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Written by: Todd Linaman

The Price of Worry - Click To Read Article
In the next few days, you'll probably encounter situations that should be approached with a certain amount of forethought, caution, and even skepticism. But if those useful tools of wisdom get blown out of proportion, the result will be worry. At some level we all understand that nothing good comes from worrying, but it's hard to resist because it seems like such a vague, indefinable condition.

Are You Truly Content? - Click To Read Article
It’s amazing to think that every day millions of people in our country spend their most productive hours at a job they wish they could change. Is this because there are very few jobs that are truly satisfying and rewarding? This is no doubt true in some cases, but I believe many people who are unhappy with their work are also discontent with other areas of their life as well.

Dealing with a Difficult Boss - Click To Read Article
Surveys show a high correlation between job satisfaction and liking and respecting workplace superiors, yet few are awarded “Boss of the Year.” So, unless you’re independently wealthy, chances are one day you’ll encounter a difficult boss. Common complaints involve bosses with a negative or pessimistic attitude, those who offer limited direction, hover over employees, claim undeserved credit, speak critically of others, withhold recognition of success, correct in front of others, play favorites, speak when angry, exhibit moodiness, refuse to listen, pass the buck, make destructive comments, and fail to express gratitude.

10 Tips for Improving Staff Morale - Click To Read Article
It's often been said that employees leave managers, not companies. Research conducted by the Corporate Leadership Council (2003) provides support for this assertion. This study found that managers have a significant influence on a worker's level of commitment to their job. The study revealed that more than 70% of an employee's commitment is directly related to the interaction they have with their manager. If the manager/employee interactions are negative, low morale will often result.

How to Earn Respect at the Office - Click To Read Article
Many struggles at work can be attributed to one major symptom: a lack of respect from your co-workers, subordinates or supervisors. But, if you feel there is a lack of respect, how do you go about regaining or earning that trust from those in your workplace? Do you go around demanding that others respect you because of your title or position?

Getting Along with Critical People - Click To Read Article
We can all be critical. Every day, we literally critique everything that goes on around us consciously and unconsciously. Unfortunately, some people tend to verbalize the thoughts many of us have learned to keep to ourselves. When things don't go our way or we're in a bad mood it is easy to become critical. It's true, miserable people prefer miserable company. Critical people actually feel better around others who share the same negative attitudes. Before we spend time learning how to cope with other people's critical traits let's make sure we have our own well under control. It can be quite challenging to get along with a critic, especially when we live, work or attend church with them. Here are 10 tips to help you get along better with critical people.

How to Exterminate Mental ANTs - Click To Read Article
Have you ever had your day ruined by ants crawling around in your head? No, not the insect type, but rather the Automatic Negative Thought (ANT) variety. Everyone is bugged by ANTs at one time or another, but some people have more trouble holding off the infestation than others.

Five Keys for Getting Along With People - Click To Read Article
Author, Judson Edwards, identified several universal principles for getting along with people. While these keys are important and relevant philosophies to relationships, I have made some modifications to his list. In addition, I’ve also contributed several of my own thoughts in order to speak more clearly about the personal relationship difficulties you may face on an every day basis. I am convinced that if you consistently apply these principles you will improve your relationships at work and home.

10 Tips for Giving Effective Feedback - Click To Read Article
Giving feedback is a critically important part of the communication process within the workplace. Most people find it easy to offer positive comments, but avoid giving negative feedback because they fear confrontation and conflict. You can learn how to communicate important information to your employees by using the 10 tips for giving effective feedback.

Are You Putting on an Act? - Click To Read Article
Lights! Camera! Action! When the spotlight of life is focused on you, what do people see? Are you an actor just playing a role or are you the “real thing?” Are you willing to let people see who you really are? Hollywood actors are paid big bucks to portray a make believe character on the silver screen, but there are many people outside of “Tinsel Town” who put on a very convincing act every day without ever being paid a dime. In fact, many of them pay a high price.

