Excellence Articles

1). Strategy For Success By : Regi Adams
In the quest towards achieving success and accomplishment in our lives, a systematic plan of action is needed. Without a plan even the greatest of efforts will be ineffective, eventually degenerating into frustration and wasted time. A guided plan allows one to utilize his/her talents and competencies to the fullest, by focusing them in a coordinated and strategic manner upon a specific outcome.
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2). Self Improvement - What the Samurai Can Teach Us About It By : Gary Simpson
A Seventeenth Century Samurai maxim states: "A man who has attained mastery of an art reveals it in his every action" This saying is one of my personal favorites. There is so much depth to its meaning. Allow me to discuss it a little and explain how it will be able to benefit you. First, a question: What is the single greatest thing that you can do with mastery and excellence? Don't say: "nothing.
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3). We Are What Our Habits Make Us By : Richard Kimball
We are what our habits make us. They are either moving us forward or holding us back. Unfortunately, when it comes to habits, it’s much easier to form bad habits than it is a good habit. This is because bad habits are usually easy to do. They take little effort. On the other hand, a good habit requires effort and self-discipline. They are much more difficult to acquire.
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4). Marketing Quandaries By : Alicia Smith
Being in a quandary prevents you from moving forward in developing and marketing your business. When we're in a quandary, we are in a state of perplexity and doubt. We don't know how to move forward to accomplish those things that are crucial to attracting clients and growing our business. One of the first things we need to recognize about being in a quandary is that we are, in fact, in one! There are a number of easy, simple things that you can start doing today to get yourself out of that place of being stuck.
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5). Overcoming Perfectionism By : Alicia Smith
Perfectionism can get in the way of building or marketing a successful business. It can prevent us from moving ahead quickly or from taking advantage of business opportunities. We set ourselves up with unrealistic expectations or goals, which can be damaging to us personally or professionally. Striving for perfection can damage our self-esteem because we never feel like we are good enough.
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6). How High Is Your Bar? By : Felicia A. Williams
Given the opportunity to do something how do you approach it? My son came home from school complaining about a 'stupid rule' his school recently established. After hearing the rule, I agreed that for a child like my son, the rule was stupid. However, I explained to him that the rule was enacted because they had to create a bar. A bar is a minimum standard of acceptance.
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7). Creating a New Standard of Excellence – Six Things You Can Do By : Kevin
Recognizing that the time had come to replace our hot water heater, my wife called our plumber to schedule an appointment. She placed the call at about 11 a.m. When the agent asked, “Would you be available between one and three?” Lori asked, “Which day?” The agent replied “Today of course.” Hearing a strange noise coming from our furnace, another call was placed.
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8). Business Excellence: Its in the Eye of the Beholder By : Graeme Nichol
Business excellence programs are part of a solution in moving an organization towards excellence - not the whole and only solution
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9). Excellence Is Perfect, Perfection Is Not By : Kevin Sinclair
To start off, we have two categories. One is that of excellence and the other, that of perfection. We admit that these two categories are incommensurable on a particular plane. What we wish to ask though is that does perfection constrain excellence.
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10). Reaching Beyond Ordinary - Unconditional Love and Making a Difference By : Peri Enkin
Years ago people came to work with me because they wanted to transform their heartaches and struggles into more positive outcomes. In the last five years the primary focus that motivates any of us to reach out for support has dramatically shifted. The dominant stresses are not as obvious as they once were.
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11). Breaking Our Agreement With Mediocrity- Choosing a Higher Path By : Peri Enkin
This week Hawaii was graced with the music of Rickey Byers- Beckwith and Joe Dickey and inspirational talks from both Michael Beckwith and Mary Manin Morrisey - all on one evening. While I received gifts of insight and beauty from each one of these magnificent people one thing stood out for me that I want to share.
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