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The Power of Personal Leadership…Recession-proof your attitude!

By Michelle Ray, “The Attitude Adjustor”, keynote speaker and workplace motivation expert The “R” word…Are we having one or not? No doubt, the statistical evidence leads us to conclude that the downturn has begun. Wherever we turn, the news since the Fall has been predictably bleak regarding the economy. This is nothing new; being fed […]

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Article From My Website

This is an article from a while back, I have it available for download on my site here: Motivation & Business Articles But in light of my new blog, I am going to add them to the blog so you don’t need to download it anymore! Enjoy the read! Daily Courier, Thursday, May 28, 2002 […]

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Staying power…Why do people love their jobs?

Last week after working with two clients in very different arenas (education and accounting… union and non-union) I found myself thinking about the fact that people who love their jobs have several things in common. In both cases, the people from these two organizations are all in a support staff role yet they are polar […]

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Top ten reasons to enjoy a happier, productive workplace

10. If you are fun deprived, you’re no fun to be around 9. We often spend more time at work that we do with our own families so let’s enjoy it! 8. When we feel inspired at work, we make a difference to our co-workers and those closest to us 7. Our clients benefit when […]

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Working hard or hardly working?

The generational debate rages on in today’s workplace If you want to put any one generation on the defensive, talk to a baby boomer (aged 45 – 63) about the work ethic of Generation Y, (born after 1982, end-date to be determined) the youngest generation to enter the workplace. It is not unusual to hear […]

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Easy conversations with strangers at 39,000 feet…yet we cannot talk to our customers?

On a recent flight back to Vancouver, it occurred to me how quickly I bonded with my neighbour in seat 18 J. We talked for three hours non-stop as soon as the plane took off. As the flight was over 14 hours direct from Australia, the conversation had to be good. As we chatted, I […]

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A fighter whose been knocked down twice

Earlier today I learned that my very close friend who suffered from polio as a child was hit by a vehicle reversing as she was crossing the street in broad daylight in suburban Vancouver. The driver apparently just kept coming to the horror of onlookers…three of whom called the ambulance. Her “good leg” was broken […]

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Susan Boyle…Singing and Social Media Sensation

How do you get 15 million hits in one day on You Tube? Grow up in Scotland, enter a TV talent show, wear your Sunday best and unashamedly tell the world you are still waiting to be kissed. Was that easy? Well, not quite.

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Welcome to my blog

Well, I’ve finally joined the 21st century and stated a blog. I know, I know…It’s about time. I have had lots of meaningful thoughts to share with y’all but I haven’t done anything until now.  Stay tuned for insights regarding personal leadership, workplace dynamics, generations at work, why little kids rule, helpful links to cool […]

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