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June 2008  [printable view]

Know What You Stand For
By Steven L. Anderson, Ph.D., MBA

               Making your business successful can be a very difficult endeavor. Threats to your business abound. Sometimes it may seem like the only way to survive is to constantly react to threats to your company’s survival. But, in fact, the best way to survive and grow your business is to have a clear vision for your existence and then to have the courage to stick to that vision.

                A wonderful example of a leader who had the courage to stick to his vision is Hugh Grant, CEO of Monsanto, as described in the December 17, 2007 issue of Business Week. In 2002, when Grant was named CEO at Monsanto, the company’s future was in jeopardy. The stock price was at an all time low and their biggest money making chemical, Roundup, was coming off patent. Worst of all, for the previous twenty years, Monsanto had spent billions investing in genetically modified organisms (GMO’s) and the world was in an uproar over the threat that GMO’s represented to the environment and to human beings. GMOs are genetically modified plants that are bred to resist disease and produce high yields.                                   (continued)

Jewish Family Services is hosting a 2 hour workshop featuring Steve Anderson, entitled

 "Building Exceptional Teams" Thursday, July 17th, 1-3 p.m.

 

 

Who Should Attend?

  • HR professionals who hire individuals to develop and complete teams within an organization

  • Supervisors and Managers who implement teams that have qualities including leadership and follow through

  • Supervisors and Managers responsible for managing teams within the organization.

CLICK HERE for workshop flyer and how to register.

Recent Talk Subject of Blog

On June 25, Steve spoke  on "Thriving Under Pressure" for clients of HKM Direct Market Communication.  One of the participants, Jeremiah Arn from First Ohio Home Finance, Inc., was impressed and blogged about it.
 CLICK HERE to read his blog:
 

Steve's new book is out and available for purchase! 
       Success Strategies: High Achievers' Guide to Success, contains interviews from 14 authors, including Dr. Warren Bennis, Brian Tracy, Marjorie Blanchard and our own Steve Anderson, who share their personal experiences and thoughts on achieving success.
       Visit our Online Store to order your copy using PayPal. It is $15.00 including shipping and handling.
 

Be Open to Possibilities
By Karlene Forde, guest contributor

               With all the current natural disasters going on in this country and around the world there is a tremendous need which could seem overwhelming.  As a person who loves to help and one who has given of my talents and resources over the years, I’d like to offer some suggestions on how you may begin to make a difference now.  I hope this article is especially helpful to women who have not been able to accomplish a long-held desire before, and to remind us to be open to possibilities which will allow us to live our lives as authentically as possible.

           Sometimes we get stuck because we think money is the answer, whether it be helping others or fulfilling our own goals.  Sometimes it’s just a matter of being creative.  This is especially true for those who may be currently financially challenged.  Start by remembering the things you like doing, or have always had a passion for doing.  The most important thing with giving is to do it willingly and do it from your heart.  Let your heart and feelings guide you in figuring ways in which you may begin to live your authentic life.    (continued)

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