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Working 12-Hours A Day Makes You Stupid. - http://www.spinlessplates.com

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From http://www.spinlessplates.com 4150 days ago
Made Hot by: HeatherStone on December 16, 2012 8:02 pm

Why That 12-Hour Working Day Doesn’t Make You A Hero, It Makes You Look Stupid.

Working long hours reduces productivity and harms the long-term sustainability of your business. In fact, it’s stupid behaviour. To find out why, read on. Read More

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My Story About Starting and Running a Successful Branding Firm

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From http://www.visiblelogic.com 4152 days ago
Made Hot by: Big Business Boogaloo on December 15, 2012 11:38 pm

Recently, I was asked to take part in the Women's Business Bistro. This group, based in Portland, Maine is highlighting women entrepreneurs in the area. I was Read More

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5 Ways To Banish The Fear Of Public Speaking

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From http://tweakyourbiz.com 4150 days ago
Made Hot by: AmyJordan on December 13, 2012 6:00 pm

Public Speaking is sure death! Is it really? Not when you follow these TOP 5 Tips to banish your fear of public speaking or presenting to a group of people. Read More

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Being a Non-Believer

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From http://cubepiphany.com 4151 days ago
Made Hot by: thecorneroffice on December 12, 2012 5:29 pm

Do you believe? There may be no question that is more important for you to answer than that. Fair warning though, it's a tougher question to answer than you might think. Read this, and see for yourself. Read More

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Leadership Coach, Warren Rutherford, Says: Be Passionate About Your Business

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From http://www.corpnet.com 4158 days ago
Made Hot by: tiroberts on December 5, 2012 5:48 pm

Warren Rutherford is the owner of The Executive Suite, President of Rutherford Advisors Inc and Director of Coaching programs at Innermetrix. He shares insight into what makes a great leader. Read More

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Better Business Results Through Better Breathing

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From http://www.ducttapemarketing.com 4159 days ago
Made Hot by: JimmyJams on December 4, 2012 5:11 am

Yes, you read correctly. John Jantch of Duct Tape Marketing believes learning to breath as a way to relieve stress will make you better at running your business and healthier over all. But before you dismiss this notion as some kind of new age self improvement kick, read what John has to say about Read More

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Zig Ziglar: 36 Quotes For Business Owners

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From http://bigredtomatocompany.co.uk 4159 days ago
Made Hot by: KundalinkISP on December 3, 2012 10:25 pm

36 Zig Ziglar quotes to inspire any business owner regardless of the stage of their business - my favourite quotes from the great man. Read More

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Stay focused on your goals!

Posted by Berndgeropp under Self-Development
From http://www.more-leadership.com 4159 days ago
Made Hot by: MindCircusMedia on December 3, 2012 8:30 pm

If you want to be successful you must focus on goals, in business or personal affairs. I occasionally catch myself saying “yes” when I should have actually said “no”. This usually results in stress and unnecessary time pressure.

The following tips help me to handle opportunities, request and fav Read More

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7 Important Productivity Habits My Parents Taught Me

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From http://www.pickthebrain.com 4163 days ago
Made Hot by: thelastword on December 1, 2012 2:09 pm

My childhood was a very regular one: I hung around with my friends, went to school and had a lot of activities going on on a daily basis.

When I look at my childhood, I’m able to see the productivity lessons my parents taught me. And although I had a hard time following them when I was a kid, an Read More

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Zig Ziglar (1926-2012) Motivational Quotes

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From http://self-help.thehappyguy.com 4163 days ago
Made Hot by: lyceum on December 1, 2012 11:40 am

Zig Ziglar was perhaps the most effective motivational speaker of all time. I recall a decade ago seeing him live. He described his early days as a salesman: "I was not an overwhelming success. I was not even a whelming success. But I did sell a few things. I sold my car, I sold my TV." Here are Read More