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WELLBEING   Stephen Cheng (AIA Premier Academy) via Email Tue 09/27/2011 11:46 AM Wellbeing is about the combination of our love for our work each day, the pride we take in our contribution to our communities and the quality of our relationships , the vibrancy of our bodily health and the security of our wealth . An intense focus on one area in isolation can actually be detrimental to your overall wellbeing.   Gallup scientists have been exploring the 5 universal elements or demands of a life well-lived for more than 50 years, in partnership with leading economists, psychologists and other scientists. Gallup conducted this study in more than 150 countries, giving us a lens into the wellbeing of more than 98% of the world’s population. The 5 essential elements are our ·          Career Wellbeing, ·          Social Wellbeing, ·          Community Wellbein...

Create a Dynamite Presentation in 6 Easy Steps By Geoffrey James This post describes a foolproof and easy way to craft a presentation that causes an audience to ACTUALLY AND TRULY MAKE A DECISION . I'm not talking about those stupid bullet point lectures that put people to sleep. I'm talking the real deal here. The kind of show-stopper presentation that makes things happen. Like closing a big sale. Interested? If so, let's get started.... STEP #1: Decide on the Impact When most people start out to create a presentation, they start with the question: "what do I want to say to these people?" That's the exact wrong question to ask because it's all about you and not about the audience. The correct question to ask is: "what decision does these people really need to make?" The greatest enemy facing EVERY business -- bar none -- is inertia. People avoid making key decisions out of fear, stupidity, lethargy, tradition, etc. So start from the point of ...