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3 Reasons Management Relationships Are A Waste Of Time - http://www.theexecutivesuite.com

Posted by Warren Rutherford under Strategy
From http://www.theexecutivesuite.com 3707 days ago
Made Hot by: NanoTechnologyMedia on March 13, 2014 8:45 am

Every day I’m coaching a client through my executive leadership coaching program I find that the topic of management relationships are the most vexing and complicated discussion points during coaching sessions. It’s not uncommon for a coaching client to tell me what she thinks I want to hear, but Read More

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Why Smart Leaders Don’t Give Answers

Posted by cecilwampler under Human Resources
From http://www.peoplemanagementconsulting.com 3701 days ago
Made Hot by: ObjectOriented on March 13, 2014 7:49 am

There are many times when the answer to an issue is so obvious to us based on our experience that we would love to give it to our people, but we would be depriving them of the learning experience. I’ll show some alternatives to just being the person who answers all the questions and actually empowe Read More

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How to Get a Virtual Contractor Up to Speed -- Quickly

Posted by itsmichelleguo under Human Resources
From http://worldwide101.com 3700 days ago
Made Hot by: NanoTechnologyMedia on March 13, 2014 7:20 am

Reducing the learning curve for a new contractor requires a team approach, one that might involve management, human resources, full-time employees and even other contractors. For small businesses and solopreneurs it will mean factoring in time for you, as the business owner, to be available to answ Read More

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The Fine Art Of Negotiation

Posted by tathan under Strategy
From http://takisathanassiou.com 3702 days ago
Made Hot by: LimeWood on March 12, 2014 2:51 pm

Negotiation is a common practice to strategy and business, but most of the times, results to pointless bickering! See how to make it, a win-win situation Read More

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6 Body Language Tips For Your Next Interview [Infographic]

Posted by SaadAhmadkhan under Self-Development
From http://www.visualistan.com 3701 days ago
Made Hot by: robinandy58 on March 12, 2014 2:46 pm

We are all told the importance of our body language in an interview scenario and how it can make a huge difference to the impression you make. In reality, being aware of your body language isn’t the easiest of tasks – especially if you focus on the upcoming interview. This handy infographic will he Read More

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Making Things Simple By Sticking To Your Goals

Posted by nmarasigan under Strategy
From http://nikkomarasigan.com 3705 days ago
Made Hot by: steefen on March 12, 2014 2:36 pm

Every single day we make promises. It’s hard to keep track of how many we break. The sad part is that we usually keep the promises we make to others, but at the same time, we are inept in keeping those we make to ourselves. Read More

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Does Working From Home Really Save You Money?

Posted by baileyko under Employee Benefits
From http://upandrunning.bplans.com 3706 days ago
Made Hot by: steefen on March 12, 2014 2:34 pm

If you’re contemplating making the switch to a home office, here are the financial pros and cons you should keep in mind. Read More

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Inventory Control Systems for Any Sized Business

Posted by MikeWasp under Management
From http://www.waspbarcode.com 3699 days ago
Made Hot by: OpenSourceMedia on March 12, 2014 7:21 am

Today’s small business owners have significant advantages over those of just a couple of decades ago. Advances in technology make many aspects of business more efficient and offer a number of effective tools. From basic information technology to logistics, marketing and human resources, there are a Read More

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The Danger of Part-Time Work

Posted by thursdayb under Self-Development
From http://www.thursdaybram.com 3701 days ago
Made Hot by: logistico on March 12, 2014 12:54 am

‘Part-time work’ is a dangerous phrase. While the underlying concept — work that can be done around other obligations, like another job or taking care of a family — is an appealing one, the reality is less so. The term is routinely used to describe less valued work, something that might be assigned Read More

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7 Tips For Creating A Lead-Generating Website

Posted by Sian Phillips under Management
From http://tweakyourbiz.com 3700 days ago
Made Hot by: ObjectOriented on March 12, 2014 12:40 am

By Mark Breen

There is absolutely no point in having a website if it’s not generating leads for you. I don’t think anyone in business would argue that one. In fact these days it’s very common that a business will not launch until its website is ready. Delays with the website usually translate in Read More