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Your Life - Slip-Sliding Away?
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| Change yourself, and everything in your life will change. It seems so simple, but so few people are willing or able to actually do it. You have the choice; you have the chance. It's your life; you can make of it what you want. |
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The Next Step
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| In the previous articles in this series, we discussed taking control of your destiny by considering franchise opportunities as that path. We then discussed how to tell if you are a good fit for the world of franchising. Now that we have you this far, we will discuss how to undertake the next step of finding the right opportunity for you. |
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Recent ISM, CAPS and Kearney Report Perpetuates Dangerous Supply Chain Myths
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| While generally interesting, the recent 10 Page Report by ISM, CAPS and Kearney perpetuate a number of the myths that actually fuel the high rate of e-procurement initiative failures.
Focusing on what is referred to as the “seven critical supply strategies” for Succeeding in a Dynamic World, I will address each “strategy” over the next seven day period referencing the results of our 15 years (and counting) of research findings and front line experiences.
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The PR genius who fell from grace
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| Brilliance in public relations can sometimes be a two-edged sword. There are many unfortunate business cases in which a company launched a successful campaign which stimulated public imagination, then was unable to deliver on the promise. This article looks at the case of the Thai Prime Minister who used an armoury of PR weapons to win popularity and then fell from grace when those very same weapons were used against him. |
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BUSINESS PLAN BLUNDERS 7 Ways to Avoid Shooting Yourself in the Foot
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| Okay, you’re finally writing your business plan. But will it help you secure the funding you need? Will it be your road map to success—helping you to build a successful business? Most entrepreneurs write their business plans with one goal in mind: to raise money. Even so, a business plan is a double-edged sword. While it allows you to introduce and sell your business to the reader, it also gives the reader the opportunity to say “No, thanks.” Don’t blow your big chance. Now more than ever, you only get one chance to make a good first impression. Below are 7 mistakes to avoid—7 sure-fire ways to shoot yourself in the foot.
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How To Get Rid Of Your Big BUT
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| On your quest for success, communication is critical. Without high-quality communication with the people that you relate to on a daily basis, whether they are at your place of business or your social circle, you can not be successful.
Those who communicate best are the ones that are the most successful. Poor communication affects the way others perceive, understand and react to you. When you are a person who uses the “BUT” in your conversations everyday, it acts just like a double-edged sword in that it can make you appear to others in one of these two ways. |
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Trends in Seniors Housing
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| The Outlook
Across the nation’s metropolitan areas, seniors housing rent growth has slowed as occupancy rates have edged down. But by both measures, the sector has thus far avoided core commercial real estate’s more precipitous slump in fundamentals. |
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Social Media: Risk or Reward – What Can HR Do?
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| Social Media can be a double edge sword for a company. According to a survey conducted in 2009 by Russell Herder and Ethos Business Law, 81% of the respondents view social media as a corporate security risk. However, if a company chooses not to participate in social media, they run the risk of being perceived as being behind the curve. In order to prevent the security risk and the perceptions, it is up to HR to take the lead and determine how to effectively manage social media in the company. |
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Leading Up by Example
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| In my work with leaders across the country, I frequently run into a perplexing question. When working with management layers in the middle, I will frequently hear, “Bob this is great stuff on building trust. I am anxious to build the kind of environment you describe. I have only one problem, my ogre boss does not go for the soft stuff, so I am stuck.” My advice is twofold.
First, there is nothing soft about building trust. It is a hard-edged measure that has more power than any other business variable to impact performance. The skills needed to build trust are not “touchy feely,” they are pragmatic, concrete behavioral actions that can be taught and learned.
Second, you are not “stuck” even if your boss is a dyed-in-the-wool curmudgeon with negative Emotional Intelligence; it does not prevent you from leading by example. |
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