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Jan 11
3 min

Blind Spots -- (If you don't check your mirrors, you're going to crash…)

For a driver, a blind spot is an area not easily seen. It may be the area the mirrors miss, either beside or behind the driver...or is s...

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Benchmarking: Avoid comparing yourself to the industry average

Paul Abernathy

Jan 11
5 min

Benchmarking: Avoid comparing yourself to the industry average

Most organizations conduct employee surveys of various types either annually, every two years, or sporadically. Some organizations use th...

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Paul Abernathy

Jan 11
2 min

Advantages Of Time Management

The advantages of time management include reducing stress, gaining time, reducing avoidance while promoting reviews, and eliminating cram...

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What Makes a Great Professional Speaker?

Paul Abernathy

Jan 11
2 min

What Makes a Great Professional Speaker?

People think that you have to have all this skill and talent to become a professional speaker, however, there are other important factors...

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10 Characteristics of Effective Meetings

Paul Abernathy

Jan 3
1 min

10 Characteristics of Effective Meetings

Here are ten fundamental concepts that characterize an effective meeting. 1) Definition: A meeting is a business activity where select pe...

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5 Action Ideas to Deal with Difficult People

Paul Abernathy

Jan 3
3 min

5 Action Ideas to Deal with Difficult People

When was the last time you had to deal with a difficult customer? It was probably an external customer but perhaps it was an internal cus...

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3 Marketing Tactics That Will Send Your Sales Through The Roof

Paul Abernathy

Jan 3
2 min

3 Marketing Tactics That Will Send Your Sales Through The Roof

When the tide comes in, all boats in the harbor go up... the tough part is figuring out how to bring the tide in. Booming economies come...

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Paul Abernathy

Jan 3
4 min

4 Secrets To Building An Engaging Brand Experience

When you think of creating a new brand, it’s easy to think about advertising managers sitting around a conference room tossing around ide...

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Paul Abernathy

Jan 3
2 min

Faith, Trust, and Hope

Our lives are defined by the experience of invisible, limited, spiritual Truth. Our experience of the Truth is incomplete in terms of wha...

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Paul Abernathy

Jan 3
7 min

14 Practical Methods to Combat Stress

A stress- free lifestyle could very well do wonders in eliminating depression. Here are some practical methods to combat stress: 1. Expre...

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5 Tips On How To Build Self-Confidence Today

Paul Abernathy

Jan 3
3 min

5 Tips On How To Build Self-Confidence Today

There are very few people who could call themselves perfect and be right. Most of us need to build self-confidence today, but the majorit...

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Awaken The Leader In You: 10 Easy Steps To Developing Your Leadership Skills

Paul Abernathy

Jan 3
6 min

Awaken The Leader In You: 10 Easy Steps To Developing Your Leadership Skills

"The miracle power that elevates the few is to be found in their industry, application, and perseverance, under the promptings of a brave...

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Paul Abernathy

Jan 3
1 min

Are You a Leader or a Slacker?

Do you claim to be a Leader in your business or your field of expertise? I have noticed that many people claim to be Leaders, but I consi...

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A Leader Should Be Willing To Take Responsibilities

Paul Abernathy

Jan 3
2 min

A Leader Should Be Willing To Take Responsibilities

Who would forget the ever-famous line of Peter Parker’s grandfather, “With great power comes great responsibility.” Society expects Spide...

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Are You A Victim Of Vagueness or A Champion of Clarity?

Paul Abernathy

Jan 3
2 min

Are You A Victim Of Vagueness or A Champion of Clarity?

It is estimated that our brains receive information through our senses that result in some four billion neuron impulses per second. Of th...

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8 Steps Towards Becoming The Leader You Need To Be To Succeed

Paul Abernathy

Jan 3
3 min

8 Steps Towards Becoming The Leader You Need To Be To Succeed

An important part of success in life is the ability to lead. It is important that we not only be able to lead others but be willing to le...

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Put A Positive Spin on Everything - Job Interviews

Paul Abernathy

Jan 3
2 min

Put A Positive Spin on Everything - Job Interviews

A potential employer wants to hire people with a positive attitude. You should project this image in your demeanor, facial expressions, ...

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3 Powerful Tactics That Motivate Customers To Buy

Paul Abernathy

Jan 3
3 min

3 Powerful Tactics That Motivate Customers To Buy

Wooing customers is a little bit like dating. No, you can't present the engagement ring on your first date! There's a two-way relations...

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5 Tips To Discourage Tire-Kickers and Attract Seriously, Paying Clients

Paul Abernathy

Jan 3
3 min

5 Tips To Discourage Tire-Kickers and Attract Seriously, Paying Clients

Do you feel that you're wasting valuable marketing efforts on tire-kickers: a large and growing market segment? They subscribe to all you...

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5 Tips On Making Your Business Card A Powerful Marketing Tool

Paul Abernathy

Jan 3
4 min

5 Tips On Making Your Business Card A Powerful Marketing Tool

Summary: When used effectively business cards can be a great marketing tool. In this article, we will discuss 5 of the most effective way...

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Blind Spots -- (If you don't check your mirrors, you're going to crash…)

Benchmarking: Avoid comparing yourself to the industry average

Advantages Of Time Management

What Makes a Great Professional Speaker?

10 Characteristics of Effective Meetings

5 Action Ideas to Deal with Difficult People

3 Marketing Tactics That Will Send Your Sales Through The Roof

4 Secrets To Building An Engaging Brand Experience

Faith, Trust, and Hope

14 Practical Methods to Combat Stress

5 Tips On How To Build Self-Confidence Today

Awaken The Leader In You: 10 Easy Steps To Developing Your Leadership Skills

Are You a Leader or a Slacker?

A Leader Should Be Willing To Take Responsibilities

Are You A Victim Of Vagueness or A Champion of Clarity?

8 Steps Towards Becoming The Leader You Need To Be To Succeed

Put A Positive Spin on Everything - Job Interviews

3 Powerful Tactics That Motivate Customers To Buy

5 Tips To Discourage Tire-Kickers and Attract Seriously, Paying Clients

5 Tips On Making Your Business Card A Powerful Marketing Tool