Archive for September, 2008

A Civilized Workplace!

Or lack of it :-). Well, this is a bigger problem than you might think—jerks and bullies in the workplace. Research shows that they not only hinder retention (and recruiting) but also raise levels of client churn, damage reputations, and diminish the confidence of the work-public. Companies that harbor jerks may also suffer from reduced [...]

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Pace and Lead!

We run to angry people all the time. Whether your are in Customer Service and dealing with angry customers or school administrators dealing with angry parents, handling an angry person and being able to lead them to a more calm — and logical — state can be a very desired skill. The most common mistake [...]

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Stomach ache

Here are some natural ways to remedy an occasional stomach ache: Think tea! Chamomile or peppermint tea with a bit of honey does wonders Eat slices of a warm apple, sprinkle with a little sugar and ground ginger if possible Drink lime sherbet or lemon-lime soda Drink constant sips of lukewarm water If you can, [...]

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Fall Gardening

For many of us, gardening in the fall means cleaning up, cutting down, raking leaves and generally tidying up before the frost hits. Keep the following things in mind when getting your garden ready for winter: Shrub planting. Fall is a great time to plant trees and shrubs because soil temperatures are still warm compared [...]

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Knowing-Doing!

Most people already have a wealth of knowledge that if applied, would make them more successful. The real question becomes what prevents us from doing what we know? If we all know what to do, then why don’t we do it? Why is it that our knowledge does not align with our actions? Could it [...]

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