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The Price of a Good Reputation

Monday, April 6, 2009

“It takes many good deeds to build a good reputation, and only one bad one to lose it” – Benjamin Franklin by Debra Benton Reputation Management As a leader you have to be willing to pay ransom for your good name. There are people out there skilled at giving good guys a bad name. If [...]

How To Make The Leap Into The Unknown

Monday, March 2, 2009

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“There is always a way out of your trouble; and if you take the time to think clearly, to think how to get rid of the cause of your anxiety instead of just worrying about it, you become a master” – Paramhansa Yogananda Exploring The Land of The Unknown The unknown is what deep down drives [...]

The Art of Persuasion: Synchronizing Tips

Tuesday, January 6, 2009

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“Take advantage of every opportunity to practice your communication skills so that when important occasions arise, you will have the gift, the style, the sharpness, the clarity, and the emotions to affect other people.” - Jim Rohn The power to connect with others is by far the most important skill you should develop. If you [...]

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 [...]

Honesty: A Primary Leadership Tool

Monday, January 5, 2009

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Honesty: A Primary Leadership Tool by Debra Benton In a time when the government circulates disinformation to fight terrorism, and executives at Enron, Tyco, and Qwest manipulated their earnings reports for personal gain, it’s important to remind ourselves of the value of honesty. Honesty is truth and integrity. If you are honest you avoid becoming [...]

Leave America Become a Vagabond

Sunday, December 28, 2008

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“Wandering re-establishes the original harmony which once existed between man and the universe” ~Anatole France How To Leave America and Become a Vagabond So you have been working the 9 to 5, just getting your paycheck and saving as much as you can for that amazing vacation. Finally you are able save 5,000 dollars for [...]