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So What's Next? The Secret to Assessments
When it comes to personality profiling, the human development industry has countless tests and assessments from which to choose. These instruments may differ greatly on the surface - in the number and names of the archetypes each model advocates and the method through which a person's type is determined. But at their core, they are all attempting to accomplish the same objective: divide humanity into a manageable number of types and describe each type as a set of distinct and demonstrable characteristics. These "psychometric" instruments are designed to "measure the minds of respondents and provide them with greater insight and understanding of themselves. Because of that, they have increasingly become a core service offered by professional trainers, coaches and consultants.The ways in which the professional community has positioned personality profiling in their practices varies widely:1) As an intake tool, personality tests provide the professional with a relatively inexpensive way to engage a prospect in a meaningful dialogue that may lead to them becoming a client.2) As the foundation for a working relationship with a client, assessments provide starting points from which clients can make better decisions about themselves and their futures - in matters of career counseling, personal relationships and life in general.3) As part of a team building experience, personality tests provide the members of a group with a shared language and insight into themselves and their fellow teammates.4) As subject matter for a training program or keynote presentation, a general overview of a typing system can be instrumental in helping customer service representatives or sale representatives identify, understand

to Lehner, Egyptian society maintained a Social order that required everybody, no matter what rank, to owe service to the people above them. This was known as "Bak".

Today's employees owe service to their organization because they receive a salary. It doesn't guarantee they will do a good job. In the same light, "Bak" was only a means to recruit people for construction, not for the formation of a superior workforce with mind-set to create an edifice that will last thousands of years.

Think about it, it's a project that's only used when your boss is dead. And then, as long as it's standing while you're still alive, it looks like you and your colleges have done a great job.

So why put in the extra effort?

A modern study at Stanford University took the most successf

7 Tips When Choosing Assessments
Choosing employee assessments can be complicated these days. The competition is immense with all the options available in the market today. However, there are a few tips to follow that will help your organization decide on the most appropriate assessment.1. Know why you looking at assessments.Having a specific focus or issue will help you choose the right assessment for your organization. Many companies choose assessments without really doing their “due diligence” before selecting. Then they wonder why they did not work. Valid and reliable assessments are designed for specific purposes and do work when they are properly used.2. Ask to see what kind of information the assessment provides.Make sure the assessment you select will give you the information you are seeking in regard to your focus area. Also, the information you receive from the assessment should be easy to understand. There are excellent assessments in the market that do not require “a rocket scientist” to interpret. Ask to see sample reports and/or to demo an assessment.3. Check to ensure the assessment be used for the specific purpose you desire.It is imperative that assessments are used in applications for which they were designed. If an assessment was not designed to be a pre-employment assessment, then it should not be used in the hiring process. And the same goes that pre-employment assessments designed for JUST that purpose should not be used with current employees.4. Ensure the assessment has been validated in the specific application for which it was designed.Check to ensure that the assessment has been validated for the application in which you intend to use the assessment. Also, ask when the asse

Evidence uncovered by Faunal experts Redding and Lehner prove it... It was not slaves who built the great pyramids. It was gangs of motivated, dedicated, and well organized individuals who had a purpose...

And over 4500 years later, when viewing the astonishing accomplishments of the great pyramid builders through modern Directive Communication psychology, we find patterns. And the pyramids themselves conceal a mysterious code that illuminates the force of superior leadership.

The illuminating wealth of this systematic leadership proficiency was developed over centuries. It took hundreds of years to perfect, but only one dynasty to destroy.

The first pyramids were built inside mountains or were crude structures that withered with time, the skill had not yet been developed to erect the timeless monuments which still stand today.

Yet, as architects and planners came up with new ideas for better structures, the skill to implement these ideas had to be cultivated. And so it was.

The foundations of Pyramid building was founded in skill

Yet, as theses skills developed, stronger structures were built. But, they took a long time to construct and were not very significant. They had a good appearance, but lacked in function and durability. They had no where near the prominence of the great pyramids. They were mediocre.

