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7 Benefits of Having a Positive Attitude
The benefits of having a positive attitude are immense. Not only are you much more likely to be successful in life, but there are numerous other advantages to looking “on the bright side”. Here are 7 of the best!

Positive Thinkers – 7 Ways to Recognize Them by Their Body Language
How we say something is far more important than what we say. Surprisingly, only 7% of the message we convey is made up of the actual words we use. Body language accounts for well over half of the impact of a conversation and it is thought that this may be as high as 80%.

Choos to Win or Choose to Lose
Traffic is slow, business is weak, the economy stinks and banks aren't buying. Repeat this mantra one hundred times and see how you feel. I promise you that if you replay this message enough you will believe it as absolute truth and become depressed and desperate. No matter what circumstances are present the choice is simple; you choose to win or choose to lose.

Applying the Lessons Learned
James Dicks explains how he turns the mistakes he makes into future positive actions.

Success Strategies- The Power of Positive Thinking
Is there a key for people who achieve success? Our thoughts are something that we have complete control over. They are the one thing that directly leads to our success or failure. Here are a few strategies you can immediately implement to keep you on the path of positive attitude achievement.

How to Apply the Law Of Attraction
The law of attraction is one of the most powerful ways that anyone can achieve what he or she is striving to achieve. No matter what the goals, whether they are business goals or personal ones, the law of attraction can help to make those goals easier to attain. It can help you and success find a way to get together. With enough positive thought, there is nothing that can keep you two apart.

Overcoming Adversity in Business Takes a Positive Attitude
Overcoming adversity is part of everyone's personal and business life. The stress of our jobs, various family issues, personal relationships, and of course, today's economy, are all critical issues that makes it difficult in overcoming adversity that so many of us are fighting with to resolve our life's battles.

Personal Development and Mental Attitude

While it may seem that a person’s attitude and their personal development goals and achievements are very different things, for most people they are actually strongly influenced by one another. Without the right mental attitude, achieving anything is an uphill battle that is more difficult than it has to be. Changing a mental attitude for the better is something that can affect all aspects of a person’s life. It can allow one to feel in control of life and give a person the self esteem to make the changes desired.

Using Affirmations and the Law of Attraction

The law of attraction is the universal law that relates thought power, action and results all in one continuous cause-and-effect pattern. When positive thoughts are kept in mind, especially when this happens long term, the result is positive actions and eventually the achievement of goals. To begin using the law of attraction in your life, starting with affirmations is an easy way to start changing your mindset to one that will attract success.

How Do You Know If YOU Respond Effectively To Adversity?

You've heard the saying, "Change your thinking - change your results". It's true, but do you know what thinking needs to change and from what to what? It's not just about heaving positive thoughts on top of a dismal situation. Nor is it about denial. A bad decision followed by hopeful thinking doesn't change the bad decision into a good one. Understanding how the High Performer is able to achieve a desired outcome is the first step we must take to improve our own productivity.

It's Not MY Fault...REALLY!!!

Let's face it, it can be daunting to realize you are the one who didn't do it right. To make matters worse, it can be even harder to see it. We can think we did things right and still be wrong. We can be told and refuse to believe. In B.C. people were told the earth was round but rejected it for thousands of years. Instead they thought it was flat, stationary and the center of the universe. They were wrong...for hundreds of years. And just like the person who believes his results are not his doing, he is wrong as well. Somewhere along the way, many people became fearful of failing. As a result, some don't try while others refute their participation in causing an outcome. They detach themselves from poor results and believe they weren't responsible while thinking there is no harm being caused...WRONG AGAIN!

Foster Enhanced Health Through Optimistic Thinking

Troubling economic times are tough on everyone and they call for leaders of others to be wise, stay cool and retain a spirit of optimism about the future. This is just another tough economic cycle that, in my opinion, was unnecessarily brought about by greed, crookedness and incompetence on the part of a some of our governmental and business leaders and unqualified home buyers. Read on and you’ll find some tips regarding the importance of being optimistic yourself and helping those you lead to be optimistic for their own best interests.

If You Plan to Succeed … You Need to Believe You Will!

I can't tell you how many times in the past where I've said I was going to accomplish something, set out a plan, and didn't accomplish it. Now there were many reasons why I didn't get it done but the biggest reason I didn't is because I simply didn't have a strong enough belief that I could. I've heard the saying a million times: "Whether you think you can, or you think you can't ... You are right! This saying is so true. Think about it for a second...

Action Focused Goal Setting is The Way to Go!

I'm finally back from my family vacation to Colorado and have somewhat recovered from all our activity. While making the 19 and 1/2 hour drive home I had quite a bit of time to think about this experiment and the posts I've written over the past week. I tried to look at the success forumula I've laid out and identify any elements that might prohibit someone from following it, and acheiving the success they want. The forumula is as follows ... Goals + Positive Attitude + a Plan + Belief + Action + Accountability = SUCCESS The following was my thought process as I worked through the formula on my drive home ...

Everybody Gets Down At Times … Successful People Don’t Stay Down!

I work very hard to maintain a positive attitude and a positive outlook on life. The longer I've focused on this, sometimes elusive goal, the easier it has become to maintain a positive outlook on my life and the challenges I am faced with. Although it has gotten easier with time, it can still be difficult. I used to think people who constantly preached the importance of being a "Positive Thinker," were strange. I always thought these people needed to wake up and smell the coffee!

