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04th September 2009
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Do you have 'development plan' in place mapping out where you want to go professionally and what you need to learn in order to move forward in that direction? In today's business environment, you need to manage your own l... Read >
Author: Pat Brill27th August 2009
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What do you do after you have coached and counseled an employee and they still do not meet performance expectations or correct the behavioral issue(s)? It can be a challenge to decide if an employee is going to succeed in... Read >
Author: Pat Brill26th August 2009
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What do you think about change? We all have our reactions to change...some things we are ready to let go, others we hold on to dear life. All around us change is occurring without our permission. As the seasons chang... Read >
Author: Pat Brill25th August 2009
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When was the last time you forgave someone? It's not a common word in our vocabulary. I wonder why! I ask myself, how often have I forgiven another or myself and let go of the negative thoughts. As I get older, I see... Read >
Author: Pat Brill24th August 2009
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Communication between you and your team is critical to everyone's success. Most employees are eager to perform at a high level and your early intervention will guide them to being more productive.
This article is about... Read >
Author: Pat Brill20th August 2009
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As a manager, you may spend significant time managing employees, specifically evaluating and handling employee performance. This is a challenging aspect of your job, especially since you have business deliverables demanding... Read >
Author: Pat Brill18th August 2009
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Today's business environment is based on 'knowledge' and creating a learning culture is critical for the continued growth of a business. What does that mean in managing employees - you have to promote learning for yourself... Read >
Author: Pat Brill13th August 2009
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Every person wants to improve his or her self-esteem. The main issue is that most people are unclear about how to go about improving it. In fact, it is easier for most people to damage their self-esteem than to build it. Un... Read >
Author: Pat Brill13th August 2009
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Employees have so little time to learn and they have to eat...so why not put the two together. Lunchtime seminars are great way to share in-house knowledge as well as bring in external business tools.
Like any program... Read >
Author: Pat Brill09th August 2009
Are you apprehensive on the subject of the present downturn? You could be out of work, or you may well feel uncomfortable about your Exsisting occupation. The news about the downturn is letting us know that there are indications that it is ending and that... Read >
Author: elephant928th July 2009
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If you managing others, you have the responsibility of driving goal setting for specific department deliverables within the company, as well as for your employees.
In business, this is how the "tree" of goal setting form... Read >
Author: Pat Brill18th July 2009
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How does procrastination show up in your life? Do you delay doing something for no obvious reason? We all know that to optimize our productivity we need to focus on completion.
=>There is a double problem to procrastin... Read >
Author: Pat Brill17th July 2009
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In today's business environment, managing employees is one of the many responsibilities a manager needs to handle during the day. Deciding to do your best in developing and supporting your employees will make a big differe... Read >
Author: Pat Brill16th July 2009
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Unless you have been working alone all your life, you realize quickly that not all people get along with each other. In managing employees, you have or will get the opportunity to run interference between two employees wh... Read >
Author: Pat Brill12th July 2009
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I don't usually embark on the official spring-cleaning effort, but there are times when I have an urge to clean.
Lately I've been thinking about the clutter in my home, how it is blocking my energy and wellbeing. I beli... Read >
Author: Pat Brill11th July 2009
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Managing employee's expectations is composed of open and honest communication with members of your team, as well as strong listening skills to what is important to your employees.
What areas do managers need to communica... Read >
Author: Pat Brill28th June 2009
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When it comes to saving money, many people begin to become overwhelmed just thinking about the cost of everything. How many times have you asked yourself "Where does it all go?" Finding out is easy and essential if you're e... Read >
Author: Pat Brill01st May 2009
The value of World of Warcraft gold is on par with the Mexican peso and much better than say the Jamaican dollar (65 to the U. " In addition certain areas of Azeroth experience an "elemental invasion" where waves of elemental-class monsters will run rampa... Read >
Author: suegold27th March 2009
The dazzle and sparkle of gold instantly transforms a dull outfit to something brill. Whether it is for a night out with your closest friends in East London's club scene, or a quiet day in the office, putting on some 18k gold chains is a sure-fire way to... Read >
Author: ajcones25th March 2009
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Finding the right employee to do the job is the challenge all managers face in business. Strong talent is hard to find. Part of your role in managing employees is finding the great talent. If you manage to accomplish t... Read >
Author: Pat Brill10th March 2009
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Congratulations on your new role. It will be an interesting and rewarding journey in your career...though to be successful in your new role, you will need to be willing to learn.
