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Put Your Change Of Career On Hold Now - I'll Tell You Why
Regardless of the reason behind your career change, there are three initial steps that need to be addressed by you. Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2007-08-01 - Word Count: 938 - Viewed: 327 - Votes: 0 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/change-of-career.shtml | |
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Praise and Recognition
When was the last time you praised your child, told someone good job or even simply said thank you. In the rush to get all of our day-to-day activities and trying to complete tasks, I doubt very much we stop and think about praise and recognition. If you are a coach, teacher, manager, peer, mentor or parent, you must on a regular basis stop and praise the efforts of those around you. Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2007-07-28 - Word Count: 278 - Viewed: 567 - Votes: 2 - Rating: 2.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/praise-recognition.shtml | |
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Job Etiquette Rules – How Many Do You Know?
There are 10 basic rules of job etiquette you need to follow when you begin a new job or transfer to a new organization with in your company. Above all, you must be prepared to... Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2007-07-28 - Word Count: 869 - Viewed: 698 - Votes: 2 - Rating: 3.50 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/job-etiquette-rules.shtml | |
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Why You Must Manage Your Emotions?
How many times have each of us been involved in or observed the dominate emotion, anger, overtaking a given situation? Way too many I suspect. Emotions, especially negative ones can surface at work, play, with family, friends, in the boardroom or on the ball field. Independent of the situation, anger is one of the most detrimental of the emotions you must learn to recognize and control. Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2007-07-19 - Word Count: 358 - Viewed: 279 - Votes: 3 - Rating: 1.66 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/manage-your-emotions.shtml | |
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Family Business – Why Some Work And Others Fail
Running a business with members of your family is a desirable prospect for a lot of people. I have found out Five (5) key tasks you need to consider and plan on completing. These tasks must be well on their way to completion before you get to a point of no return in you endeavor because any shortfall may influence the chances of you business being successful and possibly straining your family relationships. Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2007-07-17 - Word Count: 829 - Viewed: 353 - Votes: 3 - Rating: 4.33 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/family-business.shtml | |
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Eight Keys to Success
Who among us does not want to be successful? Everybody wants to achieve some level of success, whether it be in their personal life or in the business world. Below are eight keys to success that everyone should follow in their daily routine. Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2007-07-11 - Word Count: 452 - Viewed: 370 - Votes: 3 - Rating: 4.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/eight-keys-to-success.shtml | |
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Never Settle For Ordinary!
I have discovered a common attribute among successful people no matter the age, profession or location in the world ... they never settle for ordinary. Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2007-07-10 - Word Count: 412 - Viewed: 400 - Votes: 2 - Rating: 3.50 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/never-settle-for-ordinary.shtml | |
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A Good Teacher Never Stops Learning
Think about the phrase, a good teacher never stops learning. What does that phrase mean to you? Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2007-07-06 - Word Count: 419 - Viewed: 504 - Votes: 1 - Rating: 1.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/teacher-never-stops-learning.shtml | |
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Is Quality Really Free?
We have all heard the phrase; 'Quality Is Free', but is that statement really true? I think it is true from the perspective when you personalize 'quality' to an individual, not a product or consumable item. Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2007-07-03 - Word Count: 355 - Viewed: 364 - Votes: 1 - Rating: 3.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/is-quality-really-free.shtml | |
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Dollarizing Your Time
Everyday we all end up waiting . . . waiting . . . waiting . . . so have you thought about what this wasted time is costing you in personal and professional productivity? Better than that, how about $$$$! Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2007-06-29 - Word Count: 480 - Viewed: 295 - Votes: 2 - Rating: 2.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/dollarizing-your-time.shtml | |
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Stop! Don't Go to Your Interview Until You Read This!
You got the interview now what? I Have a short prep list of 10 *must embrace* tasks for you to complete prior to your 1st interview. Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2007-06-28 - Word Count: 616 - Viewed: 371 - Votes: 2 - Rating: 1.50 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/your-interview.shtml | |
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Live Life Your Own Way!
Too many of us today rely on other people or services to make our lives perceptibly better and not reaching into our inner self to reach our goals, be happy and enjoy life. Are you one of these people? If you don't know, maybe asking and answering one question may help. Do you really know and understand what makes you happy and fulfilled? Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2007-06-22 - Word Count: 627 - Viewed: 344 - Votes: 3 - Rating: 3.33 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/live-life.shtml | |
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Do Not Post Your Resume' Online - Until You Read This!
