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E-Mail Tip #32 - Peer Pressure in E-Mail
Peer pressure and domination are evident in all forms of communication. In e-mail exchanges there are some particularly nasty things to avoid and some specific tips to prevent this type of thing. This article addresses this aspect of online communication.

Change Your Friends
You will only be as successful as the people you associate with the most. So take a look around you and see if you are living up to your potential or limiting yourself to the potential of your closest friends. If not, you might want to consider a change in your social scene. Don't let your current close associates be the ones that are pulling you down or holding you back from reaching your highest dreams and goals.

Handle Tough Questions
Parenting a teen can be challenging! But hang in there-talking with your teen is an important part of helping keep your family safe.

Good Choices
Brandon Silveria tells his story in a pamphlet published by the Century Council (1310 G Street, NW, Suite 600, Washington, D.C. 20005-3000 [202/637-0077] www.centurycouncil.org). He says, “My life before: I had a job, a car, a girlfriend…and after: one bad decision.
Two kinds of 'don't know'
I don't know French. I can't play the piano. I have no clue how to catch a bony spinefish. This is the first kind of don't know. Stuff you don't know because you haven't been taught it yet. Books are awfully good at solving this problem, so are good teachers.
2nd of the Top 10 Kurlan Sales Management Functions
This is the 2nd in the series of the 10 Kurlan Sales Management Functions. #1 - ACCOUNTABILITY In its simplest form, sales accountability consists of the following: * Holding salespeople accountable to something measurable - metrics - on a daily basis * Being more demanding - being firmer and tougher * Eliminating Excuse Making - people take responsibility for their results More...
The Seeds for Financial Success are Planted Early
We all know that money cannot buy happiness. Nor is it the root of all evil.
Types of Shoplifters
Retail operations offer many challenges for dedicated managers and owners who work hard & are committed. But the most difficult part of his/her role is the loss prevention function. Many retail owners and managers are not equipped or trained to deal adequately with developing an effective loss prevention program, or in preventing external and internal losses in the complex Retail settings.
Negativity is Like a Cancer
Negativity is evident in many workplaces, and it really saps the energy of an organization. I believe negativity is like a disease that will spread if not managed well. The analogy is developed in this article along with several antidotes to negativity.

Getting Excited About Sales Metrics
I get a lot of push back from clients when it's time to implement the daily huddles. They don't think it's necessary. It will take too much time. It's too much of a burden. It's redundant. Yeah, right. It only takes about two weeks until even the most resistant clients figure out that they not only have more control over their future revenue than ever before, but their salespeople are more productive than ever before too.
Group Mobilisation: Tenets of Micro-credit for Poverty Reduction
Another issue arising in the discussion of targeting clients is that of group dynamics and mobilisation. One of the other features of micro-credit for the poor is the alternatives developed to collateral, namely group guarantees.
IV. Principle I: Prioritize Group Formation and Networking
Key Principles for an African Model of Microfinance

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Replace Your Thank You Cards
Thank you cards may be sending the wrong message. Learn how to make subtle changes that will keep your relationship on a peer-to-peer level.
Peer 2 Peer Mentoring
While many companies look to outsource their soft skills training a few have taken the idea that excellence is closer than they first thought. Taking the lead from some of the most innovative thinkers peer 2 peer mentoring is not only cost effective but has hidden psychological advantages in-built. Take a closer look at what you may be missing right before your eyes.
Mental Momentum
Today, we cannot arrive at innovative business solutions by conventional thinking alone. We need to discover unique ways to tap into our mind’s creative energy. There are several ways to do so. One way, is to form a master mind peer group. In the coming weeks, we will explore ways to put together a peer master mind group, and ways to keep the group energized. Many peer groups continue to be active after many years. Active members become future community and business leaders.
Create a Genius Factory
A recent New Yorker article about the wild success of Nathan Myhrvold's company Intellectual Ventures got me thinking on the blog about group problem solving -- an incredible tool for innovation and rapid progress. Group problem solving can help out in the workplace or in those great peer-to-peer networks that I believe are instrumental to success.
How to Get a Call Back From Your Cold Calls
What’s the most common reason prospects stop communicating with you? They think your going to pressure them. They’re afraid that, even if it’s subtle, we’ll apply pressure to close the sale. So how do we reassure them we aren’t going to pressure them? By staying focused on the truth of the situation rather than on getting the sale. And by using language that clearly reflects this.

The Dark Side
How well can we manage ourselves, our teams and businesses in a crisis or tough times? Are our actions and behaviours putting us, our people and our businesses at risk? As leaders and managers we are on show and our actions often speak louder than our words. In challenging times this is even more evident. Under pressure cracks may appear and our leadership is put to the test. How do we cope under pressure? What happens to us when we crack? When placed under high levels of pressure, most people will rely on coping mechanisms or their strengths that help them manage in day to day activities, but due to the pressure they can actually become counterproductive tendencies. We refer to these as “risk factors” and they can emerge as our dark side.

E-Mail Tip #32 - Peer Pressure in E-Mail
Peer pressure and domination are evident in all forms of communication. In e-mail exchanges there are some particularly nasty things to avoid and some specific tips to prevent this type of thing. This article addresses this aspect of online communication.

Growing Under Pressure: Where Leaders Are Born
It's been said that pressure reveals character. You can tell more about someone by the way that they respond to pressure than almost anything else. Some people focus and maintain their integrity while under pressure... others collapse. This is what makes the difference between leaders and followers.

Just Say Yes
For the past ten years, I have had the privilege of speaking with thousands of elementary and middle school students. The media would tell us that the state of our youth is alarming. While I would be the first to agree that we have some unique challenges facing us, this generation of young people is very impressive. When I visit with them, I try to focus on the critical issues they are facing, including drugs, alcohol, destructive relationships, and negative peer pressure. These young people have been pounded with the message "Just Say No." That message was brought to the forefront by former First Lady Nancy Reagan.

Peer-To-Peer Lending and Your Small Business
Before the internet, before computers, before the stock market, businesses still needed money. Terms like ‘Barter’, ‘Partner’, or even ‘Susu’ were a critical part of the financial vernacular. With the advent of the internet, so much has changed. Here is one such major change – “Peer-to-Peer Lending”. This form of financing has drastically changed and improved because of the internet. Due to its supercharged online growth, this is now a term you must know.

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