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Maximize Discretionary Effort
Each of us has a vast storehouse of “discretionary” effort that we either give or withhold on a daily basis. Let’s examine the factors that govern why some people freely choose to give a lot more of their discretionary effort to their organization while others, equally qualified, habitually hold back most of their potential.

Is Mediocrity Contagious? Is it spreading faster than the flu?
What is happening to our next generation of leaders? Have we become a nation that inspires mediocrity? Are we going through a metamorphosis and don't realize it? Do we really believe excellence comes without effort? Are we all getting infected with the mediocrity disease?

Naming and Claiming Your True Niche
In overcoming many challenges in finding my true niche, I am now focused on helping others do the same. Throughout these many years, I’ve observed what it takes shine in your chosen area – how to be one of the best in your selected niche, and be confident enough to market yourself powerfully and rise above the competition.
Monday Prayer for Work
Monday Prayer for Work Lord, Help me to always give 100% at work….. 12% on Monday 23% on Tuesday 40% on Wednesday 20% on Thursday 5% on Friday
Play The Letter Game. What Type Of "E" Are You?
Ask yourself what it is you are not getting done. Look at the excuses you make and you will clearly see why you fail, while the ones that put forth effort, energy and enthusiasm are successful.

Bad Career Habits
An article of 492 words detailing three bad career habits that could be dragging you down
What To Do When Your Job Search Isn’t Working
A few tips to help revive your job search
Mediocrity at Work
Mediocrity can be seen as the decision to produce an inferior to middling performance. Take a moment to reflect on your Company and notice what efforts are made regarding pride in performance and attitude to work in general. If you are noticing that your team seem happy to accept that: • Okay is good enough, or that • Some effort is better than none - or even that; • We’re okay as long as we break even You could be part of a growing number of companies and corporations who are experiencing the ‘Mediocre Phenomenon’.

Paying Attention to What We Pay attention To
"The 80/20 Principle can and should be used by every intelligent person in their daily life, by every organization, and by every social grouping and form of society. It can help individuals and groups achieve much more, with much less effort." Richard Koch in his book, The 80/20 Principle. An important key is to be aware of what we are paying attention to.

What Are Your Priorities for Your Business?
An article of 536 words listing specific tips on the importance of prioritizing your time in order to increase your productivity.
“P.E.R.F.E.C.T. T.E.N.” Resolutions...
While no one can guarantee success and while sometimes we just have to repeat and repeat and repeat our resolutions until they become "easy reality" for us, I choose to believe each of us can come closer to success if we begin all our professional relationships with our optimism set on "P.E.R.F.E.C.T. T.E.N."

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An 8-Step Strategic Marketing Approach For New Business From Former Clients
How much of your marketing effort is dedicated to marketing and obtaining new clients or customers? Are you devoting your entire marketing effort to find new clients? Or are you using some strategic thinking and developing a strategy to get back in touch with former clients to gain new business from them? It has always intrigued me in my business coaching and business consulting practices that so many businesses give very little effort to or totally ignore past clients and customers that are no longer active. Former clients and customers can be the best source of new business for you. With this in mind, Your Strategic Thinking Business Coach offers the following 8 strategic steps to gain new business from your former clients and customers by building an effective contact program.

Don’t Avoid the Chance to Check Job References
I am often asked by prospective clients, “How important are employment references today? Are they really worth the effort? And, if I put forth the effort, will anyone share this seemingly sacred information anyway?” My answers to these questions are: “Extremely important. Absolutely. And, again, Yes.”
Website Usability – what does it mean for your revenue?
The true test of any marketing effort, whether online or otherwise is this: did it produce the desired outcome? Did revenue, leads, downloads or whatever your goal is increase as a direct result of this effort?
You Gotta Make a Comeback
No matter how bad the pain is, if you're willing to make an effort -- and at times it may require a fierce effort -- you can come back bigger, better and stronger. Lance Armstrong overcame incredible odds to become a seven-time Tour de France (the most prestigious race in cycling) champion.
A Perfect Example of Business Plans for New Entrepreneurs
Starting a home based business in today's modern era is difficult without the proper business plan. You must be willing to put the time and effort into it. The whole "you get what you put in" idea means a lot in this regard, though, as the more time and effort you put in, the better it will work regardless of which business plans you choose.
Maximize Discretionary Effort
Each of us has a vast storehouse of “discretionary” effort that we either give or withhold on a daily basis. Let’s examine the factors that govern why some people freely choose to give a lot more of their discretionary effort to their organization while others, equally qualified, habitually hold back most of their potential.

Marketing The Invisible
Most people have no idea how much effort it takes you to do your work. Whether you’re a gourmet chef, a house painter, a web designer, or a graphic designer – the work you do is invisible. People judge its worthiness not on your effort, but on the result. Can you (and should you) market your invisible work?
Working Smarter Versus Working Harder to Market and Grow Your Business
If you ever want to be able to put your business growth on autopilot and have more time for things you enjoy, working smarter is critical. The thing is, working smarter doesn’t come naturally to everyone. Most entrepreneurs have to, well, work at it a bit. But it’s worth the extra effort up front because it lets you get more done with less effort later.

If You’re Afraid of Hard Work Don’t Start a Business! Here’s why…..
The key is not to let the advertising world force us into their mold; one in which reality and logic do not exist. Everything takes effort and the greatest achievements take a whole lot of effort! I am glad that we have the screening process in place that we have. Unless an enrollee possesses the right frame of mind: the mind of an entrepreneur, he/she is not invited to enter.
Social Marketing Techniques For Powerful Personal Branding
It takes some time, consistency and genuine effort to develop a powerful brand. You need to be patient through your personal brand-building experience, but it is definitely worth the time and effort. And, using social media works extremely well these days. People are social, and your continual presence will all add up to a strong and uniquely branded you. This article will provide you with some great tips to help you get the job done.

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