Girls on the Run of WNC partners with Eagle Soars Consulting

Girls on the Run of WNC announced today they will be partnering with Eagle Soars Consulting to help build greater awareness of the organization and its mission. As an Elite Sponsor for Girls on the Run of WNC, Eagle Soars Consulting will be providing marketing assistance to the non-profit throughout 2013.  The consulting firm will also donate 10% of every marketing contract back to the organization that comes about as a result of a referral from Girls on the Run of WNC.

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Team Building 101

When I was a kid and just starting to drive, I would jump at the opportunity to get in my first car and just drive. I wouldn’t have a clue where I was going, but I was looking cool doing it. With the cost of petrol today, I plan out my route to do my errands and meetings before heading out, That way, I can work smart to save time and money.

How does this relate to building you team you might ask? You must plan the day so you and your team’s time is not wasted and you get the most out of the day. When you call a meeting, make sure there is a good reason to call one. You should have an agenda on paper on what needs to be covered. Make sure the team is healthy and find out what their needs are and how can you help provide the necessary tools for them to do their job. Leonard Nimoy, Actor and best known for his role as Spock in the original Star Trek said; "The miracle is this - the more we share, the more we have." Make sure you share your visions, dreams and goals with your team.

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Continually develop your team for success. You could recommend reading or listening to motivational books in their down time. Today, books on a mp3 player are easily available. One of my favorite books and inspiration for this article and others is The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork by John Maxwell.

Whenever you offer up or implement a new policy and or procedure, get the buy in from the team. Answer any questions they have and make sure they know what is expected of them.

As a leader, you must be constantly reading to ensure you have the tools and mindset to help make the team run smoothly. If the engine in your care was running rough or firing on two less cylinders, you would take it to a car garage and have it repaired? It's no different with your team. To ensure team success, make sure they are running on all success cylinders.

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.  

Anne Lazo Joins AskPatty.com Women's Automotive Speakers Bureau

Ask Patty.Com, Inc., announced that Anne Lazo has joined the company's new Women's Automotive Speakers Bureau and will be speaking at events nationwide under the AskPatty.com banner.

A strategic resource to decision-makers in the automotive industry on how to effectively market and sell to the growing and influential base of women automotive buyers, as well as how to attract and retain more women as employees within their organizations, the Women's Automotive Speakers Bureau represents a cross section of outstanding, professional and dynamic speakers who specialize in a wide range of topics and services, including keynote presentations, brand spokespersons, workshops, coaching, video training, live and recorded webinars, facilitated panel session speakers and more.

We're a company that thrives on educating and empowering women as consumers, business owners and employees in the automotive industry," says Jody DeVere, CEO of AskPatty.com, Inc. "The expertise that Anne possesses will provide the industry with a fresh perspective from a woman's point of view."

According to Lazo, “I’m very excited to be part of a team of women who are top in their fields of expertise. I enjoy being able to speak with other women about their experiences. It’s equally rewarding to be able to share my knowledge of marketing with others.” For details and booking information, visit Anne Lazo's profile at www.askpatty.com/speakers/profile/anne_lazo.

About the Women's Automotive Speaker Bureau
The Women's Automotive Speakers Bureau is a strategic resource to decision-makers in the automotive industry on how to effectively market and sell to the growing and influential base of women automotive buyers, as well as how to attract and retain more women as employees within their organizations. AskPatty.com has a unique understanding of the automotive industry from a woman's point of view and aims to utilize the vast business experience and market knowledge of the women selected for the Bureau.

The Women's Automotive Speakers Bureau represents a cross section of outstanding, professional and dynamic speakers who specialize in a wide range of topics and services, including keynote presentations, brand spokespersons, workshops, coaching, video training, live and recorded webinars, facilitated panel session speakers and more.  For details and booking information, visit http://www.askpatty.com/speakers.

About AskPatty.com, Inc.
With international headquarters in Thousand Oaks, California, AskPatty.com, Inc. takes a two-pronged approach to revolutionizing the women's automotive retail market: For consumers, the AskPatty.com website, is a safe and reliable source for expert automotive advice and research. For auto dealers, tire dealers, collision centers, auto service and repair centers, the revolutionary AskPatty.com Certified Female Friendly® program, designed from the ground up, trains and certifies automotive retail and service centers on how to attract, sell, retain and increase loyalty with women customers.

Women can find an Ask Patty Certified Female Friendly® auto dealer, tire dealer, collision center, auto service and repair centers using the location search at AskPatty.com.

Go here to learn how to become Ask Patty Certified Female Friendly®.

AskPatty® and Certified Female Friendly® are U.S. registered trademarks owned by AskPatty.com, Inc.

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The High Cost of Low Morale: It can Cripple Your Business

Low morale is like a disease that begins to eat away at the forward progress of any business. Tremendous time and resources are lost when employees are not happy. Some decide to leave while others remain and infect the morale of the coworkers around them. When there is a problem within a company, you will see low morale and high turnover. Low morale brings with it slowed progress, reduced productivity, and high rates of turnover. If allowed to continue, the company's ability to grow is severely hampered. It's fair to say that morale, high or low, is the driving force behind a company.

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