1. Kayaking Safety
(Column/Editor's Column)

... but I understand not to take risks, especially avoidable ones that can lead to events like this past weekend. I want to live long enough to be able to someday call myself an experienced paddler. I really ...

2. Who's On First?
(Articles/Personal Development)

... Covey said "Seek first to understand." I think that is good advice, you need to take a step back and understand what is going on and allow for the fact that perhaps you also have a blind spot. ...

3. The Modern Manager?
(Articles/Business Topics)

... understanding what we are trying to tell them? I also realise that is hard not to lapse into our own "techno speak", for this article I have been trying very hard to avoid some of the big ...

4. Stay On Top
(Articles/Business Topics)

... Customer Service Super Service Find out how the customer is doing. Conduct surveys, both informal and formal. Keep a note of how long it is since the last contact. Try to understand ...

5. Are You Talking To A 3?
(Articles/Personal Development)

... like a nail. He got limited results and probably did not understand why. Techniques alone are not enough. In Mash, do you remember what happens when they have incoming wounded? – They performed ...

6. Business Game - Retail Outlet
(Articles/Game)

... sure to research similar businesses in other areas to get a good understanding. What is the best location to get the most visitors to your store? If you were to get just a few extra visitors each ...

7. How To Get Appreciation
(Articles/Personal Development)

... getting the appreciation that you believe you deserve? That could be an issue. First, understand that there are three types of people: Those who always appreciate you no matter what. Those who sometimes ...

8. Dare To Dream
(Articles/Personal Development)

... Downsizing is not a problem unless you choose to let it be. How you choose to perceive a situation is more important than the situation itself. Do you understand?” “Yes, I ...

9. The Ultimate Self-Help Course
(Articles/Personal Development)

... is providing feedback to people in a way that preserves their self-esteem. Diversity The ultimate self-help course would recognize the great diversity of mankind, and would help us expand our understanding ...

10. Mentoring: Building the Stars
(Articles/Business Topics)

... on mentoring to develop an understanding. Assign a mentor to each person in the company, including yourself. Mentor  ...

11. Managing Customer Expectations
(Articles/Business Topics)

... clearly, so there is no misunderstanding later. Some you can trade off, such as rush jobs cost more, or the fuel consumption is not as good for the larger vehicle, the larger prints take longer. Also ...

12. Potato Chips
(Articles/Personal Development)

... understand what was going on. I worked out what would make her desire for chips increase, and then focused on what might make the desire decrease. I had to find something that would make chips totally ...

13. Web Economy Bullshit Generator
(Web Links / Fun Sites)

A huge step forward in the psychology of understanding the evolution between real human beings and the offshoot bloodline that spawns Executive Managers and their ilk. In another few years we should be ...

14. Junior Achievement
(Web Links / Helping Others)

Junior Achievement uses hands-on experiences to help young people understand the economics of life. In partnership with business and educators, Junior Achievement brings the real world to students, opening ...