Creating a Motivating and Productive Work Environment

Every business owner wants to believe they have created a great place for their employees to work. The problem, however, is that sometimes there is a disconnect between what senior leaders believe keeps employees engaged and what employees actually need to become engaged in their work environment. There is one simple fact and that is that employee engagement leads to more successful companies.

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Cause Marketing: The "Heart" of Your Business

There are so many facets to marketing a business. "Cause Marketing," often referred to as "marketing with a heart," is a great way for a business to develop a more personal and positive image -- one that shows you care about the welfare of others. But why and then how does one incorporate the marketing of a cause into their business plan? We'll tell you here.

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Anne Lazo to Join the Advisory Panel of Expert Women on AskPatty.com

Ask Patty.Com, Inc., announced today that Anne Lazo, owner of Eagle Soars Consulting, will give her expert advice as a member of the AskPatty.com panel of automotive expert women. These expert automotive women hold leadership roles in the automotive industry as woman owners, technicians, mechanics, finance managers, sales and service managers, tire dealers, DIY experts, and more.  They cover the entire automotive gamut on car tips and advice and are available via the Advice page on AskPatty.com to help with all your automotive questions.

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Spice up Your Leadership with Vision

Wayne Bailey

Have you ever heard the inner voice speak out to you? That’s the birthplace of vision. The inner voice that starts within and is asking “What is your mission in life?" Whatever you put your sights on, it will not come to pass unless you have a “Why that makes you cry.” What is your why? What is the very thing you can’t live with or without?

What makes you work day and night and reminds you of your vision? Perhaps sending your kids to private school? Having a second home on the beach? I’m not talking about becoming a slave to your job, but to what keeps you focused? Unless there is a strong enough reason and it comes from the depths within, you will not accomplish the task or goal.

There is the grumpy voice. It's the voice that that can take a lemon and turn it into lemonade. If you’re discontent with life, the very thing you’re disgusted with can bring you a vision to make life better. If you’re tired of sitting in traffic everyday on the way to work, you just might come up with a vision to work from home, change your work schedule to leave home early, or leave work early find a way to work from home or your favorite vacation spot. If you make positive changes in your life because of the stress, you have the catalyst for vision.

The smiley face voice knows you’re unable to accomplishment great things alone. John Maxwell said “If you want to lead others to greatness, find a good mentor, an advisor who can help you sharpen your vision.” No one man or woman has ever accomplished anything great unless they had help. The CEO of a Fortune 500 company needs their employees. Direct Marketing companies such as Avon, need their Distributors in the field. Even the richest men and women in the world need others to help fulfill their vision. Zig Ziglar said “You Can Only Get What You Want, If You Help Enough Other People Get What They Want," so practice giving before you ask a hand.
 
Wayne Bailey is a Distributor with SendOutCards. He has recognized tremendous growth in his personal and business relationships by implementing the strategies he talks about in his articles. You can email Wayne at wayne_bailey642@hotmail.com or visit: www.sendoutcards.com/waynebailey.