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Napoleon Hill, author of Think and Grow Rich and The Law of Success, first conceived the concept of Masterminds: groups of like-minded individuals who could meet on a regular basis to support and encourage one another. Hill believed that we each need others who will hold us accountable, and who will always believe in our highest good. In my professional …
It’s summertime. Vacations. Picnics. Days at the lake. Thoughts tend to drift toward leisure activities, knowing that “back to school” season is just around the corner. So, is summertime a good time to write? Or is it the time to replenish and restore one’s soul? It depends. It depends on your needs, and it depends upon your goals and aspirations. …
This past month I hit a major milestone in my career and business. I’ve now officially worked with 100 professionals and helped them become published authors! I get excited about this milestone, not as much what it means for me, but what it means for the world. The authors I’ve helped have written books about innovating human resources, creating positive …
“Cathy, I just did a presentation and it went really well. I’m concerned because someone from my session asked if they could use my content. What do I do?” It’s the dilemma faced by most speakers, trainers, consultants, coaches, experts, and thought leaders who use their expertise in the course of their businesses. We want to be regarded as thought …
Have you ever picked up a book and after a few pages, put it down saying, “This isn’t for me.” Have you ever listened to a speaker and found yourself turning away, thinking, “This guy doesn’t get it.” Or have you met with someone offering professional services—perhaps a consultant or coach—and walked away, saying, “We just aren’t on the same …
Excerpted from Cathy Fyock’s Presentation for the HRD World Congress, Mumbai, February 2017 Why are stories so powerful? I’ll answer that question by telling a story. In this tale we meet a student who is being taught by his teacher through stories. One day the student asks, “Teacher, why do you always instruct about truth by telling stories?” The teacher …
You’re going to use your “About the Author” information in many places. You’ll use an abbreviated version on your book jacket or cover, and you’ll likely have a longer version within the book. You’ll include a bio on your one-sheet for promoting your book and speaking; you’ll include a bio on your website; you’ll need an introduction for speaking, and …
A couple of weeks ago I attended a program in which Dr. Brad Shuck, a professor with the University of Louisville and a thought-leader in employee engagement, discussed how the cumulative effect could impact organizational culture. What intrigued me was his idea that many of the contributors to employee engagement were little things that managers could do, that, when done …
Let’s face it, though, we’ve all sat through time management seminars (led by ridiculously organized people) and you’ve probably read our fair share of articles on this topic. Instead of listing the same old list of time management ideas, we thought we’d pass along a few creative ideas that may be new to you: Keep a List of 10-Minute Tasks–We …
If “write my book” or “get my book published” appears on your 2016 New Year’s Resolutions, you know how important a goal it is for your business and career. So how do you ensure that it gets checked off the bucket list and your launch party is a reality? Here are five simple ideas for helping turn your dream into …
