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By CHARLES A. BREEDINGOct 26, 20071 topic

Retention Strategies: Keeping Your Human Capital & Reducing Turnover

This is the age of human capital -- and of tight labor markets. Companies have finally realized that competitive advantage resides mostly in people, and that finding and keeping good managers and employees is a strategic necessity. But how do you attract and retain the best and the brightest when the competition for people is so brutal?nn To make matters worse, two demographic time bombs are quietly ticking away. The baby boom generation -- nearly have the workforce -- is gro

Primary topic: Human Resources
Human Resources
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By CHARLES A. BREEDINGOct 26, 20071 topic

Achieving Breakthrough Performance

Is it really possible to create our own future? Most people say, “yes.” Technically speaking, they are being honest. But when you really get inside their heart and head about personal change and transformation, they are not as sure. The only way to predict the future is, of course, to Co-Create It. In essence, that is what “The Secret” (www.thesecret.tv) or the Law of Attraction simply means to us.n For those who accept responsibility for their future and commit to it

Primary topic: Business Coach and Business Coaching
Business Coach and Business Coaching
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By CHARLES A. BREEDINGOct 26, 20071 topic

Remedy For Cash Flow Flu

Ever watch a dog chase a car? After he catches it, he’s not sure what to do. Likewise, many businesses work hard to win the really BIG sale. Once the contract is inked, a new challenge sets upon the business owner: how are we going to get the necessary cash without acquiring debt to hire the personnel, and buy the goods and equipment to deliver this huge order? This otherwise ‘good news’ is cause for a cash flow flu – or terminal disease. Ask those owners who have sur

Primary topic: Business Start-up
Business Start-up
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By CHARLES A. BREEDINGOct 26, 20071 topic

Listen Your Way To Greater Leadership!

“The reason that we have two ears and one mouth,” said the Greek philosopher, Zeno, “is that we may listen the more and talk the less.” nOf the top five areas employees feel management needs to improve, listening skills consistently ranks near the top. One of the reasons that all of us tend to struggle in this area (according to other’s assessment; rarely do we see the need) is that our mind works five to seven times faster than our mouths can possibly work. nOften,

Primary topic: Leadership
Leadership
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By CHARLES A. BREEDINGOct 23, 20071 topic

Emotional Intelligence For Greater Success

Recall the opening scene in the blockbuster movie, Forrest Gump – a feather floating in the wind, up and down and all around with no control or sense of direction whatsoever. I would argue that many business people feel that awful feeling of being powerless, being blown around by the latest change of which they have no power, influence or sense of control. Helpless. It is not a good feeling.nLater in the movie, as Forrest’s son is about to leave for his first day of schoo

Primary topic: Emotional Intelligence
Emotional Intelligence
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By CHARLES A. BREEDINGOct 23, 20071 topic

Making Time Today

Most people know that “marking time” in the military is marching in one place, not moving. Do you sometimes feel as if you are ‘marking time,’ and not making the progress that you thought you’d be making by now?nnWhen I was a young boy, I struggled just thinking about time. I used to think that if I ran instead of walked from point A to point B, the time I had gained would aid me one day. I thought I was making time which, of course, is impossible. What I learned as

Primary topic: Time Management
Time Management
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By CHARLES A. BREEDINGOct 23, 20071 topic

Trust: How To Get It & Keep It

In business, trust is a challenging attribute to master consistently well. How do leaders build a high trust environment with their people? In this article, we’ll explore the three components of building and earning high trust. nnTrust MenThere’s an old fable about a young girl who climbs a mountain only to find a snake at the top – one that can talk. The snake says, “Carry me down to the warm valley. I’m cold up here.” The girl replies, “But, you’re a snake a

Primary topic: Leadership
Leadership
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By CHARLES A. BREEDINGOct 23, 20071 topic

Trust: How To Build It During A Time Of Change

Change and uncertainty often foster an environment of fear which leads to a lack of trust. The lack of trust can slow things down and create a higher cost of doing business. Building trust and restoring confidence can significantly impact bottom line results. Here are some solid suggestions for building trust during a time of change.nnCommunicate honestlynChange and uncertainty create a dimly lit room from which everyone must try to see their place, their role, their responsi

Primary topic: Trust
Trust
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By CHARLES A. BREEDINGOct 23, 20071 topic

Lost Job? 6 Secrets Of What To Do Now

You might not believe this, but I’ve worked for six companies in the last six years. Some of you might respond, “You can’t keep a job, huh, Charlie?” You might be right, and that’s why I’m self-employed now. Honestly, it’s not something that I’m proud of, and I somewhat rationalize two things: I worked in technology where it’s very common to have upheaval and lots of change, especially in tech sales, and two: three of the six were “horses shot out from und

Primary topic: Career Development
Career Development
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By CHARLES A. BREEDINGJul 26, 20071 topic

Five Hatches to Batten Down for Business Success

It’s time to trim the sails and batten down five management hatches in preparation for the coming storm of challenging business environments. Just as ships trim their sales and batten down hatches sail more safely in choppy waters, organizations who are well-prepared will better cope with the turbulence and changes in the marketplace. nnNo one can foresee what this year will look like exactly. So how can one prepare? Here is a five-step recommendation that will be both prud

Primary topic: Success Principles
Success Principles
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By CHARLES A. BREEDINGJul 26, 20071 topic

Making Time

Most people know that “marking time” in the military is marching in one place, not moving. Do you sometimes feel as if you are ‘marking time,’ and not making the progress that you thought you’d be making by now?nnWhen I was a young boy, I struggled just thinking about time. I used to think that if I ran instead of walked from point A to point B, the time I had gained would aid me one day. I thought I was making time which, of course, is impossible. What I learned as

Primary topic: Time Management
Time Management
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By CHARLES A. BREEDINGJun 18, 20071 topic

What To Do When You Lose Your Job

Secrets of What to Do When You Lose Your JobnBy Charles A. BreedingnnYou might not believe this, but I’ve worked for six companies in the last six years. Some of you might respond, “You can’t keep a job, huh, Charlie?” You might be right, and that’s why I’m self-employed now.nnHonestly, it’s not something that I’m proud, and I somewhat rationalize two things: I worked in technology where it’s very common to have upheaval and lots of change, especially in tec

Primary topic: Career Coach and Career Coaching
Career Coach and Career Coaching
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By CHARLES A. BREEDINGJun 18, 20071 topic

The Big Three: Focus, Execution & Me

The Big Three: nFocus, Execution & MenBy Charles A. BreedingnnWhat is your central focus today? How well do you consistently execute on that focus? How do you need to change and adapt in order to focus and execute and lead more effectively? Whether you are an executive, executive coach, a consultant or aspiring to be one, mastering the three key behaviors of performance will set you above the rest with illuminating leadership and improved communication - like light in a dimly

Primary topic: Leadership
Leadership
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By CHARLES A. BREEDINGApr 24, 20071 topic

10 Tips for Building Trust

One day last January, I watched as eight inches of snow piled up one morning. My neighbor, Gene proceeds to go out and shovel his driveway. It must’ve taken him an hour of back-breaking work. Then surprisingly, I watch him as he walks to my yard and shovel MY driveway – it took him over an ...One day last January, I watched as eight inches of snow piled up one morning. My neighbor, Gene proceeds to go out and shovel his driveway. It must’ve taken him an hour of back-bre

Primary topic: E-books
E-books
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