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Positive Thinking Day - Kirsten Harrell interview

Display this PTD link on your site to help us spread the word and the positive energy!

What is Positive Thinking Day and why is it important?

Kirsten Harrell: Positive Thinking Day - September 13th - is a day to celebrate the benefits of positive thinking. We believe that by helping people change their thoughts we can make a lasting and positive difference in this world.

The 3 main purposes of PTD are 1) to change the world… one thought at a time; 2) find the most positive person; and 3) to raise money for the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation to help find a cure for spinal cord injury.

The cause that is being supported is spinal cord injury. Can you tell us more about the cause?

Kirsten Harrell: The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation is dedicated to curing spinal cord injury by funding innovative research, and improving the quality of life for people living with paralysis through grants, information and advocacy.

The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation's roots stretch back to 1982 when the American Paralysis Association (later renamed after Reeve) was formed by a group of people that refused to accept the prevailing notion that the spinal cord, once injured, could not be repaired. They believe it is possible to find a way to connect and regenerate the damaged nerves and cells that result in paralysis.

The Reeve Foundation needs our support so they can continue to make huge strides as more and more groundbreaking research discoveries turn into real treatments and ultimately cures. What was once thought of as inconceivable is now just beyond our grasp. However, their fight takes work, commitment, and money. And it takes a unified effort. They rely on our generosity to ensure their success.

For more information on The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation go to http://www.christopherreeve.org or check out their brochure.

How can a person get involved in Positive Thinking Day?

Kirsten Harrell: **Affirmation - You can help us change the world by focusing on the following affirmation on Positive Thinking Day - I choose to create a great day! (Click here to download this ipopin one minute affirmation for free!)

**Raise $ - When you make a purchase at www.ipopin.com between September 6-14, 2008, 30% your purchase price will be donated to the Reeve Foundation!

**Pariticipate - Share a tip for staying positive by emailing me between now and 9/13/08 and you will be entered in a drawing to win 3 ipopin CD's. Your tip may be selected to appear in a post on this site.

**Spread the word - Help us spread the word by adding the PTD logo link on your website AND mention PTD in a post between Sept 1-13, 2008. Email me once you do so that I can add a link to you in our PTD Supporter section. You will be entered in a drawing to win 3 ipopin CD's.

**Nominate - You can nominate someone for our Most Positive Person Contest.

Kirsten Harrell (photo left)

You are holding a Positive Person Contest on your blog. How can a person enter?

Kirsten Harrell: This is a very fun contest. If you know someone that is always positive, always upbeat, always looking at the bright side of life, this is your chance to let them know how much you appreciate them- nominate them for the Most Positive Person Contest. We have some awesome prize packages for the winners.

To nominate your choice, send an email with details. Each person who nominates someone will receive a special guided imagery from ipopin.com.

Be sure to put Most Positive Person in the subject line. Include the name of the person you are nominating AND the reason you are nominating them for the most positive person (tell us about your nominee in 350 words or less). If possible, please include a photo (jpeg format) of the person you are nominating so we can use it on this website.

Deadline for submissions is September 13, 2008 (by 10:00am EST)... so get your nominations in soon!

Many people like yourself suggest thinking positive as a way of life. How positive thinking enhance a person's life?

Kirsten Harrell: Positive thinking is a way of life and once you get in the groove, you will notice a greater satisfaction with life. In addition, here are some of the benefits of optimism and positive thinking:

* improve mood, self-esteem, and overall happiness
* decrease depression, anxiety, and hostility
* lessen pain
* speed recovery from surgery
* enhance immune function
* increase longevity
* improve performance and productivity
* reduce stress

Positive thinking isn't just about looking for good news and avoiding problems and wishing them away is it?

Kirsten Harrell: You are right! Positive thinking is so much more than that. Your thoughts have a direct impact on your emotions, attitudes, and behaviors. The repetition of positive thoughts will help your brain create new neural pathways - this is like rewiring the brain for success. You (we all do) have constant mental chatter in your mind; unfortunately, much of this chatter is negative. It is important to decrease this negative self-talk by replacing it with positive thoughts.

Increasing the amount of positive self-talk will directly and positively effect how you feel and act. When you focus your thoughts like a laser beam upon what you want to create in your life, you unleash the incredible power of your mind combined with the infinite creative power of the Universe. This is how goals are achieved and dreams come true.

As a positive thinker, I know that it takes more than thinking positively to create success in our lives. However, success-oriented actions start as positive thoughts.

Positive thinking leads to positive actions. Positive actions lead to positive outcomes.

How can a person take the first step towards being a positive person every day?

Kirsten Harrell: There are some very simple and easy ways to get started. Here are a few:

1. Use affirmations - Read and listen to affirmations so that you can change your self-talk.

2. Intention - Set your intention each morning to have a positive day! Remember you choose your attitude!

3. Mindfulness - Keep your attention in the present moment.

Check out the rest of our tips here - 10 tips to creating a great day.

Any other ideas and suggestions for helping make Positive Thinking Day a resounding success?