Do not post your résumé online until you understand exactly what you may be getting into. The Internet is a wonderful tool to utilize when and if you are looking for a job or a change of career. However, there are some consequences of putting your résumé out for the world to look at that you may not be aware of. Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2007-06-19 - Word Count: 519 - Viewed: 262 - Votes: 3 - Rating: 2.33 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/post-your-resume-online.shtml | |
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How Generation *R* Got It Right!
Who is generation R? I'll tell you, they are our retired mothers and fathers, and even our grandparents who were born in the 20's and 30's. Why am I writing about this generation of people? Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2007-06-14 - Word Count: 472 - Viewed: 641 - Votes: 2 - Rating: 0.50 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/generation-r.shtml | |
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Create Your Own Destiny!
Every now and then situations occur in our daily lives that we believe are a result of a greater good, or I like to characterize simply as destiny. Some of us believe these events are supposed to happen, others rejoice in them and yet some watch them go by and disappear. Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2007-06-12 - Word Count: 458 - Viewed: 307 - Votes: 2 - Rating: 3.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/create-your-own-destiny.shtml | |
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Why Is Failure The Steppingstone To Success?
The pervasive misperception is that failure is somehow bad for you. I think failure is just the opposite and have identified 8 reasons why failure is your steppingstone to success. Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2007-06-07 - Word Count: 156 - Viewed: 1339 - Votes: 10 - Rating: 2.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/the-steppingstone-to-success.shtml | |
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Why Has Personal Responsibility Disappeared?
Where has responsibility disappeared to in your life and those around you? Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2007-06-05 - Word Count: 529 - Viewed: 453 - Votes: 1 - Rating: 4.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/responsibility-disappeared.shtml | |
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Be Prepared For Your Exit Interview
Deciding to change jobs was the easy part, telling you boss and going through the exit interviews is difficult and you need to be prepared. Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2007-05-31 - Word Count: 953 - Viewed: 494 - Votes: 2 - Rating: 3.50 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/your-exit-interview.shtml | |
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Get Seven Steps Closer To Finding Financial Freedom
People make reaching a level of financial freedom harder than it actually should be. In order to find financial freedom, all you have to do is follow a few simple steps and be committed to the cause. Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2007-05-31 - Word Count: 696 - Viewed: 412 - Votes: 1 - Rating: 4.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/finding-financial-freedom.shtml | |
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Hope is Not a Strategy When Your Trying to Start a Business!
Everyone throughout their life has incorporated a belief in hope, or a chance that something desirable will occur to them or is possible. We all hope for things. All I'm trying to point out to you is there is no strategy behind hope when you are truly trying to get something tangible to occur. Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2007-05-29 - Word Count: 573 - Viewed: 353 - Votes: 2 - Rating: 4.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/hope-not-a-strategy.shtml | |
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Optimist Or Pessimist? This Is A Must Read For You!
My assumption is you started reading this article because on some level you are a pessimist. I believe inherently we all have pessimism ingrained into our persona; and if we let it rule our lives, this is not a good personal characteristic. Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2007-05-22 - Word Count: 377 - Viewed: 371 - Votes: 1 - Rating: 1.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/optimist-or-pessimist.shtml | |
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Set A Success Strategy
Every manager should have a success strategy in place that he or she can follow. A success strategy is not only good for them, but it can also help their employees succeed as well. By having a success strategy in place, you will be able to track your results, and then deal with any shortcomings appropriately. Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2007-05-18 - Word Count: 447 - Viewed: 356 - Votes: 2 - Rating: 3.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/set-success-strategy.shtml | |
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Make Your Meetings More Productive
Oh no, not another meeting request! We all dread the meeting invitation, not because of the content, but because a majority of meetings we have to attend are so poorly run. Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2007-05-15 - Word Count: 385 - Viewed: 882 - Votes: 7 - Rating: 3.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/more-productive-meetings.shtml | |
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Maintain Your Network Of Contacts
A lot of people have transitioned from the centralized workplace to a more individualized computer based one. In the formal business environment, we would come in contact daily with peers in our profession. Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2007-05-11 - Word Count: 387 - Viewed: 515 - Votes: 2 - Rating: 2.50 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/network-of-contacts.shtml | |
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Clothes Make a First Impression
How many times have you been out in the workplace and caught a glimpse of somebody who is completely underdressed for the situation. This not only happens at work, it can also be a major problem in social settings as well. Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2007-05-08 - Word Count: 455 - Viewed: 700 - Votes: 4 - Rating: 1.25 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/clothes-make-first-impression.shtml | |
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Ten Tips on Surviving Reorganization
How do we survive the ever-changing dynamics of the workplace related to frequent leadership changes and personnel moves? Here are my basic tips for survival. Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2007-05-04 - Word Count: 417 - Viewed: 512 - Votes: 1 - Rating: 5.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/tips-on-surviving-reorganization.shtml | |
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Life Is A Do-It-Yourself Project!
