Motivation on the Run

One of my 2007 Goals was to seek out the many aspects of mind mapping and the related software. Kicking around ideas and seeing visual representations is ideal for me because I am a linear thinker, and mind mapping is a perfect fit. Early on, ConceptDraw‘s MINDMAP 4 helped me explore the different uses, strengths, and weaknesses to the software genre. I used [...]

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Managers still suspicious of home working The ongoing battle of micro-managing versus productivity (tags: leadership) Quantum Coaching Brings New Approach to Business and Executive Mentoring Need better skills? Who doesn’t! (tags: leadership) The nightmare called ‘training’ Ahh … good memories, good times … not for most! (tags: motivation leadership) Why Succession Planning Matters This subject [...]

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Now that you’ve graduated, what’s next? A good article discussing the four fundamentals for success. (tags: leadership success) Want To Keep Your Job Safe? Beef Up Your Soft Skills Continuing education is key to success in any job, but this article has a lot of good points to consider (tags: education success leadership) The new [...]

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The Redhead and I are moving this weekend, a process about a month in the making. It all happened suddenly, but life is good. I wrote a more detailed article with a picture from the front deck on Flags Bay. Bottom line is to get closer to our granddaughter and my Mom. This move will [...]

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Staz from Knowledge Mapping writes a very good article about his tests of five different mind mapping software packages. He set his criteria, built a scoring system, then scored each application against that standard. If you are looking at mind mapping software, this review can assist your investigation. Knowledge Mapping: Selecting Mind Mapping Software…… Ok, [...]

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Ad industry at its youngest Worldwide, the talent pool is getting younger and younger. It seems India is dealing with these issues in their own way. (tags: leadership) Parature Named a “Best Place to Work in Greater Washington” I don’t know this company, but it is interesting that a technology company in Washington DC rates [...]

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Selling motivation amounts to big business Some of the back story on the Get Motivated seminars (tags: motivation) The Final Secret to Success An article about the importance of mentors to success. (tags: motivational)

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Project managers need better leadership skills, say experts good survey on projects (tags: leadership) Women struggle to reach the top some day, this will be a non-topic. (tags: leadership) Talent shortage? How to win with what you’ve got Today in our Toastmaster meeting, a speech was on this topic. It will be a topic of [...]

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Phil Gerbyshak’s latest book telegraphs the intent right from the title, 10 Ways to Make it Great. Not settling for second best or even good, Phil takes the reader on a journey of discovery. Phil’s sole life’s goal is to fight good with GREAT! This book is Phil’s manifesto for GREATNESS! Concise and to the [...]

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Score one for Chuck Frey of The Mind Mapping Sotfware Weblog. With the release of MindManager 7, MindJet is in promotion mode, and Chuck interviews the CMO, Lisa Arthur. She tells of MindJet’s survey of existing customers, then developing many of the new easy-to-use features, available in 7, from the results. One aspect they are [...]

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