One of the more important Pyramid Failures can give an insight to organizational breakdown in a structural metaphor. This was the Pyramid at Meidum built for Pharaoh Seneferu. Today it lays in ruins and toppled blocks. This early attempt failed because of one simple factor that skilled stonework had not yet foreseen. Each of the carved stones were laid as individual blocks, with one piled on top of the other. These gave way to earthquakes and strong weather conditions over time and the structure fell apart.

Since skill it was the foundation of progress, it needed to be further developed. So leaders and architects directed and supervised the development of the structures.

It wasn't till later that the Egyptians learned that by slanting the stones inward toward the center of the structure that things changed. The structure supported itself.

So the architects knew this must have been a sign from Amenhotep (the Egyptian god of architecture and construction) and it was revealed to them that skill was not enough. The teams of people who built these structures needed more, they needed to support each other and not work as a collection of individuals, but as a group with a purpose.

The discovery that skill was not enough With skill, people were working as individuals. And as individuals, were primarily driven by personal motives, the payment they would receive, how much time they needed to work, how many days off they would get, what was going on at home while they were working. To develop the cohesive structure the Pyramid needed to be, they needed to develop a cohesive workforce first. They needed to develop the cohesive "Attitude"

So the Pharaoh's planners and architects set out to cultivate this "Attitude" that was a message from the heavens.

According to Lehner, Egyptian society maintained a Social order that required everybody, no matter what rank, to owe service to the people above them. This was known as "Bak".

Think about it, it's a project that's only used when your boss is dead. And then, as long as it's standing while you're still alive, it looks like you and your colleges have done a great job.

So why put in the extra effort?

A modern study at Stanford University took the most successfu

Factors that Determine What You Should Offer the Celebrity Endorser
Chapter 6 of 14Factors that determine what you should offer the celebrity endorser.Quite frankly this is where you become the detective. It shouldn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out that there will always be optimal situations which will be in your favor. If you understand how to sift through the details and perform a little self-analysis, you can quickly, accurately, and cost effectively determine a pricing range. One thing that we have steadfastly learned over the years is that when a celebrity endorser says “Well I usually make x for an hour or two”, that is just their way of trying to establish a fee albeit on the high side. An individual not accustomed to dealing with celebrity endorsers might say that’s fine…do not ever say that. Never commit to a dollar figure right out of the gate. All things are negotiable. Following are a few examples of some of the things that we have done that will give you insight into your negotiating prowess.Horror Story: Many years ago we had paid for a very famous celebrity endorser to appear in Richmond, Virginia. The terms of the deal were spelled out clearly and all monies had been paid in advance. This particular deal was with one of the most famous baseball players of all time. We agreed to and paid for a three-hour signing. When we picked up the individual at the Richmond airport we should have known we were going to have a rough day. Five minutes into the ride our celebrity endorser told us he had upgraded to first class and that we owed him an additional five or six hundred dollars. We told the celebrity endorser that according to the contract (which we had in our hot little hands) that he needed prior approval before we would pay for such an upgrade. He th

loped to erect the timeless monuments which still stand today.

Yet, as architects and planners came up with new ideas for better structures, the skill to implement these ideas had to be cultivated. And so it was.

The foundations of Pyramid building was founded in skill

Since skill it was the foundation of progress, it needed to be further developed. So leaders and architects directed and supervised the development of the structures.

It wasn't till later that the Egyptians learned that by slanting the stones inward toward the center of the structure that things changed. The structure supported itself.

So the Pharaoh's planners and architects set out to cultivate this "Attitude" that was a message from the heavens.

According to Lehner, Egyptian society maintained a Social order that required everybody, no matter what rank, to owe service to the people above them. This was known as "Bak".

Think about it, it's a project that's only used when your boss is dead. And then, as long as it's standing while you're still alive, it looks like you and your colleges have done a great job.

