Business
Win at Work
Winning at Working--Wishing and Hoping
Years after Disneyland was built, after the completion of Walt Disney
World, the story goes that someone went up to Mike Vance, Creative
Director for Walt Disney Studios and said, "Isn't it too bad Walt Disney
didn't live to see this?" Without pausing, he replied, "But he did see
it, that's why it's here."
Jan 26, 2012 - 3:28:00 PM
Business
'Mompreuners' Launch Guavamitts mittens for kids
Two "mompreuners" have launched into the baby market with their eco-friendly baby essentials. Their flagship product guavamitts is the world's first smart, stay on baby mitten! The Portland, Oregon, based company has gone beyond simple safety and functionality to create a product that is also educational, sustainable and fashionable!
Jan 25, 2012 - 3:09:48 AM
Win at Work
Winning at Working--Workplace Heists
Seated in the courtyard of a sports bar during a playoff game in the
home city of one of the teams, it was an energetic crowd that Sunday.
While we'd come for a quick bite to eat, we caught a glimpse of a play
now and then as home-team enthusiasts roared their approval during the
first half.
Jan 13, 2012 - 1:39:34 PM
Business
Advanced AdWords Course by Dr. Howie Jacobson
Global B2B Communications is now enrolling students
worldwide for an Advanced AdWords Course taught by Google AdWords for
Dummies Third Edition author, Dr. Howie Jacobson
Jan 4, 2012 - 9:00:31 AM
Business
Leadership Behaviors Part B: Directive Leadership
Directive leadership can transform would-be superstars into dynamic
team leaders. Michael Jordan, the great basketball player played for the
'The Bulls'. Coach, Phil Jackson, noticed that the team was dominated
by Jordan's talent. There was no synergy, no drive, in any of the other
team players. The coach encouraged Michael Jordan to develop
team-oriented skills to inspire and empower others to do better. As
Michael Jordan did this, the team went from being a purposeless group to
an empowered team. Michael Jordan went from being a superstar to a
leader.
Dec 11, 2011 - 12:20:56 AM
Win at Work
Winning at Working--About Your Fututre
When faced with catching a fly ball, Lucy missed again. "The past got in my eyes," she told Charlie Brown, "I thought I had it, but suddenly I remembered all the others I'd missed."
Dec 4, 2011 - 3:31:29 PM
Business
Maine 2012 Marketing Courses - Global B2B Com
Mainer companies and web professionals seeking up-to-date information on
how today's global search engines work and how it affects successful
marketing both locally and worldwide--online and off-line, can now find
one or more classes matched to their skillset being offered in Maine by
associates of Global B2B Communications.
Dec 3, 2011 - 5:15:44 AM
Business
Protection when nobody is home.
The IBHS brochure "Is Your Home Alone?" outlines things property owners
can do to protect their homes while they are vacant. Among the most
important things homeowners should do include:
Nov 23, 2011 - 3:17:51 AM
Win at Work
Winning at Working--Cherry-Picking
Personable and enthusiastic about her work, it took me months to uncover
the problem. Calling Cheryl to my office for a quick question, I
inquired why the information I needed wasn't in the file. "Oh,"
responded Cheryl, "I haven't done the filing yet."
Nov 20, 2011 - 3:58:16 PM
Business
Supportive Leadership Behaviours
Henry Ford once complained that he kept trying to hire a pair of hands and they kept showing up with bodies and heads attached! People bring their heads and hearts to work. The supportive behavior of the leader, both emotionally and with the use of planned training programs, will significantly improve the followers' commitment to the organization.
Nov 9, 2011 - 2:43:14 AM
Business
Exercise caution after the rare October snowstorm
As millions of people in the Northeast wake without power after a rare October snowstorm, the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) is reminding people to exercise great caution and follow all safety procedures when using an alternative heating source.
Nov 2, 2011 - 4:12:04 AM
Business
From the Jerusalem Boardroom No. 157
Notwithstanding the anti-Israel policy of Turkey's ruling Islamist party, the Israel-Turkey trade balance during the first half of 2011 reached $2.35BN (Israeli export - $1.1BN, Turkey export - $1.25BN), compared with $3.1BN during the entire 2011 (Sept. 5).
Nov 1, 2011 - 4:25:08 AM
Win at Work
Winning at Working--The Art Of Change
From the iron age to nearly the industrial age, blacksmiths prospered. Villagers needed plows, shovels, iron tires for wagons, nails and tools to build their homes, all of which the blacksmiths forged. They needed their horses and oxen shod and their tools repaired. Being a blacksmith was a sound professional choice.
