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Pure Accountability

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One of the reasons I have always loved high school wrestling as a sport is that a competitor lives and dies on his or her own merits… yes… females are becoming more prevalent in High School wrestling. One of the aspects of the sport that has always attracted me is that when you lose there is no one else to blame. No Nonsense Retention : Painless Strategies To Retain Your Best People by Jeff Kortes Why are some organizations able to retain their best people while others struggle with above averag

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For a Powerful Presentation, Begin with a Bang, Finish with a Flourish

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Planning a presentation? Once you’ve analyzed your audience and determined what you want to say, give lots of attention to the presentation’s two most critical parts: the opening and the close. They’re the parts the audience will remember best – and each of them serves a vital purpose. At the heart of every employee is talent. Your associates are the voice and the face of your business.

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Practices for Professionals – Sign Everything

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Some find it very uncomfortable to “blow their own horn.” They shy away from the public spotlight and, instead, derive their own sense of accomplishment through simply being acknowledged for a job well done. Others, work for individuals whose personal insecurity drives them to take credit for that which is well done and overtly assign blame when things go wrong.

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Complimentary Resource – Before You Hire: Complete Guide To Checking Your Employees

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Before You Hire : Complete Guide To Checking Your Employees by Resource Nation, Inc. This guide will help you better understand the importance of background checks or employment screenings. Employees are your most valuable and usually your most expensive business asset. According to one estimate, the cost of hiring the wrong employee can be up to twice that person’s annual salary!

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Leadership Inspirations – Experience

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“Experience is not what happens to a man. It is what a man does with what happens to him.” Aldous Huxley (1894 – 1963) English writer, best know as the author of Brave New World You just finished reading Leadership Inspirations - Experience ! Consider leaving a comment! If you enjoyed this article, let us keep you up-to-date on other newly published insights by signing up for our complimentary StrategyDriven Newsletter Copyright 2007-2011 by StrategyDriven, Inc.

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Rapport: The Key To Sales

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Every sales person knows how important good communication is in building business relationships. But have you ever thought about what it takes to build instant rapport with anyone? One time I was on a business trip, and due to a series of events I had to get a hotel room with no reservation. I called several brand name hotels only to be told they were booked.

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