5 Steps on How to Set and Achieve Your Goals

Which one is a goal? I will lose 15 pounds I want to run a marathon Quit smoking All of the above None of the above The correct answer is (5) - none of the above. The first three are wishes, not goals. However, you are... Read More

7 AAA Ways To Succeed!

[Abounding Abundant Ample Ways To Boost Your Growth!] This may come as a surprise but there are reliable,effective and powerful ways to improve your ability to learnnew things. If you will allow me to use leadership skills training asour example, you will see how poor learning forces us tosuffer through... Read More

Abraham Lincoln Is Still Alive

Abraham Lincoln Is Still Alive President Jimmy Carter tells in his memoirs that a trip to Gettysburg and a discussion about Abraham Lincoln helped achieve a breakthrough in the Camp David negotiations. The Israelis and the Egyptians had reached a deadlock. President Carter suggested that all the participants take... Read More

Is Your Life Ready For Groundhog Day?

In the hit comedic movie Groundhog Day, Bill Murray's character, Phil Conners, is caught up in a time warp, doomed to live the same day over and over until he gets it right. Hilarious as the ensuing mayhem may be on the big screen, it is a poignant and not... Read More

Helping Others Develop Their Potential

Most of us find ourselves in a position to help others achieve more of their potential than we realize. Sure, as leaders, supervisors, and parents we can see ourselves in that position; but the fact is that all of us are uniquely qualified to help at least one other person... Read More

Unleash It!

On airplanes, in restaurants, in the newspaper and on television, I often hear people saying their businesses are not growing to their satisfaction or that they are not reaching their objectives. The explanations that follow consist of reasons like: ? It's the economy? Our customers don't get it? I don't... Read More

The Metamorphosis of the Successful Executive . . . Overcoming Professional Stagnation

You're a bright, successful business executive making good money and managing a capable staff of accomplished professionals. You are successful beyond your wildest business school dreams. You've achieved much-yet something's missing. On the surface, life is good-yet you feel tired, drained, frustrated, defeated. Intuitively, you know your life can and... Read More

Ten Steps To Effective Leadership

Many people end up in a supervisory position or SOHO ownership almost by default. In today's workplace, if someone stays on their job long enough, they will probably be promoted as others, more senior to them or higher up the chain of responsibility, leave for other opportunities.The prevalence of this... Read More

Professional Organizations: Join or Fold?

All of us join professional organizations for a reason--a friend belongs, we need to for credibility, etc. Many times we let years slide by and we don't stop and review those reasons. Unless something sets off a boundary--lack of funds, the organization runs itself into a ditch, or a leadership... Read More

Rationalize Success Away

I was invited to do a Leadership workshop at a well known Fortune 100 company out in New Jersey. The all day event was geared toward their new crop of interns. At a point in my presentation I talked about the many reasons we come up with for not taking... Read More

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Healthcare reform: Reaching finish line comes down to trust - Christian Science Monitor

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Healthcare reform: Reaching finish line comes down to trust
Christian Science Monitor
Cutting deals to nail down votes is under way leading up to a House vote on healthcare reform. Trust that promises will be kept is key, but it's been eroding between House and Senate this session. By Linda Feldmann, / Staff writer / March 19, ...
Obama lobbies hard on eve of health voteToronto Star
Democrats add more plums to already huge healthcare billFort Worth Star Telegram
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Publ.Date : Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:15:17 GMT+00:00

5 things you need to know about: the census - San Diego Union Tribune

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5 things you need to know about: the census
San Diego Union Tribune
There are about 309 million Americans, but who's counting? Oh wait, the US Census Bureau is counting. Not sure what to make of all this census stuff? Read on as we count the ways: The forms. ...
One more census question: Anyone want these jobs?Boston Globe
Word is out on census; 2010 forms mailed to Tulare County residentsVisalia Times-Delta
Official says accurate census is the key to state securing federal moneyTuscaloosa News
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Publ.Date : Sat, 20 Mar 2010 10:54:40 GMT+00:00

Pope blasts Irish bishops, orders Vatican probe - Los Angeles Times

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Pope blasts Irish bishops, orders Vatican probe
Los Angeles Times
In a letter addressing clerical sexual abuse, Benedict says, "I am truly sorry" for the harm done to generations of Irish Catholics. A copy of the pope's pastoral letter addressed to Irish Catholics is displayed in St. Peters Square. ...
Irish victims disappointed by pope abuse letterWashington Post
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Publ.Date : Sat, 20 Mar 2010 12:43:12 GMT+00:00

