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Leading in Times of Uncertainty
In times of crisis and uncertainty, the tendency is for people to freeze - they stand still. They basically say, "I don't know if I want to make a decision." more...

Ways to Handle Conflict
Using extreme words can put people on the defense. While these words communicate what you are feeling, often such words are exaggerations and can complicate communication. more...

STRESSED OUT? YOU MIGHT NEED SLEEP
Workaholics take heed: Get more sleep. Your family and coworkers may thank you. You might become happier, safer, saner, even thinner. And consider that -- just maybe -- knowing and following the One who makes life possible might help bring you pleasant dreams. more...

Learning From Failure
If you really want to succeed, be prepared to grow into it. Lose your fear of failure and risk doing something that's important to you. You'll be glad you did. more...

Embrace Excellence
Take care of your people. Business owners have a stewardship responsibility to create a work environment where people feel comfortable in being creative and productive. The tyrant-boss business-owner doesn't make for a happy camp. more...

So You Had A Tough Childhood!
Obstacles and hardships don't have to lead to failure. William A. Ward was right when he said, "Adversity causes some men to break; others to break records." more...

Conquering Fear
Up to eighty percent of people opt out on their dreams, choosing to accept what ever comes their way. Why is this so? I believe it has to do with fear. more...

Making Failure Your Friend
Make a new commitment to learn something from every mistake or adverse experience in your life. The lessons are there for the learning. But failure won't reach out and teach you. You must be willing to make failure your friend by seizing the opportunity to learn. more...

Answer for Worry and Anxiety
Like a rocking chair, it will give you something to do, but won't get you anywhere. Another person rightly commented: "Worry is the advance interest you pay on troubles that seldom come." more...

The Leader: Appreciating All People
Each of us could make a list that describes various aspects of our heritage and our "being." The key for us from a personal and business perspective is to recognize we have differences, yet we are individuals wanting to be appreciated for what we can contribute to other people, to the organization employing us, and to society as a whole. more...

The Leader: Dealing With Negative People
Be willing to take the initiative. Don't wait until the negative forces have done extensive damage. Leaders are responsible for "damage control." Action on our part might be essential to maintain a positive work environment.! more...

30 Ways to Save Time & Accomplish More
INVEST IN THE PROPER TOOLS NEEDED TO GET YOUR JOB DONE MORE EFFECTIVELY - In the long run, it is far more costly to make do with outdated tools and ineffective equipment than to buy what you need to improve production. (Reprinted by permission from Peter Lowe's SUCCESS '98 magazine) more...