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Aug31	The Power of Appreciation Bud Bilanich August 31, 2007 Know More: Interpersonal Competence career success, common sense, Focus on the Good Stuff, life success, Mike Robbins, success Today is Friday, so this post is on interpersonal competence. Recently, I came across a great book called Focus on the Good Stuff: The Power of Appreciation by Mike Robbins. Mike suggests that most of us need to make a paradigm shift – from focusing on the negative, the bad stuff in our lives; to focusing on the positive, the good stuff in our lives. His message is simple and is summed up below. Continue Reading Posted at 11:17 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Aug30	Controlling Your Nerves During a Presentation Bud Bilanich August 30, 2007 Today is Thursday, so this post is on communication skills.Public speaking is an important communication skill for anyone who is interested in career and life success. Yet, all too often, smart, competent people let their nerves get the best of... Continue Reading Posted at 8:58 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Aug29	Stress is the Enemy of High Performance Bud Bilanich August 29, 2007 Today is Wednesday, so this post is on outstanding performance.Stress is the enemy of outstanding performance. In my research for this post, I came across some great common sense advice on how to manage stress at a website sponsored by... Continue Reading Posted at 11:13 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Aug28	Laptop Etiquette on Airplanes Bud Bilanich August 28, 2007 Today is Tuesday, so this post is on personal impact. Knowing and using proper etiquette is one of the hallmarks of people with positive personal impact. However, as technology increasingly takes over our lives, the rules of etiquette must adapt.Last... Continue Reading Posted at 9:13 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Aug27	Fear is the Enemy of Self Confidence Bud Bilanich August 27, 2007 Today is Monday, so this post is on self confidence.As you know, self confident people have three things in common:Self confident people are optimistic.Self confident people face their fears and deal with them.Self confident people surround themselves with positive people.I... Continue Reading Posted at 9:10 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Aug24	Everyone Deserves Some Respect Bud Bilanich August 24, 2007 Today is Friday, so this post is on interpersonal competence.A recent column in the Wall Street Journal called Exit Your Current Job by Building Bonds, Not Lobbing Bombs made a very interesting point. “Leaving well is a basic career competency. ... Continue Reading Posted at 6:20 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Aug23	Punctuation is an Important Part of Effective Writing Bud Bilanich August 23, 2007 Today is Thursday, so this post is on communication skills.Writing is an important communication skill. Punctuation is an important part of writing. Alex Greer’s most recent newsletter had an interesting article on punctuation. Alex is a friend of mine, and... Continue Reading Posted at 7:49 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Aug22	Get Organized for High Performance Bud Bilanich August 22, 2007 Today is Wednesday, so this post is on outstanding performance.As you recall, outstanding performers have three things in common.Outstanding performers are technically competent.Outstanding performers set and achieve high goals.Outstanding performers are well organized.The other day, I was looking for something... Continue Reading Posted at 5:45 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Aug21	The Queen of Mean Bud Bilanich August 21, 2007 Today is Tuesday, so this post is on personal impact.Leona Helmsley died yesterday. She was 87. If you know who she was, what comes to mind when you hear her name? For me, it’s three things:Her nickname, "The Queen of... Continue Reading Posted at 12:07 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Aug20	Math Doesn't Suck...But Math Phobia Does Bud Bilanich August 20, 2007 Today is Monday, so this post is on self confidence.Danica McKellar was a child TV star. She played Winnie Cooper on one of my favorite series, The Wonder Years. At 32, she is grown up and is still a TV... Continue Reading Posted at 8:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Aug17	My Best Friend Bud Bilanich August 17, 2007 Today is Friday, so this post is on interpersonal competence.Last weekend, I saw a great movie – My Best Friend, or Mon Meilleur Ami, as it is a subtitled French film. The plot is intriguing. At his birthday party, a... Continue Reading Posted at 5:32 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Aug15	How To Tell When People Are Confused By What You're Saying Bud Bilanich August 15, 2007 Today is Thursday, so this post is on communication skills.I saw an interesting piece in a recent issue of Communication Solutions about how to tell when people are confused. I have studied communication effectiveness for years and have never seen... Continue Reading Posted at 10:29 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Love What You Do -- Outstanding Performance Will Follow Bud Bilanich August 15, 2007 Today is Wednesday, so this post is on outstanding performance.Yesterday was my birthday.I hung one more year on the line.But I’m not depressed.