Nov 1, 2011 - 4:05:54 AM
Business
Gifford's Ice Cream (Maine) two-time winner of top prize.
Skowhegan, Maine - Gifford's Ice Cream has won an unprecedented second overall grand champion award at the dairy industry's most important competition, repeating the honor it earned in 2010.
Oct 14, 2011 - 2:12:15 AM
Win at Work
Winning at Working--Check Your Thoughts
It was clear she was having "one of those days." But to be truthful, I didn't care. I was too nervous about my surgery to pay attention to Doris, the nurse grousing about how overworked she was that Thursday. But by the time I was wheeled back to my same-day surgical room, she was even less hospitable and entrenched in complaining.
Oct 12, 2011 - 5:20:42 AM
Business
Gifford's Ice Cream (Maine) now successful in New York
Skowhegan, ME - Maine's award-winning Gifford's Ice Cream has expanded its presence in the New York City area with multiple new retail, restaurant and wholesale relationships, led by an agreement to sell its ice cream in King Kullen supermarkets, one of the area's leading grocery chains.
Oct 1, 2011 - 12:12:08 AM
Business
"Investment in Maine" in the News.
The U.S. Department of Education has announced that the Oxford Hills School District (MSAD #17) has been selected to receive funding and The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced that the Auburn-Lewiston Municipal Airport will receive a $600,000 grant.
Oct 1, 2011 - 12:05:00 AM
Business
Nine million to benefit from new business pact to fight poverty
Nine million poor people in Africa, Asia and Latin America will have access to clean energy sources and improved health care through commitments made today by three companies to Business Call to Action, a global initiative to promote poverty reduction and sustainable social and economic development.
Sep 24, 2011 - 12:30:09 AM
Win at Work
Winning at Working--As If They Were You
"Treat everybody else as if they were you." These words gave me pause. I wonder what it would be like if we each did what this "unknown author" is advocating?
Sep 21, 2011 - 5:02:16 AM
Business
Michaud Rolls Out Small Business Plan
Market research shows that a large percentage of commercial mortgages outstanding are set to mature within the next few years, particularly those held by community banks. As real estate values have declined, however, even small businesses that are performing well and making their payments on time can have a hard time refinancing these loans and may need to restructure their debt.
Sep 18, 2011 - 12:30:52 AM
Business
Supporting small business development in Maine
The U.S. Treasury Department working with the State of Maine and the Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) is to provide $13.2 million through the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) to support small business development in Maine. This federal investment is expected to spur more than $132 million in small business lending.
Sep 18, 2011 - 12:13:22 AM
Business
A proactive approach to disaster safety
"The severe and frequent natural catastrophes that have struck the U.S. this year demonstrate the need to be better and constantly prepared," said Julie Rochman, IBHS president & CEO. "We cannot stop Mother Nature's wrath, but we can be do more to reduce the toll she takes on communities across the country."
Sep 17, 2011 - 12:20:00 AM
Business
Nonstop jet service between Bangor, Maine, and Ft. Lauderdale
Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) has announced that the new, nonstop jet service between Bangor, Maine, and Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., will begin Nov. 17. The company, known for its exceptional travel deals, will introduce the new service to Bangor residents with fares as low as $84.99 one way.
Sep 3, 2011 - 6:45:56 AM
Win at Work
Winning at Working--How Does That Work?
How would you respond to this question: "Are you one of the top 10% of performers in your company?" This question posed in a Business Week survey found that overall 90% of surveyed executives, middle managers, and employees from both large and small companies thought they were, indeed, in the top 10% of performers.
Sep 2, 2011 - 10:00:03 AM
Business
CoSentry Selects Royer Media and Layered Innovations for Mobile Video Series?
We wanted to create a series of videos to educate our customers, but needed a better solution than a slow-moving ad firm or an in-house production. Our new partnership with Royer Media and Layered Innovations provided us the opportunity to meet our objectives in a timely and cost-effective manner."
Sep 2, 2011 - 8:40:28 AM
Business
Loring Air Force Base Resists A Complete Take-Down
Built in 1947 and shut down in 1994, The Central Heat Plant at the former Loring Air Force Base (AFB), now the Loring Commerce Centre, is all but gone. The attempt to implode over 5,000 tons of steel with more than 900 charges of explosives gets a cool welcome.
