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- Are You Communicating in a CLEAN Way? - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2012 from Charmaine HammondCLEAN Communication...what you say matters! After having facilitated thousands of discussions for my clients in conflict, mediating hundreds of cases and speaking to more than 60,000 people around the globe at conferences and events, I have learned a few things about communication. First, it ...
Views: 1341 - Business Vital Statistics... a key to business and book success - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2012 from Charmaine HammondBusiness Vital Statistics Just like your trip to the physician includes a series of vital sign checks (blood pressure, heart rate and temperature to name a few), so should our business management include the same types of checks. As a speaker, consultant and author, I meet many ...
Views: 1473 - You Hold the Key - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2012 from Charmaine HammondMy friend, and media coach, Shawne Duperon is an expert at helping people refine their message, manage their fear, and get more publicity. Shawne says “People do business with people they like. People buy from people they like. People talk about people and services they like. People post and tag ...
Views: 1373 - Forgiveness Works! - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2012 from Charmaine HammondMost often people are tougher on themselves than on anyone else. During my Conversations with Charmaine radio show I had with Marilyn Suttle and Shawne Duperon they both asked the question “how long before you forgive yourself?” That's a great question! As a consultant and trainer in ...
Views: 1700 - I See the Signs - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2012 from Charmaine HammondMany of us are well aware of situations or circumstances that cause us stress. In the moment we can recognize the signs of emotional response to the stress we are suddenly experiencing. Are we as good at recognizing stress over the long term? What about stress that slowly creeps in? This ...
Views: 1248(1 vote) - What is it? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Charmaine HammondWhat comes to mind when you hear the word "Stress"? How do you define the word "stress"? I have asked hundreds of people these two questions, and the answers continue to surprise me. However, the responses always seem to fall under these four categories: people, situations, outcomes and ...
Views: 1278(1 vote) - The Focus of "Bounce Forward" - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2012 from Charmaine HammondIn the midst of re-branding our business, I decided to put a stake in the ground. I claimed the title Bounce Forward Expert. Many people wonder and ask why I chose the brand "Bounce Forward" (TM). I get asked as many questions as to what it means to me and how I implement it. There is a, not ...
Views: 1809(1 vote) - S.M.A.R.T.E.R. not Harder - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2012 from Charmaine HammondDeveloping goals both for the company and the team, as well as for individual performance improvement, are essential for business success. Goals keep the team moving in the same direction. The process of setting goals takes time and focus and dedication from everyone involved. The following ...
Views: 1237 - It's Not Polite to Point! - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Charmaine HammondThe reality television show Parking Wars is an interesting way to learn about human reaction in crisis, frustration and about how people accept (or don't accept) responsibility. One evening I popped into the show briefly. During the portion I watched I observed a young woman state that she ...
Views: 1643 - From the Floor up! - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2012 from Charmaine HammondWhile watching a "sell this home" type TV show, I couldn't help but notice the similarities between renovating a home to sell it and developing effective sales skills in teams. In the television episode, a woman was selling her home to downsize because her children had all left for college and ...
Views: 1151(2 votes) - Team Makeover to the Extreme! - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2012 from Charmaine HammondThere are so many reality makeover shows on television that relate to fitness, appearance, one's house or yard. How about a business and team makeover as a way to bring change and welcome new success? Years ago, when I had two businesses, I loved the last week of the year. For me it was a ...
Views: 988 - Don't Let Go! - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Charmaine HammondI have had the opportunity to hear Professional Speaker and New York Times Bestselling Author Lisa Nichols tell her incredible story of perseverance. Through trial and tribulation she never gave up and overcame her struggles to achieve great success. Over the years I have heard many stories from ...
Views: 1197 - From Finish to Start! - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from Charmaine HammondDo you remember travelling with the family as a child? Did you ever eat at one of those restaurants that had the placemats with activities on them? The mazes always seemed so hard to find your way out of. Unless, you started at the finish and worked backwards toward the start. For some reason ...
Views: 1208 - Future Action - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2012 from Charmaine HammondRecently I was watching television and caught the tail end of a powerful statement. I wish I knew who to credit for his/her brilliance. The statement was "Settle the past. Engage the present and believe in the future." WOW, what an insight! I flew out of my chair to find a pen so that I could ...
Views: 1273 - Take Care to Not Lose Focus - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Charmaine HammondSelf-care on a daily basis is essential to being able to cope with change, especially in the work place. There are strategies that we can do every day to ensure that we have the energy and the resources to cope with what comes our way. The first one is ensuring that we are eating healthily. ...
Views: 1540 - 5 Steps to Bouncing Forward ™ and Building Resilience - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2011 from Charmaine HammondWork-Life Harmony... Balance... Whatever you call it, is a challenge at the best of times. Resilience is one key to maintaining wellness. Resilience is often defined as the ability to bounce back after change, challenge, crisis and adversity; however, I have learned that bouncing back might ...
Views: 1366 - A Rich Team - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from Charmaine HammondDuring one of my recent Teambuilding Training Programs, I had the opportunity to ask the attending executives to identify the qualities of a "rich team". Of course, this question refers to the relationships and interactions of the team, not to how much money they generate. The responses I ...
Views: 1266(1 vote) - If You Don't Ask, The Answer is Always No! - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Charmaine HammondMaking an ASK (defined as a request) may not change your team, business, or life exponentially, but not ASKing will ensure the status quo remains. Making a request or an ASK can have a significant difference in the quality of your business, team, or life and help you quickly achieve what you ...
Views: 1318 - Stand up and SMILE - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Charmaine HammondSmiling is a great stress buster and it can also change the environment around you. I have noticed the power of a smile when visiting workplaces for consulting or training projects. When the team is in their “serious mode”, it is obvious through their facial expressions (or lack of expression) ...
Views: 2129 - To BE (Balanced) or Not to BE (Balanced) - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Charmaine HammondLifestyle management, or being resilient, requires a balancing act and the juggling of a lot of priorities. For many years, I quite liked the concept of work/life balance. Watching other professionals who seemed to have it together and were living what appeared to be fairly stress-free lives, I ...
Views: 1079 - Strategic Alliances, Partnerships and Collaboration In Business - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from Charmaine HammondAs entrepreneurs (and especially those in small businesses) the roads in business can sometimes be somewhat lonely and isolating. One solution is to consider working in partnership or collaboration with other businesses and colleagues to provide a service. Being a collaborator vs. competitor ...
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