“Authenticity” is all about being real. Genuine, not an imitation. Keeping in mind to “Be yourself, everyone else is taken.” Hard times arouse an instinctive desire for authenticity. – Coco Chanel That inner voice has both gentleness and clarity. So to get to authenticity, you really keep going down to the bone, to the honesty, and the inevitability of something. – Meredith Monk The closer you stay to emotional authenticity and people, character authenticity, the less you can go wrong. That’s how I feel now, no matter what you’re doing. […]
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10
Sep
2012
Be Yourself, Everyone else is taken
21
Feb
2012
Leadership Training: A Top Priority
Leadership training should be a top priority for companies and corporations, even in tough economic times according to an article published in Business Week recently. When leadership training is neglected as organizations tighten their belts, it will affect the bottom line. In the U.S., a study conducted by Expertus in 2008 indicated that 48% of those companies surveyed were cutting their leadership training budgets because of economic conditions. As the economy continued on a downward spiral, cuts in leadership training continued. According to Business Week, leadership training is essential in […]
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21
Jan
2012
Public Speaking And You
Some people are born speakers. Most are not. Hence, you are not alone when you say that you do not enjoy making speeches and speaking in front of a large audience. Stage fright is inevitable. Actors are always nervous to a certain degree before every play. Perhaps you think your career does not entail public speaking. Well, this is where you’re wrong because no matter what your job is, public speaking ultimately will come into the picture in some ways. This chapter, therefore, focuses on the significance of public speaking […]
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03
Mar
2011
Life isn’t Fair…Get use to it!
Common Sense Rules from Bill Gates! Rule 1: Life is not fair — get used to it! Rule 2: The world won’t care about your self-esteem. The world will expect you to accomplish something BEFORE you feel good about yourself. Rule 3: You will NOT make $60,000 a year right out of high school. You won’t be a vice-president with a car phone until you earn both. Rule 4: If you think your teacher is tough, wait till you get a boss. Rule 5: Flipping burgers is not beneath your […]
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25
Feb
2011
Define Your Purpose!
Define your purpose. Define who you are. What drives you? What motivates you? Who motivates you? Why do you exist and what is your purpose in life? Share your thoughts, ideas and passion!!! Take Action! Orlando Espinosa Emineo Media
Read moreHere’s to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The trouble-makers. The round heads in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They’re not fond of rules, and they have no respect for the status-quo. You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify, or vilify them. But the only thing you can’t do is ignore them. Because they change things. They push the human race forward. And while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius. Because the people who are crazy enough to think […]
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18
Feb
2011
Regarding the Attitude!
The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude to me is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than success, than what other people think or say or do. It is more important than appearance, gift, or skill. It will make or break a company…a church…a home. The remarkable thing is we have a choice every day regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day. We cannot change our past…we […]
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10
Feb
2011
The Characteristics of a Successful Leader!
There’s plenty of information written about leaders and what makes them successful. A successful leader will exhibit many characteristics, traits and actions that will cause people to follow them. Here are a few thoughts on what I believe are key to a successful leader. • Lead because you want to • Lead with compassion and truth • Deliver a message that inspires and motivates • Live by the code others will emulate • Provide a vision for the future. Offer hope • Provide those you lead a chance to shine […]
Read moreThere are many scholarship opportunities available, so never limit yourself to applying for just one. Research as many funding sources as you can, and learn which ones you may qualify for, then apply promptly. Find at least two search engines with which you’re comfortable–use both to search for scholarship opportunities. Three good examples include http://www.collegeanswer.com/, http://www.fastweb.com/ and http://www.scholarships.com/. International students, be sure to search http://www.internationalscholarships.com/. Remember to check the schools that you are applying to. Many schools offer scholarships to students that seek them. Use your parents/family members! Many companies […]
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