‘Cause my life’s not a mess.I’m having a good time.I hope that Paul Simon doesn’t mind that I... Continue Reading Posted at 10:26 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Aug14	Personal Impact and Networking Bud Bilanich August 14, 2007 Today is Tuesday, so this post is on personal impact.Personal impact is very important when you find yourself in a networking situation. Lots of people feel uncomfortable networking. Here are some common sense suggestions on networking (edited by me, of... Continue Reading Posted at 8:35 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Aug13	Positoovity Bud Bilanich August 13, 2007 Today is Monday, so this post is on self confidence.On Saturday, Cathy and I had the pleasure of seeing The Little Mermaid, a new Disney musical in its pre-Broadway engagement. It was very cool to be able to see a... Continue Reading Posted at 8:28 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Aug10	Make Regular Deposits to Your Emotional Bank Accounts Bud Bilanich August 10, 2007 Today is Friday, so this post is on interpersonal competence.I first heard the expression “emotional bank account” when I read Stephen Covey’s book 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. If you’re not familiar with the concept, I’ll try to explain. ... Continue Reading Posted at 3:54 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Aug 9	Sloppy Writing Means Sloppy Thinking Bud Bilanich August 9, 2007 Today is Thursday, so this post is on communication skills.I take Newsweek. Every issue has a column called My Turn. It’s reader generated content. Anyone can submit an essay on any topic. I usually read the My Turn essays first.The... Continue Reading Posted at 7:42 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Aug 8	The Genius of the And Bud Bilanich August 8, 2007 Today is Wednesday, so this post is on outstanding performance.Most jobs have multiple and competing priorities. Average and poor performers don’t have the ability to manage multiple priorities. Outstanding performers are excellent at managing multiple priorities.Let’s take a look at... Continue Reading Posted at 1:57 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Aug 7	What to Wear to a Corporate Take Over Bud Bilanich August 7, 2007 Today is Tuesday, so this post is on positive personal impact.Impeccable presentation of self – along with a strong personal brand, and knowing and applying the basic rules of etiquette – is one of the keys to making a positive... Continue Reading Posted at 5:03 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Aug 6	Six Tips for Boosting Your Self Confidence Bud Bilanich August 6, 2007 Today is Monday, so this post is on self confidence.Emmanuel Segui writes an internet newsletter. Often he focuses on self confidence. Lat week, in one of his newsletters, he provided some great tips for boosting your self confidence. I liked... Continue Reading Posted at 8:35 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Aug 3	Interpersonally Competent People Really Know How to Listen Bud Bilanich August 3, 2007 Today is Friday, so this post is on interpersonal competence.Interpersonally competent people:Know themselvesBuild strong relationships with the people in their livesFind ways to resolve conflict productivelyListening is an important key to interpersonal competence. The folks at www.justsell.com recently released the... Continue Reading Posted at 7:35 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Aug 2	Crucial Conversations Bud Bilanich August 2, 2007 Today is Thursday, so this post is on communication skills.Conversation skills – along with writing and presentation skills are the keys to successful communication. Crucial Conversations is a best selling business book. Al Switzler is one of its co-authors. Mr.... Continue Reading Posted at 1:03 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Aug 1	Beating Procrastination Bud Bilanich August 1, 2007 Today is Wednesday, so this post is on outstanding performance.As you know, all outstanding performers have three things in common.Outstanding performers are technically competent.Outstanding performers set and achieve high goals.Outstanding performers are well organized.Well organized people manage time well. The... Continue Reading Posted at 7:08 AM \| Permalink \| Comments

