Mind Tools Newsletter 316 - What Are Your Goals for 2014?

In this newsletter, find out how to set long-term goals,and how to build the focus that you need to reach them.

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Beyond the Job Description - With Jesse Sostrin

In this interview, Jesse Sostrin explains why we need to do much more than what's outlined in our job description, if we want to be successful at work.

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Leadership Styles - Choosing the Right Approach for the Situation

Learn about different leadership style frameworks so that you can be a more effective leader.

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You don't need to panic about the number of emails filling up your Inbox while you're on vacation, honestly!

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Do you feel overloaded by your email? These strategies will help you read and process email effectively, so that you can be more productive.

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We're all expected to juggle a huge number of tasks, especially around the holidays, but multitasking can actually be counterproductive.

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Multitasking can actually reduce your efficiency and cost you time. Find out how to get out of the multitasking habit.

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Whether you use a pen and paper, or a Smartphone app that syncs across your devices, To Do Lists are an extremely effective way to organize your tasks.

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Here in the Mind Tools office, we try to avoid these common time management mistakes...

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Boost your productivity by recognizing and overcoming these common mistakes.

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How to Develop Long-Term Focus - Staying Motivated to Achieve Distant Goals

Learn how to stay motivated when pursuing long-term goals.

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The Conscious Competence Ladder - Keeping Going When Learning Gets Tough

Find out how to manage your emotions during the learning process.

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How productive are you? Take our quiz to find out. http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/productivity-quiz.htm #productivity #MindTools

How productive are you? Take our quiz to find out. http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/productivity-quiz.htm #productivity #MindTools

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Mind Tools Newsletter 315 - What's Your Leadership Style?

In this newsletter, learn how you can use transformational leadership to inspire your people and to deliver great results.

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On Friday the 13th, do you have any superstitions in your office? #fridaythe13th #MindTools

On Friday the 13th, do you have any superstitions in your office? #fridaythe13th #MindTools

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Transformational Leadership - Becoming an Inspirational Leader

Learn the skills you need to develop this inspiring leadership style.

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Perfectionists often produce exceptionally high-quality work, but they're unlikely to feel fulfilled or satisfied. Find out how to deal with perfectionism, here. #perfectionism #MindTools

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In this article, we'll look at why excessive perfectionism is unhealthy, and we'll think about what you can do to overcome it.

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Thought awareness + rational thinking + positive thinking = less stress! #MindTools #stress

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Thought Awareness, Rational Thinking, and Positive Thinking are simple tools that help you turn this around.

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Dealing With Bullying on Your Team - Spotting and Stopping Bad Behavior

Learn how to identify and deal with bullying on your team.

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This video will touch you. Watch how one person can have an affect on not just one very important person, but an entire school.

Anyone can be a Leader – Powerful Video



Anyone can be a leader. The thought that comes to me as I watched the powerful and inspirational video below is that leadership is sometimes a one on one thing that has the potential to affect literally thousands of people, maybe even millions.

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I do not think much of a man who is not wiser today than he was yesterday. ~Abraham Lincoln

I do not think much of a man who is not wiser today than he was yesterday. ~Abraham Lincoln

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"I will succeed..." "People respect my opinions..." "I'm good at my job..." Affirmations are a great way to overcome negative thinking. Find out how to harness the power of affirmations, here. #positivethinking #MindTools

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Learn how to use this simple technique to overcome negative thinking and to make positive changes to your life.

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Amazing and touching leadership from a group of kids. Watch how their leadership not only inspires others, but each other as well.

When Kids Lead it is Amazing! Wonderful and Touching Video



Leadership often times has nothing to do with intentionally leading people. Some times its sole purpose is to inspire. I have found this to be the case many times when children are leading.

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Make a total commitment to your company, your job, and your career. Uncommitted people have no future. ~Brian Tracy

Make a total commitment to your company, your job, and your career. Uncommitted people have no future. ~Brian Tracy

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Mind Tools Newsletter 314 - Sink or Swim?

In this newsletter, learn how to succeed when you're thrown into an unexpected role or project.

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If you have ever been on a conference call you will absolutely love this video! It is hilarious. This is one you will want to share and laugh with others about :)

Conference Calls – Funny Video – What Annoys You Most?



Great comedy on conference call meetings. If you are someone who is on conference call meetings as part of your job you will appreciate this comedy routine.

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Remember, happiness doesn't depend on who you are or what you have; it depends solely on what you think. ~Dale Carnegie

Remember, happiness doesn't depend on who you are or what you have; it depends solely on what you think. ~Dale Carnegie

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Are you a positive or negative thinker? Take our quiz to find out. #MindTools

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Use our interactive test to find out how you perceive things, and get advice on how to think more positively.

