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I am a writer, educator, and public speaker. I am passionate about the written word, my country, self-reliance, compost, organic gardening, telling stories and family.

My professional experience spans many years and much of the globe. From 1997 until 2007

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Business > Sales Sales tips: How to build your confidence: 2 of 15
It is a fact that an effective salesperson is confident. But what is this top salesperson confident in, or about? Are they confident in themselves and their abilities? Are they confident in their product? I submit that both of these types of confidence are necessary to being an effective salesperson. Furthermore, both types ... More..
Business > Human Resources Turning around negative employees: 2 of 12
Successfully turning around negative employees is one of the singular pleasures of human resources employees. The process is straightforward and effective. 1.) Approach the employee with all candor and set up an appointment where you can talk in private. Encourage the employee to bring any questions they have. 2.) At the beg... More..
Business > Human Resources Handling the internal job application: 1 of 6
You've worked for the company for years. But you haven't just worked for them, you have devoted time and energy to the output of a singularly good product, be that product services or something tangible. Now a position has opened up for which you feel perfectly qualified. It is time for an internal job application! Here are ... More..
Business > Sales Handling the annoyed customer: 1 of 5
Most anyone who has worked in the service industry has had to deal with an unhappy customer. And while it can be frustrating to have this person appear to be accusing you of deliberatly losing their bag or selling them something faulty, with a deep breath and these tips you will be able to handle this kind of situation easil... More..
Business > Trade Shows Trade shows: Create an eye-catching booth with little money: 5 of 12
Living in North Central Utah, my wife and I are able to experience one of the neatest, at times most unusual, trade shows on the planet: The Bridal Fair. There is one of these Bridal Fairs in our area at least every three months! The point of them, they say, is to help brides be able to plan their entire wedding in one day. ... More..
Business > Human Resources Instituting a bereavement leave policy: 4 of 8
More and more these days, companies and other employers are understanding that a happy, satisfied employee makes for better productivity and superior products. This is a nice turn of events, but sometimes there is a policy that is overlooked. The policy I write of is a bereavement leave policy. WHAT IS A BEREAVEMENT LEAVE PO... More..
Business > Human Resources Writing a personal vision statement: 4 of 6
Writing a personal vision statement is not as easy as 1-2-3. Nor is it necessary, as some articles might declare, that you first have to know yourself very well. The fact is that a personal vision statement is a map that you make for yourself of where you see yourself in the future and how you plan to get there. Composing th... More..
Business > Trade Shows Trade shows: Make the most of your leads: 5 of 7
I have been present at several trade shows and have seen some of the least and most effective ways to make the most of one's leads. The silliest thing I ever saw was when one fellow, who was pushing hunting knives, set out a yellow legal pad and a pen and sometimes asked people to put their contact info on it. I watched for ... More..
Business > General Management Ways to convey change management to staff: 4 of 5
Change management is essentially an approach to management that focuses on transforming certain dynamics and levels of performance within a team or group. One of the greatest challenges of change management is communicating the hoped for changes to the team in a positive, productive, and non-offensive manner. The best way th... More..
Business > General Management How managerial jargon undermines business communication: 5 of 5
Communication is the key word when it comes to business management. How do you manage a person with whom you are not communicating clearly? The difficulties of complex jargon being used with a person who simply does not understand such jargon are easily imagined. What follows is an anecdote of when this happened in a company... More..