If you have not realized it yet, no one is going to hand you the golden platter with your life's forward path laid out on it for you to follow. You are the only one that can take the steps to improve your situation and life. Change is difficult; I'm here to help you take off. Get started with some very basic steps that will allow you to change, and I show some simple steps to follow in getting started. First let's understand the three phases you are going to dive into, the what, how and when. Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2007-05-01 - Word Count: 739 - Viewed: 441 - Votes: 2 - Rating: 4.50 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/do-it-yourself-project.shtml | |
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Cost of Poor Quality
What are your business costs due to poor quality (CoPQ) and their effect on your bottom line? Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2007-03-06 - Word Count: 285 - Viewed: 700 - Votes: 4 - Rating: 1.75 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/cost-of-poor-quality.shtml | |
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Don't Let Yourself Go
Have you read a book or participated in a physical activity lately? I had no idea how soft I was getting mentally and physically. Stop and look at yourself. You see what I'm talking about but do not want to believe what you see. I am right on point concerning this matter for most of us. Think about it and be honest with yourself. Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2007-03-02 - Word Count: 639 - Viewed: 282 - Votes: 1 - Rating: 1.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/dont-let-yourself-go.shtml | |
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The Effect of Positive Energy
Positive energy can go a long way in ensuring that your home and work environment is calm and relatively anxiety free. If you have ever worked in an office with people who are constantly giving off negative energy, you surely know what it feels like. You feel suffocated by this energy, and oftentimes it wears off on others. Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2007-02-22 - Word Count: 422 - Viewed: 341 - Votes: 1 - Rating: 4.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/effect-of-positive-energy.shtml | |
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Have You Experienced the *Chicken Little* Syndrome?
Every day in business and/or our personal lives we encounter situations that at first appear to be catastrophic. After a little investigation we often find things are not as bad as they first appeared. How do you handle these situations? Do the people involved go running around as in the story we all know, Chicken Little? I refer to this crazy reaction as the *Chicken Little* syndrome. Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2007-02-21 - Word Count: 546 - Viewed: 354 - Votes: 3 - Rating: 2.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/chicken-little-syndrome.shtml | |
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Interview Attire
One sure-fire way to miss out on a job is to show up at an interview dressed poorly. If you do this, the hiring manager will have a bad first impression of you, and you will probably have a very difficult time overcoming it. Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2007-02-16 - Word Count: 389 - Viewed: 371 - Votes: 2 - Rating: 1.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/interview.shtml | |
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What?
How aggravating is it when you are speaking to someone and the first word out of their mouth is "What?" My first reaction is thinking the person was not even listening to anything I was talking about or even paying attention to me. Frustrating, oh my yes, and also a waste of time for you and anyone else involved. Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2007-02-15 - Word Count: 398 - Viewed: 391 - Votes: 1 - Rating: 4.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/what.shtml | |
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Make Your Meetings More Productive
Oh no, not another meeting request! We all dread the meeting invitation, not because of the content, but because a majority of meetings we have to attend are so poorly run. You know a good productive meeting vs. the unstructured, why am I here, one. Do not let the next meeting you hold or attend be poorly executed. You have the ability to hold a productive meeting and influence a poorly run meeting headed in the right direction by implementing a basic strategy. Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2007-02-02 - Word Count: 381 - Viewed: 302 - Votes: 2 - Rating: 2.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/meetings-more-productive.shtml | |
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Time Management - Why you need it !
One of the most overlooked skills in the business world is time management. Without this you will never be able to achieve your maximum level of success. Time management skills go a long way in ensuring that you get all of your work done on time and efficiently. There are a couple of tips that you can follow to make sure that your time management skills are the best they can be. Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2007-02-01 - Word Count: 435 - Viewed: 403 - Votes: 1 - Rating: 2.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/time-management.shtml | |
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Frustrated by Micromanagement?
