10,129 articles on "improvement"

African Americans: A Look in the Mirror, Part 1

African Americans: A Look in the Mirror, Part 1 by: Bret Searles “Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” James Baldwin At present, African Americans stand at the crossroads of great hopes ...

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Ready for the Light?

Ready for the Light? by: Caroline Shaw I am all ready here..I am ready for Christmas, for the carolers, for the candy canes and mistletoe. But most of all I am ready for snow. I want to see it. I want to feel it. I want to stick my tongue out an...

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The Magic of Hearing

The Magic of Hearing by: Angie Dixon I’m working on a coach training certification, and one of the “proficiencies” I’m expected to have mastered is “engages in provocative conversations.” Now, that really got me thinking. What’s a ...

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Nine Career "Zappers"

Nine Career "Zappers" by: John Robertson Today, everyone is looking for the secret to business success. Professionals read books, take training classes, ask questions, study others that are successful and strive to outperform themselves. Howeve...

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Anger: To Control or To Learn

Anger: To Control or To Learn by: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. Many of us will do anything to avoid another’s anger, yet may be quick to anger ourselves. Many of us dread another’s anger yet continue to use our own anger as a way to control others. ...

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The Logic of Emotion!

The Logic of Emotion! by: Wallace J. Conway Homebuyers are an interesting study. Watching people make their home buying decisions has brought me to the conclusion that every decision that every one of us makes is based in emotion. You heard me, ...

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The 10 Realities of Change

The 10 Realities of Change by: Valarie A. WashingtonI've seen several articles that begin with lines like "the only constant today is change." I assert that change that is constant can't really be called change. It's simply a new ...

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Top Ten Ways to Improve Your Communication Skills

Top Ten Ways to Improve Your Communication Skills by: Dr. Dorene Lehavi1) Listen without judgment. The key to good communication is listening well. Save your judging for later after you have heard and understood what was said.2) Listen with the ...

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Five Ways to Stay Positive in a Negative World

Five Ways to Stay Positive in a Negative World by: Lucy MacDonaldIn view of the increasing negative events happening around the world here are five things you can do to help you stay positive.1. Take a news sabbatical. Listening to the news can ...

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What to Do When You Are Chased by a Snake

What to Do When You Are Chased by a Snake by: Dr. Freddy DavisI lived for several years on the Japanese island of Okinawa. It is a tropical island setting with a wealth of beauty and lots of things to do. We lived on the side of a mountain that...

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