Want to Excel in Social Media? BE SOCIAL!

I have been consistently referring to myself as, "The least social person in social media" for quite some time. Now don't get me wrong, I am not some anti-social hermit who stays locked up in their basement ranting and raving online ... but I am also not some socialite who jumps around to all the "hot spots" in town either. I am perfectly content with going to work in the morning, hanging out with the amazing people I work with at Mindscape at Hanon McKendry, and heading home to enjoy my family. That is until recently....

Growing up, Our Positive Attitude Thought Process Changes

Remember when you were young, you used to run around at the park, you used always to go outside and play with your friends. Play ball, be a cheerleader, be on the chess club at school, do you remember those days? What happened, why do we become such a bore when we become adults? Why is it that we don’t experienced life anymore like we used to? Below are some characteristics of how our positive attitude though process changes.

How Franchisees Can Promote Positive Franchise Relations
A franchise relationship works best when the franchisor and the franchisees have a positive attitude about their relationship. However, historically the onus for promoting positive franchise relations has been placed upon franchisers. This article presents the ways that franchisees can contribute to the relationship.

Selling Attitude!
Selling is a people business. People buy from people, and most often, from people that they like. But what makes one sales rep more likeable than the next? Surely all, or at least most sellers try to be likeable! Attitude makes the difference.

Lesson #2: Invest In Yourself
“The man who acquires the ability to take full possession of his own mind may take possession of anything else to which he is justly entitled,” said Carnegie.

Picture of Ray Kroc

To get a picture of Ray Kroc, billionaire entrepreneur and founder of the internationally successful fast food chain McDonald’s, is to get a picture of a man whose ingenuity and determination could have no other outcome than success. He might not have invented the concept behind McDonald’s – that owes itself to the MacDonald brothers in San Bernardino, California – but he knew a great idea when he saw one, and he never gave up on it.

Be Positive, But Realistic
Positive thinking is essential to success, yet so many people just don't have the persistence required to make it work for them. The reality is, most overnight success stories are no such thing. Just because you've heard of someone for the first time doesn't mean they haven't been working for 20 or 30 years or more to get where they are.

A good father

From leadership expert Jim Citrin's new column at Yahoo! Finance... "Just about everything we do in both our personal and professional lives is dependent on other people. And how you interact with those people has a direct effect. Even such seemingly "non-relationship" things as learning from a teacher in school or getting a ticket from a police officer are directly affected by your relationship skills."

Appearance Counts

According to a study I read, the way we look has a direct bearing on our paycheck. Employment data from 7,000 adults was analyzed. Interviewers divided the group according to looks and then compared what those working similar jobs in each category were paid. Those who were below average in appearance earned less than those rated “average.” Those who rated average earned less than those who were rated “above average.”

Thought dedication. You decide what to think, and how to react.
What is the importance of attitude? Every person, you included, wants to achieve more, earn more, find happiness, be successful, and be fulfilled. At the root of all these elements is attitude. Positive attitude. Your positive attitude.

Three Ways to Overcome any Business Obstacle or Block
I share my foolproof process to move through and overcome and obstacle or difficulty. My story illustrates this and shows how it works in building your business.

The Power of Optimism: 7 Strategies for Becoming a Glass Half-Full Person
Times are tough and many people are struggling to stay optimistic given the state of the economy, the insecurity of their jobs (if they have one), the size of their mortgage and the strain that puts on relationships at home. Maybe you are one of them or maybe you know someone else who is having it tough.

Proven Tips For Internet Marketing 101: Your Mind Is The Key!

If you are not making money in your offline or online business, take a lesson in internet marketing 101 and look no further than what is inside your mind. Many people are going through the process of building their business, but they do not really believe they can be successful in it. They walk around with mental roadblocks. But there are seven things you can do to change your mindset. In this article, I will cover the first two.

Positive Attitude Mandatory for Successful Internet Marketing Business
It is essential to have a positive attitude to do well in the online arena. Even if you are lacking in this area, you can learn these skills very easily.

A Better Approach with Purchasing Departments
A positive attitude is the foundation for profitable long-term relationship with the purchasing department...Make the attitude adjustments that make a difference.

Your Buyer is Smarter than You
Buyers are smart & purchasing departments do their jobs well...Here are a few simple approaches for a salesperson to follow in order to thrive with them.

Post Vacation - Return to Reality (Work!)

Life is truely a balancing act when it comes to work and play! We work hard to play hard. And vacation is often the tangible reward for our hard work. Not everyone can leave work at work when on vacation. But Debbie Lessin, CPA and self proclaimed Balance Lady, can and does. Debbie shares her reentry into work mode upon return from her 10 day vacation. Her calm, positive attitude helped her seamlessly ease back into work with no stress, no negating what the vacation was all about. She shares her journey and reminds us all that we not only need to take time away from work to refresh mind, body and spirit but to do so by trying to truly leave work at work!

4-Day Attitude Diet
An easy way to transform your attitude in just four days. Practical and powerful techniques you can use immediately.

Mindset of a Successful Entrepreneur
With a focused vision of your desired goals, a belief in your ability to overcome any challenge and a positive attitude, you are much more likely to achieve success as an entrepreneur.

