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PERSONAL NOTE FROM THE CAPTAIN
I hope your new year is off to a great start! With reality being what it is,
let us hope the economy will start improving soon.
I am proud to introduce a new associate who is now working with Chart Your
Course International. As a consultant, trainer, and professional problem
solver, Tangela Johnson has taught hundreds how to engage their employees
and stand out in the marketplace by focusing on the key principles of
leadership, communication, and customer service. She provides guidance and
training to companies who are interested in productive change and
repositioning themselves for the future. For more information please visit:
I wish everyone a positive and happy new year!
Greg
AVOID GETTING LAID OFF: HOW TO KEEP YOUR HEAD OFF
THE CHOPPING BLOCK
A reporter from the Washington Post asked me to answer questions for a story
they are working on this month. Visit my Blog and provide your comment on my
opinions.
Here is one of the questions:
Should an employee try to stand out or keep a low profile?
A lot of people are looking for jobs. This means there are many talented
workers available. So, it is even more than important you don’t make a
hiring mistake. Explore how our assessments can help insure you promote or
hire the right person for the right job.
We are continuing with Sessions 2 and 3 on January 15 and 22. We had over
300 people sign up for Session 1 in December. Even though we cannot offer
these two sessions for free, we have adjusted the cost for the economic
situation some of you may face.
I have placed some of my best video clips on YouTube.com. Do me a favor, and
provide a star rating on your favorites. If you don’t have a YouTube
account, you maybe asked to open one.
AVOID STAGNATION: IMPROVING YOUR MANAGEMENT SKILLS
Many businesses have cut their training budgets. However, if you want an
economical and cost effective way to update your supervisory skills, I
suggest you look at our 14 different courses. For as little as $49 per
course, you can benefit greatly and show your company you are doing your
part in your professional development.
SHOWING APPRECIATION WITH AN
AUTHENTIC GREETING CARD
Have you received one of those electronic greeting cards? Not very
impressive. Did you ever forget an important anniversary or birthday?
Recently someone told me about this really cool company that makes it so
simple to send an authentic greeting card; you will wonder why you didn’t
hear about this a long time ago. We are all busy—and now I no longer have to
go to the store, pick out a card, write a little note, look up the address,
find a stamp, and walk out to the mail box. By the time I do all of that, I
usually miss the date I am trying to recognize in the first place.
The great thing about this program, it is all Internet based. You can store
each of your addresses and dates such as anniversaries and birthdays, plus
you will be reminded when to send the card. You can choose from thousands of
different cards--and if you are creative, there is a special feature to add
your own personal photographs in the design process. Another really neat
addition, this program will scan in your personal handwriting and signature
so it looks like you actually handwrote the note and address on the
envelope.
Just think of the impact a personal greeting card could have on your family,
clients, staff, or employees. They even put it in the envelope, add a stamp,
and take it to the post office for you—all for less than 75 cents per card
including postage.
You can watch a video and even sign up for a free account to send out two
cards by visiting this website.
Everybody loves a good sale—and you won’t believe the fantastic prices on
some of our books and videos. We have marked these items up to 60% off.
Several of the videos have been opened, or they are the older VHS
version--and some of the books have bent corners. We will even pay the
shipping (U.S. orders only). Don’t wait--Make your order now before they are
gone.
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