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Training the Mind

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In the broadest sense, it is any method used to train the mind or to achieve a special state of consciousness. " Meditation " is hard to define, because the word can apply to so many things. Mindfulness , the technique du jour, derives from Buddhist practices.

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Harnessing your team's competitive advantage

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However, there is a problem: Most people weren't trained in doing this nor were we provided good models growing up. The new book, "The Beauty of Conflict" believes there is a direct correlation between employee engagement and the degree to which people embrace and use conflict. Most of us avoid conflict like crazy.

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The Work of a Sales Boss

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Author Jonathan Whistman details how to create a winning sales team in "THE SALES BOSS: The Real Secret to Hiring, Training, and Managing a Sales Team." A comprehensive guide into the psychology behind getting a team operating at the highest levels.

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Create Resilient Teams

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With the right tools and the right training, this form of agility can be built into the muscle memory of any organization. The book includes a diagnostic chart that summarizes all 28 tools, showing how and when to deploy them. Emotional agility is about choosing how one wants to feel, and helping others choose how they feel.

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Time Management Strategies for Small Businesses

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Cross-train and delegate responsibilities. Small businesses are better positioned to grow lean if they emphasize the importance of cross-training employees and delegating responsibilities effectively. Employees who are trained to serve multiple functions for the company can be moved around based on current needs as the business grows.

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Self Awareness Through Coaching

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Martha Beck, a life coach and coach trainer, stands on stage, nearing the end of an effusive 90-minute keynote speech for the semiannual "Meet and Greet" of the women enrolled in her life coach training program. Books Self-coaching guides for Career Women: Anne-Marie Slaughter: Unfinished Business: Women Men Work Family.

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Elevate Your Leadership

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Author Jill Griffin in her new book, "EARN YOUR SEAT ON A CORPORATE BOARD: 7 Actions to Build Your Career, Elevate Your Leadership, and Expand Your Influence," said "You know, being on a corporate board is leadership at the highest level. The book will take years off your learning curve and provide seven succinct actions to take.