Kirsten Harrell: Start the no stinkin’ thinkin’ challenge on PTD. I challenge you to go for a day without a negative thought. Believe me, this is much harder than it sounds. It will require serious effort and honest commitment.

Use whatever tools you think will help you - affirmations, books, inspirational photos, etc. Once you start, you need to be on the lookout for any negative thoughts. If you have one, then counter it with a positive thought. Then you will need to reset the clock and start again. It may take you many attempts before you are even able to go one whole hour without a negative thought. If or when you successfully complete one hour, you up the ante and use the same process to go for 2 hours… then maybe a day, and so on.

Thanks, Wayne! Happy Positive Thinking Day to you and all of your readers! Let’s change the world… one thought at a time!

Kirsten Harrell, Psy.D. | Soul Psychologist | kharrell@ipopin.com | 937.477.5626 Change your mind... change your life... one minute at a time!

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Greg Wozniak: Refreshing Tips For Successful Entrepreneurs - Blog Business Success Radio

Entrepreneur & former Marketing Director for Kraft, and current co-owner of Doors For Builders, Inc., Greg Wozniak discusses important steps during the initial time of starting your own business. Greg discusses ideas such as correctly identifying your audience, delivering on your promise, leveraging word of mouth marketing and reinvesting in your business. His crucial advice is beneficial for entrepreneurs at every level.

Greg Wozniak is my internet radio show guests on Blog Business Success; hosted live on Blog Talk Radio.

The show airs live on Thursday, September 11, at 8:00 pm Eastern Time; 5:00 pm Pacific Time.

Entrepreneur & former Marketing Director for Kraft, and current owner of Doors For Builders, Inc., Greg Wozniak discusses important steps during the initial time of starting your own business. You will learn:

* How to identify your target audience of customers

* Why it's important to always deliver on your promise

* How to leverage word of mouth marketing in any type of business

* Why you should reinvest in your business first, and celebrate second

Greg Wozniak (photo left) has achieved what many people consider the American dream. From a 17-year-old Polish immigrant, to a Notre Dame student on a fencing scholarship, he has a unique story that has culminated in him starting a Chicago area company experiencing double digit growth even in this troubled economy. Greg’s drive and knack for entrepreneurial business is what has pushed him, and his business, to thrive.

At a young age, Greg discovered that his Polish heritage, while some saw as a possible hindrance, actually empowered him. One of the key components when he opened his own business was to draw from his Polish and Eastern European neighbors to support the business. He adapted the marketing skills he acquired at Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management to target this ethnic market. He also used his multilingual knowledge to work with overseas manufactures and grow his business quickly and efficiently.

Greg currently co-owns and operates the luxury door manufacturing company Doors For Builders, Inc., which has been a staple in the industry and recently opened to the public.

Listen live on Thursday at 8:00 pm Eastern, 5:00 pm Pacific time.

If you miss this very informative show, it will be available for free download as a podcast for iPod, iTunes, and MP3 players; or play it right on your computer. To download this, or any other of my guest interviews, go to the Blog Business Success host page and click on Archived Segments. Once there, click on the podcast icon at the end of the episode description, to download the show free of charge for your listening enjoyment. You can also subscribe to the show feed.

To call in questions for my guest, the number is: (347) 996-5832

Let's talk with entrepreneur & former Marketing Director for Kraft, and current co-owner of Doors For Builders, Inc., Greg Wozniak as he discusses important steps during the initial time of starting your own business. Greg discusses ideas such as correctly identifying your audience, delivering on your promise, leveraging word of mouth marketing and reinvesting in your business. His crucial advice is beneficial for entrepreneurs at every level on Blog Business Success Radio.

Tags: Greg Wozniak, entrepreneurship, word of mouth marketing, Blog Business Success, Blog Talk Radio.

Executive Warfare by David F. D'Alessandro (with Michelle Owens) - Book review

Executive Warfare

Pick Your Battles and Live to Get Promoted Another Day

By: David F. D'Alessandro

Published: Aug 22, 2008
ISBN: 9780071544238
Format: Hardcover, 288pp
Publisher: McGraw-Hill

It's not just that the pyramid narrows and the competition toughens as you rise, it's that the game changes fundamentally, writes David F. D'Alessandro in his powerhouse management skills book Executive Warfare: Pick Your Battles and Live to Get Promoted Another Day. As former Chairman and CEO of John Hancock Financial Services, David D'Alessandro describes from personal experience, the real no holds barred competitive world of reaching the top rungs of the corporate ladder, and how to survive the ascent.

David D'Alessandro recognizes that at the upper echelons of corporate life, being good at producing results is not enough to rise higher on the ladder. Instead, talent and productivity are expected, and other less obvious skills come into play. The author points out that at some point in an executive's career, the rules of the game make a sudden change. A new set of unwritten rules govern the executive's rise or stagnation, and David D'Alessandro teaches his readers those new challenges.