So why put in the extra effort?

A modern study at Stanford University took the most successf

Wireless High risk Merchant Accounts
Pornography, a multi-million industry, is good business. Adult videos and magazines are always doing brisk sales. But aside from these forms of media, billions of people around the world turn to the Internet to access pornography. Finding an Internet connection is not hard these days. Some people no longer use a traditional plug-in modem to connect to the web, and instead use wireless modems and cellular phones. This becomes a big problem for people who run adult websites because it is now easy to hack into their sites and enter it illegally.Getting your own siteSo how does one run this kind of business? The most important thing you need before anything else is to have a merchant account. This is an account that allows you to collect credit card fees from your clients. Adult sites are considered "high risk" because they are the kind of business that usually runs "offshore." It means that they do not really have a physical establishment. They are also considered "high risk" because they are often victims of Internet fraud.Hacking into the accountsComputer hackers are able to access these kinds of site without paying a dime by stealing account passwords. This is done through "trash diving." Hackers go through trash cans and search for invoices or ATM receipts that contain useful information such as credit card information. Once they find these accounts, they now can enter any website and charge the fees to the accounts they have just hacked into. Aside from this, they can also give these passwords to fellow hackers who can enter your site for free, thus reducing your profit.The problem with these hackers is that tracking them down is almost impossible. Hackers use high end lap tops and wireless modems to c

This early attempt failed because of one simple factor that skilled stonework had not yet foreseen. Each of the carved stones were laid as individual blocks, with one piled on top of the other. These gave way to earthquakes and strong weather conditions over time and the structure fell apart.

Since skill it was the foundation of progress, it needed to be further developed. So leaders and architects directed and supervised the development of the structures.

It wasn't till later that the Egyptians learned that by slanting the stones inward toward the center of the structure that things changed. The structure supported itself.

So the Pharaoh's planners and architects set out to cultivate this "Attitude" that was a message from the heavens.

According to Lehner, Egyptian society maintained a Social order that required everybody, no matter what rank, to owe service to the people above them. This was known as "Bak".

Think about it, it's a project that's only used when your boss is dead. And then, as long as it's standing while you're still alive, it looks like you and your colleges have done a great job.

So why put in the extra effort?

A modern study at Stanford University took the most successf

Internet Millions
Internet millions - Is it possible to make 1000's of dollars working from home with only a computer and an Internet connection. Yes, I think anybody could if they really wanted to. When I say really want to I mean you have to have a desire to make money. And everybody that starts there own business usually have a very strong desire to start with but after a while it fades away and you forget WHY you started this business. If you do a lot of work and don't get the results you want or your goals never comes trough all the way it's easy to start doubting. Is this really for me maybe I should do what I have always done.The people that are successful have figured out that if they run into any kind of problem they find a way out. The Internet millionaires don't give up they continue until they have found a permanent solution to any problem and simply put in a system that will take care of this problem so it won't happen again. There is so many people that give up just when things are about to change and the thoughts of a good healthy and rich life has turned into the opposite.To be able to keep the dream alive you have to think of the things you want to have in your life if you only think of the problems you will run into more problems and the problems will grow more then your bank account. Imagine or visualize yourself sitting on a beautiful beach enjoying every moment and ask yourself Why am I here on this wonderful beach? I am here because I follow through until I have reached my goal and I solved the problem. I am here because I am good at what I do.

ill was not enough. The teams of people who built these structures needed more, they needed to support each other and not work as a collection of individuals, but as a group with a purpose.

So the Pharaoh's planners and architects set out to cultivate this "Attitude" that was a message from the heavens.

According to Lehner, Egyptian society maintained a Social order that required everybody, no matter what rank, to owe service to the people above them. This was known as "Bak".

Think about it, it's a project that's only used when your boss is dead. And then, as long as it's standing while you're still alive, it looks like you and your colleges have done a great job.

So why put in the extra effort?

