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by Pat Brill - 2008-09-10
Copyright (c) 2008 Pat BrillMost employees start out as a new employee, develop competency in their roles, and then move forward to the expert stage. As you work with employees on development, ...
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by Pat Brill - 2008-06-21
Copyright (c) 2008 Pat BrillWhat is coaching? Coaching is a more enjoyable way to interact with your employees. Like a coach of a sport's team, you want to encourage your team, ensure they know ...
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by Pat Brill - 2008-06-12
The work force has several different generations functioning side by side. Each generation has diverse needs which means you will have to manage them differently. So not only do you have individual...
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by Pat Brill - 2008-06-04
Have you a "high maintenance" employee....one who demands a lot of your time? Every manager usually bumps into this type of employee.The first basic question to ask as you evaluate this person.....a...
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by Pat Brill - 2008-06-03
We all know that exercising is an important part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Yet...do we do it? What if you could give yourself permission to start small in your exercising efforts...and sti...
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by Pat Brill - 2008-05-30
Do you ever find yourself confused on how to best communicate changes to your employees? Here is where you need to do some serious brainstorming. Why? Because it takes a lot of communication to m...
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by Pat Brill - 2008-05-05
Have you found when managing your employees that they bring different levels of self-confidence to their work? We know that the more confidence an individual possesses the more efficient and producti...
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by Pat Brill - 2008-04-28
Whether it's a companywide or department change, you still have to motivate your team to understand, participate and accept the required changes. In order to motivate your staff, you need to plan...pl...
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by Pat Brill - 2007-12-22
Do you think you have to spend a lot of money in order for your party to be successful? You can stay within a budget and still create a wonderful time for yourself and everyone at your party. Here are...
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by Pat Brill - 2007-12-17
Holiday stress is definitely a popular subject. Over the years, I have absorbed stress during the holidays with juggling children, family, cooking, working, shopping, and on top of it all trying to ...
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by Pat Brill - 2007-12-16
Have you ever gone shopping and then at home you realized that you forgot something. This happens ever day by thousands of people so you are not alone. Did you forget to take your coupons or didn'...
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by Pat Brill - 2007-12-12
Photos of family and friends add warmth and personality to our homes. The more public the photo display, the more creative you need to be to exhibit your treasures.Every home has some wall space that...
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by Pat Brill - 2007-05-05
So your son or daughter has finally graduated middle school and is about to take that huge, nerve-wracking, terrifying but exhilarating step into high school. You can remember that feeling with almost...
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by Pat Brill - 2007-05-05
Ah, graduation. Remember that soaring feeling of freedom? That excitement of stepping out into a whole new world of choices and decisions, all made by you? There's no doubt that graduation, whether it...
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by Pat Brill - 2007-04-25
There are few things in life more wonderful than getting married. It just gives a good feeling to see two people in love starting out together, doesn't it?Buying gifts for the wedding or engagement pa...
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by Pat Brill - 2007-04-24
With weddings come gifts. Lots of them. Between the bridal shower, the engagement party, and the wedding itself, gifts are showered almost continuously on the happy couple so they can start their new ...
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by Pat Brill - 2007-04-10
Copyright © 2007 Pat BrillWe've all done it. Groaned when we've had to pay the $30 dry cleaning tab, or moaned for having to pay cab fare, and cried when we made the check out to the housecleaner. I...
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by Pat Brill - 2007-04-03
Copyright © 2007 Pat BrillThe family finance game no longer just entails paying the mortgage and other bills each month. With budget planning, college and vacation savings, and making smart investmen...
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by Pat Brill - 2007-03-21
Copyright © 2007 Pat BrillImagine the pride you would feel as a parent if you knew your children were involved in careers that really brought them joy. If you knew that they were involved in somethin...
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by Pat Brill - 2007-03-17
Copyright © 2007 Pat BrillRaise your hand if your mealtimes look a little something like this: Just as everyone sits down, it starts. Your kindergartner wants to tell you all about a new game he pla...
