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3 Things I’m Doing To Improve My Platform

June 19, 2012 — 2 Comments

Today’s busy social space sometimes creates quite a challange to filter out a lot of the noise. With so many “new” social media tools and app integrations, it would seem impossible for anybody new to the arena to gain ground.

Very recently, I was asked “Geoff, what are you doing to improve your platform?” This made me stop and think. Here is what I came up with:

Stay Proactive With Inquiries
Nobody like’s talking to a wall. When we reach out to somebody with a question or comment on one’s blog or Facebook page, we usually think others will respond. At the least, the person whose thread we area commenting in. I make it an effort to reply to every e-mail, blog comment, Facebook comment, tweet… etc. I’ve worked hard to position myself within focused marketplaces and still allow for my personal life to have its responsible presence. Because let’s face it… Continue Reading…

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5 Tips for Enhancing Team Morale in the Workplace

June 17, 2012 — Leave a comment

If you are responsible for managing a group of employees, then you should understand how important the concept of teamwork is in the workplace. Not only will it make your job easier, but it will also improve your productivity, your effectiveness as a manager, and your reputation amongst those above you. There are some very simple things you can do to promote positive, cooperative contributions from your employees. Follow these five tips for encouraging team spirit in the workplace:

Establish clearly-defined goals, guidelines, and tasks. If you want your employees to take responsibility for their roles on the team, then you need to make sure they know exactly what it is that they are supposed to be doing. Make it a point to clearly describe every aspect of the project at hand, as well as what you expect from each of the team members. Continue Reading…

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Write Your Own Prescription for Health and Happiness

June 12, 2012 — 3 Comments

Have you ever said to yourself “I wish THEY made a pill for that?” If so, you’re not alone. In fact, you’re on board with about 95% of the population. But, the fact to the matter is that “the pill” has always been there, right in front of you the entire time.

I am convinced that 95% of all health problems and “need” for medication stem from lack of nutritional up keep via healthy diet, proper sleeping habits, and exercise. But here is the kicker… Continue Reading…

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Decision Modes

June 11, 2012 — Leave a comment

James Archer of Forty Agency released an excellent example of what takes place during a decision making process. He breaks it down in four different categories. They are:

Spontaneous

Fast and Emotional decision making often referred to as Choleric. Spontaneous decision makers like it when they see themselves. When they see something as “quick and easy”, they encourage themselves to act upon and move forward.

Competitive

Fast and Logical decision making often referred to as Continue Reading…

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Brain Trust

June 7, 2012 — Leave a comment

What is Brain Trust? When do we recognize an empathic trigger for decision making? Is there a thought process that takes place to make this happen? Or do we go with our gut feeling?

To neurophilosophy pioneer, Patricia Churchland, Brain Trust is argues that:

“Morality originates in the biology of the brain. She describes the “neurobiological platform of bonding” that, modified by evolutionary pressures and cultural values, has led to human styles of moral behavior.”

I’m going to touch on a couple of areas that I feel to be key points in which allow us to make decisions. All three comparisons are very similar but each unique to their own. Continue Reading…

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Fail Like A Champion

May 31, 2012 — Leave a comment

Have you ever looked back and laughed at your past struggles?

Last week while sitting in on a podcast with other StorytellersAZ members, the topic of “Failure” was brought to the table. Tyler Hurst led us off and brought up some interesting points regarding the learning curve. Brian LaPan expressed he didn’t believe in failure. Now, I can certainly appreciate both viewpoints and respect each one, I just have to say this:

I’ve been failing for 35 years. Every person who God has brought into my life has been a teacher in one way shape or form. As a result, I work very heard to fail each and every day, better each time. It wasn’t until a couple of years ago that I realized that I need to embrace failure. Otherwise, if I resist… I cannot succeed. And that will give me results based on fear. Fear of failing and a halt to any progress on any project I’m working on. It could be anything: Professional, Personal, Spiritual, or Financial. Continue Reading…

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Don’t Worry Be Unhappy

May 30, 2012 — Leave a comment

There. I said it. Now, please allow me to explain.

I believe that we are wired to recognize happiness… and unhappiness. It is when we recognize that when we are unhappy, that we find ourselves seeking change. What is this trendy buzzword “change” that I speak of you ask? It’s not. Change is not trendy, per se, nor is it the current cliche, “constant.” I wholeheartedly believe that “change” is the avoidance of love.

You can ask me anytime of the day, anytime of the week, and anytime of the month on whether change is the only constant and I will always answer you “no, it is not!” Change is not a constant and here’s why: We are not equipped to determine when change takes place, nor when it is relevant to “our” lives. Lifestyle? Perhaps, but… Continue Reading…

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How We Become What We Are Not (Part 5 of 5)

May 24, 2012 — 1 Comment

Today wraps up the series of “How We Become What We Are Not” – a blog series I wanted to share on how each one of us start out as a product of our environment. Over the course of time, we learn what we are not and more importantly… who we really are. It’s always up to us to go with out intuition and create who it is that we want to be, believe we can do it without any limitations and follow through with our commitments. Be sure to check out each of the previous posts: Part 1, where I touched on our initial environment and how we initially adapt. In Part 2, I go over how we develop and adapt ourselves with our parents. Part 3 was about infancy and our mothers. And Part 4 goes over the worldview of the child based on parental upbringing methods and practices.

As children we begin to create a submerged reservoir of unacknowledged, nonintegrated feelings that pollute our earliest sense of who we Continue Reading…

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