A picture is worth a thousand words. This is a very powerful statement of both influence and opportunity. In fact, how can we possibly stand out in leadership or sales here in North Dakota without being visual? In the Dale Carnegie Classic, How to Develop Self-Confidence and Influence People by Public Speaking, Chapter 10...
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It might be the time of year. To paraphrase, “Tis the Season to be Stressed Out: Fa la la la la la la la la!” It could even be all the assignments we need to complete before the year is over. But we all have it in common. Holiday stress here in North Dakota...
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How do you meaningfully motivate your employees when they are rightfully worried about their jobs and their bonuses? Employees want to be encouraged about the future, but news about the economy, conversations with some customers, and input from others in the organization can often leave them feeling uncomfortable and unsure. Plus, every time they...
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As we quickly head toward the end of the year, leaders and managers across North Dakota all have the same problem. There are a lot of things going on. Everyone is in high gear as we head into the holiday season that always has monthly, quarterly, and yearly goals combined into one challenge after...
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Business networking is a very powerful tool when living in a smaller state and working and living in even smaller communities. Even in North Dakota, it is not what you know or who you know; it is who knows you. That referral or recommendation goes a long way in connecting for opportunity. Satisfied clients...
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We all know some managers and leaders around North Dakota who are always trying something new to generate business and develop employees because it is indeed new. It could involve change, or maybe leadership; it might even involve processes. But sooner rather than later, training and the results are discarded because of the cool...
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If your temper is aroused and you tell another person a “thing or two,” you’ll have a fine time unloading your feelings, but will your belligerent tones and hostile attitude make it easy for the person to agree with you? Definitely not! As an example, Dale Carnegie cites an example from one of his...
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We are all judged by how productive we are at our jobs. Even if you are self-employed and don’t have superiors keeping track of your performance, rest assured that your clients are! The bottom line is you have to produce results. But no matter what type of leader you are, it is important to...
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Dale Carnegie became a master orator largely by studying history’s great speakers. In his book How to Develop Self Confidence & Influence People by Public Speaking he talks about Napoleon, who declared repetition to be the only serious principle of rhetoric. He knew that because an idea was clear to him, was not always...
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One of the chief causes of fatigue is boredom. To illustrate this point, Dale Carnegie told the story of Dr. Edward Thorndike of Columbia, who was conducting experiments in fatigue. Dr. Thorndike kept young men awake for almost a week by keeping them constantly interested. After much investigation, he is reported to have said,...
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