It's normal when you step into a new r... Read >
Author: Pat Brill10th March 2009
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Technology is a powerful tool that will continue to affect the working environment. The ability to stay connected no matter where the employee is located, allows companies to be more flexible with their business decisions ... Read >
Author: Pat Brill16th October 2008
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Whether you look online, turn on the television, or pick up a newspaper, you are likely to see something on global warming. Global warming is a "hot" topic.
Do you believe in global warming? Many people around the worl... Read >
Author: Pat Brill23rd September 2008
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Have you considered the possibility of including a Coach into your support system. Top performers know it's important to find and utilize many venues in developing their careers. The right one-on-one coaching relationsh... Read >
Author: Pat Brill09th September 2008
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Most employees start out as a new employee, develop competency in their roles, and then move forward to the expert stage. As you work with employees on development, it can be helpful to look at the stage they are in to app... Read >
Author: Pat Brill08th September 2008
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Today, there is so much managers need to know in business. You have to manage a constant flow of industry information each day. Besides being an expert in your business function, you have to manage your employees so they p... Read >
Author: Pat Brill08th September 2008
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Responsibility for both the department's deliverables and managing employees can be challenging for any manager. Since you need to guide your team's well-being, make sure you are taking care of yourself.
Managers don'... Read >
Author: Pat Brill05th September 2008
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Keeping your talent is one of your main responsibilities as a manager...you are measured by your ability to handle this important function within the company. Losing people doesn't have to be inevitable even for positions ... Read >
Author: Pat Brill05th September 2008
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Are you content with your life the ways things are? Or are you seeking more insight and understanding around what is important to you?
Do you allow yourself to play with the thought that there is something deeper and mor... Read >
Author: Pat Brill16th August 2008
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Are you in need of a little bit of "you" time? Would you like to take a few hours to escape from the real world? Would you like to be pampered, instead of you doing the pampering for someone else? If so, you may want to ... Read >
Author: Pat Brill15th August 2008
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In this hectic, sometimes chaotic life, we push ourselves to do more without the satisfaction of ever completing our 'to do' list. Do you subscribe to the thought that more is better? I Can! Yet, I also know this is t... Read >
Author: Pat Brill29th July 2008
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The movie "The Secret" made popular the 'law of attraction'. The movie focused on the power of our thoughts and how they impact our lives. This is not a new concept. Throughout history, successful people understood the po... Read >
Author: Pat Brill23rd July 2008
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Someone has weeded through hundreds of resumes to come up with a short list of candidates that potentially meet the requirements of the position. Now it's time to interview the candidates.
The interviewing process ent... Read >
Author: Pat Brill22nd July 2008
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In this highly competitive market, finding top talent can be a challenge. Employers are searching for successful recruiting methods to bring in the right employees to grow the business. An employee referral program (ERP)... Read >
Author: Pat Brill15th July 2008
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What's one question that all managers face in managing employees:
...can I make mistakes with my employees and still be effective in managing them?
Note: Some mistakes are illegal...become familiar with the federal an... Read >
Author: Pat Brill14th July 2008
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How do you know if your employees are in the "burnout" zone? Sometimes a tired employee is still a happy employee...one who has worked hard and feels totally satisfied from their accomplishments. Other times, the employe... Read >
Author: Pat Brill11th July 2008
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During our journey through life we ask many questions. What is the direction of your questions? Are they external or internal?