A modern study at Stanford University took the most successf

Fund Raisers – How Do You Set Up A Charity Auction?
You have little money but you want to raise money for your local charity. So how about a well publicized auction?You will be benefiting from a whole pile of human emotions:* The public’s desire to give to good causes. * Local business need for cost effective advertising. * Local businesses wishing to be connected with good causes. * The public’s wish to purchase special items at good prices, whilst still being seen to be doing good. * Local media’s needs for good local interest copy.It is going to be some hard work for you, but if you are organized, polite and persistent you will do well.First of all – check with your local authorities as to the kind of permits etc that you need. Make sure you adhere to all rules – lotteries for example are heavily controlled – so get advice first.Secondly as it is for charity you have to make sure that you keep excellent records and can account publicly for all auction gifts, all money taken and what the money is used for.Now PublicitySet the event for about 1 month ahead. Go to your local radio stations and tell them about it. Ask them to publicize it for you. Do the same with the local papers. You have a great local event so they will be interested.Set up some flyers giving details of the auction. Also set up some posters that local businesses can put up. Leave a space on these so that they can promote what they are giving to the auction and ask donators to put them up in their shop and office.Ask your paper to be at the event to take photos and provide a report on the results. If you can hold the event in order to purchase a particular item for your charity – that’s great!Getting Your Itemsto Lehner, Egyptian society maintained a Social order that required everybody, no matter what rank, to owe service to the people above them. This was known as "Bak".

Think about it, it's a project that's only used when your boss is dead. And then, as long as it's standing while you're still alive, it looks like you and your colleges have done a great job.

So why put in the extra effort?

A modern study at Stanford University took the most successful people in various vocations and made a startling discovery. Across 100 of the studied vocations, it seemed that most successful people in those professions attributed only about 20% of their success to skill. The study quoted "the primary reason for extraordinary success is due to Attitude, not skill". The top sales people recognized only 14% of their success was due to skill, the rest was attitude. The top structural engineers, in a very skill based profession, indicated that only 22% was skill, the rest was attitude.

So how did the Egyptians cultivate the attitudes required to manifest the great pyramids?

The secret lies in expectation and reciprocity. Bak was expected from everybody. The reward for Bak was that someone below you would give you back some Bak (and even the lowest ranks had "someone" below them at one point). Just like a job, you are expected to work and your reward is a paycheck.

So when people started to feel they got something extra, more than was expected, their psychology changed. They WANTED to do a better job, they wanted to "Reciprocate" the extra value they were getting.

There were the normal actions like defrayed taxes (there was no money system at the time) and extra free time for segments of the population that could not spend in their homes or farms due to the annual flooding of the Nile. But that wasn't enough.

The leaders looked at the situation and came up with a solution - Food.

Pharaoh deemed massive amounts of clover fed cattle to be cultivated for the purpose of feeding the workers the tastiest, finest beef to be found on the continent. Workers were fed like royalty.

This served two purposes:

It gave the workers a sense of importance and significance. They ate only the best and felt appreciated in the process.
It provided a superior source of protein to make the workers stronger which in turn provided better performance. And they also felt better about themselves and their increased ability

In the context of today's organizations, this is NOT the equivalent of giving more money or increasing salary. Back then it was physical strength that created a "better man". Today it's the mental strength that is most precious. The opportunity for individuals to develop their talents and intellectual ability.

What was superior beef in Ancient Egypt, is now Superior Training or Personal development in today's business environment.

An important thing to consider: if the workers were feed the normal, not so tender beef, the effect wouldn't have been the same. Why because it WASN'T SPECIAL! So if management decides to engage average trainers to save money, they will actual be getting less psychological value for money.

It is also essential to reinforce the extra value.

For example a church in Singapore has risen to a parish of over 18,000 members within a reasonably short time partially because they often invite special preachers from other countries to came and speak. They are quite upfront that they pay these guests about S$20,000 for their contribution, and the turnouts are tremendous. But that's not all, more p

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