Residing in a micromanaged environment is very stressful and very difficult to flourish in. Micromanagement does not offer a person the flexibility or creativity we all desire when completing assignments or tasks. Understanding what factors may be contributing to the micromanagement situation you are in can help you decide on your next steps. Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2007-01-26 - Word Count: 418 - Viewed: 379 - Votes: 2 - Rating: 3.50 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/frustrated-by-micromanagement.shtml | |
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Keeping People Motivated
As we approach the summer months, many people will be distracted from work or normal routines by increased outdoor activities, vacations and our kids out of school, business cycles and even the warmer weather. Your challenge as a parent, manager or small business owner is how to keep people motivated to perform their assignments. Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2007-01-25 - Word Count: 452 - Viewed: 405 - Votes: 1 - Rating: 0.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/keeping-motivated.shtml | |
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Overcome Procrastination
If you are suffering from a bad case of procrastination welcome to the club. Thousands of people all over the world are having the same problem right now. And most of them think that there is no way to beat this problem. But they are wrong. If you know how to get yourself into the proper mindset you will be able to overcome procrastination without any problems at all. Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2007-01-19 - Word Count: 449 - Viewed: 270 - Votes: 3 - Rating: 2.66 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/overcome-procrastination.shtml | |
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Avoid Constant Complainers
Is there somebody at your place of work, or a friend of yours, that does nothing but complain? Does this start to get on your nerves so much that you cannot stand to be around the person? Do you feel like there is no way to fix this person? If you answered yes to this question, you do have a way out. Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2007-01-18 - Word Count: 449 - Viewed: 427 - Votes: 3 - Rating: 2.33 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/avoid-complainers.shtml | |
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Family Members in Business Together – Is it Right For You?
Running a business with members of your family is a desirable prospect for some people; let me give you five (5) items to consider before you get to a point of no return that may influence the chances of your business not being successful and possibly straining your family relationships. Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2007-01-16 - Word Count: 789 - Viewed: 323 - Votes: 2 - Rating: 0.50 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/family-members-in-business.shtml | |
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Why You Must Have a Vision
I know . . . I know . . . I am not telling anyone something new by writing about this topic. Every now and then we all need to be reminded of what we have learned, re-think how it applies to our current situation and implement actions as appropriate. Basically, I just wanted to emphasize the importance of having a vision statement. Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2007-01-11 - Word Count: 491 - Viewed: 475 - Votes: 2 - Rating: 1.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/have-a-vision.shtml | |
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Eight Keys to Success
Everybody wants to achieve some level of success; whether it be in their personal life, or in the business world. Here are eight keys: Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2007-01-08 - Word Count: 453 - Viewed: 508 - Votes: 6 - Rating: 3.16 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/8keys-to-success.shtml | |
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Be on Time Every Time
Make it a habit to be on time to every appointment or meeting you have scheduled or accepted. How frustrating is it when an appointment or meeting is delayed due to one or two people who show up late. Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2006-12-29 - Word Count: 397 - Viewed: 547 - Votes: 1 - Rating: 1.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/be-on-time.shtml | |
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Are Your Customer's Satisfied?
Do you monitor how satisfied your customers are with the service or product provided to them? If you do, great, if not, you definitely need to start. The reason to maintain customer loyalty is obvious; look at all the competition that is in the market place. Customer loyalty to you and your product or service is a key component to maintaining a successful business. Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2006-12-28 - Word Count: 303 - Viewed: 251 - Votes: 1 - Rating: 1.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/are-your-customers-satisfied.shtml | |
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Do Not Post Your Resume' Online - Until You Read This!
Do not post your résumé online until you understand exactly what you may be getting into. The Internet is a wonderful tool to utilize when and if you are looking for a job or a change of career. However, there are some consequences of putting your résumé out for the world to look at that you may not be aware of. Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2006-12-21 - Word Count: 515 - Viewed: 276 - Votes: 1 - Rating: 4.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/do-not-post-resume.shtml | |
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Create Your Personal Success Equation!