External questions direct us towards what others want from us. Internal questions allow us... Read >
Author: Pat Brill09th July 2008
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Every manager in their career stumbles across a challenging employee....one who frustrates them and takes a lot of their energy to manage. 'Challenging' employees come in different shades of grey. In addition, what one man... Read >
Author: Pat Brill30th June 2008
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What is coaching? Coaching is a more enjoyable way to interact with your employees. Like a coach of a sport's team, you want to encourage your team, ensure they know how to play, know the rules of the role, clarify any mi... Read >
Author: Pat Brill20th June 2008
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The work force has several different generations functioning side by side. Each generation has diverse needs which means you will have to manage them differently. So not only do you have individual styles to deal with, y... Read >
Author: Pat Brill10th June 2008
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Have you a "high maintenance" employee....one who demands a lot of your time? Every manager usually bumps into this type of employee.
The first basic question to ask as you evaluate this person.....are they a high or a... Read >
Author: Pat Brill04th June 2008
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Do you ever find yourself confused on how to best communicate changes to your employees? Here is where you need to do some serious brainstorming. Why? Because it takes a lot of communication to make a change successful... Read >
Author: Pat Brill08th May 2008
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Have you found when managing your employees that they bring different levels of self-confidence to their work? We know that the more confidence an individual possesses the more efficient and productive they can be in meeti... Read >
Author: Pat Brill08th May 2008
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When you look at your bathroom, is it clean and organized? Are you hiding all the clutter in the medicine cabinet or in under-the-sink storage? Bathrooms seem to attract lots of small items like makeup, medicine bottles, ... Read >
Author: Pat Brill01st May 2008
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Whether it's a companywide or department change, you still have to motivate your team to understand, participate and accept the required changes. In order to motivate your staff, you need to plan...plan...plan. What do y... Read >
Author: Pat Brill25th April 2008
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Employees will always react to change...positive or negative reactions. It doesn't matter if the change is major or if it's a minor change to a process. People react! So how do you as a manager handle your team's react... Read >
Author: Pat Brill07th April 2008
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Do you enjoy your job but find it difficult to work with certain people? Most people have bumped into someone at work that they just don't like or find frustrating or annoying to be around. Unfortunately, when faced with ... Read >
Author: Pat Brill17th March 2008
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Have you thought about starting a women's group? Maybe you stop yourself because you don't know where to begin or have some idea but can't seem to find the time to organize the group. It does take some time to organize... Read >
Author: Pat Brill24th February 2008
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One of our readers sent in a request... "How do I get up early in the morning without hitting the snooze button?"
I chuckled when reading this request because I can easily relate to this issue. I confess I too am a 'sno... Read >
Author: Pat Brill11th February 2008
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A will is an important document as it clearly states where you want all of your assets to go after you die. And if you have young children, you decide who cares for them.
When you have a will the processing of your esta... Read >
Author: Pat Brill17th January 2008
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Women are notorious known for having a difficult time saying "no." This word has just two letters, yet we carry it around like an extremely large dictionary...for some of us, it weights heavily in our hearts when we have ... Read >
Author: Pat Brill07th January 2008
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Over time we have developed habits to deal with many areas of our lives. What thoughts we think, what we do, how we do it or if we do it are all indicators of our habits. All repetitive activities seem to generate a habit.... Read >
Author: Pat Brill06th May 2007
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So your son or daughter has finally graduated middle school and is about to take that huge, nerve-wracking, terrifying but exhilarating step into high school. You can remember that feeling with almost perfect clarity, right... Read >
Author: Pat Brill26th April 2007
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There are few things in life more wonderful than getting married. It just gives a good feeling to see two people in love starting out together, doesn't it?
Buying gifts for the wedding or engagement party is almost as fu... Read >
Author: Pat Brill25th April 2007
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With weddings come gifts. Lots of them. Between the bridal shower, the engagement party, and the wedding itself, gifts are showered almost continuously on the happy couple so they can start their new life together.