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Aug31	The Power of Appreciation Bud Bilanich August 31, 2007 Know More: Interpersonal Competence career success, common sense, Focus on the Good Stuff, life success, Mike Robbins, success Today is Friday, so this post is on interpersonal competence. Recently, I came across a great book called Focus on the Good Stuff: The Power of Appreciation by Mike Robbins. Mike suggests that most of us need to make a paradigm shift – from focusing on the negative, the bad stuff in our lives; to focusing on the positive, the good stuff in our lives. His message is simple and is summed up below. Continue Reading Posted at 11:17 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Aug30	Controlling Your Nerves During a Presentation Bud Bilanich August 30, 2007 Today is Thursday, so this post is on communication skills.Public speaking is an important communication skill for anyone who is interested in career and life success. Yet, all too often, smart, competent people let their nerves get the best of... Continue Reading Posted at 8:58 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Aug29	Stress is the Enemy of High Performance Bud Bilanich August 29, 2007 Today is Wednesday, so this post is on outstanding performance.Stress is the enemy of outstanding performance. In my research for this post, I came across some great common sense advice on how to manage stress at a website sponsored by... Continue Reading Posted at 11:13 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Aug28	Laptop Etiquette on Airplanes Bud Bilanich August 28, 2007 Today is Tuesday, so this post is on personal impact. Knowing and using proper etiquette is one of the hallmarks of people with positive personal impact. However, as technology increasingly takes over our lives, the rules of etiquette must adapt.Last... Continue Reading Posted at 9:13 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Aug27	Fear is the Enemy of Self Confidence Bud Bilanich August 27, 2007 Today is Monday, so this post is on self confidence.As you know, self confident people have three things in common:Self confident people are optimistic.Self confident people face their fears and deal with them.Self confident people surround themselves with positive people.I... Continue Reading Posted at 9:10 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Aug24	Everyone Deserves Some Respect Bud Bilanich August 24, 2007 Today is Friday, so this post is on interpersonal competence.A recent column in the Wall Street Journal called Exit Your Current Job by Building Bonds, Not Lobbing Bombs made a very interesting point. “Leaving well is a basic career competency. ... Continue Reading Posted at 6:20 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Aug23	Punctuation is an Important Part of Effective Writing Bud Bilanich August 23, 2007 Today is Thursday, so this post is on communication skills.Writing is an important communication skill. Punctuation is an important part of writing. Alex Greer’s most recent newsletter had an interesting article on punctuation. Alex is a friend of mine, and... Continue Reading Posted at 7:49 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Aug22	Get Organized for High Performance Bud Bilanich August 22, 2007 Today is Wednesday, so this post is on outstanding performance.As you recall, outstanding performers have three things in common.Outstanding performers are technically competent.Outstanding performers set and achieve high goals.Outstanding performers are well organized.The other day, I was looking for something... Continue Reading Posted at 5:45 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Aug21	The Queen of Mean Bud Bilanich August 21, 2007 Today is Tuesday, so this post is on personal impact.Leona Helmsley died yesterday. She was 87. If you know who she was, what comes to mind when you hear her name? For me, it’s three things:Her nickname, "The Queen of... Continue Reading Posted at 12:07 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Aug20	Math Doesn't Suck...But Math Phobia Does Bud Bilanich August 20, 2007 Today is Monday, so this post is on self confidence.Danica McKellar was a child TV star. She played Winnie Cooper on one of my favorite series, The Wonder Years. At 32, she is grown up and is still a TV... Continue Reading Posted at 8:00 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Aug17	My Best Friend Bud Bilanich August 17, 2007 Today is Friday, so this post is on interpersonal competence.Last weekend, I saw a great movie – My Best Friend, or Mon Meilleur Ami, as it is a subtitled French film. The plot is intriguing. At his birthday party, a... Continue Reading Posted at 5:32 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Aug15	How To Tell When People Are Confused By What You're Saying Bud Bilanich August 15, 2007 Today is Thursday, so this post is on communication skills.I saw an interesting piece in a recent issue of Communication Solutions about how to tell when people are confused. I have studied communication effectiveness for years and have never seen... Continue Reading Posted at 10:29 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Love What You Do -- Outstanding Performance Will Follow Bud Bilanich August 15, 2007 Today is Wednesday, so this post is on outstanding performance.Yesterday was my birthday.I hung one more year on the line.But I’m not depressed.