Keys to Effective Office Communication - Click To Read Article
Building and maintaining strong relationships on the job can be a challenge. These tips are intended to help you make wise decisions when communicating with your co-workers.

10 Common Leadership Mistakes - Click To Read Article
While there is significant benefit to understanding how leaders make good decisions, there is also powerful insight in how to become a great leader if you know the pitfalls and trouble spots they face. You can learn by what not to do!

The Power of Expectation - Click To Read Article
I want to share a truth that was first revealed to me by my mother when I was a child, then later reinforced through my own life experiences: What you expect has phenomenal power over the quality and course of your life.

Simple Arithmetic = A Better Life - Click To Read Article
Is your life perfect just the way it is? If so, you can stop reading now. However, if you’re normal there’s probably something that could be better. Can you put your finger on what you don’t like or are unhappy with? You see, if you can identify what you wish were different, there’s a simple solution – either add or subtract.

Casting a Vision: Begin with the End in Mind - Click To Read Article
When you look at your hopes and dreams for the future – where you want to be at some defined point in time – what do you see? Is the road pretty clear before you or is the fog too thick? Of course, no one has the power to fully predict their future, but those who cast a vision and do whatever it takes to achieve it have a better chance of predictable success and satisfaction as they look back from the vantage point of old age.

Values: Your Compass for Life - Part I - Click To Read Article
If you know where you want to go and how you want to get there, you are much more likely to reach your destination. And it’s also much more likely that you will have enjoyed the journey along the way.

Values: Your Compass for Life - Part II - Click To Read Article
While there’s no guarantee that your offspring and heirs will follow your example in life or wholeheartedly embrace your beliefs, methods or values, don’t underestimate the impact you can have on your family. It’s always worthwhile to make the effort to pass a compass for life to the next generation. Here are some practical ways you and your loved ones will benefit from living by clearly defined values.

Top 10 Tips for "Team Building" Success - Click To Read Article
The Apprentice television show revolves around the premise that a stable of young talent is trying to get a job with Donald Trump. In their endeavors they are challenged with weekly assignments. Be a leader. Sell product. Manage people. Ultimately, their goal is to win. But along the way the most successful candidates also learn something else. And that is without a team, your personal success is limited at best.

The Best Answers Begin with the Right Questions - Click To Read Article
It takes cooperation between every person involved to ensure the smooth operation of a company or organization. This is no small task and in the process there are likely to be ongoing interpersonal challenges. Whether you need information to help you address the need of a customer, resolve an employee issue, or effectively remedy a concern with a vendor, asking the right questions in the right way and at the right time can make all the difference.

Developing Strong Relationships on the Job - Click To Read Article
Finding the right position is only one piece of the puzzle that leads to job satisfaction. Have you ever heard someone say, "I’d like my work if it weren’t for the people I work with"? One of the greatest challenges in the workplace is getting along with other people. It hardly matters if someone is the best and brightest at what he does if he creates dissension in the office. Regardless of whether we’re hired to lead or be led, it is the ability to establish functional and healthy workplace relationships that can make or break our success and job satisfaction.

Do It Because It Is The Right Thing - Click To Read Article
Have you ever met someone that you consider to be, or to have been, a really good person? I would imagine that after a few moments of quiet reflection you could probably name at least a few. What character traits do you think describe a good man or a good woman in our society today? Perhaps words such as kind, thoughtful, generous, giving and unselfish top your list. If so, I would agree – these are traits we would all expect a good person to possess, but there’s got to be more to it - and there is.

