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10 Ways Careers Fail

Posted on August 6, 2016 by Taking Care of Business and Life

Not knowing why you were hired ~ Stop telling yourself you’re not qualified for your job, and start focusing on what you can achieve. Following up too slowly when managing staff ~ your boss says ‘get rid of him’ yet you go … Continue reading →

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Psychology of Managing/Mismanaging Time

Posted on December 1, 2015 by Taking Care of Business and Life

Mismanaging time can pay off in some rarely revealed ways that many of us unconsciously take advantage of.  Some of us mismanage time to get attention or gain a sense of power.  Mismanaging time also can serve as a way … Continue reading →

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Mistakes

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Taking Care of Business and Life

Believe that as long as you learn from your mistakes then it is not wasted time. There will be setbacks in your life and career path. Your attitude towards failure will determine how successful you become. Do not lament over … Continue reading →

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Listening

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Taking Care of Business and Life

Ways to listen with compassion, understanding and intention: Be present and give speaker your full attention. Don’t drift off into your own thoughts. Show interest, be generous, encourage the speaker.  Make eye contact, nod. Listen with your heart as well … Continue reading →

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Entrepreneurial Success

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Taking Care of Business and Life
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Loyalty

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Taking Care of Business and Life

Loyalty is a great virtue.  It’s the glue that keeps a business together, it keeps employees on board when things get tough, it keeps clients on your side when competition tries to lure them away. Loyalty doesn’t always happen through … Continue reading →

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The Truth Will Set You Free

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Taking Care of Business and Life

Tell the truth + all the time People lie for many reasons, usually to get what they want with little effort, but what ever your motive is to ‘stealing the truth’, it’s a bad long term strategy. In business and … Continue reading →

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Believe in Others

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Taking Care of Business and Life

If you want your team to succeed you need to help them believe in themselves.  Find what is unique and special about each team member and then share your thoughts with them.  If you believe in others and give them … Continue reading →

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Avoid Pig Wrestling

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Taking Care of Business and Life

There is a small percentage of people who rarely do what they say they will and they seriously don’t consider this a problem.  Avoid them ~ think of them as flawed and dangerous, especially when it comes to your success. … Continue reading →

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Follow Up Response Time

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Taking Care of Business and Life

Pick up the pace and shorten your response time.  Don’t allow extra time to let a request sink in or to finish other “priorities.” We live in a fast paced world.  If you’re too slow, your response may not matter … Continue reading →

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