Career Advice: Four Secrets to Creating Successful Job Opportunities
Learn how to overcome your challenges to finding your new job or career. Whether you are in the middle of a job search or looking for a new position, adding the P-I-N-E principles will help you achieve your goals:

Check Yourself for Outstanding Customer Service in Three Easy Steps
The following are three ways to “check yourself” to give outstanding customer service.

Five Career Advice Secrets for Being the Perfect Employee Everyone Wants on Their Team – Part 2
The following are five career advice secrets for being the perfect, motivated employee that everyone wants on their team, putting your career on the fast track, and creating great relationship with management.

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.

The Importance of WhistleBlowing
Whistle blowing. While some may view it as “snitching”, others may view it as bravery and a dedication to proper ethics. In this issue of Astronology, we take a look at the importance of whistle blowing, along with the positive and negative benefits from it.

Becoming a Rainmaker
The most effective approach to improving marketing skills is one that results in a fundamental shift in a person's perception of himself, others and the whole marketing process. Marketing is not simply a "numbers game." A person in any field of endeavor can learn to view marketing as an opportunity to do something positive for others, for their company and ultimately for themselves.

Evalulate your Sales Team
You should always be evaluating your sales team

Do you need an Attitude Transplant?
7 Steps towards and attitude transplant.

Are You Interested?
While great amounts of emphasis are more commonly placed on striving to become "interesting" in our interaction with others, consider the concept of becoming more "interested" and how it influences the various people involved.

The Value of an Annualized Business Development Plan - & How to Create One
Do you have an annualized business development plan for the upcoming year? If not, please read on... because having such a plan can make the difference between success and failure, or possibly between a good year and a great one!

3 Attraction Marketing keys that will Help Expand Your MLM Business
MLMers have seen the benefits that attraction marketing provides and are all out to enjoy its advantages. The internet is playing a major role in attracting leads to your MLM business rather than roping in your family members. With the advantages of the internet being available at your disposal there is going to be a major turn in the way MLM business works.

7 Characteristics of Achievers
Why do some people continually achieve great things, while others merely dream of bettering themselves? Are people born with some sort of "achievement gene", or can you learn to be an achiever? I believe that anyone can accomplish what they desire in life. By being aware of the characteristics of achievers, you really can change your thinking and take action now!

Job Descriptions
We’ve all heard someone say “It’s not my job.” Not that this portrays a very positive attitude from an employee, but have you ever asked yourself how that person know it’s not their job?

Is Attitude Gratitude Or Is Gratitude Attitude?

I often wonder about whether attitude is gratitude, or if gratitude is attitude. Actually, I think it is both. If your attitude is positive, more than likely you are thankful for everything that you have. And, if you are grateful for what you have, that says a great deal about your attitude. In either case, being grateful is positive, and it can have a huge influence on how you approach life and deal with daily issues. This article provides some tips on embracing gratitude, which will help you to develop and maintain a positive attitude.

My boss wants me to cold call, but I have call reluctance!

Words are meaningless without emotion and emotions are very hard to experience over the phone. In fact, over 50% of communication is achieved via non-verbal cues, such as facial expression, gesture and posture. That means most cold-callers, even the really good ones, are still limited by these phone related challenges. So be mindful, if you are choosing the telephone as your initial point of contact and introduction with a potential customer, you are already on the back foot, which means you need to work smarter.

My boss wants me to cold call, but I have call reluctance, because I'm not very good at it, any ideas? Help?

Words are meaningless without emotion and emotions are very hard to experience over the phone. In fact, over 50% of communication is achieved via non verbal cues, such as facial expression, gesture and posture. That means most cold-callers, even the really good ones, are still limited by these phone related challenges. So be mindful, if you are choosing the telephone as your initial point of contact and introduction with a potential customer, you are already on the back foot, which means you need to work smarter.

Profitable Online Home Based Business Ideas and the Recession: It’s all about Attitude

What makes some people more successful than others? You may have two people who seem to be equal in all aspects, economic status in life, education, abilities etc. They may be involved in the same industry in the same system, yet one is more successful than the other. I truly believe it has nothing to do with luck, education or economic status. I do believe it has everything to do with attitude. I believe the most valuable asset you have in building a profitable online home based business is a positive attitude.

Can a Positive Self-Image Lead to a Successful Home Business?
Andrea Scott, a home business expert, discusses the importance of maintaining a positive self image in order to create a successful home business. She provides practical suggestions to assist entrepreneurs in developing a positive self image.

Need More Sales? Upgrade Your Sales Team
What do good sales people look like. Here are the Top 10 characteristics for them.

Make Money Fast Selling! ~GUARANTEE YOUR SUCCESS
Would you like to know how to make money fast selling? There are only a few steps to follow that will guarantee you make money fast selling. An in this article that is exactly what I am going to share with you. Enjoy this article by Omari Taylor and find out exactly how to make money fast selling.

How Does Your Attitude Impact Your Success in Business

It is an unfortunate fact that as a result of the recent recession, many business owners have been thrown into a state of panic about the future of their business. Yes, it is sensible to make ourselves aware of any financial issues which may or will affect us directly, but by adopting a negative attitude, we could in fact do more harm to the success and overall future of our business if we allow these pessimistic views to take over our business mind.

