positive: The Seven "A"s
- 05/07/09 04:06 AM
Every now and again, we all run into demanding, self-centered people. If we have a few strategies, ready we can reduce stress and handle the situation much better.Author and consultant David Posen, M.D., suggests the Seven "A"s in his writing in "Corporate & Incentive Travel". 1. Avoidance. Steer clear of them if you don't need the contact.2. Appraisal. Try to understand the their backgrounds and circumstances.3. Assertiveness. Address the issue but not in an aggressive way. Try to come up with a benefit within the issue for the tyrants.4. Acceptance. OK. You can't change the way they are, but realize that … (2 comments)
positive: Positive emotions can help Entrepreneurs during a Recession
- 04/21/09 03:51 AM
Recessions always end, though it’s difficult to realize that when you’re in the middle of one. For business owners, survival strategy and cost-saving moves should be the order of the day. Having a positive outlook, in spite of current conditions, will take you much farther than being driven by fear of the future. That can lead you to poor, shortsighted decisions. If you want your company to be one of those that comes out of the recession even stronger than before, be careful about which costs you cut and what kinds of deals you offer customers, advise the editors of INC. … (2 comments)
Every now and again, we all run into demanding, self-centered people. If we have a few strategies, ready we can reduce stress and handle the situation much better.Author and consultant David Posen, M.D., suggests the Seven "A"s in his writing in "Corporate & Incentive Travel". 1. Avoidance. Steer clear of them if you don't need the contact.2. Appraisal. Try to understand the their backgrounds and circumstances.3. Assertiveness. Address the issue but not in an aggressive way. Try to come up with a benefit within the issue for the tyrants.4. Acceptance. OK. You can't change the way they are, but realize that … (2 comments)
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