http://www.nathanvari.com/blog Just another WordPress weblog Sun, 31 Jan 2010 22:47:52 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I just finished reading Les Giblin's classic book. I think the best part of this book as compared to other self help books is the formula at the end for integrating the principles into your daily life. The top two tips that stand out at me this time is how important ... http://www.nathanvari.com/blog/?p=42 In public speaking your introduction sets the tone for the rest of your talk. Here are some things to keep in mind if you'd like to grab your listeners attention.  1. Don't be apologetic - In other words, start your talk out on a positive note if you can help it. ... http://www.nathanvari.com/blog/?p=41 I like how John Maxwell uses the word partner as an acronym. He says: Put your needs first in every situation Add value to your personal leadership Recognize we serve a common goal Tailor our services to meet your needs Never take for granted the trust placed in us Embody excellence in everything we do Respect everyone's uniquenessShareThis http://www.nathanvari.com/blog/?p=40 Thoughts and an excerpt on a chapter from the book The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork by John Maxwell.  As a team member:  What is the vision for the orgnaization you work with? Is it clear what your role is to help that vision become a reality? If there isn't one help your team ... http://www.nathanvari.com/blog/?p=39 A chapter from The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork by John Maxwell When you get team members working together, doing what each of them does best, then you start to multiply each others efforts.  The right person in the right place equals progress but the right people in the right places equals ... http://www.nathanvari.com/blog/?p=38 A chapter from The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork by John Maxwell I have had an opportunity to watch very successful leaders at a very close level for quite a while. This is one of the traits that I can for sure say all successful leaders have gotten good at. Successful leaders portray ... http://www.nathanvari.com/blog/?p=37 Enjoying some much needed R&R in Asheville this weekend. Also learning a lot, spending time with business leaders and enjoying everything Asheville has to offer... Wow, that last part sound like it came out of a travel commercial. I will post some pictures later but for now just know that we live ... http://www.nathanvari.com/blog/?p=36 I just a had a sudden inspiration to write this post. I knew this principle but I guess it just hit me how this is something that so few people think about. As you know... I am a Virtual CIO for small businesses and own a computer consulting company that offers ... http://www.nathanvari.com/blog/?p=35 ShareThis http://www.nathanvari.com/blog/?p=34 Please reply to this post and tell me your twitter success stories. Share with the twitter community what twitter has done for you.ShareThis http://www.nathanvari.com/blog/?p=33