Archive for the 'Management Resources' Category

How Being Intentional Makes You Happy

Wednesday, June 25th, 2008

“Inspiration does not beget action. Action begets inspiration.” - Chinese Proverb
This proverb succinctly sums up the power of intention. Nothing happens, nothing changes without intended action.
An intention can best be described as an aim guiding an action. What you intend, what you truly focus your energy on, will in some form […]

Biometrics and “Return On Investment”

Sunday, June 1st, 2008

At this time of tight budgets, the mantra of business is “Return On Investment!” With few exceptions, expenditures are measured against the bottom line. Outlays for capital expenses are strictly evaluated in terms of profitability and the total cost of ownership. The era of purchasing new gadgets due to their “whiz-bang” factor is long gone. […]

Fading into Sameness: How Too Many Slides Can Ruin Your Presentation

Wednesday, May 14th, 2008

“I have a love/hate relationship with PowerPoint. In the right hands, it’s a great presentation tool. In the wrong hands (and unfortunately, most usage falls into this category) we are cloning generations of boring slide shows narrated by speakers we barely notice.” - Debbie Bailey
Ah, the good old days. For me, those were […]

Goal Setting Basics - 3 Steps Plus 1

Saturday, April 12th, 2008

Goal setting seems to be one of the most misundertood, and overly complicated areas of self-improvement. And, well, frankly, it shouldn’t be.
Once you understand the difference between goals and tasks, you really only need follow the three basic steps outlined below, and then add in the magic ingredient, to be well on your way to […]