December, 2008

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Time to Breathe, Think and Make Your Dreams Come True

Women's Leadership Exchange

We all race around as if the more we do, the more successful we will be.and it's not true. The new ideas, the right connections, come when we breathe, and take time to think about our business. Only then can we shape it to fulfill our dreams and the current market needs. Please don't hate me when I say, maybe this recession is a good thing. The slowdown of business forces us to reassess, rethink and. really go deep to say,"is this really what I want my life to be like?

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Using Reflection & Intention to Create a Productive 2009

Anese Cavanaugh

NOTE: This article is part of a bigger article released to DTE Community Members. You can access this full article and additional articles by registering in the box in the upper right hand corner of this page. The end of the year provides us a great opportunity to reflect on the previous year, pull learning and have it support the next year. Whether for myself or my clients, I find that the more reflective we can be at the end of the year, and the more intentional we can be going forward, the s

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We Are a Unit, We Move As One (or “The Staff Member Guidelines Are There For a Reason”)

Managing Communities

Individuality, on a personal level, is a good thing. We’re all different. We like different things. That’s great. That’s what life is all about and a big part of what makes it interesting and worthwhile. However, when it comes to being a community staff member and enforcing the guidelines of a community, individuality is a bad [.].

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Things that make me smile #46 – The Zen of Sarcasm | Rajesh Setty

Rajesh Setty

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Reduce Bias in Hiring: Structured Interview Questions for Employers

Structured interview questions are a valuable tool for reducing bias in hiring. They help: Ensure all candidates are asked the same questions in the same way Level the playing field so all candidates have a fair chance of being successful Improve credibility, reliability, and validity Download the guide to get the most out of your interview questions!

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Conflict Resolution Tips: Task Oriented People with People.

The Recovering Engineer

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Engage much? It’s not just the words you say…

Anese Cavanaugh

It’s not necessarily the words you say, but rather the tone, the intent and the physiology you say them with. I often have clients come to our meetings with issues about “unintentional impact”…saying or doing something and having it perceived in a negative way. One of the things you can do when you’re not getting the result you want from your communication is to look at the result you DO get, plus these 4 things: Intention: What is the intention of my communication?

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Dare to Elevate Engagement

Anese Cavanaugh

Did you know: 21% of the global workforce considers themself actively engaged in their work right now (loyal, passionate, positive, enjoying their work.) 38% are actively disengaged (meaning they’re complaining, bringing morale down, looking for another job, etc.) And the remaining 41% aren’t sure where they stand. Wow. Does that suprise you?

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Community Staff Members/Moderators Shouldn’t Police Other Staff Members/Moderators

Managing Communities

If you’re like me, you want your staff members to like each other. If at all possible, you want them to be friends. You want them to be a tight unit, working together to accomplish the goals that you have set for the community and helping you to manage it as a whole. What you don’t [.]. Tags: Managing Staff.

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A simple cure for the Buzzword Bingo | Rajesh Setty

Rajesh Setty

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Things that make me smile #45 – Definitions Redefined | Rajesh Setty

Rajesh Setty

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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Wachovia Advertisement: Want your gas money back? | Rajesh Setty

Rajesh Setty

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Beware of Awareness Tests at Lateral Action | Rajesh Setty

Rajesh Setty

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Validation – A touching movie (15 minutes) | Rajesh Setty

Rajesh Setty

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Seth Godin on "the power of smart copywriting" | Rajesh Setty

Rajesh Setty

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5 Ways to Improve DE&I in the Workplace

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are critical for an organization’s success. And companies that take bold action to help ensure an inclusive workplace will win every time. Discover how your company can create a culture that celebrates DE&I while achieving higher revenue and growth.

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The Bullock Cart and the Race Car | Rajesh Setty

Rajesh Setty

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You need a "Reality Check" | Rajesh Setty

Rajesh Setty

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Pre-stealing ideas | Rajesh Setty

Rajesh Setty

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Advice for Tough Times – From Tom Peters Times UK | Rajesh Setty

Rajesh Setty

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No Ego: How Leaders Can Cut the Cost of Drama, End Entitlement and Drive Big Results

Speaker: Cy Wakeman, M.S., CSP, President, Reality-Based Leadership

Most HR leadership philosophies are grounded in two completely faulty assumptions — “change is hard” and “engagement drives results.” Those beliefs have inspired expensive attempts to keep change from being disruptive to employees. What these engagement programs actually do is create and reinforce feelings of victim-hood and leave employees unprepared to adapt to real changes that are necessary for the health and profitability of their enterprises.

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A fundamental law – Give more and you will get more | Rajesh Setty

Rajesh Setty

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Conflict Resolution Tips: People Oriented Individuals with Task.

The Recovering Engineer

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