Archive for July 2008

Learn to Think Differently – Discipline (Creating Corporate & Personal Habits)

Jul 31st, 2008 | By admin | Category: Action

Discipline is Creating Measurable, Repeatable, and Predictable Habits.

In our prior posts we talked about the importance of intelligent self-interest or selfishness, measuring results and taking ownership.

Today we are going to talk about discipline. Not that kind of discipline. No one likes to be forced to do things they don’t like.

I am talking about a different [...]



Learn to Think Differently – Results are Critical

Jul 28th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Action

It Is Not About Accomplishments – It is About Results.

In our prior posts we talked about the importance of intelligent self-interest or selfishness and taking ownership.

Today we are going to talk about results, or more correctly, measuring everything.

Busyness does not count. Efficiency does not count. Only effectiveness counts.

You are probably asking yourself “what is the difference [...]



Learn to Think Differently – Ownership

Jul 26th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Action

If You Don’t Own it You Can’t Change it.

In our prior emails we talked about the importance of intelligent self-interest or selfishness.

Today we are going to talk about ownership.

Ownership is critical to success because it is so empowering.

Let’s define ownership.

Ownership is the legal right of possession.

In the simplest terms it simply empowers you to embrace [...]



Learning to Think Differently 1- Intelligent Self Interest

Jul 24th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Action

In our last blog post I mentioned I would share the nine behaviors successful people implement daily. Here is the first one: Intelligent Self-Interest (selfishness).

When we look at the meaning of the word “intelligent” when it was introduced into the English language, it simply meant “to understand.”

When we talk about being selfish, and I define [...]



Learn to Think Differently

Jul 22nd, 2008 | By admin | Category: Action

In the next nine blog posts I will share with you the behaviors that successful people implement daily.

I asked my clients why they work with me. Here are three things they told me:

I learn to think differently!

Personal/Professional Growth!

I found out I am not alone. Others are dealing with the same problems!

I tell you this because [...]



The Awesome Power of a Thank You

Jul 20th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Action

The Awesome Power of a Thank You

Recently, I asked a number of clients what they have experienced as a results of working with me. I do this kind of research regularly to ensure I am meeting my clients’ expectations.

The first reason for this post is to share some of the comment I received. They were [...]



131 Star Bloggers and Their Best Posts

Jul 17th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Action

131 Star Bloggers and Their Best Post

One of my blog articles was selected by Catherine Lawson as one of one the best blog posts.

I am very grateful to be included in this list. There are some very impressive people included.

I have not met or talked with Catherine but I did wanted to thank her. Thanks Catherine.

I am [...]



The World’s Oldest Blogger

Jul 13th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Action

CNN posted an article about a woman who recently died (age 108) and hows he used the blog to tell stoies about her life. I wanted to share this with you because of her attitude. She was so positive. I love articles about people who are positive and that is why I wanted to share this one. [...]



Fear Is the Only Thing Holding Us Back – Everything Else can be Taught

Jul 6th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Action

Fear is the only thing hold us back.

For the last several years, I have created and run Business Mastery Advisory Boards (www.rpfgroupinc.com) for companies from start up to less than $10M in revenues. I have companies with more than $10M in revenues but they are different breed of people.

Over the years, I interviewed people who [...]