Obama renews call for Iran dialogue - CNN

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Obama renews call for Iran dialogue
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(CNN) -- President Obama reiterated his offer of dialogue with Tehran in a message on Saturday to mark the beginning of the Iranian new year. The online video, subtitled in Farsi, was timed to coincide with Nooroz, a festival celebrating the Persian ...
UK Foreign Secretary David Miliband issues Iran messageBBC News
Obama Offers Engagement in Video Message to IraniansNew York Times
Obama sends Iran internet messageAljazeera.net
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Publ.Date : Sat, 20 Mar 2010 10:01:30 GMT+00:00

Thailand's Red Shirts Hold 7th Day of Peaceful Protests - Voice of America

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Thailand's Red Shirts Hold 7th Day of Peaceful Protests
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Photo: AP Thousands of protesters rolled through the Thai capital Bangkok Saturday in trucks, cars, buses and on motorcycles to recruit supporters in their campaign against the government. The so-called "Red Shirts" plan to follow up their day-long ...
No easy fix for Thai political woesXinhua
Thailand protesters stage rally through BangkokBBC News
Thai govt and 'Red Shirts' to hold talks:: senatorSydney Morning Herald
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Publ.Date : Sat, 20 Mar 2010 11:28:07 GMT+00:00

Latinos increasingly critical of Obama's record on immigration - Washington Post

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Latinos increasingly critical of Obama's record on immigration
Washington Post
By NC Aizenman As tens of thousands of immigrants and their supporters prepare to demonstrate in Washington on Sunday in favor of an immigration overhaul, the Obama administration is finding its relationship with this largely Latino community ...
Advocates head to Washington for immigration reform rallyBoston Globe
GOP senator: Healthcare bill may cost immigration overhaulLos Angeles Times
Immigration rally scheduled in WashingtonCNN
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Publ.Date : Sat, 20 Mar 2010 03:14:37 GMT+00:00

Obama to Capitol Hill Saturday on health care - Washington Post

National Post

Obama to Capitol Hill Saturday on health care
Washington Post
A marine stands his post outside the entrance to the West Wing of the White House as President Barack Obama works late in Washington Friday, March 19, 2010. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) (Alex Brandon - AP) The Associated Press WASHINGTON -- President Barack ...
Nation split on health care billBuffalo News
Budget estimate key to health bill passageSan Francisco Chronicle
House Democrats see momentum on health billReuters
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Publ.Date : Sat, 20 Mar 2010 09:06:45 GMT+00:00

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How to Become a Great Leader & Improve Your Leadership Skills

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Leadership Development and Jumping Out of Airships

A German silent film melodrama depicts an airship bombing London... Read More

Choose Your Best Life: Where Are Your Choices Leading You?

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Managing Monsters in Meetings - Part 6, Deadlocked Discussions

Although a meeting is a vehicle for resolving differences, it... Read More

The Greatest Leaders Are Often The Worst Leaders

It's a common occurrence, a CEO leads a company to... Read More

Charismatic Leadership

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A Lasting Leadership Lesson: How One Leadership Talk By George Washington Saved The Revolution

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Awaken the Leader in You: 10 Easy Steps To Develop Your Leadership Skills

"The miracle power that elevates the few is to be... Read More

Fighting the Gravitational Pull of Positional Leadership

A little on leadership?Many people enter the leadership world through... Read More

What Does Exceptional Business Success Require of Us?

To excel in business we need conscious command of all... Read More

Celebrating Successes: The Power Of Compliments

Years ago, when I was new in management circles, a... Read More

Transformational Leadership

"What is leadership?" When this question is asked most of... Read More

How To Party Like Leonardo Da Vinci

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Boy Scouts of America and Leadership Coaching

The Center for Management and Organization Effectiveness talks with Dennis... Read More

What is Leadership?

Leadership is what every organization needs and so few have... Read More

The Goals of Leadership Coaching and Partnerships

Webster's Dictionary describes a "partner" as an ally or an... Read More

Leadership Styles and What We Need For the Future:

By definition a leaders leads a team to take action... Read More

Get What You Want - Negotiating Skills for the Timid!

OK, I know this title sounds self-serving and hard nosed,... Read More

Leadership, Self-Development, and the Committment to Growth

There is a common phrase that says: "You can't teach... Read More

Four Obstacles to Exceptional Leadership--Part 1

"Most of our obstacles would melt away if, instead of... Read More

Are You Playing or Practicing Leadership?

Anne was a new supervisor, and like many new supervisors... Read More

Leadership and Power - Being the Boss Doesnt Guarantee Either of Them

Some people mistakenly associate supervisory positions, or seats of power,... Read More

Three Factors Of Leadership Motivation

Leaders do nothing more important than get results. But you... Read More

Managing Monsters in Meetings - Part 1, General Strategies for Unproductive Behavior

It happens easily. You're conducting a meeting and suddenly a... Read More

Leaders ARE; Are you?

Identity CrisisIt's not only the knowledge you carry around in... Read More