Decid... Read >
Author: Pat Brill04th April 2007
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The family finance game no longer just entails paying the mortgage and other bills each month. With budget planning, college and vacation savings, and making smart investments, knowing the ins and outs of your financial si... Read >
Author: Pat Brill15th February 2007
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What better way to encourage your kids to eat vegetables than to plant a vegetable garden? Children will learn about where their food comes from, how seeds sprout, and how plants grow. They will do some work planting, weedi... Read >
Author: Pat Brill06th February 2007
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As spring approaches, most New Year's resolutions are a distant memory. Whether you stuck to them for one month, one week, or only one day, the process of making resolutions is important. Taking stock of our lives clears aw... Read >
Author: Pat Brill22nd January 2007
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When was the last time you really felt connected with your partner? You know, that feeling that you share something special between the two of you? How about the last time you and your partner had a really good time togethe... Read >
Author: Pat Brill17th January 2007
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Taking a winter vacation with your kids always seems like a great idea, but it can often leave you feeling like you need another vacation when you get home! With a little planning, you can take a vacation with your kids thi... Read >
Author: Pat Brill12th January 2007
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Despite our resolve to "spend less next year," most of us overspend during the holiday season. Perhaps it's the twinkling lights that distract us from our bank balance, or the sugar high that makes us open our wallets with ... Read >
10th January 2007
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Do you remember sending valentines when you were a child? Can you recall the construction paper-covered shoebox, decorated with glitter and doilies, full of tiny valentines and heart candies? Or perhaps the first serious Va... Read >
Author: Pat Brill18th December 2006
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As the New Year approaches, it is a perfect time to reflect on the events, accomplishments, and disappointments of the past year. Taking stock of the past twelve months helps you to see what worked and what could be improve... Read >
Author: Pat Brill14th December 2006
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As the New Year approaches, you may already have a short list of habits you would like to break, goals you would like to reach, and other changes you would like to see in your life. You may even have your resolutions writte... Read >
Author: Pat Brill17th November 2006
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If you are a parent, you're probably all-too-familiar with hearing ?eww!? ick!? ?I don't like it!? and ?That's gross!? coming out of your child's mouth. In fact, getting a child to eat health food can sometimes be as hard as ge... Read >
Author: Pat Brill16th November 2006
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With all the media available today, raising children with strong values is certainly a challenge. Young people are receiving a wider diversity of information and images much faster than ever. Still, it is possible to raise chil... Read >
Author: Pat Brill25th October 2006
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The question that crosses over parents mind is "should we vaccinate our children or shouldn't we?" The problem is that there is so much controversy surrounding whether vaccinations are safe or not, a parent can find themsel... Read >
Author: Pat Brill21st August 2006
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Before you throw your kids in the car and head off for a day at the amusement park, there are some things you need to consider. Few things can be more frustrating and disappointing than going to an amusement park ready to have ... Read >
Author: Pat Brill13th August 2006
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Building a spiritual home is a top consideration for most parents today. No matter what your religious orientation is, or even if you have one, you want to raise children with a strong sense of morals and a feeling of hope and ... Read >
Author: Pat Brill19th July 2006
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Do you struggle to find great gift ideas? Are you stuck without a gift at the last minute? I understand your frustration and am here to help! I've put together 9 tips to help you select the perfect gift. So grab a cup of coff... Read >
Author: Pat Brill16th June 2006
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The great thing about Moms is that we are magnificent at multi-tasking. Here are some great ways to stay fit while spending time with the kids. In this article we will provide plans that will ensure great exercise for Mom, grea... Read >
Author: Pat Brill06th June 2006
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Have you ever noticed a mom that looked tired and frustrated on a family vacation? Of course you have, we've all been there. This summer you can actually enjoy a vacation without returning home exhausted. Here's how to plan the... Read >
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