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The Surety Bond Domino Effect

I have written many articles about the hard surety bond market. To my surprise many want to know more details as to how we got to where we are at. Like all industries the surety bond industry is heavily influenced by the economy. We can all remember the strength of the US economy at the [...]

Ten Basic Steps For Building A Web Site That Works

1. Assemble a web site development plan that is integrated with your overall marketing processes; the content should be consistent with offline materials, the graphics/images don’t have to be identical with traditional media, but should be consistent with your overall branding, style guide, usage of colors etc.
2. Hire a web site design firm that understands [...]

Training is Not the Same Thing as Exercising

What it takes to GROW!
In almost every workshop we deliver, we try to teach the principle that the mind is a muscle. What does this mean? Well, your mind and really your whole life operate on the same growth and strengthening principles as any muscle in your body, and almost everyone misunderstands what [...]

If You Build It, They Will Come?

Many of you will remember the line from the movie Field of Dreams, “If you build it, they will come.” Many businesses apply this methodology to their business model. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve come across this misnomer in dealing with hosting and web design customers. They figure, “I’ve [...]

Reaping the Rewards of Cost Cutting

In these days of insecurity and uncertain futures, the tendency is to manage for survival but the smart business leaders are actively hunting for profits.
And they are doing this without launching costly new initiatives or major capital investments. Seems difficult? Only if we are bound by the traditional approaches to profit growth.
Take the case of [...]

The Leaders Fallacy May Be Howard Deans Undoing

Howard Dean’s tenure as chairman of the Democratic National Committee will be fleeting unless he avoids a common leadership trap I call it, the “Leader’s Fallacy”.
Leaders adhere to the Leader’s Fallacy when they believe their enthusiasm for a particular leadership challenge is automatically reciprocated by the people they lead.
However, in leadership, automatic reciprocity is [...]

Building Your Dream Home ? Part 2

Razing the Cottage
With new house plans and permits in hand, subcontractors hired and a Septic Design in process, it was now time to raze the existing cottage. I considered employing the local fire department to burn it down, however I chose the demolition route instead. Though I did not contact the Fire Department, I was [...]

Atkins Diet – Learn More

The Atkins diet can be boring because of the limited choice and some believe it can be dangerous. Get a physical to make sure you can tolerate the diet and inform the doctor about your decision to try the Atkins diet. Make sure you completely understand how the diet works.
You can get all the information, [...]

Weight Loss – Sustained Success through Simple Steps

Weight Loss ? Basic Lessons for Sustained Success
Weight loss is a goal for many people today, but cutting through all the hype and getting quality information can be difficult. This article will give you information on your metabolism, nutrition, and exercise that you can use to evaluate weight loss programs that you may be [...]

Giving Presentations: Public Speaking Secrets in a Nutshell

A high level manager contacted me in a panic. He was upset that his supervisor had asked him to give an important presentation in three days. He needed help – fast.
Occasional speech-givers make many errors. Three that are very common are poor speech-writing, inadequate knowledge of the topic, and undeveloped presentation skills.
When writing a speech, [...]