Leaders can come in all shapes in sizes. Typically, they can be the Type A personalities. The go-getters. The ones with thoughts, ideas and opinions and who aren’t afraid to express them. But, one thing that can stand out among leaders is that they can be overbearing on a group of people they are...
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Thanks to this article recently posted on INC.com, here are some good YES/NO questions to ask yourself about whether or not you’re ready to give a good presentation or not. Have you prepared thoroughly by researching the topic? Are you enthusiastic about your message? Are you confident that the presentation is on target? Are...
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In his book, How to Gain Self Confidence & Influence People by Public Speaking, Dale Carnegie talks about the necessity of persistence in learning any new endeavor. He said when we start to learn any new thing, like public speaking, for example, we never advance steadily, nor do we improve gradually. Instead, we do...
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Leadership and management here in North Dakota are on a fast learning curve. Things are going very well in our state and we are adjusting our organizations to take advantage. Positive change is happening. Now, reach into your pocket and pull the coins out and add them up. Nice haul; nickel, dime and quarter...
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In his book, “How to Develop Self Confidence & Influence People by Public Speaking,” Dale Carnegie talks about an inquiry that was sent to a large group of people by a psychologist and university president, asking them the impression clothes made on them. All but unanimously, they testified that when they were well groomed...
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There is nothing more important than leadership vision. Vision has to happen through and with people who are both managed and led. As we all know here in North Dakota, change can happen at lightning speed. A stronger economy can indeed make a difference for the state and for the local businesses. The opportunity...
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Congratulations! You’ve just completed an interview for a position that interests you, or perhaps you met with a networking contact who offered some insight into your job search. Now that the interview is over, it’s time to swing into action with some proactive follow-up activities. Depending on the nature of your interview, follow up...
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Do you sometimes feel as though you make mistakes that begin to build up on you? Starting with one mistake, you may get flustered and then you make another, and from there it builds. To stay on track and not make these mistakes, you must understand that no one is perfect. Everyone has days...
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Here are some tidbits of information in today’s news that should be of interest to business- and career-minded citizens of the great state of North Dakota… Northward by northwest: North Bismarck sees growth in commercial and residential areas Steady growth and development along major transportation routes happens, in part, due to accessibility advantages. As...
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We are undergoing enormous change in organizations across the country. Here in North Dakota, the falling price of gas and the health economic outlook give us an edge as we grow our part of the country’s move to success. Lower fuel costs mean momentum and a renewed interest in hiring and that is a...
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