Do you have any idea how to measure your success? I really had not thought much about how to measure my success until I was asked the same question. Some of my initial responses were money, power, paying off debts, raising children and so on. All of these are factors in what I refer to as a success equation. Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2006-12-20 - Word Count: 516 - Viewed: 454 - Votes: 4 - Rating: 1.25 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/your-personal-success-equation.shtml | |
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Positive Energy In Your Office
Positive energy can go a long way in ensuring that your office environment is peaceful and stress free. If you have ever worked in an office with people who are constantly giving off negative energy, you surely know what it feels like. You feel suffocated by this energy, and often times it wears off on others. Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2006-12-14 - Word Count: 452 - Viewed: 376 - Votes: 2 - Rating: 1.50 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/positive-energy-your-office.shtml | |
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Ten Tips on Surviving Reorganization
How do we survive the ever-changing dynamics of the workplace related to frequent leadership changes and personnel moves? Here are my basic tips for survival. Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2006-12-13 - Word Count: 418 - Viewed: 380 - Votes: 3 - Rating: 4.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/ten-tips-surviving-reorganization.shtml | |
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Maintain your Network of Contacts
A lot of people have transitioned from the centralized workplace to a more individualized computer-based one. In the formal business environment, we would come in contact daily with peers in our profession. A computer or web-based business, by the nature of it, can isolate some people from the social interaction that the previous workplace afforded. Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2006-12-08 - Word Count: 387 - Viewed: 1331 - Votes: 2 - Rating: 2.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/maintain-your-network-contacts.shtml | |
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Be Prepared for Your Exit Interview
Deciding to change jobs was the easy part. Telling you boss and going through the exit interviews are difficult, and you need to be prepared. So you have decided to leave the company and turned in you paperwork to your manager after much thought and introspection. What you need to prepare for are the next three to four exit interview sessions. Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2006-12-06 - Word Count: 953 - Viewed: 474 - Votes: 3 - Rating: 2.66 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/prepared-for-exit-interview.shtml | |
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Why Technology Is Ruining Your Life!
What am I thinking or talking about? Technology has provided our society global connectivity as well as access to a multitude of higher education and unlimited resources never dreamed of ... Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2006-11-09 - Word Count: 630 - Viewed: 486 - Votes: 3 - Rating: 1.33 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/technology-is-ruining-your-life.shtml | |
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My Future Starts Today!
My future starts today, say it out loud, say it silently to yourself, just say it! Like a lot of people, I looked at my past in an attempt to see what my future would be. After years of thinking about my future in this manner, I came to realize I'm actually stuck in the past in a lot of ways. Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2006-11-02 - Word Count: 537 - Viewed: 600 - Votes: 5 - Rating: 1.60 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/my-future-starts-today.shtml | |
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Why Has Personal Responsibility Disappeared?
Where has responsibility disappeared to in your life and those around you? Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2006-10-25 - Word Count: 530 - Viewed: 307 - Votes: 5 - Rating: 2.40 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/personal-responsibility.shtml | |
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Eliminating Non-value Tasks From Your Day
In support of time management, recognizing the need to manage your day through the elimination of non-value added tasks is often forgotten. Without periodically reviewing routine tasks, you will limit the level of success you can achieve. Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2006-10-19 - Word Count: 369 - Viewed: 1360 - Votes: 5 - Rating: 4.20 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/eliminating-non-value-tasks.shtml | |
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Take a Leadership Role
If you recognize there is a situation at your company that is headed down the wrong path, step up and offer to take the lead to correct it. Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2006-10-11 - Word Count: 461 - Viewed: 561 - Votes: 2 - Rating: 2.50 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/take-a-leadership-role.shtml | |
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Safeguarding Intellectual Property
Every company has Intellectual Property (technical and practical knowledge) that is a critical component to its future. Your company standard processes may not even identify a method to capture Intellectual Property (IP) or define what IP is. Retention and definition of IP is key to your product and market place profitability; take a look at your situation. Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2006-10-10 - Word Count: 524 - Viewed: 597 - Votes: 6 - Rating: 3.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/safeguarding-intellectual-property.shtml | |
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Why Do Performance Measurement Tools Work?
As a business owner, manager, quality professional or entrepreneur, performance measurement must be part of your basic business plan for improvement and continued success. Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2006-10-04 - Word Count: 454 - Viewed: 529 - Votes: 3 - Rating: 1.33 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/performance-measurement-tools.shtml | |
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Have You Tried Writing Your Own Biography?
