Reduce Your STRESS   Stress is usually caused by worry, due to work pressure, personality conflicts, by worries such as money problems, or family problems.             You must first recognise it exists before you can take steps to reduce it.            See if you can reorganise your life to reduce your stress levels.           Moderation…

Starting a CONVERSATION          Many people spend so much time online that face-to-face communication is becoming a declining skill.         To start a conversation with a person you meet for the first time it is often helpful to go through a kind of ritual.         The ritual will vary between races, ages, sexes and the…

Making an Action Plan             An action plan is a step by step approach to achieving a goal.  A  goal is the end result of a plan.         The path to achieving a goal can be likened to a journey. First, you need a destination then a map, a budget, a direction, a schedule –…

Getting JOBS Started  Are you a procrastinator?            A procrastinator is a person with a “wait” problem. One of these days is usually “none of these days”.            All organisations are cluttered with unfinished projects that have been put aside to do later when we have time. But the longer we put off difficult tasks…

Work On Your VISION     What are the characteristics of successful people?           Most people mention talent and determination. But there are many other attributes such as integrity, self-discipline, a good communicator, self-confidence and hard work. A handful of tips to help you work on your vision towards your goal * Make dreaming and…

Seeking a LOAN     Before seeking a loan spent time planning your strategy.             Why do you want it? Will you be able to pay it back? Will you be making a sound investment?             Before you present your case for a loan think about the needs of the lender.  What will the lender…

QUESTIONING Skills         A wise person doesn’t always give the right answers, they pose the right questions.  Without the right question, you will never get the right answer.         The ability to question and to listen carefully to the answers are essential skills for a successful career.         Don’t be frightened to ask questions. They…

Dynamic organisations must realise that every effort should be made to constantly improve all activities – all the time. Training can be the catalyst for their success.         Managers and people leaders must have a strong coaching role. Their job is to develop stronger teams and to try to help people reach their full work…

LEADERSHIP Skills Good leaders are always in demand so make an effort to improve your leadership skills.  Leaders can be recognised because their people give superior performances.            A good leader inspires and motivates people to go beyond what they thought they could accomplish.                     If you can combine intelligence and…

PLAN Your TASKS For your peace of mind ration your time.         Your time is a valuable commodity. Everyone has the same amount  – a twenty-four-hour day. It’s how we use our time that makes all the difference to our success or failure.         Your wasted time is one thing you can’t recycle so make…