‘Cause my life’s not a mess.I’m having a good time.I hope that Paul Simon doesn’t mind that I... Continue Reading Posted at 10:26 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Aug14	Personal Impact and Networking Bud Bilanich August 14, 2007 Today is Tuesday, so this post is on personal impact.Personal impact is very important when you find yourself in a networking situation. Lots of people feel uncomfortable networking. Here are some common sense suggestions on networking (edited by me, of... Continue Reading Posted at 8:35 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Aug13	Positoovity Bud Bilanich August 13, 2007 Today is Monday, so this post is on self confidence.On Saturday, Cathy and I had the pleasure of seeing The Little Mermaid, a new Disney musical in its pre-Broadway engagement. It was very cool to be able to see a... Continue Reading Posted at 8:28 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Aug10	Make Regular Deposits to Your Emotional Bank Accounts Bud Bilanich August 10, 2007 Today is Friday, so this post is on interpersonal competence.I first heard the expression “emotional bank account” when I read Stephen Covey’s book 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. If you’re not familiar with the concept, I’ll try to explain. ... Continue Reading Posted at 3:54 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Aug 9	Sloppy Writing Means Sloppy Thinking Bud Bilanich August 9, 2007 Today is Thursday, so this post is on communication skills.I take Newsweek. Every issue has a column called My Turn. It’s reader generated content. Anyone can submit an essay on any topic. I usually read the My Turn essays first.The... Continue Reading Posted at 7:42 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Aug 8	The Genius of the And Bud Bilanich August 8, 2007 Today is Wednesday, so this post is on outstanding performance.Most jobs have multiple and competing priorities. Average and poor performers don’t have the ability to manage multiple priorities. Outstanding performers are excellent at managing multiple priorities.Let’s take a look at... Continue Reading Posted at 1:57 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Aug 7	What to Wear to a Corporate Take Over Bud Bilanich August 7, 2007 Today is Tuesday, so this post is on positive personal impact.Impeccable presentation of self – along with a strong personal brand, and knowing and applying the basic rules of etiquette – is one of the keys to making a positive... Continue Reading Posted at 5:03 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Aug 6	Six Tips for Boosting Your Self Confidence Bud Bilanich August 6, 2007 Today is Monday, so this post is on self confidence.Emmanuel Segui writes an internet newsletter. Often he focuses on self confidence. Lat week, in one of his newsletters, he provided some great tips for boosting your self confidence. I liked... Continue Reading Posted at 8:35 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Aug 3	Interpersonally Competent People Really Know How to Listen Bud Bilanich August 3, 2007 Today is Friday, so this post is on interpersonal competence.Interpersonally competent people:Know themselvesBuild strong relationships with the people in their livesFind ways to resolve conflict productivelyListening is an important key to interpersonal competence. The folks at www.justsell.com recently released the... Continue Reading Posted at 7:35 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Aug 2	Crucial Conversations Bud Bilanich August 2, 2007 Today is Thursday, so this post is on communication skills.Conversation skills – along with writing and presentation skills are the keys to successful communication. Crucial Conversations is a best selling business book. Al Switzler is one of its co-authors. Mr.... Continue Reading Posted at 1:03 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Aug 1	Beating Procrastination Bud Bilanich August 1, 2007 Today is Wednesday, so this post is on outstanding performance.As you know, all outstanding performers have three things in common.Outstanding performers are technically competent.Outstanding performers set and achieve high goals.Outstanding performers are well organized.Well organized people manage time well. The... Continue Reading Posted at 7:08 AM \| Permalink \| Comments

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