Keys To Wealth And Success (part 2)
It is really hard to deal with rejection, but when you understand the law of averages and realize that mastering rejection leads to wealth and success you will find comfort to push on.

Do You See Opportunity or Crisis?
What if adopting a positive viewpoint changes our crisis into opportunity?

Your Franchise Choice and Risk

If you were to ask a franchise candidate, "Why do you want to start a business?" You are first going to hear such things as... I want more control More flexibility More time with the family, Better work/life balance ...and I want to keep more of what I work so hard to generate Or, put another way, many people enter franchising because they believe the effort they expend to create riches for others would be best spent in generating wealth for themselves...or, at least MORE wealth than they are currently accumulating from their efforts in their chosen and current career.

No Cost Value
No Cost Value (NCV) is the value your salespeople create for your customers' that requires little, if any, investment, other than - time, some creative thought, and a willingness to demonstrate a positive attitude.

Hassles Harleys and Happiness-How to Make Tuesday Seem Like a Friday Night
TGIF Right? Well one big difference between top performers and the average is the attitude they bring to the office. This article teaches you how to bring a Friday night attitude to work every day.

Sit-Up or Sit Down
ï¿½How the Power of Your Mind Can Change You, Them and Your Entire Companyï¿½

Leaders Live in the Spotlight
Leaders' actions,reactions, amd moods are being carefully monitored by the employees around them. Your level of responsibility to maintain a positive attitude and tone.

A Good Attitude Is Good For Business
When times are tough, you need to maintain your positive attitude more than ever ... because it is your attitude ... more than anything else ... that will get you through the tough times. The good news is ... you can build and maintain a positive attitude at all times. Here's how you do that.

Don't Say Thank You?!
Chris Randolph, author of "The Sales Edge" talks about how to maintain a positive attitude when dealing with rejection

How to Beat a Sales Slump

Have you ever experienced the dreaded downward curve or slump in your sales? Most of us certainly have. If you’ve been through it, you probably have a clear recollection of that lump in your throat, adrenaline-pumping moment when you realize that you need to scramble if you’re going to make your sales goal or quota. The feeling can be overwhelming and can set even the most seasoned salesperson into panic mode.

That Inner Smile makes the Entrepreneur a Success

“The most attractive thing anyone can wear is a smile, something money can’t buy and shops don’t sell! Looking good comes as much from within, Confidence, happiness and joy, that inner beauty”. Positive attitude comes with a smile! Negative thoughts are infectious. Once you wear a long face, it affects all around you, It is very easy to slip into negative thinking. Optimists have failures too, but they tend to blame the failure on factors that are external to themselves, temporary and specific to this instance. For the negative person however, they claim it is their own fault, and it always happens to them. They take Murphy’s Law to heart, “if it can go wrong, it will”…They look on the glass as always half empty. There are also people who have learnt the behavior of negativity.

Simply Speaking Why Many Sales Training Programs Do Not Produce Results

With the decline in the U.S. economy, sales training is considered to be one of the few areas within training and development that will experience increased spending. Companies now more than ever before need to increase revenues and the best way to do that is through a well-trained sales team. The bad news, beyond the economy, is that many programs do not work because they do not deliver a positive return on investment. In other words, they fail to produce the results that being:

Simply Speaking, Why Many Sales Training Programs Do Not Work
Have you found redoing your sales training? Well, you are probably not alone. Learn why this is happening to your business.

Having Inner Strength

Sometimes we hear things rattling around in our own minds or coming from our own lips that aren’t true. Have you ever made an off the cuff disparaging remark about yourself in front of someone and have them counter what you just said? This article helps you change your inner dialogue and beliefs about yourself into positive messages that will help you succeed instead of negative messages that will hold you back.

Attitude-- Pick a good one
As the saying goes, “Attitudes are contagious. Is yours worth catching?” Here are 5 keys to creating a more positive attitude.

The Entrepreneur's Attitude is his/her Route to Success

Your attitude is something that is completely within your control. When you leave your home each day, the attitude with which you enter the world is entirely for you to choose. Enter the world with a positive, determined attitude and it’s like having a crystal clear windscreen in your car, you can see everything clearly and far into the distance. Your attitude is your window to your world nd to your success.your attitude can determine what you will accomplish today, as your attitude is what can keep you positive and focused on the task in hand. Your attitude is something that you can never just take for granted. To keep a positive attitude, you need to keep feeding it with positive experiences.

An Attitude of Gratitude

Throughout our lives many unwelcome, unfavorable things will happen to us. We will face challenges and circumstances that are very difficult. But we need to be truly thankful. Now I am not suggesting that we walk around grinning from ear to ear like a Cheshire Cat, happy that we have problems. That would make no sense at all. But no matter what problems we face, there are dozens, if not hundreds, of good things that are happening or have happened in our lives and it would be foolhardy to allow this one thing,

How to get a great attitude
Often times we find ourselves in a funk because of the trouble that life brings us. Is there a way to overcome a negative attitude? This article will give you one thing that you can do daily to create your own great attitude.

Tips for Staying Up in a Down world
Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by your life circumstances or from all the hardship and tragedy you hear about in the daily news? For many, the challenge of rising above the pain and discouragement of life is very difficult. Although you can not eliminate grief and disappointment from your life, the tips below can help you in your effort to stay up in a down world.

