Showing results by publisher "Made for Success" in Relationships, Parenting & Personal Development

Focus your mind like a laser beam at the touch of a button? You bet! There's no doubt about it: lack of focus dramatically impacts your ability to be effective, and it can make you come off as a little, well, less intelligent than you really are. In this era of information overload, it's easy to get lost in every shiny new object that comes along. Now you can learn to focus your mind on the task at hand to achieve any objective, complete any task, or reach a complex goal. Focus for Success is your secret weapon for overcoming distractions and achieving at a higher level.

Would you like to immediately capture the attention of your reader—and keep it? Would you like people to grasp the point of your message—and remember it? Would you like people to read and respond to your emails and other informal, yet crucial correspondence? Or even have your ideas read and respected when writing to a publisher?

When it comes to the evolution of your teenagers, where exactly do you fit into their big picture? From the dawn of time, parents have been coping with the yoyo effect of their teenagers needing them one moment and pushing them away the next. As each generation has been inspired with new ideas, new insights, and new technologies, the gap keeps getting a little wider.

If only life came with an instruction book. Each of us has surrogate parents, teachers, coaches, trainers, and others throughout life who impart essential wisdom to us; it comes piecemeal and in uneven flows. In this riveting session, professional speaker and author Jeff Davidson lays down the twelve hard and fast rules of life that he has been able to assemble as a result of his journey, and he offers them in an enjoyable and entertaining way.

Raising extraordinary children is elusive for many parents because most have had absolutely no training on how to do it. Brad Worthley, a motivational expert, offers very simple steps that can provide remarkable longterm rewards. They focus on understanding how humans think, why we do the things that we do, respectful communication skills, and a positive attitude. The more you understand why your children do some of the things they do, the more poised you will be in handling daily challenges.

When speaking to groups, one of the surefire techniques that you can employ to be effective is the use of stories. Stories have intrigued humankind since our earliest days as cave dwellers. Regardless of what you’re trying to achieve, telling the audience a story increases their propensity to be attentive.In this captivating session, professional speaker Jeff Davidson, who has addressed nearly eight hundred audiences in forty six states of the union and in six foreign countries, lays out exactly what it takes to effectively use stories with your audiences.

Does it feel like sometimes others at work are not listening to you? Or if they are listening to you, they don't act on what you say? Is it hard for you to get people's attention? Do you say "yes" when you would prefer to say "no"? If these and related issues have been tugging on your mind, perhaps you need to be more assertive. You're not alone. If it's always been hard for you to get the attention of others, to be heard, or to be followed, take heed. Many people feel the same way. Today many people are finding themselves being increasingly not heard.

Does it seem as if your days are racing by? No matter what you do, does it seem that time is speeding up? If so, you’re part of a huge number of career professionals who inadvertently are undertaking many of the same practices and behaviors that contribute to the perception of time speeding up. In this remarkable program, author and professional speaker Jeff Davidson discusses 21 habits, activities, and perceptions that lead us to believe our day is racing by. As Jeff describes each of these 21 areas, you’ll begin to know and understand why it’s important to avoid them.

What would your life look like if you had breathing space - the ability to tackle problems and challenges as they arise, the space and freedom to engage in conceptual and innovative thinking, and a sense of control and ease about each day? In this insightful session, professional speaker and author Jeff Davidson lays out a plan for you to have a greater sense and experience of breathing space in your life.

Annette Comer exposes human vulnerabilities, embattled self- esteem, strained relationships, and lost money, then offers the necessary tools to deal with each of these dilemmas. It is the revealing true story of a sister who refuses to let her brother fail in his business, in spite of many obstacles and mistakes. As she reveals her five powerful secret methods for long-lasting success, he realizes he can succeed. Annette Comer teaches you to do the same: to save yourself when things go wrong.

Listening is just as important as speaking. Good listening draws people to you. Poor listening causes them to drift away. This program offers a powerful set of tools to help you build your listening skills up to maximum effectiveness. Jumpstart your way to better listening today!

Can a person have too many positive habits? This audio program gives you step-by-step instructions that are essential to building strong habits that allow you to flourish. This collection of audio recordings from best-selling authors offers methods for tapping into greater wisdom and resources to create a life based on your own terms. By identifying bad habits and breaking the stubborn ones, you can set yourself up for a life of balance and harmony.

Wouldn't it be great if, once you were exposed to information, it was yours for life? Or do you wish you were better at remembering faces, names, and numbers or where you put the car keys? Take a fun, exciting audio adventure with certified hypnotherapist Liv Montgomery to look at the many ways you can effectively boost your memory.

Whether you’re an author, a business professional, or you simply want to be better at harnessing the power of the written word, this program can help. The storytelling tools and writing techniques contained here will help you manipulate words on paper to your greatest advantage. You’ll understand the power of using a story, a quote, or some powerful hook to rope in the reader from the very first paragraph. You’ll also learn why it’s important to understand who the reader is, what he or she needs, and how you can best convey your point.

Do you have a story waiting to be told but know your writing skills need improvement? This expert resource will help you develop both your technical and creative writing skills. Best-selling authors reveal entertaining and informative methods to craft a story, organize complex thoughts, and write effectively to engage your readers.

If you've got a teenager in your life, you probably need a dose of Dramamine. That's right - that little blue pill for motion sickness. You're probably queasy from the whirlwind of trying to keep up with their social calendar. You may feel dizzy from all the ups and downs of riding their emotional roller coaster. You might even have a headache from banging your head against the wall, feeling frustrated by an apparent failure to communicate. Well, before you commit any heinous acts - or take up karate as the family sport of choice....

Learn to love public speaking - and be great at it too! Many dislike it, and some dread public speaking. You take the podium and your hands clam up, your voice weakens and cracks, and your mind goes blank. Conquer your fear of public speaking today! With powerful presentation skills, you’ll become a respected public speaker who engages and entertains audiences, time after time.

Have you ever wondered what makes the difference in raising an exceptional teenager? Helping your teen understand their core values creates that crucial bond and can make all the difference. Every year so much time, effort, revenue and just plain life is wasted in conflict between parents and teens. One reason is that there are 16 major personality types, and it means you have a 1 in 256 chance that you and your teen think anywhere near alike. But never fear - help is here!

What if there was a way to break through the five major mental blocks that can stop teenage success? Would it be helpful to know how to help your teen begin eliminating negative thinking patterns? Do you ever see them getting overwhelmed? Would you like to know successful methods for motivating your teen? In this program you’ll learn all this and much more! Dr. Larry Iverson will give you proven strategies for helping your teenager build a great attitude and personal success.

According to recent studies, your nonverbal signals communicate more powerfully than your words. What do your body language, clothing choice, and vocal intonation say about you? Knowing exactly what you want to communicate by your body language can be the difference between winning the sale, getting the job, or influencing groups of people to your point of view and not.