There were two farmers who would pray for rain daily. One farmer would finish his prayer, then go back inside his home for the rest of the day waiting for the rain to arrive. The second farmer would finish his prayer, go out to the barn to set up the plow, then till the fields, […]
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The key to career growth is not only setting goals, but also having the right behavior competencies and taking on stretch assignments. As you move up the ladder, you will need to continuously develop these skills in order to be successful. Prepare Your Field for Rain There were two farmers who would pray for rain
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There’s no wrong time to start estate planning, even if you’re “only” in your 20s or 30s, and especially if you’re recently divorced. Estate planning is also important if you’re just getting out of a financial rut, as it allows you to embrace your new-found financial freedom and start making plans for the future. And
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In order to demonstrate your value at your current or future organization, it is important to be able to discuss how your performance impacts the return on investment (ROI) for your salary. Show Your Salary as an Investment Show the value of your work by being able to talk about your work in terms of
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As a leader, it’s essential to be aware of your own emotions and how they affect your team. Noble Gibbens can help you become a more effective leader by teaching you how to use emotional intelligence. Emotional Intelligence Emotional intelligence (EI) is the capacity to be aware of and manage one’s own emotions, and the
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Our mindset is a powerful tool, allowing us to find solutions when things get tough. Retired CEO, Johnny Sirpilla, shares how you can reframe your mindset during difficult times in your life and at work. Reframing Mindset When things get tough, our mindset is a powerful tool that can help us find solutions. Retired CEO
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(This is an excerpt from my upcoming book, a manifesto on living Beyond the Rut. Let me know what you think.) I’m an ultralight backpacker. That means I don’t put on a heavy, 40-pound base weight backpack before slogging through the woods. Base weight is the weight of the pack minus the weight of water,
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The Sales Evangelist, Donald C. Kelly, talks about making the switch from employee to entrepreneur helping others succeed in the field of sales. The Sales Evangelist The best advice Donald can give to people who want to get out of a rut is to try something new. In the sales arena, the biggest competitor most
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When Adam Robart’s son Haydn was diagnosed with cancer, his family’s world was turned upside down. They went from being a happy family to facing the reality that their child would die. It was a difficult and frightening time, but Haydn’s life and battle with cancer teach us a lot about life, death, and what
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