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- How to Use ‘Personality-Based Marketing’ to Build Your Business - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2009 from Larina KaseAs you know, marketing is all about psychology. Most people think of the psychology of their prospects because we must direct our efforts towards our prospects’ needs and wants. While this is certainly important and I teach these ideas as well, equally important is the psychology of YOU. I ...
Views: 1857 - Creating Your Business Competitive Advantage - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2009 from Larina KaseDid you ever notice how it’s easy to help others do something but difficult to help yourself do it? I love marketing and am great at helping others to see their core values and do their positioning and competitive advantage. But, of course, when it comes to doing my own, I struggle. It’s ...
Views: 1040 - How to Use Support to Develop Powerful Presentation Skills - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2009 from Larina KaseIn helping clients build confidence with sales presentations and overcoming performance anxiety, I have noticed that many of them relate to getting and effectively using support to improve your presentations. We often feel as though we need to tackle everything on our own, and we neglect to take ...
Views: 975 - Overcome Fear, Anxiety, and Stress by Doing the Opposite - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2009 from Larina KaseFear is one of the most common human emotions. We all have things that we are afraid of. Many children worry about going to school or are afraid of animals or new activities. Adults commonly fear public speaking, interpersonal conflicts, flying, and many other things that we perceive as ...
Views: 1268 - Closing the Sale: What Works Best, Selling the Benefits or Selling the Features? - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2009 from Larina KaseConventional wisdom stated that in order to sell products or services, you needed to sell the features. A car salesperson would go on and on about all the wonderful features of the car. The typical buyer, like me, who knows little about cars would find themselves getting lost. Their eyes would ...
Views: 990 - How To Achieve The Things You Think You Can’t - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2008 from Larina KaseWhat is the key to high achievement? Well, there are many factors that lead to our greatest work success. At the top of the list is our ability to push ourselves. Imagine this familiar scenario: You are faced with an incredible opportunity. You know that you could propel yourself to new ...
Views: 1105 - When It’s Smart To Lower The Bar To Achieve More - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2008 from Larina KaseIf your goal is to achieve more and raise the bar for yourself, then I have a powerful and counterintuitive tip for you: Sometimes the way to master a challenge is actually by lowering the bar. There are two critical factors that go into where you set the bar: 1. The level of achievement. For ...
Views: 1192 - How To Master Your Marketing Challenges - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2008 from Larina KaseAs a business owner, you know you need to market your business. So, you sit at your computer and come up with your “elevator pitch.” You hang out on Facebook, looking for people to “friend.” You perfect an article and start thinking about what you’ll do with it. You buy dozens of information ...
Views: 890 - What’s More Important To Achieve Greater Success: Thinking Or Doing? - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2008 from Larina KaseJesse is a big thinker. He is creative, perceptive, intuitive, and thoughtful. He’s always coming up with great ideas. He’s not afraid to think big and plan how to make a true difference in the world. Friends go to Jesse when they’re stuck because they know he’ll come up with bright ...
Views: 1070 - The Hidden Type of Procrastination: Doing Too Much - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2007 from Larina KaseI did it again! Despite my New Years resolution and all my research and writing on procrastination, last week I found myself guilty of my #1 procrastinating habit: Trying to do too much. Now, doing too much sounds like the opposite of procrastination, but it is an equally powerful form of ...
Views: 888 - The Weight Loss and Exercise Success Mindset - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2007 from Larina KaseI went to a particularly challenging Pilates class which got me thinking about exercise and success. I've been going to Pilates once or twice weekly for about six months now, and wow, is it tough. But I'm actually starting to feel stronger (and less sore the next day), which is exciting. And ...
Views: 932 - Performance Appraisals—From Dreaded Routine to Helpful Change Agent - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2007 from Larina KasePerformance appraisals, as you may know, can be very stressful for both the employee and the manager. I’d like to share some of my tips in making the appraisals less nerve-wracking and more productive. Tips for Employees For the employees, performance appraisals are inherently difficult ...
Views: 1125 - How To Develop Authentic Self Confidence - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2007 from Larina KaseDo you ever feel like you’re an imposter? You feel like an imposter when you're able to act confident on the outside but you don't really feel confident on the inside. One of the hidden causes of The Imposter Syndrome is trying too hard. You really want to appear a certain way so you over-do ...
Views: 1119 - 6 Steps to Healthy Eating Habits - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2007 from Larina KaseAs you know, habits are difficult to break. This is because habits are formed by a complex combination of emotions, actions, biology, and relationships. Here are 6 simple steps to breaking your bad habits and creating healthy eating habits. Step #1: Identify the Problem Behaviors We think we ...