I had no idea how difficult it is to be articulate, concise and yet be informative about key facets of ones life. Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2006-09-29 - Word Count: 430 - Viewed: 2034 - Votes: 3 - Rating: 2.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/write-your-own-biography.shtml | |
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Positive Attitude-Good for Yourself and Others
Having a positive attitude is not only important for yourself, it is also important to the people that you come in contact with during your daily life. Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2006-09-28 - Word Count: 438 - Viewed: 436 - Votes: 3 - Rating: 2.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/positive-attitude-good-for-you.shtml | |
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How to Find Financial Freedom
Many people make finding financial freedom harder than what it actually is. In order to find financial freedom all you have to do is follow a few simple steps. Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2006-09-26 - Word Count: 457 - Viewed: 448 - Votes: 2 - Rating: 3.50 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/find-financial-freedom.shtml | |
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Dream Big!
Everybody, regardless of who you are, has a dream that they want to accomplish in life. Remember, if this is your life long goal you want it to be something huge. Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2006-09-22 - Word Count: 456 - Viewed: 547 - Votes: 3 - Rating: 3.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/dream-big.shtml | |
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Interview Attire
It is important to remember that regardless of what kind of position you are applying for that you need to dress professionally. Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2006-09-22 - Word Count: 389 - Viewed: 538 - Votes: 2 - Rating: 2.50 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/interview-attire.shtml | |
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Overcome Fatigue at Work
A big problem in today's working world is that too many people are working long hours. This can lead to fatigue and many times burn out. This can be a big problem because fatigue can cause a decline in work production. Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2006-09-13 - Word Count: 449 - Viewed: 554 - Votes: 2 - Rating: 4.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/overcome-fatigue-at-work.shtml | |
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Goal Setting - Why You Should Do It!
The only way to ever get what you want in life is by setting goals. Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2006-08-31 - Word Count: 449 - Viewed: 386 - Votes: 1 - Rating: 5.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/why-use-goal-setting.shtml | |
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Defining Leadership
I challenge you to ask five different people what the definition of leadership is and see what they say. Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2006-08-30 - Word Count: 226 - Viewed: 560 - Votes: 4 - Rating: 2.50 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/defining-leadership.shtml | |
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Develop Decision Making Skills
Everybody in the world will have to make a decision or two today. But not everybody is equipped with the same level of decision making skills. Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2006-08-29 - Word Count: 461 - Viewed: 528 - Votes: 3 - Rating: 3.33 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/develop-decision-making-skills.shtml | |
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Good Memory Equals Greater Success
There are two important parts to your memory: concentration and recall. Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2006-08-24 - Word Count: 423 - Viewed: 573 - Votes: 2 - Rating: 4.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/good-memory-equals-success.shtml | |
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Avoid Constant Complainers
Is there somebody at your place of work, or a friend of yours that does nothing but complain? Does this start to get on your nerves so much that you cannot stand to be around the person? Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2006-08-18 - Word Count: 452 - Viewed: 469 - Votes: 3 - Rating: 3.66 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/avoid-constant-complainers.shtml | |
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Put Your Change of Career on Hold Now - I'll Tell You Why
Regardless of the reason behind your career change, there are three initial steps that need to be addressed by you. Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2006-08-17 - Word Count: 938 - Viewed: 366 - Votes: 4 - Rating: 2.25 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/put-career-change-on-hold.shtml | |
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Goal Setting-Why You Should Do It!
The only way to ever get what you want in life is by setting goals. Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2006-08-14 - Word Count: 449 - Viewed: 462 - Votes: 3 - Rating: 0.66 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/why-goal-setting.shtml | |
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Time Management - Why You Need It!
One of the most overlooked skills in the business world is time management. Without this you will never be able to achieve your maximum level of success. Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2006-08-09 - Word Count: 436 - Viewed: 326 - Votes: 3 - Rating: 2.33 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/why-you-need-time-management.shtml | |
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Do Not Post Your Resume' Online - Until You Read This!
Do not post your resume' online until you understand exactly what you may be getting into. Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2006-08-04 - Word Count: 517 - Viewed: 1741 - Votes: 5 - Rating: 1.20 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/do-not-post-resume-online-until.shtml | |
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Keeping People Motivated
Communication, always important, but this time of year it is critical. Why, because everyone else is juggling their personal schedules as well job assignments. Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2006-08-01 - Word Count: 453 - Viewed: 363 - Votes: 4 - Rating: 2.50 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/tips-for-keeping-people-motivated.shtml | |
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Lacking Communication Skills? Don't Worry
Good communication skills are an essential part of anybody's life. No matter if you are in the business world or your social life, communication skills are necessary if you are to be a success. Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2006-07-27 - Word Count: 448 - Viewed: 476 - Votes: 2 - Rating: 3.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/lacking-communication-skills.shtml | |
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Overworking Can Lead to Burnout
Do you feel like you are stuck in a rut and you will never get out? If you answered yes, you may be suffering from burnout. Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2006-07-26 - Word Count: 457 - Viewed: 402 - Votes: 4 - Rating: 2.50 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/overworking-leads-to-burnout.shtml | |
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Create Your Personal Success Equation!
