• Embracing Failure Alicia Marie Fruin         posted in: Business Grammar and Writing
    Written by Alicia Marie Fruin I have heard it said that “if you can’t do it right, then don’t do it at all.” I wonder how important it really is to always get it “right”? How many times does this philosophy keep us from just taking the next step? Could this just be a strategy designed to play it safe? Do we really think “if I am careful I won’t fail”? Reall...
  • Memory enhancement to drive your business success! Harold Mangum         posted in: Wellness
    In today's world of technology and information overload it’s paramount that research is proving that the mind can rewire itself everyday; therefore affording you the ability to train your mind with new learning paradigms. The ability to remember has never been in more demand than it is today. The ability to remember someone’s name, where you met them, what role they play in your everyday wo...
  • Effective Communication Kenneth Feldman, Ph.D.         posted in: Communication
    Effective Communication What enables a manager to communicate with his or her staff? There are four components to effective communication.  With a little bit of work, patience and practice, one’s level of communication will drastically improve. Direction:...
  • The Coaching Clinic: Coaching Skills for Managers Alicia Marie Fruin         posted in: Management and Supervision
    Two Day Course Next Public course is March 31st – April 1st in Bellevue, Washington.  The Coaching Clinic Brochure | ...
  • Solicitor Training – It’s Not Just for Nonprofit Volunteers Darcy Lee         posted in: Motivational
    Why should your nonprofit organization consider solicitor training for your staff and your volunteers? The answer is simple - because too often we take for granted that the "people in the field" are prepared for anything that comes their way.    Your next question may be, "I'm the manager of my staff and volunteers.  Why do you t...
  • Building a Strong and Healthy Nonprofit Board of Directors Darcy Lee         posted in: Leadership
    When you think of your board of directors, you should immediately think of leadership.  After all, what is leadership for a nonprofit organization?  The answer is - leadership is the board of directors.  MVP Seminars understands this, and that is why they have a nonprofit specialist on board. ...
  • As a Leader, Leave them with their Dignity Dr. Rosie Kuhn         posted in: Conflict Management
    In my capacity as a leadership coach I’ve been working with Hank, an executive in a Fortune 500 company who has been embroiled in a dispute with a particular associate for the past few weeks. The associate, we’ll call him Tom, is somewhat passive and resistant. When he feels like working he’s on top of his game and works harder and longer than any one of his team members. However, when he do...