What happens when your core beliefs are negative? Nothing good. Negative, or self-limiting, beliefs create barriers for you on several fronts. They lead to procrastination and laziness. Negative beliefs habitually destroy your hopes and aspirations. Your morale suffers. So does your self-confidence and self-worth. Non-supportive beliefs make you lose your focus distracting you from your[...]
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7 Sources of Negative Self-Talk
by Karen Keller, Ph.D. on April 27, 2012
10 Sure-Fire Rules To Use When Making Decisions
by Karen Keller, Ph.D. on April 20, 2012
Success in any arena depends on your ability to make excellent decisions. Solid decisions follow the guiding principles of your heart and your head. We are faced with decisions all day long: Saying “I do!” Making a purchase Believing what someone tells you Changing careers Starting a business And the list goes on. We make[...]
Read More . . .Apply the KISS Principle To Your Next Project
by Karen Keller, Ph.D. on April 13, 2012
It’s commonly known that the acronym KISS stands for “Keep it simple, stupid.” Well, I’ve gone ahead and modified it to be a little more effective by saying, “Keep it smart, stupid.” The KISS principle, while it shouldn’t be used every time in every situation, definitely has its place in the world of business. Where[...]
Read More . . .How Women Can Use Workplace Conflict to Their Advantage
by Karen Keller, Ph.D. on March 31, 2012
Conflict is a fact of life. Getting comfortable with it is the hard part. Conflict is uncomfortable and when we are confronted, many of us slip into some form of avoidance. That’s our first mistake. It doesn’t go away; it just grows. As the saying goes, dealing with conflict when it feels like a “pinch”[...]
Read More . . .Work-Life Balance: Who’s Owning Who?
by Karen Keller, Ph.D. on February 17, 2012
Is work-life balance really a myth? Every now and then, I pop over and read the fabulous musings of Cali Yost. She’s an expert blogger on the work-life subject for Fast Company and hosts her own site at the Flex+Strategy Group. I like Cali’s content, and I agree with her: work-life BALANCE is something of[...]
Read More . . .8 Secrets To a Greater Bottom Line
by Karen Keller, Ph.D. on February 3, 2012
Whether it’s your money bottom line or your life’s bottom line, there are ways to increase both. You need a bottom line that supports your lifestyle, delivers on your purpose, and brings you the security you deserve. Some women think a bottom line is only about the money. Remember the Jerry Maguire phrase, “Show me[...]
Read More . . .Women and Business: 5 Sections of Your Business Plan That Make It Work
by Karen Keller, Ph.D. on January 27, 2012
Writing a business plan is the first step in venturing into building a business. It’s also a requirement if you plan to apply for a business loan. But a business plan can do more than get you a bank loan. A great business plan will help you plan your business from the end to the[...]
Read More . . .Persuasion Comfort via Karen AND Dale Carnegie
by Karen Keller, Ph.D. on November 2, 2011
It’s important to be aware of your comfort or discomfort with persuasion. Find out how fear plays a role in your influencing or persuasive behavior. Here’s a quick self-exam. Yes, ladies, just as we do an external exam, it is equally important to do an internal exam. Read these statements. Be as honest as you[...]
Read More . . .Learn To Recognize These 5 Sources Of Power
by Karen Keller, Ph.D. on October 26, 2011
Power is the ability to bring about a change in one’s psychological environment. Does this resonate with you? For someone to have the power to change your psychological environment, don’t you have to give them that power first? Or is this a psychological game people play? All good questions. But the real question is this:[...]
Read More . . .Do You Practice These 3 R’s of Power?
by Karen Keller, Ph.D. on October 5, 2011
Power at work, power in relationships, power in your words, and power in play – it’s everywhere! Why? Because it’s what makes things happen. People make assumptions about power. They typically think of it as controlling another person, manipulating a situation, or threatening a way of thinking. Not always. Like a nuclear reactor, a volcano[...]
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