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The Resilient Manager - With Adrian Furnham

In this interview, psychologist Adrian Furnham as shares his insights on how managers can build resilience in the face of adversity.

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The thought of "taming" your inbox on Monday morning can be daunting, but it doesn't have to be that way. #managingemail #MindTools

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One strategy you can use is to check email only at set points during the day.

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Do you switch off completely at the weekend, or do you make time to learn new skills? #MindTools

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Find out how to create time in your schedule for long-term professional development.

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Coming up with fresh, new ideas is important because __________________ #creativity #MindTools

Coming up with fresh, new ideas is important because __________________ #creativity #MindTools

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Into the Deep End - Gaining Control in an Unexpected New Role

Use this seven-step approach to succeed in an unexpected role.

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Most people have used Brainstorming at some point in their career. But can you use Rolestorming to your advantage? http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/rolestorming.htm #rolestorming #MindTools

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Use this technique to come up with more ideas when you're brainstorming with your group.

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Individual vs. Group Brainstorming. Find out which is best for your situation, here. http://www.mindtools.com/brainstm.html #brainstorming #MindTools

Individual vs. Group Brainstorming. Find out which is best for your situation, here. http://www.mindtools.com/brainstm.html #brainstorming #MindTools

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Affinity Diagrams - Organizing Information and Ideas into Common Themes

Learn how to organize ideas and information with common themes.

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Are you struggling to come up with innovative new ideas? http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newCT_88.htm #MindTools #creativity

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Learn some techniques that will help you to spark creativity, force you to think differently and thus generate new ideas.

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What's your secret to productivity and happiness? Mine is pretty simple, but powerful.

My #1 Leadership Secret for Greater Productivity and Happiness



There are many things I teach at home and in other leadership capacities I have served in, but the most important thing I believe I have taught, and if people ultimately will get, is amazingly powerful.

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Mind Tools Newsletter 313 - Negotiating a Fair Solution

In this newsletter, learn about a range of negotiation tools and styles, including the Conflict Layer Model, which helps you explore and outline your real needs during a negotiation.

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Talk about courage and love! Each of these heroes are angels. Very inspiring if you haven't seen it yet :)

Watch How Amazing Each Of These Heroes Are – Moving and Miraculous!



Do you believe in miracles and/or angels? The heroes in these videos are absolute angels. Watch as many of them sacrifice their own lives for another. We should all be grateful for such heroes Please feel free to “Share” it, “Tweet” it, “Google +” or “Pin” it with family, friends, co-workers or anyo...

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A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination. ~Nelson Mandela

A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination. ~Nelson Mandela

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Leader’s Success is Dependent on Not Giving Up – The difference between successful people and those that aren’t often boils down to pure persistence; the desire to not give up. The difference between a leader’s success and a leader that doesn’t succeed is similar.

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The difference between successful people and those that aren’t often boils down to pure persistence; the desire to not give up. The difference between a leader’s success and a leader that doesn’t succeed is similar. Great leaders carry on, even in the blue face of adversity and critics. ~Michael Rogers, Teamwork and Leadership - See more at: http://www.teamworkandleadership.com/2011/09/perseverance-and-leaders-success-leadership-story.html#sthash.f6HWzzwd.qm8CcWrX.dpuf

The difference between successful people and those that aren’t often boils down to pure persistence; the desire to not give up. The difference between a leader’s success and a leader that doesn’t succeed is similar. Great leaders carry on, even in the blue face of adversity and critics. ~Michael Rogers, Teamwork and Leadership - See more at: http://www.teamworkandleadership.com/2011/09/perseverance-and-leaders-success-leadership-story.html#sthash.f6HWzzwd.qm8CcWrX.dpuf

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Confidence on the outside begins by living with integrity on the inside. ~Brian Tracy

Confidence on the outside begins by living with integrity on the inside. ~Brian Tracy

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Do you ask other people for their opinions, as a way of testing out your ideas? http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMC_71.htm #problemsolving #MindTools

Do you ask other people for their opinions, as a way of testing out your ideas? http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMC_71.htm #problemsolving #MindTools

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Watch how these exceptional middle school students serve a little boy in a very special way. Amazing!

Kids Are Amazing! Watch What These Special Middle School Students Do!



I love stories like the below. None of the adults knew what these kids were up to including the coaches. But watch what they do for this special little boy. And watch how it literally changes their hearts and his life. There are so many opportunities for all of us to make a difference. These amazing...

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