Debra Benton | The Extraordinary Self Development Blog

WHEN YOU GET A NEW BOSS, THE PERSON WITH THE NEW JOB IS YOU.

Saturday, February 6, 2010

By my dear friend and CEO Coach Debra Benton How do you ‘go on board’ when you’re already there? When you get a new boss you are the unknown. Even though your job position hasn’t changed, you have to take the same action as if you are going on board a new position. When nearly [...]

How to Get a Good Hand Shake

Sunday, August 2, 2009

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photo credit: star5112 by my friend Debra Benton This happens every day in business: “Ralph (Ron or Ray) meets Laura in her office, and both nervously shake hands. Laura notices what feels like a wimpy, limp clasp. Both think to themselves, “Yech, what a poor handshake.” A two-second exchange like that sets an unease and discomfort [...]

Are You C.E.O Material?

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

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“CEO Material” is now available everywhere! Today I would like to tell you about my friend Debra Benton’s new book “CEO Material” , this is a must read for anyone who is in a leadership position, and that includes everyone on some level You can order Debra’s book at Amazon.com or pick it up at [...]

Search For A Job That Meets Your Specs But Also Your Values

Monday, April 13, 2009

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Search For A Job That Meets Your Specs But Also Your Values by my dear friend and mentor Debra Benton If you find yourself job hunting, be sure to take time to search for your values as well as your next job. Stressful work can ‘over time’ cause you to forget what’s important to you, [...]

Surviving (Inevitable) Rejection

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

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by my Dear friend Debra Benton Rejection is inevitable in life, especially if you’re making an effort and putting yourself out there. Here are some thoughts I use to make it less painful when I get it. First, try not to expect to get it before you actually do. Most of the negative situations you [...]

101 Things To Do in Business Before You Die.

Wednesday, January 7, 2009

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“The only successful marriage I had was me and my work.” - The Bucket List 2007 Jack Nicholson by Debra A. Benton Here is Your Business Bucket List 1. Get fired. 2. Quit a job. 3. Take a sabbatical. 4. Work for a family member. 5. Start a business. 6. Sell a business. 7. Fire a [...]

How to Think & Act Like The Best CEO

Monday, January 5, 2009

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How To Think Like a CEO 22 Vital Traits You Need to be the Person at the Top by Debra Benton • Be secure in yourself: No one makes you feel inferior without your consent. • Be in control of your attitude: Success in business is based more on mental attitude than mental capabilities• Be [...]