Althea DeBrule
Althea is distinguished for helping individuals define their passion, purpose and strengths in order to maximize their God-given potential. Her passion is to help people live a total life experience through the alignment of career and lifestyle.
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6 Indicators to Gauge when You Are Ready for a PromotionIf you've been selected for promotion and are worried about accepting the offer, then give these personal readiness indicators some serious consideration. All of them should be present to demonstrate that you are ready to be promoted.
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In Search of Safe Alternatives to HalloweenIn recent years Halloween has become unsafe and an excuse to damage property or harm and offend others that has sent concerned parents in search of safer alternatives. Try some of the ideas in this article to make your October 31st enjoyable.
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Learn to Speak Wisely at WorkWords are powerful and can affect emotions and attitudes; therefore, we must be careful about what and how we say things, especially at work. Here are a few tips to help you learn to get your tongue under control and speak wisely at work. -
7 Keys to Understanding How Work Relationships WorkThose who work are called employees or workers, and those who manage or oversee these workers are called leaders or bosses. Use one or all of these keys when building or enhancing relationships with bosses and co-workers. -
Get Your Career in BALANCEWhen you're learning about something new, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the sheer amount of relevant information available. This informative article should help you focus on getting and keeping your career in BALANCE.
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How to Limit Your Career by Withholding Vital InformationDo you ever feel like you know just enough about withholding vital information at work to be dangerous? Let's see if we can fill in some of the gaps with the tips and strategies in this article. -
Got a Problem? Mind-Map ItCurrent information about mind-mapping is not always the easiest thing to locate. Fortunately, this article includes the latest mind-mapping tips and techniques available.
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It's Okay to Accept a ComplimentA compliment is a verbal gift. Accepting it acknowledges both you and the person who offers it. Learning how to accept a compliment is a valuable interpersonal skill that should be developed and enhanced. Use these tips to get started.
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Simplify Strategic Planning: Write a One Page Business PlanWhen you think about a strategic planning, what do you think of first? Which aspects of a business plan are important, which are essential, and which ones can you take or leave? Use the steps in this article to simplify your strategic business planning. -
8 Ways to Build Lasting Cross Cultural FriendshipsSo what is building cross cultural friendships really all about? The following article includes some fascinating information about how to develop and maintain cross cultural friendships--information you can use, not just the old stuff they used to tell you. -
Body Language - the Speech of Work RelationshipsThe following article covers a topic that has recently moved to center stage--at least it seems that way. If you've been thinking you need to know more about how to read a person's body language in order to improve your work relationships, here's your opportunity. -
Grow with CriticismAre you growing from the criticism you receive on a daily basis? Once you're familiar with these tips, you'll be able to rise above the personal attacks and negative feedback, and respond in a calm and positive manner that leads to growth and personal success.
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Ask Great Questions for Problem-Solving SuccessIf you ever want to get to the root of a problem, you must ask great questions. While it may seem easy, asking the few critical questions to increase problem-solving success is more difficult than you realize. Use these tips to learn how to ask great questions. -
Ten Steps to Creating a Valuable Human Resources FunctionThe investment a company makes in its human resources function can make the difference between the successful utilization of its people or their destruction. To aid in creating a valuable Human Resources Function for your company, consider these 10 steps.
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8 Ways to Practice Biblical Submission at WorkEvery worker is under some type of authority and must answer to someone else. To strengthen your work relationships and promote harmony in your workplace, use these eight tips to properly submit to the authority that has been placed over you.
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Calloway School of Needle ArtsGod is the Master Embroiderer. He fashions us until we are beautiful creations worthy of His Talent and Skill. He knows all the techniques and stitches to use to enhance the beauty of His creation. Learn how to trust God to keep you in stitches your whole life long.
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Read-and-Reap!What's a professional to do in this era of information overload? Here are a few tips to jumpstart your reading routine and develop an "oh-so-necessary" reading habit.
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Yank the Suckers & Weeds!To get rid of garden suckers you must yank them out to remove the cells and tissues that cause re-growth. Here are four suckers and weeds that are typically found in the business orchard, along with ways to yank them out before they root too deeply.
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Are You Practicing Good Netiquette?Nothing is more off-putting than someone who comes across as rude, curt, or arrogant in an email. So, how do we avoid being perceived as insensitive and unprofessional in our email correspondence? Here are a few tips. -
Can You Say, "Thank You"?"Thank you" is such a beautiful phrase. When you say "Thank You", it makes a world of difference. Recent research suggests that discourtesy in the workplace is rapidly becoming an increasing dilemma for businesses and organizations.
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Why a Christian Should Study PhilosophyThe Christian should not be afraid to study philosphy because it can increase and enrich knowledge, help to deepen faith in Christ, and increase understanding about how this faith is impacted by the world.
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How to Stay Focused in MeetingsTrying to stay focused and appear interested in what's going on in a meeting can be a monumental task requiring a great deal of energy. Instead of looking bored and uninterested, use these five strategies to remain engaged in your next meeting.
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How to Enjoy a Glass of Iced TeaIt's a southern tradition to drink "sweet tea" on hot afternoons while sitting under a tree in the shade or lounging in a rocker on a porch. To create the ultimate tea-drinking experience, follow these steps. -
How to Have Faith in God Who Never ChangesSeasons change, day changes into night, people change, and time never stands still. Change happens every moment of every day; BUT there is One Who never changes. Scripture says He is the same yesterday, today and forever (Hebrews 18:9).
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6 Steps to Total ForgivenessForgiveness is not merely overlooking an offense. It takes conscious effort, time and energy, and is the key to restoring broken relationships. Total forgiveness is required of the Christian, and involves using a proactive six-step process.
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How to Deal with Difficult People When You've Forgotten the U-M-B-R-E-L-L-AQuite often conflict storms come up unexpectedly and you've forgotten the U-M-B-R-E-L-L-A. Here are some additional tips to handle unanticipated and surprising conflict squalls that pop up when dealing with difficult people.
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Use the U-M-B-R-E-L-L-A to Successfully Manage Conflict and Deal with Difficult PeopleWe all have difficult people in our lives, those folks of radically differing viewpoints who wreak emotional havoc and cause conflict storms that nearly drive us out of our minds! This article describes how to use the U-M-B-R-E-L-L-A to survive the deluge.