we consider, being negative about it only makes things worse.
Stop Enabling Problem Employees
Supervisors often lose control of the situation by trying to be understanding and kind about following the rules. They make small exceptions that end up becoming habits, and soon the rules are not enforced at all. It is important to be sensitive to emergency or exception situations, but it is equally important to enforce the rules with an even hand. It is an area where many supervisors struggle. This article suggests an antidote.

Why Should I Become an Entrepreneur?
Five powerful reasons to become an Entrepreneur.
Fight or Flight: It’s Now Optional
The Fight or Flight response was an important gauge of threat and a vital survival tool for the cavemen over a million years ago. This primitive instinct is still present in all of us, even though, it doesn’t carry the same function in the 21st century. Through specific steps, we can learn to manage this instinct to our advantage. If managed successfully, the Fight or Flight instinct can become an important tool in overcoming stress and daily pressures.

The Secret to Feeling in Control During Times of Change
For most of us, the thought of having control over life inconveniences seems like a great idea; wouldn’t it be great to control traffic, the weather, our family or neighbors? However, rather than actual control over our environment, what we really want is simply a sense of control, to feel like we’re on top of things. This can be achieved by choosing to accept challenges for what they are, setting a clear intention of what we need to do and finding the balance between our level of ability and the challenge presented. By learning to consciously reframe even the most chaotic situation, you’ll find that feeling “in control” is less about making life go according to plan, and more about your ability to focus on what you can control.
Five Principles for Making Smart Decisions
Every day we contemplate numerous decisions. Some decisions are simple, such as deciding which gym class to attend, while are other are life altering, for instance deciding on taking an overseas promotion. Regardless of level of importance, these decisions will have an impact on our lives. Studies have shown that the more choices we have, they harder it seems to make a decision. Making decisions doesn’t have to be a daunting task; there are step we can learn to make smart decisions.
Five Habits of Happy High-Achievers
Falling short of a goal can be tough for some people, while, other people are content with giving their best effort regardless of the outcome. What differentiates those that lament their perceived failure and those that appreciate the experience? Happy High-Achievers - let's call them HaHAs – have learned the secret to play hard and stay content. They are able to maintain their balance, they enjoy the process, they pursue excellence and not perfection and most of all of all they focus on what they can control
Doing MY Thing Minding MY Own Business
Does worrying about what others think of you, or what you are doing cause you anxiety and sleepless nights? Do you tailor your actions or behavior to the opinions of others? If so, then have I found a book title for you! I have not read the book by Terry Cole Whitaker, but when I saw it, it really struck a chord. The title is "What You Think of Me is None of My Business". How cool is that?! Doesn't it make you go, "hmmm"?

Do Over
When somebody pushes your buttons, instead of a knee-jerk reaction, take a deep breath and take control of your response. It doesn’t matter whether you burn the toast, miss the deadline or find out you have cancer, how you react is your call.
Learn How to Make FEAR Your Ally
Do you fear the unknown? Or perhaps you are completely aware of the things that make you fearful. Did you know that fear is the major cause of failure? It is not failure itself or the action taken to pursue an idea or dream, but the inaction that is the result of fear.

Learn Lifes Lessons
Have you learned from the lessons that everyday life has tossed out? Do you look at what life has to offer as challenges, but approach them as opportunities? If so, I would wager that you do learn from your experiences. If on the other hand you are more apt to place blame on yourself or others, use excuses to explain a circumstance, or prefer to be a spectator in life, then you are probably missing out on some awesome opportunities!
Who's Writing The Script for Your Life?
Most of us have our life script written by others - it began with our parents and teachers. In our adult years the job was taken over by our bosses, clients, partner, other dependants, the economy, world events and so on. We try to be the person we think others expect us to be rather than be the person within that we have always been. It's time to take control and write the script we want.
Are You a Control Freak?
There is nothing more demoralizing than working for or living with a control freak, but spare a thought for them. Living in their skin isn't easy either. So what can you do about it?
Are You A Marketing Control Freak?
Which activities do you find you focus on the most?
Fear is more incapacitating than pain. The paradox is that what we fear most is pain.
Let's say just for the sake of this discussion that there are 2 extremes - Pain and Pleasure. And only 2 life purposes - to have more pleasure and get away from pain. Pain and Pleasure. And the biggest "fear" in life is pain. What if we KNEW that the pain would not be as bad as we fear it will be. Like my experience at the dentist? How freeing would that be? Empowerment!

Changing Attitudes
This paper will focus on something we often take for granted - our attitude. Yet numerous philosophers and authors down through the ages have proven that our attitude, more than any other single factor (money, beauty, health, possessions, relationships), determines the quality of our life. The miracle is that we are actually able to manage our attitude rather easily.

