April 2006

The Archives

• 04.15.06
  Stop Playing It Safe   Uncategorized (3)

  I love quotes. Quotes challenge my thinking, by providing me with a bite-sized piece of inspiration. Today’s quote is no different.
  “No one ever achieved greatness by playing it safe.” - Harry Gray
  To me, GREATNESS means:

  Being aggressive and taking the chances that come my way
  Doing something that might be outside of my comfort zone
  Challenging those who [...]

• 04.15.06
  How do you prep for an interview   Uncategorized (0)

  I have been giving interviews for the past year concerning the use of blogs in my jewelry business. On the one hand, it’s kind of nice becasue I know it’s bringing exposure to my jewelry. On the other hand, it’s something of a nightmare. I’ve never been good at talking about myself, especially in “important” [...]

• 04.14.06
  Neurotech Advances   Uncategorized (1)

  As this is my first post on 100 bloggers, I’ll keep it simple.  What is neurotech and why care?  Neurotechnology includes drugs, medical devices and diagnostics to understand and treat brain related illness.  Over 1.5 billion people worldwide suffer from a brain-related illness costing economies over $1 Trillion annually.  But the impact of neurotech will [...]

• 04.14.06
  Overcome Fear to Reach Your Full Potential   Uncategorized (3)

   by Jerry
  What is Fear?
  The American Heritage Dictionary defines fear as a feeling of agitation and anxiety caused by the presence or imminence of danger. You and I know fear as a cold chill, nausea, racing heartbeat, cold sweat, and a tension or tightness throughout the body. These symptoms result from the body’s natural reaction to [...]

• 04.14.06
  The Basics of Customer Interaction   Uncategorized (3)

  by Dave Lorenzo of The Career Intensity Blog
  Many businesses – both large and small – fail at the basics.  I am not referring to the basics taught in an MBA program.  I’m talking about the basics of life.
  You goal in business is to convince people to give you their hard-earned money.  In return, you must provide [...]

• 04.13.06
  Stephen Lewis and His Race Against Time   Uncategorized (0)

  I had the priviledge of listening to one of the world’s greatest speakers (in my opinion), Stephen Lewis, the United Nations General Secretary’s Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa at a Montreal conference a few weeks agon.
  Stephe Lewis calls HIV/AIDs in Africa “the ultimate ethical issue”.” (April issue of Time Magainze Canada artilce by Rebecca [...]

• 04.13.06
  Choose Your Thoughts Carefully   Uncategorized (1)

  by Jim McKeeth
  I previously discussed the chain from thoughts to actions to habits to character. Now I would really like to re-iterate a point: The importance of choosing the thoughts you give time on the stage of your mind.
  Sometimes it may feel like we are bombarded with random thoughts - they just keep coming [...]

• 04.12.06
  Do It On Purpose   Uncategorized (0)

  by Jerry 
  Personal development, the addition of new life skills and experiences is sometimes satisfying, but often disappointing. The urge to learn new life skills through personal growth efforts is very strong, yet we often practice this process backwards, attempting self help and personal development without the clarity and focus of purpose in life as a [...]

• 04.12.06
  The Radical Leap leads to the Edge   Uncategorized (3)

  by Jodee Bock
  You Already Know This Stuff 
  Steve Farber’s at it again and I love his latest book The Radical Edge.
  I’m not even all the way through it and I’m inspired to be an even more radical leadership coach.
  I met Steve a couple of summers ago in Minneapolis and he rocked my world then. I’d love [...]

• 04.11.06
  Blindfolding Corporate America   Uncategorized (4)

  by Stacy Brice of Virtualosophy
  I read this morning that taller, more attractive people command higher salaries than their shorter, less attractive counterparts.
  A couple of months ago, I read with great interest (although I can’t, for the life of me, remember where I read it; if you know the article I’m talking about, please comment!) that [...]

• 04.11.06
  Creating Personal Momentum   Uncategorized (1)

  by Dave Lorenzo from Career Intensity:
  The most difficult part of any project is getting started.  Once the ball gets rolling it seems that projects often take on a life of their own and carry themselves through to the finish.  If you want to create value for your customers, you need to be a person of [...]

• 04.11.06
  Do it right the first time.   Uncategorized (2)

  “Character is doing the right thing when nobody’s looking. There are too many people who think that the only thing that’s right is to get by, and the only thing wrong is to get caught” J.C. Watts
  Have you ever noticed that most of our problems in life tend to come about as a result of [...]

• 04.10.06
  Exercise Your Way to Happiness   Uncategorized (0)

  Here’s some great information from Real Age on how a little bit of exercise (30 minutes)helps you to get happy.
  “Gain a lifetime of happiness in just 30 minutes per day.Regular exercise has been shown to enhance mood. A single workout can lift your spirits, and sticking to an exercise routine over time can lead to [...]

• 04.09.06
  The three step method for problem solving   Uncategorized (0)

  Anything that simplies problem’solving is a good thing. The following is an exerpt from James Harvey Stout’s Human Handbook.
  Problem-solving is an opportunity. It is an occasion to assert control in our life and to take responsibility for our direction and progress. It’s a time to test our theories — to improve on the ones that [...]

• 04.09.06
  A touch (or two) of authenticity   Uncategorized (1)

  In the last issue of Vision Monthly I have written an article on Visibility or authenticity? My point is that if you are a proffessional in search of career recognition, you should be concerned with authenticity at work.
  In the article (I would download the whole Vision Monthly issue), I provide one clear clue for authenticity [...]

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