Job Stress What Can You Do Part I - Click To Read Article
Today’s workforce faces a multitude of pressures: deadlines, office politics, nonproductive meetings, conflict, job ambiguity, miscommunication, increased workload, inadequate resources, customer complaints and long hours. . . to name just a few. On-the-job stress can be quite costly, too, because it often results in increased absenteeism, reduced efficiency, low morale, reduced effectiveness, and high staff turnover. This is the first of a two part series on dealing with work-related stress…

Job Stress What Can You Do Part II - Click To Read Article
Today’s workforce faces a multitude of pressures: deadlines, office politics, nonproductive meetings, conflict, job ambiguity, miscommunication, increased workload, inadequate resources, customer complaints and long hours. . . to name just a few. On-the-job stress can be quite costly, too, because it often results in increased absenteeism, reduced efficiency, low morale, reduced effectiveness, and high staff turnover. This is the second of a two part series on dealing with work-related stress…

5 Tips for Reasoning with a Bull-Terrier Boss - Click To Read Article
Most people have at some point in their lives had to deal with someone who refuses to lose. No matter how unreasonable their position and how obviously wrong these people may be, they clamp down their jaws as unthinkingly as a bull terrier in a dogfight – and it seems nothing short of death will loosen it.

Bend or Break - Which Will You Do? - Click To Read Article
When I was a kid I liked to take things apart and try to put them back together again. Besides the problem of ending up with ‘extra’ parts, I was often frustrated when a piece of the toaster, radio or whatever I was working on wouldn’t flex enough to accommodate easy removal or replacement. On more than one occasion I damaged the part to the point of rendering it useless or ineffective.

How to Keep Your Best Employees - Click To Read Article
During a recent executive coaching session the topic of employee turnover came up. My client shared what has been an ongoing problem in his company: losing star performers. Recognizing the tremendous expense associated with recruiting, hiring and training as well as losses in production and efficiency, he wanted to know what his company could do to keep their best people.

How To Tell If Work Is Taking Over Your Life - Click To Read Article
You may be thinking that your life needs more balance, more time spent at home and with friends and less time spent at work. Perhaps you’ve even mentioned this to your spouse, girlfriend, best buddy, doctor or co-workers.

Keys to Confronting Well - Click To Read Article
Most people fear confrontation. The thought of speaking up – especially during a conflict or uncomfortable situation – can be almost paralyzing. However, the ability to effectively confront tough issues by clearly stating what you think, feel, and want can be one of the most valuable interpersonal skills a person can possess. The ten keys listed below can help prepare you for those difficult conversations.

Resolving a Bad Relationship at Work - Click To Read Article
The average full-time worker with two weeks of annual vacation spends up to 250 days or 2,000 hours each year on the job. Unfortunately, many employees spend this time interacting with co-workers they don't get along with, making their work situation almost intolerable.

Why You Need a Success Mindset - Click To Read Article
You hear it all the time: Success is a state of mind. Some would argue that success is a natural result of proper planning, preparation and focused action – and that viewpoint certainly holds a grain of truth. But there are also many exceptions to disprove that "rule." Have you ever wondered how two people can attempt the same objective in the same way and only one of them succeed? Is it sheer luck? Timing? Tenacity? More often than not, it's a person's mindset that determines whether they fail or succeed.

Three Tips for Balancing Your Life - Click To Read Article
When your life seems out of control and you've got endless demands tugging at you from all directions, it's easy to feel overwhelmed, fatigued - and just plain stressed!

Overcoming the Fear of Change - Click To Read Article
Change is inevitable – everybody knows that. Still, most people seem to resist change even if it’s positive. In today’s business environment, nothing stays the same for very long, so those who are unable to effectively “ride the waves” will likely find themselves drowning. Here are ten tips to help you navigate in a changing world.

Tips for Staying Up in a Down world - Click To Read Article
Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by your life circumstances or from all the hardship and tragedy you hear about in the daily news? For many, the challenge of rising above the pain and discouragement of life is very difficult. Although you can not eliminate grief and disappointment from your life, the tips below can help you in your effort to stay up in a down world.

Talking to Your Kids about Difficult Financial Times - Click To Read Article
Pick up a newspaper or click to the news reports - or just take a look at your bank statement - and it's evident that finances are tough these days. The crunch has affected many major companies, small businesses, banking institutions, manufacturers and individual households. And if you're feeling the pressure, you can be sure your children are feeling it, too. As a parent, one of your primary roles is to educate your children about how to live in the real world, and money management and problems are about as "real" as it gets. Here are some principles to consider as you enter into this vital discussion with your family.





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