THE SECRET TO FEELING IN CONTROL OF YOUR DESTINY UNDER RISKY CONDITIONS (AT THE OFFICE AND BEYOND)
Do you think having a 50% chance of dying while at work everyday might affect your job satisfaction? Well, according to the 1945 report, Men Under Stress, that was the mortality rate for fighter pilots in World War II, the highest among the military. And yet, they also had the highest job satisfaction in the military, 93 percent of them claiming to be happy with their assignments. How could this be? As Taylor Clark relates in his fascinating book Nerve: Poise Under Pressure, Serenity

Your Thinking Creates Your Reality!
Stuff happens – and then you make up reasons about why it happened, often creating a “story” that brings up all kinds of negative emotions. Change your story to change your reality.

Are You Really “In Control”?
Prevailing wisdom says that leaders and successful people says they are proactive and in control, but no one really has control over circumstances. Instead, people can choose to interact wisely with circumstances to reach desired outcomes.
Avoiding Emotional Overreaction at Work
Some people ask why it’s even worth trying to control your emotions, and what the benefit might be. Some of the side effects of triggered emotions tend to be becoming passive aggressive and even avoiding communication altogether. Obviously, these types of emotional reactions can create a serious roadblock in workplace communications.

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Pollution Control Loans
Pollution Control Loans are 7(a) loans with a special purpose of pollution control. The program is designed to provide financing to eligible small businesses for the planning, design, or installation of a pollution control facility. This facility must prevent, reduce, abate, or control any form of pollution, including recycling.
Just Because You Are Impatient Does NOT Mean I Have To Move Any Faster
Have we evolved into beings that have become so selfish and self absorbed that we have forgotten about our own self control? The ability to keep your mental, emotional and physical being, in check, requires self-control. The inability to do so is a sign that you are "out of control." When you easily lose your self control, you will most certainly fire off outbursts of anger, temper and blame on others.
What You Control
You may not be able to control if your job gets cut, but you can control whether you're a high performer who your boss is fighting to keep. You may not be able to control how quickly you get another job, but you can control the number of daily contacts you make in your search and how you "show up," future-focused, at the interview. You may not be able to control the amount of work you get, but you do control whether you're responding as a victim or taking action toward developing your skills and contacts for a new future.

Are you following a Sales Process?
If not, you are not only wasting your time, but you are also losing sales because of it. You think you are in control but in reality you are out of control. Have you ever been rejected? If your answer is yes, you have just proven that you are not in control of the sales process; however, the buyer is in control. Isn’t it your job and responsibility as a sales professional to qualify the prospects and to reject them if they are not qualified? Who is really qualifying? Who is really in control?
The Dance of Control
How many things in your life do you attempt to control? Schedules. Time. Relationships. Children. Money. Business transactions. Performance. People's opinions and beliefs about you. Your emotions. Others emotions. Your thoughts. Creating more fulfillment. Clutter. Reducing stress. Outcomes. Your health. Your environment. Your future. Some may argue about the value and necessity of control. If we aren't exerting our influence on others, taking decisive action and managing our time - wouldn't that lead to disaster? What would happen if you let go of control? Or loosened the grips of control?
The Heroes Control Their Business
Control. Creative problem solving works well. Control is good, positive, with purpose. Management needs to be in control. Love is the most powerful force in the universe. We have this power within us. We give it and receive it, try to understand it, share and use it every day interacting and communicating with each other. We try to be less barbaric and more gracious. Some days are better than others.
Enlist Your Self Control and Achieve Even More
Self-control is defined as “control of oneself” or the “ability to master one's desires and impulses. Philosophically speaking self-control could be described as the exertion of one's own will. Psychologically, self-control usually refers to a person’s self-perception, belief system, as well as the ability to set boundaries on their own behavior. Among some scientific communities, the issue seems to be whether or not what we perceive as “normal” is truly an accurate setting to work with. Most people assume that self-control is healthier than impulsiveness. However, this has to be compared to each person’s value system – their community

How To Create Money
Start with excessive debt. Create fancy looking pieces of paper. Have a powerful partner. Make huge profits off the interest created from loaning the paper that has nothing of any tangible value behind it. Control the supply. Control the economy. Control the population!

The Secret to Feeling in Control During Times of Change
For most of us, the thought of having control over life inconveniences seems like a great idea; wouldn’t it be great to control traffic, the weather, our family or neighbors? However, rather than actual control over our environment, what we really want is simply a sense of control, to feel like we’re on top of things. This can be achieved by choosing to accept challenges for what they are, setting a clear intention of what we need to do and finding the balance between our level of ability and the challenge presented. By learning to consciously reframe even the most chaotic situation, you’ll find that feeling “in control” is less about making life go according to plan, and more about your ability to focus on what you can control.
Assessing Our Ability to Influence Others
In our personal and leadership development workshops we often conduct a 'degrees of control' exercise. We ask participants to come up with examples in the following areas: 1. Direct Control; 2. Influence; and 3. No Control. While there's often lots of debate and not always full agreement, examples under No Control generally include things like the weather, the economy, natural disasters, freak accidents, and the like. Discussions about my degree of Direct Control usually boil down to just one thing - me. However, some autocratic people fool themselves into thinking they have direct control over their teams, kids, or people reporting to them. Many other people are quick to surrender to the Victimitis Virus and declare they have no control or even influence over the behavior of anyone else.
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