November 25, 2008 by Joe Lawrence
"Follow the leader," are words we have heard throughout our lives. Leaders of large organizations are unable to hear each and every gripe or complaint. Therefore, I propose the followers become the leaders and make a change from within the system.
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comment received in another article sparked an idea in my mind...lucky for you :) Our first instinct is to whine when we disagree with decisions made by leaders. We all have those rules we know should be followed, but everyone ignores them. We create cultures that actually accept these behaviors. What can we do to make a change?
I have...
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November 18, 2008 by Joe Lawrence
It is no secret that public speaking is one of the most feared things to do. Even those who speak to crowds on a regular basis still get nervous. However, at some point in our careers we all have to do this. It is time to rise above the anxiety.
Four letters will sail you past all fear...
P.R.E.P. This acrostic stands for Plan, Research, Examples, and Practice. The Planning stage is the toughest for me. This is where you need to determine who your audience is and the route you want to lead them down. I like to create an...
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November 11, 2008 by Rosanne Lorraine
Just as there are various investment options, there are also many different types of investors. So, which one are you? Depending on your income level, investment knowledge, and life cycle stage, you can be an aggressive investor in your 30s and a conservative investor when you’re nearing retirement. Generally though, as your knowledge about investment grows, you can move from one investing type to another.
Investment portfolios can be structured into three main asset classifications, including cash, fixed income, and growth. Below are five types of investors and their descriptions.
Very Conservative Investor
Very conservative investors are typified as those whose household...
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November 4, 2008 by Joe Lawrence
This economic slow down is very scary for everyone. Daily we are hearing about companies going under and watching our portfolios dwindle. Those with the spare cash have an extremely unique opportunity, though.
Why do people go to Wal-Mart or dollar stores? To buy things more cheaply than in other places. This is a very smart shopping policy. If you went in to your favorite clothing store and saw jeans for $0.50 when they are normally $75.00, would you panic and sell all the clothes in your closet? Heck, no! You would clear the racks.
Why do we all panic now when...
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