Are you soaring or snoring? Handstand or quicksand - you make the call!
Are you greeting each new day with optimism and energy or are you feeling a bit lackluster? Are you dragging in the morning, slogging through mental, physical, and emotional quicksand throughout your work day, when school lets out, or any of those other times you want – and need - to be bright, cheery, energetic?

What does leadership mean today?
THis article outlines the shift that has taken place in leadership theory and practice today. It describes the six new leadership challenges: vision, empowerment, inspiration,challenge, collaboration, recognition and modelling. It describes effective personal leadership and concludes with a seven step process and work sheet for leadership development.

The Powers of a Positive Attitude
I am going to ask you to something very weird right now. First of all, I want you to listen to your thoughts. Now tell me, what thoughts fill your head? Would you label them as positive, or negative?

Develop a Magnetic Personality
Every person has a little magnetism already inside him. Learn how to leverage it to draw in more business.

Attitude at Work

This article explores the role attitude plays in the workplace. It does not delineate between small operator owned businesses and large corporates, for the very reason that attitude exists in each one of us, and has a major impact on motivation, satisfaction and ultimately performance at work. Points to consider are how our personal attitude impacts on others, and how we can begin to grow this in our team members. Techniques are then given to support that. Impetus is also given to people whose negativity is playing havoc at work and impacting on other team member's. This article is worth reading if you are leading people, or simply if you want to feel happier in your place of work.

How the Choices You Make Will Determine Your Sales Results
Norman Vincent Peale once wrote: Change Your Thoughts, Change Your World. Your choices come from those thoughts. In sales, have you ever consider the impact of those choices as to your sales results?

Positive Attitude is Power for Leadership
80% of your success is tied to your attitude regarding it. Take step by step actions to improve the way you view your challenges.

Becoming a Rainmaker
The most effective approach to improving marketing skills is one that results in a fundamental shift in a person's perception of himself, others and the whole marketing process. Marketing is not simply a "numbers game." A person in any field of endeavor can learn to view marketing as an opportunity to do something positive for others, for their company and ultimately for themselves.

Twenty-one Hot Tips for Developing Your Winning Personal Success Strategy
When asked to define a “winning personal success strategy” many business people, community leaders, educators, and other “successful individuals” in many walks of life, provide the insight and information presented in the short but powerful article.

Master Effective Crisis Management Skills through the Media
No company will ever be fully prepared for any crisis to their business. The key is to develop a standard contingency plan to keep the public informed through the media on how they handle the crisis.

Earning Money Online Requires Dedication And Work
Do you often sit and daydream what it would be like to win the lottery? No matter what kind of job you have - regular office job or a work at home job - you'd have the freedom of not "having" to work and you could outsource all your household chores and have everything done for you. You wouldn't have to lift a finger unless you really wanted to.

What Are You Waiting For?
There is no time like today to get started with a plan. Taking action is the only way to get you to your goal.

How To Get and Keep a Job
Despite the book titles, magazine articles, and guru claims, there are no quick and easy ways to attain success. Most success is created through a positive attitude using your brain and thousands of hours of personal commitment to disciplined training, practice and action. We understand this in sports; why not apply it to your career?

TOP 10 WAYS TO CULTIVATE HAPPINESS
Ten steps to take to be a happier person.

TOP TIPS FOR SURVIVING IN BUSINESS
Develop a Creative way to work within your organization. Say Yes And to new ideas, rather than Yes But. How to brainstorm and blue sky ideas in a more creative supportive way. Especially in this time of economic uncertainty businesses need to be more when innovative this improvisational model will build ideas.

5 Keys to making more Money
We all want to make more money. This is not about an investment or business idea. It is about 5 key principles that people should know before they will be able to truly make more money

Don't Allow the Economic Crisis to Infect Your Sales
The crisis that devastated Wall Street has now infected every sector in the market. Plus it’s spread to every corner of the world. If you allow it the crisis will infect your sales possibly putting you out of business.

The Essential Key to Managing Stress
How do you know you are stressed? For most of us, we can tell by our mood and behaviour. For others, the symptoms may be less obvious. Here are some signs and symptoms to be on the look out for and the ONE thing needed to manage your stress effectively.

Building Confidence~ Be a Rebel in Questionable Times
Develop assets that no one can take away. Build reserves of confidence that are unshakeable. Open your mind to see circumstances from various perspectives, and choose actions that are unique. Read on to learn 10 tips to build confidence and be a rebel when tomorrow seems uncertain.

SELLING WITH A POSITIVE MINDSET
Successful people have a positive attitude about their abilities, about the products or services they offer and about their clients. They have a positive attitude about their work environment and about their colleagues.

Handling Challenges Productively
General guidelines for handling difficulties, challenges, or problems. 1) Maintain a positive attitude 2) Use productive communication skills 3) Deal with causes, not symptoms 4) Avoid arguments 5) Accept responsibility 6) Focus on behavior or results

It's Results That Define Leadership
Think about the great leaders of history. The reason we consider them leaders is because their efforts had measurable results. Who do you remember who had the traits of leadership without the results?

Don't Worry; College Will Prepare You For Success...Not!
5 courses that will actually prepare you for real-world success in sales, customer service, management, or leadership.

