Investor’s Business Daily By Gerald A Achstatter You’ve got your finger on the pulse of your firm. And it’s as healthy as can be. Now you’re being asked to share that good news with the press, analysts, even your own staff. Your first thought: “That wasn’t in the job description.” Reluctance to speak in front of large groups is widespread, and even the very best speakers have bouts of stage fright. It’s long been recognized as one of out greatest fears. For many, a visit to the dentist is a much-preferred fate. But overcoming the fear of public speaking is a step towards self-mastery. If you can’t effectively communicate your winning strategies,... Read more»
Incentive Magazine Making promises we can’t keep is a bad habit that’s easy to fall into. Often in our everyday lives we’re tempted to promise things we know will be difficult – whether we’re promising to spend more time with our families or to deliver something at work or to meet a friend. Sometimes the reason we do this is because promising is easier than facing the truth of the matter – that we might not have time, can’t get the job done in time, or don’t want to meet the friend. Think of how many times you’ve been in a jam for promising a friend or family member more than you could deliver! The temptation to promise more than you can deliver... Read more»
The Heritage We’ve been looking at our belief window and how what we believe impacts our lives. Our beliefs usually fall into three broad categories: (1) principles we believe to be true; (2) principles we believe to be false; and (3) principles we do not yet believe are either true or false. As we go through life and learn, we are continually forming beliefs about whether things are true or false, right or wrong, appropriate or inappropriate. The problem is that our experiences are imperfect and, consequently, we sometimes make bad decisions based on imperfect beliefs. No person is immune to this error. I suspect that even the wisest people on earth have some principles in their belief windows... Read more»
If you have started to seriously consider the accuracy of the principles in your belief window, you have taken the first step toward building a solid foundation for accelerated success. The second essential element in that foundation is a well-managed life. Those who lack good life management skills will have difficulty sustaining the discipline needed to produce continued success. If you hope to be a high achiever, it is absolutely critical that you maintain discipline in your life. Consistent discipline will continually move you toward success as you set your goals, make your plans to reach them, and work to accomplish your objectives. There are six basic elements common to all human existence,... Read more»
Submit this assessment and information to receive a FREE selection of book summaries . When taking this assessment, you may rate any business segment or your entire organization. When you are thinking about presentation effectiveness consider all types of business presentations including: meetings, sales presentations, training, speeches, seminars, facilitated brainstorming sessions, media and one-on-one. Determine the level of presentation effectiveness by rating each of these 10 key areas, using a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 representing the very best. Read more»
