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Now that America is experiencing a change in administration and looking forward to a new year as well, what are you planning for 2009? One thing we've learned in our business mentoring, each person needs to be able to take care of themselves. Each of us must take a few minutes to make plans for the next year. Remember that if you make no plans, you put your future in to the hands of someone else and who knows what they'll have planned for you.

First, find a quiet place. Have a pen and paper han… Continue

During our own personal development studies, we have found that diligence has been credited as the determining characteristic since the days of King Solomon! In our library, we have acquired a book, “The Richest Man Who Ever Lived”, by Steven K. Scott. In this book he describes the results of a challenge given to him by a friend: read a chapter in the book of “Proverbs” daily. This was offered as a guide for wisdom to enable him to work out a success plan.

Steven defines Diligence as a “learnab… Continue

Introduction – Leadership is a critical character trait required to obtain success in marketing. It is the ability to motivate oneself and secondly to motivate others. It requires that we take a genuine interest in helping others succeed. Why should we aspire to become leaders? People are looking for leaders, How can you become a leader? You can simply declare yourself a leader, you don’t need permission. What happens when you declare yourself a leader? You begin to ACT like a leader. Why do we… Continue