IF IT WERE EASY, EVERYONE WOULD BE PROSPEROUS...
DON’T FORGET THE BASIC RULES.

How To Go From Supervisor To Entry Level Manager In 6 Months
These articles come in a six part series: 1) The essence of managing 2) Re-engineer yourself to be a manager 3) How to go from employee to supervisor in 6 months 4) How to go from supervisor to entry level manager in 6 months 5) How to go from entry level manager to mid level manage in 6 months 6) How to go from mid level manager to top-level manager in 12 months

Who Are You?
After all, they’re HABITS. So once again, the best way to make the changes that we want is to enlist the help of people around us. Ask those people you trust to point out to you when you fall into those old habits that you want to break.

Protect Your Attitude
An important key to high productivity and effective leadership, not to mention sales and marketing success, is to have and maintain a positive attitude. Nothing else will have a greater effect on you than your attitude. Remember the saying, “Your Attitude Determines Your Altitude”? It’s true.

The Small Voice of Adversity

Successful people, through regular training, have simply taught themselves to be persistent and to get up when knocked down. They have learned through study that even though they cannot always change their particular circumstances, they can change how they respond. And on their worst days, when they are blinded by frustration, depression, and anger, they have developed a little voice on the inside that delivers the wake up call, “stop whining, get up, keep going, you are a winner and winners never quit.”

Hire the Best Staff - Part Two 'Selection'
"Hire the Best Staff" is Part Two 'Selection' in an integrated approach to human resources management. Behavioral interviewing will help identify qualified candidates that 'fit' your organization. People that fit well are more productive. Part Three 'Involvement'. Part Four 'Development'. Part Five 'Compensation'.

Tele-phony
Using the phone poorly can inadvertently act as a detriment to our success. Understand that the phone conveys our personality, our sincerity, our belief, our energy, our attitude, our professionalism, and our message. If you aren’t aware of how you sound, you may very well be sending the exact oppo

Coaching for Small Business Owners

Business coaching is a relatively new discipline. As a result, many small business owners are probably not aware of the coaching process and why they might consider coaching as a resource to fuel their business growth and personal leadership development. What benefits can a coach bring to you and your small business? Will a coach help you become more effective in the day to day management of your small business? What specific skills or experience should you look for in a business coach? How do you find a business coach?

Let's step in the puddles
When times are tough it could be the best time to dance

Can You Change Your Destiny?
Anyone can make great strides towards advancing in the direction of their destiny – but it takes a definite shift in attitude, a definite shift in action, and a bit of courage…

How to Creatively Increase Your Sales
You probably think creativity is something those artsy aesthetics types have. You may be surprised to know that creativity is a learned skill.

Do You have a Selling Attitude?
Don’t confuse a positive attitude with a selling attitude if you want sales success. You can have the most positive attitude of anyone in your field yet absolutely stink when it comes to results.

Money Worries? Here's Help.

We're all paying more for gas and food. Some of us have lost our jobs to corporate belt tightening or lost our homes to foreclosures. Consumer confidence--the degree of optimism we express through spending and saving--is at its lowest level in 16 years. Times are tough and may get tougher. Now more than ever, we must develop a high prosperity consciousness to keep our spirits up and maintain a positive attitude. One of the best ways to do this is through using universal principles.

The Giants want to Eat You
The big box discounter, the many cable shopping networks and the large chains know they can only attract a very small percentage of each other’s customers. So they are continually after your customers. And they will eat you alive, unless you …Stop reacting and ACT

Stop Viewing The Past Through Rose Colored Glasses
Stop viewing the past through rose colored glasses. It was not all that good then and things are not all that bad today!

The 7 Essentials For Franchise Success
So you’re thinking about buying a franchise, but you’re not sure if you have what it takes to make it a success? To help you decide whether or not you should invest in a franchise, I’ve compiled a list of 7 essential skills and characteristics that you should have before you even think about signing a franchise agreement and handing over any money.

The Role of Self-Confidence in Success
If you see successful people, you will usually find that they are very self-confidant. Self-confidence may have come to these people on account of their success, but usually self-confidence is present in people before they become successful. Once they start working toward success, usually self-confidence and success run parallel, each fueling the other.

Staying Positive in a Negative Environment
An article of 931 words focusing on five things you can do to be the positive force in your workplace.

The benefits of coaching for the selfemployed and small business owner

A brief overview reviewing: - What is coaching? - What are the benefits to me - as an individual and especially as a business owner or self-employed person? - the value of coaching. Raised awareness. Focus. Clarity. More success, quicker, more effectively and more efficiently. - you get out of it what you put in! You can talk all you like with your coach, but its up to you to make it really work for you, and actually do what you plan to do. Your coach is there to support you and encourage you to achieve, after helping you find your best way forward.

Learn the 10 basic steps to change negative attitudes
Negative/ bad attitudes spread like viruses, from one individual to the next and can "infect" entire groups, communities and organizations. Once an attitude virus begins to spread, it becomes an epidemic in no time. Health suffers, productivity suffers, finances suffer, and the relationships suffer.

The Key to Attracting Clients
The first key is to understand that people will be attracted to you by WHO YOU ARE, rather than by WHAT YOU DO. While there will be a small group of people who will do business with you strictly based on your depth of knowledge, most people – in fact, the majority of people – will do business with y

3 Actions to Improve Your Sales
Are you frustrated with your sales results and want to improve? Here are 3 action steps you can immediately take to get you on the path of improved sales.

