Below is a short video that I stumbled across.  It never ceases to amaze me that the core issues of our lives – are not new and remain relevant from generation to generation.  This is part of a talk that Victor Frankl gave at a conference in Toronto with students sometime in the mid sixties.  Forty years [...]

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This is the second time this week that the idea of using social software in M&A’s has crossed my desk. First, was a social networking tool which was used a couple years ago to aid in the merger between Adobe & Macromedia.  I took the testdrive and found it interesting. You can find it at [...]

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Here is a short overview with Sandy Weiner discussing EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique). We did this as an introduction to our EFT Teleclass Series we are offering.

Below is the first teleclass entitled “I want my positive attitude back!” It is divided into three parts for easier listening.

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1-Focus International is pleased to announce the creation of the Transition Club.   Our particular passion is assisting leaders and organizations learn how to navigate the waters of merging businesses, departments and teams while ensuring that they continue to grow and sustain vibrant and united organizations.  Our vision is to inspire thousands of individuals and organizations to grow. [...]

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If you want to improve your communication skills, build solid teams with your co-workers, enhance your communications, leverage the relationships you have with others, or accomplish a myriad of other goals, The Platinum Rule™ will help you do that… and more. So look around the Assessments Now site and enjoy. But, to fully experience the magic of The Platinum [...]

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Here is the newly revised edition created by Karl Fisch, and modified by Scott McLeod; Globalization & The Information Age. It was adapted by Sony BMG at an executive meeting they held in Rome this year. Credits are also given to Scott McLeod, Jeff Brenman.

The original was posted in February of 2007 and has been viewed by [...]

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By Jack Ferraro, PMP
In 1995, Pixar Animation Studios released their first blockbuster, Toy Story. As the first ever full-length computer animated film, it represented a breakthrough for the industry and signaled a bright future for the company. In the thirteen years since then, Pixar has enjoyed eight more huge successes – most recently this summer’s hit, Wall E.

Pixar’s [...]

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Living in Your Limelight Teleclasses Using Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
Especially for those in transition – a great way to get energized for the holiday season.  
TOPIC 1:  I want my positive attitude back. — Nov 29th, 2008, 20:00 (UCT + 1)
TOPIC 2:  I used to feel confident – now I feel like a complete idiot. [...]

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Mike really wanted to take over the Head of Engineering position that was open. He had managed several teams simultaneously and his staff really prospered by his leadership. He seemed content in his role, but inwardly he wanted to be asked to step up.  When discussions arose about the position in leadership meetings, he just [...]

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Roughly 1,090 SmartBrief on Leadership readers answered last week’s question: Considering the current economic climate, what is your company’s position on business travel?

We are cutting down on business travel across the board, except in situations of absolute necessity — 415 votes, 38.1% 
We are encouraging greater use of video/tele/Web conferencing as an acceptable substitute and a way [...]

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