Tag: leadership
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Three Keys To Paid Speaking
TED talks, YouTube rants and Mr. Peanut [ Spoiler Alert – voiced by Robert Downey Jr.] , the mascot for Planters Peanuts, are all signs of just how highly valued the art of oratory is today. “Yep, even Mr. Peanut can be seen in Planters ads giving TED-style presentations; people are spending top dollar to attend…
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Working On Emotional Intelligence Will Open Doors To Achievement
Personal power is a core leadership competency that everyone needs to develop before they can lead others. It has to do with being able to lead yourself. “Personal power is the ability to achieve what you want,” according to Frederick Mann, a successful entrepreneur and author of The Economic Rape of America. “More than anything…
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Long Live Our Noble Queen
As the world mourns the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, we undoubtedly acknowledge the scope of her public service for over 70 years. She is one of the most recognized and famous people on the face of the earth. My parents travelled to England when I was young and could (hope to) catch glimpses of…
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Managing A Team: Rules To Strengthen Cohesion!
Building a team is never easy, but it is one of the most important tasks within any company. No matter how small or big a specific company is, some people do their best to deliver high-quality services and products, while working together. For great results, people need the right atmosphere, the right knowledge, and a…
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Universal Language Hopes To Bring Cultures Closer Together In New Year
International migration continues to grow on a scale never seen before, bringing with it social and cultural diversity, and inequalities in living standards. At the same time, the world has seen a sharp rise in terrorism, threats of war, populist politics and significant lack of confidence in leadership. But can the arts build on its…
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How To Present New Ideas To Your Intimidating Boss
Everyone says they want innovation in their organization, but when an ambitious employee offers it to a Boss or CEO, for example, the idea is often shot down, says Neal Thornberry, Ph.D., faculty director for innovation initiatives at the Naval Postgraduate School in California. “Senior leaders often miss the value-creating potential of a new concept…
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United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Are Shared Vision Of Humanity
A few years ago, in September 2015, 193 countries signed up to support the UN’s 17 sustainable development goals for our planet and the people that live on it. The all-encompassing plan included promises to end poverty, feed everyone, create stability and peace, provide quality education and protect the future of our world. Every man,…
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Regular Updates- President-Elect Donald J. Trump Announces Senior White House Leadership Team
(New York, NY)- President-elect Donald J. Trump today announced that Trump for President CEO Stephen K. Bannon will serve as Chief Strategist and Senior Counselor to the President, and Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus will serve as White House Chief of Staff. Bannon and Priebus will continue the effective leadership team they formed during the campaign, working…
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Through Mediums of Painting and Written Narrative, FLY shares Tales of Tremendous Strength and Courage
Los Angeles, USA – FLY has launched a one-of-a-kind artistic-inspirational campaign on Kickstarter, presenting the world’s first ‘pen & ink’ art book, solely designed to inspire and uplift its readers. Using pen and ink portraits and written narrative, FLY tells the stories of known and unknown human beings who dazzled the world against all odds,…
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Victura: beloved sailboat taught JFK about life, family, leadership and winning
James W. Graham’s new book — Victura: the Kennedys, a Sailboat, and the Sea –offers new insights into the dynamics and magic of the Kennedy family and their intense relationship with sailing and the sea. Many families sail together, but the foot sloop purchased in 1932 shortly s move to Hyannis Port, stands apart.…