Views: 1580 - 10 Tips to Boost Your Positive Energy - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2007 from Larina KaseWouldn’t it be great to pop out of bed in the morning, have flowing energy throughout your day without any caffeine or candy bars, accomplish everything you want, and feel great? For most people this would be a dream—we could all use more energy! I’ll share with you 10 simple tips to boost ...
Views: 1166 - 4 Key Components to a Successful Family Business - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2007 from Larina KaseIn my work with family businesses, there are four components that I have found to be crucial. These include managing conflict, succession, communication, and roles. Manage Family Business Conflict As part of a family business, you know how quickly conversations can degenerate into conflict. ...
Views: 1410 - 6 Signs You’re Not Assertive Enough and What to Do About It - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2007 from Larina KaseDo you have a sneaking suspicion that you’re not assertive enough? There may be some truth to your fear. If so, we’ll get to the bottom of it and help you develop assertiveness skills. Answer “agree” or “disagree” to these 6 statements to find out if you’re not assertive enough and if becoming ...
Views: 12320 - 7 Mistakes That Keep You From Getting a Great Book Deal - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2007 from Larina KaseAs the author of 6 books for publishers like Wiley, Harmony, and McGraw-Hill (who published my New York Times bestselling book The Confident Speaker), I thought I knew what it takes to get a great book deal. Now, however, I’m working on a new proposal and in developing my book concept and ...
Views: 906 - The Fear of Public Speaking: Top Myths Exposed and Truths Revealed - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2007 from Larina KaseThere are tons of myths and misconceptions about public speaking. Unfortunately these untruths serve to reinforce and increase speaking anxiety. I’d like to share with you here three of the twelve myths that my coauthor and I expose in our New York Times bestselling book The Confident ...
Views: 1044 - Simple Strategies to Help Beat Burnout - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2007 from Larina KaseAre you wondering if you’re burned out or afraid you may be getting there? Here are some quick tips to see if you are burned out and what you can do about it. Are you experiencing two or more of the following? 1) Difficulty getting out of bed and getting to work in the ...
Views: 1161 - 6 Steps to Breaking Bad Eating Habits - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2007 from Larina KaseAs you know, habits are difficult to break. This is because habits are formed by a complex combination of emotions, actions, biology, and relationships. Here are 6 simple steps to breaking your bad habits. Step #1: Identify the Problem Behaviors We think we are aware of our eating patterns, but ...
Views: 1198 - 4 Steps to Ending Emotional Eating - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2007 from Larina KaseOkay, I admit it. I’m an emotional eater. People are often surprised when they hear me say this because I’m so into the psychology of weight loss. But it really isn’t that big of a revelation. The truth is, we’re all emotional eaters. It’s human nature. I’m not going to try to make you never ...
Views: 2182 - How to Overcome Social Anxiety and Perfectionism at Work - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2007 from Larina KaseA business executive named Bob had a hidden problem at work. He became nervous when he interacted with colleagues and performed various tasks. While he didn’t have an anxiety disorder, he frequently worried about his work performance. Because Bob was grateful for his position, he was afraid of ...
Views: 3251 - I'd Die for a Hot Fudge Sundae - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2007 from Larina KaseI crave sugary foods when I am stressed. I like salty foods when I am tired or when I am bored. I eat comfort foods like pasta when I am down. Are you like me? Do you eat based on how you feel? Many people eat in response to particular emotions. It is human nature really. Think about it, this ...
Views: 1118 - 4 Steps to Becoming and Exceptional Leader - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2007 from Larina KaseWould you like to obtain the respect of many individuals in your organization? Do you want your ideas to be heard, validated, and implemented? Would you like employees to come to you for assistance with problem-solving on projects? Would you like to move up to a higher level of leadership? If ...
Views: 932 - 5 Steps to Becoming CEO of your Career - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2007 from Larina KaseDo you want to earn more, work less, and find greater enjoyment in your job or business? Are you stressed out or burned out and ready to get into the driver’s seat of your career? If so, I’d love to help you. Here is a five-step program to help you take your career where you want it to go. As ...
Views: 2157 - 6 Steps to Worry-Free Speaking - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2007 from Larina KaseWould you rather scrub your bathroom floor than get up and speak in front of people? If so, you’re not alone. The fear of public speaking is the #1 fear in Americans, and affects people across the globe. I’ve helped hundreds of people build presentation skills and I’d like to help you too. ...
Views: 1158 - Do You Have The Sunday Night Syndrome - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2007 from Larina KaseDo You Have The Sunday Night Syndrome? By Dr. Larina Kase Do you get the Sunday blues, thinking about the weekend being over? Do you get a pit in your stomach on Sundays and find yourself nervously anticipating the week ahead? Do you have sleep problems on Sunday nights, and dread that ...
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