Aug 17, 2011 - 1:10:52 AM
Business
No Place in Organizations for 'Prima Donnas'.
There is no room for this narcissistic style of leadership in any growing organization. People are needed who are collectors of proteges, people who willingly put their lives into the grooming of future leaders.
Aug 17, 2011 - 12:55:41 AM
Win at Work
Winning at Working--Shades of Gray
A paperweight sits on my desk, etched in silver with the message: Life
isn't always black and white. It serves as a reminder there are few
absolutes at work (or in life). Yet, it would be easier if there were;
if good ideas from bad, trustworthy people from non-trustworthy, and
right paths from the wrong ones could easily be discerned.
Aug 14, 2011 - 7:16:42 PM
Win at Work
Winning at Working--Boosters and Drainers
Like huge anchors on cruise ships, other people can hold you down. Not
intentionally, but their negativity impacts you. It's hard to be winning
at working when you're anchored in place; hard to see the next great
idea and enthusiastically embrace it when you're feeling a sticky
heaviness; and hard to think creativity when you're feeling empty.
Aug 14, 2011 - 7:13:39 PM
Business
Natural Disasters and Business Continuity plans
During the first half of 2011, the U.S. experienced some of the worst tornadoes, wildfires and flooding in its history demonstrating the importance of a business continuity plan
Aug 5, 2011 - 3:10:21 AM
Business
Straight from the Jerusalem Boardroom No155
The NY-based "Trading Economics" reported a $1BN Israeli current account surplus in the 1st quarter of 2011. Israel is a global leader in medical, telecommunications, software and defense industries.
Jul 31, 2011 - 12:13:36 AM
Business
New England-Canada Business Council elects Cicerone as board president
The New England region's only cross-border business group named a new Board President and two new directors. Details are below. Please consider sharing this news with your business readers.
Jul 6, 2011 - 3:25:35 PM
Win at Work
Winning at Working--Lying On A Nail
Once there was a young woman who didn't like her job. Everyday when she came home from work, she told her husband how terrible her day had been, how tiring the work and how unreasonable her boss. "Leave that job," her husband told her.
Jul 1, 2011 - 2:46:10 PM
Business
Five Types of Followers : Part B. by Dr. Tony Keys
In the headquarters of Herman Miller's Corporation, there is a sculpture by Allan House, an American Indian artist, called "The Water-Carrier." It has this inscription written at its base:
Jun 26, 2011 - 12:20:36 AM
Win at Work
Winning at Working--Herd Mentality
Booths featuring products and services related to employee engagement, mobile learning, global performance, and results measurement were overflowing with conference attendees as I walked the trade show at a national conference where I was speaking. Just a few years ago the magnets were initiatives like total quality management, six sigma, diversity, work-life-balance, and customer driven.
May 29, 2011 - 12:43:40 AM
Win at Work
Winning at Working--Relationships Basics
Since she'd been referred by a good client, I rearranged my schedule to accommodate a phone meeting for what she described as a "pressing decision" about a potential business endeavor I had experience with. The day before our appointment, the call was confirmed and it was verified that she would call my office at the arranged time.
May 7, 2011 - 4:57:20 PM
Business
"The Dark Side of Charisma in Leadership" by Dr. Tony Keys
The story of King Lear is of particular interest because we have all seen a charismatic leader build up a strong work then destroy it by not completely handing it over to their successor.
Apr 17, 2011 - 12:30:33 AM
Win at Work
Winning at Working--Simple Things
I still have the email. It's been years since a highly placed corporate boss, who had the reputation and approach that things were never quite good enough, sent it to me. He was long on critique and revisions while short on acknowledgement and appreciation.
Apr 16, 2011 - 6:32:23 PM
Win at Work
Winning at Working--Being Present
It was a dimly lit restaurant. Still she was dressed in pink, and while I admit it's hard to tell the gender babies, clothing color is a reliable clue. So, it surprised me when the waitress began playing with my granddaughter, asking "How old is he?"
Mar 24, 2011 - 5:50:54 PM
Business
Lewiston/Auburn Marketing Co. Bucks Trend and Grows!
Argo Marketing double's workforce, expands office space and offerings. Founded in 2003 by Jason Levesque, Argo has become a leader in the direct response marketing industry. Argo will be hosting a grand re-opening on February 24th to celebrate.
Feb 23, 2011 - 12:20:10 AM
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