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Ray Williams is Co-Founder of Success IQ University and President of Ray Williams Associates, Inc., providing leadership development, personal growth, and executive coaching services. See full bio

June 27, 2009

Give Away Your Network

It has often been said that your network is your net worth. It can be your greatest asset in developing a successful career and social life. But what is more important, you are in service to others. All too often, people define networking, as a transactional relationship--when you connect other people together, you expect to be repaid in some form for it. In fact, the phrase, "you owe me one" is often heard.t's discovering what you can do for someone else. In other words, networking is not about you and how others can help you. Instead, it's about others, and how you can help them. Read More

June 23, 2009

How To Stay Happy During the Recession

How can we be happy when our investment savings have dwindled, we've lost our job, or our house. The recession has had a negative impact on the lives of many people. Is it possible to be or remain happy? There's no denying the negative consequences of our current recession, combined with the media obsession with reporting it, much can be done to maintain or increase our levels of happiness. Read More

June 14, 2009

Friendships: The Next Big Business Strategy?

There is no question that the value in online friendships for both businesses and individuals alike is poised to grow and be used for purposes beyond what we can now imagine. Read More

June 14, 2009

Millennials Poised to Take Over the Workplace

Understanding Generation Y is important not just for employers. Older workers--that is, anyone over 30--need to know how to adapt to the values and demands of their newest colleagues. Before too long, they'll be the bosses. Read More

June 12, 2009

How The Mighty Have Fallen: The Decline of Corporate America

Why have the great corporations, both in North America and elsewhere, fallen into such disrepute, and failure? Some very well known and once invincible bastions of our capitalism system have either failed or are in trouble. Read More

June 7, 2009

Boosting Employee Morale During Difficult Times

Often, the real test of character for leaders is how to lead during difficult times, not the good times. And that requires a knowledge and demonstration of the "soft" skills of inspiration, influence and knowing how employees can motivate themselves during stressful times. Read More

May 30, 2009

Leaders Need To Use Influence and Persuasion, Not Authority

How can one person get someone to do something with ease, while it's an uphill battle for someone else? The answer is being able to use influence and being persuasive, without the use of power or control. Read More

May 26, 2009

The Truth About Successful People

We all know the secret to huge success. We read about it in books, and see it in movies. Malcolm Gladwell sums it up in his new book, Outliers, "our hero is born in modest circumstances and by virtue of his own grit and talent fights his way to greatness." It's the story of pop and sports stars, wealthy entrepreneurs and CEOs.

There's just one problem with seeing success this way--it's not true. It's not that talent and hard work won't help you get ahead, but rather success is a result of the product of many factors--a system if you like. Our culture, our parents, our friends, our environment, our attitudes, our values, the lessons in life, all contribute to success.

May 18, 2009

Why We Need Aging Workers

The rapidly aging global workforce - caused mainly by the number of retirement-eligible employees continuing to work - is both a challenge and major opportunity for corporations, according to a report by The Conference Board . Read More

May 17, 2009

You Are Not Your Job

In our society, job titles have come to define who a person is. By defining yourself by what you do rather than by who are you can put yourself in emotional jeopardy. By losing touch with who you are, coping with life transitions, such as job loss, can be even more difficult. Read More

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