Sales Strategies: Why Prospects Buy From You
In truth, it’s WHO YOU ARE, rather than what you do or what you know, that persuades someone to buy from you. People will choose to do business with you because they like you, relate to you, and trust you.

Attitude
If something is not going right in your life – ask yourself, “how is my attitude”. Are you letting this stop you from getting what you really want in life?

How To Become A Good Sales Manager
If you're a new sales manager, you probably want to become a good sales manager, maybe even a great one. Here are a few strategies to get the ball rolling for you.

Failure creates success! Part I
Fear of making a decision – because I might make the wrong one. Fear of failure – how will I look? Fear of taking the chance – I could mess up. Fear of risk – I could get fired.

You Are Your Habits

By now most people's New Year's Resolutions have been a thing of the distant past for a while. Why do only 10% of the people stick with their resolutions? The answer to that can be summed up in one word: habits! If you keep doing what you're doing, you'll keep getting what you're getting. Your thoughts are habit. Your actions are habit. Your relationships may be maintained as a habit. If you want something in your life to be different, you are the only one who can make it happen. Let's examine each of these areas - thoughts, actions, and relationships -- and look at ways to shake things up a bit and form new habits.

The Power of the Wolf
If you own a business or if you’re a manager or executive you’re no doubt always looking for ways to motivate your employees. Employee motivation means bigger profits; no secret there!

Maximize Your F-A-C-E(sm) Time to Create a Winning Workplace During Challenging Times

As a physician who has treated thousands of patients with acute and chronic pain, I have found that those who successfully live with chronic pain maintain a positive attitude, and focus on setting realistic goals. The importance of maintaining focus in the workplace has been made clear time and time again in my many years of employment. Years ago, I met a man who we'll call "Pete". He apparently lost focus on his job, resulting in a great financial loss at his place of employment. This was a major setback and created discord and distress in his company as other employees feared that Pete had put their jobs in jeopardy. From that experience, I created the FACE success system as a tool to enhance productivity and customer service in the workplace. The four keys of the FACE system: (1)Focus (2)Attitude (3)Commitment and (4)Enthusiasm.

The Art of Enthusiasm
"Let you soul come alive and experience life through your physical being." Dr. Wayne Dyer, Secrets for Success and Inner Peace You can choose to be enthusiastic right now. Enthusiasm spreads joy. There is no fear, only love and inspiration when you express enthusiasm. Wouldn't you say these are powerful qualities you would like to create more of in your life?

Seven Steps to Achieving Small Business Success
There are seven steps to achieving small business success. This formula will be the foundation for a successful, vibrant and profitable small business.

14 Characteristics of Top-Flight Salespeople

The Difference between The Best And The Also-Rans… As a consultant and trainer in sales and the sales process, I’m often asked the question, “What makes a top-performing salesperson?” As with most things in life, the answer can be summarised in just two words, Attitude and Activity. Attitude determines the difference between the best and the rest. The best don’t necessarily know more, they just do more and do it better and more frequently. Activity is the manifestation of their desire to succeed. Combined, they become Actitude - activity conducted with a positive attitude.

Are You Ready to ReEnter The Workforce Back to Work Strategies that Work
Have you been out of the workforce for a period of time and now are ready to re-enter? Don’t worry – it’s not that uncommon these days to go back to work after a period away! Many moms take a hiatus after having a baby and then go back to work. Or, life circumstances change, you get a divorce and need to go back to work after being home. Here are some tips for preparing:

Want to Increase Productivity AND Employability? Adopt a Positive Attitude
Professional keynote speaker Connie Podesta reveals the importance of a positive attitude when getting employed. Some of these tips may be easier than one may think.

What do we mean by 'positive attitude'?
A positive attitude can be your most vital tool for succeeding in an undesirable situation. However, knowing how to identify the process behind controlling your feelings can be quite abstract, so what kind of advice can you find from a martial artist?

Do you have Attitude?
The right attitude can move mountains. The right attitude can get you great possessions. The right attitude can help you earn great sums of money The right attitude can help you get almost anything in the world you desire. If your attitude is on target – nothing in life can ever stop you.

Keeping a Positive Outlook During Trying Times

Are you facing a difficult challenge? It's comforting to know that you can get through tough times while maintaining a positive outlook throughout. When you get in better touch with yourself and understand the ups and downs of life, it makes it easier for you to persevere. When you believe in yourself, you can go farther than you've ever imagined. So your first step is to believe that you're capable of having a positive outlook. Your firm belief in yourself will help banish negative thoughts that try to plague your thinking during trying times...

6. For-profit and NGO training activities

There are two basic types of private sector training institutions (PSTI) - for-profit and not-for- profit. For-profit PSTIs usually focus on the sale of training services. With economic liberalisation, most governments have adopted a more positive attitude towards PSTIs and have, therefore, taken steps to create a more enabling environment. Many NGOs are only involved in income generation and other activities (advocacy, life skills) where skills development is mainly on a learning-by-doing/learning-by-earning basis.

