Elevator Speech or "What's My Line"?
Jun 18th
When to Use It
• Use your elevator speech anytime you are networking. It can be more casual if you’re talking one-on-one and more formal if you’re introducing yourself in a group. • Use it in an interview. The elevator speech is shorthand for how you respond to questions such as, Tell me about yourself,” and “Why should I hire you?” • Use your elevator speech in cold calls to employers-for example, when leaving a voice-mail message for a hiring manager.
Note: A great elevator speech makes a lasting first impression, showcases your professionalism and allows you to position yourself.
Tips for Developing More >
Vision Pt. 2
Feb 13th
VISION Part II Passion Exercise
Daniel and His Friends say NO! Meshach, Shadrach, and Abed-nego were told to fall down and worship a foreign god or burn to death by fire. They told the king, “Our God whom we serve is able to deliver us and He will deliver us from your hand.”
The kings response was to heat the fire seven times hotter and the children were thrown in.
The king himself said,” there is a fourth in the fire and he “Looks like a Son of God.” The meaning of this is (God with Us) a reflection of the new testament Emanuel, Matthew More >
VISION
Feb 12th
VISION Part I
Where there is no vision the people are unrestrained (or perish) but happy is he who keeps the law. Proverbs 29:18 NAS
When people do not accept divine guidance they run wild. But whoever obeys the law is joyful. Prov. 29:18 NLT
Vision leads the leader. It paints the target. It sparks and fuels the fire within. Show me a leader without vision and I’ll show you someone who isn’t going anywhere John Maxwell
We all need a plan for our lives; a plan directed by God. When we talk about vision we must talk about passion which is the emotional More >
Stress: Avoid During the Holidays
Nov 16th
10 top Ways to Know You Are Stressed 1. Your checking account is overdrawn 2. At least one person has called you a Grinch today 3. You have bruises from elbowing people out of line at the mall 4. You still have change in your pocket because you refused to give it to that irritating bell ringer 5. You’ve said, Bah! Humbug! Today! 6. You have eaten an entire chocolate snowman to help you get through your day 7. You yelled at someone while racing for a parking spot. 8. You are on the preferred debtors list of your credit card More >
What Makes You ANGRY?
Oct 19th
What makes you ANGRY?
Relevant questions for feeling anger:
- Do you put others before yourself?
- Do you feel good about putting others before yourself?
- Does that same person or persons begin to take you for granted?
- Do you feel as if you have been treated like a doormat or taken advantage of.?
- Do you feel like you are not being heard by the very same person you practically laid your life down for?
Ask yourself:
- Why does that person’s acceptance means so much to you?
- How far have I gone to make that person like me?
- Did I feel rejection from this relationship?
- Have you ever stopped to think that you More >
Anger and Stress "A Hand in Hand Phenomenal"
Sep 14th
WHY are you so angry? Are you angry about Job loss, salary cut, your wife/husband, children, or mother-in-law? Maybe it is the nation’s political agenda or the war in Iraq or perhaps the Afghan war. Is it the Taliban? Perhaps you have had to address illnesses or injury of yourself or a loved one. Maybe you have had to declare bankruptcy. Is your favorite sport team in last place?
Whether it is money, issues of life, relationships or personal, (like your plastic surgery did not work the way you intended, ha!).
Whether it is road rage or people yelling at one another More >
ANGER, Not always Wrong
Jun 29th
Anger is not always wrong. To quote the Bible, “be angry and sin not” so you may ask what anger is right and what anger is wrong. In this article the discussion will be the reason anger is not wrong however it can become wrong when it hurts you or someone else.
The truth is there are no damaging or destructive emotions. Our emotional makeup is totally from God. He made us and all our emotions. When these emotions are used correctly and constructively (in accordance with biblical principles) they produce healing and health to ourselves and to others around us. Anger More >
What Kind of Anger do You Have?
May 21st
Pressure Cooker Anger
We are told by the experts that one out of five Americans has an anger management problem. I would suggest in my years of counseling and the crisis of the times the number has greatly increased. That means there are an awful lot of us with anger issues. The failure to manage anger is a major cause of conflict in our personal and professional relationships.
Today I want to address Pressure Cooker Anger. Pressure cooking is a method of cooking in a sealed vessel that does not permit air or liquids to escape below a preset pressure. Heat is applied More >
DEPRESSION
Apr 14th
In harsh times, preventing depression is even more crucial
According to the World Heath Organization depression is the No.1 health problem in the world; it is universal and it is not going away. As a trained Registered Nurse, Certified Counselor for 15 years and now Coach, I have seen people in depression that has caused peoples lives to be totally paralyzed.
In such times as this with lost jobs, retirement, investments, homes and many lost dreams more people are at risk for depression. Reactive depression occurs because of losses, stressors and disappointments in our lives. Many times depression is like the elephant in the room More >
People of Vision
Mar 17th
People of Vision have a clearer direction of where they want to go.
Vision leads the leader. It paints the target.
It sparks and fuels the fire within. Show me a leader
without vision and I’ll show you someone
who isn’t going anywhere.
John Maxwell
Disney World was not completed till after the death of Mr. Walt Disney. Many said what a shame he was never able to see the completion of his vision. Mike Vance, Creative director of Disney Studios replied, “He did see it-that’s why it is here.”
Joshua and Caleb were described in the last posting. Joshua was a strong successful leader. When the two of them reached their More >