Do you have any idea how to measure your success? I really had not thought much about how to measure my success until I was asked the same question. Some of my initial responses were; money, power, paying off debts, raising children and so on. All of these are factors in what I refer to as a success equation. Ok, what is a success equation going to do for me? My answer, to help keep you focused on the big success picture. Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2006-07-11 - Word Count: 521 - Viewed: 591 - Votes: 5 - Rating: 2.20 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/create-personal-success-equation.shtml | |
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Prepare for Your Exit Interview
Deciding to change jobs was the easy part, telling you boss and going through the exit interviews is difficult and you need to be prepared. Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2006-07-06 - Word Count: 954 - Viewed: 489 - Votes: 2 - Rating: 3.50 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/prepare-for-exit-interview.shtml | |
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Thank You for the Input, Now Go Do Your Own Job!
What are some professional, neighborly and tactful ways to get the neighborhood or work environment busybody back to work and quit distracting you? You all know the person I am talking about, they never seem to have enough time for you or your request, but sure as heck can tell you what needs to be done and how! Am I right on this? Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2006-07-05 - Word Count: 443 - Viewed: 562 - Votes: 3 - Rating: 2.33 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/do-your-own-job.shtml | |
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Three Sports Related Lessons We All Can Learn From
Everyone in some form or fashion is exposed to sports on a very regular basis either through participation, watching an event on television, reading an article about a team or athlete. Even if you are not an avid sports fan, you will inevitably come across a sports related situation on a daily basis. Due to the popularity of sports and increased media exposure, I think sports are a great teaching tool for all of us; young and old, if put in proper perspective. Proper perspective from my standpoint is categorized in three general groups. Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2006-06-28 - Word Count: 757 - Viewed: 521 - Votes: 3 - Rating: 2.66 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/sports-related-lessons.shtml | |
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Unless You're in Charge, Avoid Office Politics
Whoosh out the door goes another executive, manager, salaried or hourly worker. No one is exempt or excluded from the negative repercussions associated with office politics. Unless you are at the top of the company, you have no business being involved in any aspect of the office politics that play out everyday. Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2006-06-20 - Word Count: 489 - Viewed: 820 - Votes: 6 - Rating: 2.66 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/avoid-office-politics.shtml | |
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The Effect of Positive Energy
Positive energy can go a long way in ensuring that your home and work environment is calm and relatively anxiety free. If you have ever worked in an office with people who are constantly giving off negative energy you surely know what it feels like. You feel suffocated by this energy, and often times it wears off on others. Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2006-06-16 - Word Count: 426 - Viewed: 632 - Votes: 4 - Rating: 2.00 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/effect-of-positve-energy.shtml | |
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Quick Tips On Keeping People Motivated
As we approach the summer months, many people will be distracted from work or normal routines by increase outdoor activities, vacations, and our kids out of school, business cycles and even the warmer weather. Your challenge as a parent, manager or small business owner is how to keep people motivated to perform their assignments. Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2006-06-14 - Word Count: 454 - Viewed: 631 - Votes: 6 - Rating: 2.33 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/keeping-people-motivated.shtml | |
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Do Not Let Yourself Go Soft Mentally or Physically
Have you read a book or participated in a physical activity lately? I had no idea how soft I was getting mentally and physically. Stop and Look at yourself, you see what I'm talking about, but do not want to believe what you see. I am right on point concerning this matter for most of us, think about it and be honest with yourself. Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2006-06-07 - Word Count: 630 - Viewed: 509 - Votes: 4 - Rating: 3.75 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/dont-go-soft-mentally-or-physically.shtml | |
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Praise and Recognition
When was the last time you praised your child, told someone good job or even simply said; thank you. In the rush to get all of our day-to-day activities and trying to complete tasks, I doubt very much we stop and think about praise and recognition. If you are a coach, teacher, manager, peer, mentor or parent, you must on a regular basis stop and praise the efforts of those around you. Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success Distributed: 2006-06-02 - Word Count: 279 - Viewed: 522 - Votes: 4 - Rating: 3.25 http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/j/praise-and-recognition.shtml | |
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