Little Gold Book of YES Attitude by Jeffrey Gitomer
Jeffrey Gitomer’s self-help book delivers motivational strategies for entrepreneurs and business professionals. Rating: 4/5

Attitude is Altitude
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Follow the 3 Cs to achieve long term goals

I tell my clients all the time how much I admire what they are doing and the risks they are willing to take. They are all seeking something specific in the process of working with a life coach and very few realize the transformation that is ahead for them. We all go through life overcoming obstacles and hurdles along the way. The key however to surpassing these hurdles and making life changes for good lies in the three C's; commitment, consistency and courage.

How Will The Roller Coaster Changes In Life Affect You
Recognizing that you have a challenge in your life is the first step to being able to deal with it. Knowing that your life may not be easy as you deal with the acceptance is very important. Life can be one big roller coaster ride, not just for you but for others also. You may not realize that everyone has the same ups and downs, but not everyone chooses to talk about their challenges.

Practical Parenting for Weary WAHMs
As work-at-home moms, we need to relax and strive not for perfection, but for doing our best despite the circumstances. We need to strive to be parents who are playful, prayerful and purposeful.

Practical Parenting for Weary WAHMs
As work-at-home moms, we need to relax and strive not for perfection, but for doing our best despite the circumstances. We need to strive to be parents who are playful, prayerful and purposeful.

Positive Thinking is the Fuel that Propels Marketing Success
A successful salesperson needs to have the finesse and people skills to win back lost customers, negotiate the best deal, ask for and get sales referrals, inspire teamwork, and have the energy and optimism to overcome setbacks and keep moving forward in the face of temporary failure. Without a positive mental attitude, none of that is going to

Five Essential Attributes that Create Success in Your Life

We can all be successful if we practice principles of success. To become successful, one has to be committed to personal growth and development, and willing to perfect practices that lead to a successful outcome. Like any other habit, developing traits that lead to success, requires commitment, consistency and persistence. This article illustrates how five attributes can help to create success in your life. I refer to these attributes as the PAULA(sm) Guide to Success.

Five Attributes that Lead to Exceptional Customer Service

As a business owner, I have developed a keen sense of the attributes of people who are highly motivated as well as those qualities that lead to counter productive behavior. Regardless of the industry, customer service is key to the success of your business. Unfortunately, there are many examples of people whose poor customer service has been memorable: people who have left us on hold and forgotten about us, waitresses who never return to our table, the customer service person who leaves us on the phone for several minutes. We all have experienced poor customer service at some level. This article illustrates how Five Attributes Can Lead to Exceptional Customer Service. I refer to them as the PAULA(sm) Customer Service Success Program.

How Disasters Can Teach Lessons of Gratitude

In the world today, we encounter a lot of negativity, pain, stress and natural disasters. Many days, we wake up with far too much to do, far too much to think about, far too many concerns, and far too many problems. In Virginia where I live, in the span of less than one week, we experienced a "terrible triad:" an earthquake, a tornado and Hurricane Irene; three major natural disasters capable of causing devastation, tragedies, and causalities. So many of us went through life's inconveniences facing another triad of problems: no lights, no air-conditioning, no television. Having witnessed three natural disasters in one week has made me readily come to believe that it is a good idea to start each day with inspiration and gratitude to help us make it through the day with positive thoughts. This helps to remain focused on your goals.

Enjoy Seven (7) Health Benefits of Expressing Gratitude and Lead a More Productive and Less Stressful Life

Life's challenges can cause us internal conflict, and these internal battles can increase stress and cause us to waste energy. Therefore, each of us must learn how to cope with the stressors of everyday life. With gratitude we find joy in our daily lives. An attitude of gratitude can enhance our lives in numerous ways. People who are grateful tend to be happier, healthier and more fulfilled. Being grateful can help you cope with stress. Therefore, it is essential to practice giving gratitude on a daily basis. Get rid of negativity and let your acts of gratitude change your attitude (sm). A happier you will be a more productive and successful you.

10 thing I wish I learned before 40
Life has a way of teaching us some lessons. I just wish I had learned these lessons a whole lot sooner than I did. This article is dedicated to my 3 sons. These young men are entering the real world, and I hope they learn these lessons faster than I did.

Four Tips to Maximize Your Face Time And Succeed

It is important to believe in yourself. Every morning, look in the mirror and Believe in the FACE you see. Know that YOU can accomplish your goals. By utilizing these four tips, which you can easily remember as F.A.C.E., you can enjoy more success in your life. Embrace your F-A-C-E time with yourself to keep you motivated. Use positive affirmations if needed. The more motivated you remain, the more success you will experience.

How to Succeed at Work: Does Your FACE Send a Positive Message?

What does your FACE say about you? Are you wearing a face of success? Facial expressions are a part of everyday living that send vital messages to those around us. As a physician who treats many patients who are in pain, I can readily tell how patients feel by looking at their faces. Certainly, when people are in pain, their facial expressions depict how they feel. Literally, their face lets me know that they hurt. What messages does your face send?

Becoming a Master Networker
Adopt these 10 traits, and people will be knocking down your door trying to do business with you.

How to Become a Master Networker
Adopt these 10 traits, and you'll have people knocking down your door trying to do business with you.

Have You Got The Right Attitude?
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How are sales like jumpstarting your car
If you want to jump-start your sales performance - connect to the positive terminal.

Staying Positive about Business Success in a World Full of Negativity
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