David D'Alessandro (photo left) doesn't advocate playing devious office politics. He considers underhanded actions to be counterproductive and their discovery can stall or derail the office politician's career entirely. The author warns against naive acceptance of everything at face value, and recommends making alliances with others. At the same time, he points out that some former bosses and peers may not be compatible with an executive's new status in the corner office. Occasionally, hard ball tactics may be essential for self defence and personal survival on the executive track.

What really happens in the quest for the top positions, in organizations of all types, makes for fascinating and enjoyable reading. With humour and a keen eye for human nature and motivations, the author creates a must read book for anyone seeking the highest offices in business, non-profit associations, or academia. In the quest for the top jobs, many mistakes are made by the countless seekers. The final candidates are often selected from those who merely survived what can sometimes be almost open office warfare. The game is not for the faint of heart, but for those with the courage of conviction to stay true to their principles, while guarding against those who possess fewer scruples.

For me, the power of the book was its honest appraisal of the corporate landscape, and how to navigate its many obstacles. David D'Alessandro shares his real world experience, including the mistakes he made along the way. Those admissions add to the valuable advice he provides for those who strive to lead their organizations in the future. He points out that the hidden game is not played the same way in all organizations, but the rules of the game remain the same. Knowledge is power, and this book provides the information to succeed in the boardroom.

I highly recommend Executive Warfare: Pick Your Battles and Live to Get Promoted Another Day by David F. D'Alessandro to anyone who plans on achieving a top leadership role in any organization. The advice contained in this book is essential reading for all would be top management people.

Read Executive Warfare: Pick Your Battles and Live to Get Promoted Another Day by David F. D'Alessandro, and learn how to navigate the high stakes office and boardroom promotion game successfully.

Tags: Executive Warfare, David F. D'Alessandro, career management, business book reviews.

David Lindahl: Emerging Real Estate Markets - Blog Business Success Radio

Principal owner of The Lindahl Group and President of RE Mentor, as well as author of the ground breaking book Emerging Real Estate Markets: How to Find and Profit from Up-and-Coming Areas, David Lindahl shares secrets of making profits in real estate even in what appears to be a very depressed market. He shows how there are big dollars to be made in emerging real estate markets, how to find up and coming markets and how to invest in them the right way.

David Lindahl is my internet radio show guests on Blog Business Success; hosted live on Blog Talk Radio.

The show airs live on Thursday, September 4, at 8:00 pm Eastern Time; 5:00 pm Pacific Time.

Principal owner of The Lindahl Group and President of RE Mentor David Lindahl shares secrets of making profits in real estate even in what appears to be a very depressed market. You will learn:

* The secret of the real estate cycle and why it's crucial to success

* How to identify the right areas and time to buy and sell

* The best type of real estate to buy

* Mistakes to avoid that can cost you thousands of dollars

Starting as a dead broke landscaper living in a one bedroom apartment, Dave Lindahl (photo left) started buying and selling multi-unit properties to create a better life for himself. With no real estate experience, he created systems that allowed him to create enough monthly positive cash flow to retire with in 3 ½ years.

David is now considered the nation’s leading expert in buying and selling multi-family properties. Also known as the “Apartment King,” he has been successfully investing in single-family homes and apartments for the last ten years and currently owns more than 4,500 units around the U.S.

He is the author of six popular, money making home study courses “Apartment House Riches”, “How To Estimate And Renovate House For Huge Profits”, “Managing For Maximum Profits”, “The Real Estate Investors Marketing Tool Kit”, “Single Family Riches” and “Condo Conversion Boot Camp in a Box”.

David Lindahl has been featured in Reader’s Digest, Creative Real Estate Lifestyles, Kiplinger Magazine and on AOL, among others. He regularly shares the same stage as Robert Kiyosaki, Tony Robbins and Donald Trump.

In October 2007 David’s book Emerging Real Estate Markets: How to Find and Profit from Up-and-Coming Areas debuted at #1 overall on Amazon.com.

David Lindahl is the President of RE Mentor.

My book review of Emerging Real Estate Markets: How to Find and Profit from Up-and-Coming Areas by David Lindahl.

Listen live on Thursday at 8:00 pm Eastern, 5:00 pm Pacific time.

To call in questions for my guest, the number is: (347) 996-5832

Let's talk with Principal owner of The Lindahl Group and President of RE Mentor, as well as author of the ground breaking book Emerging Real Estate Markets: How to Find and Profit from Up-and-Coming Areas, David Lindahl as he shares secrets of making profits in real estate even in what appears to be a very depressed market. He shows how there are big dollars to be made in emerging real estate markets, how to find up and coming markets and how to invest in them the right way on Blog Business Success Radio.

Tags: David Lindahl, Emerging Real Estate Markets, real estate investment, Blog Business Success, Blog Talk Radio.

Social media: Marketing with conversation: My interview

I'm interviewed tonight about social media, and marketing through conversation, by the well known success expert Dr. Joe Capista. Topics will range from how to use blogs, to Twitter, Plurk, Jaiku, Pownce, Facebook, LinkedIn, and many more social media sites, to enhance your marketing and public relations through conversation.

The show airs live as a teleseminar starting at 8:00 pm Eastern, 5:00 pm Pacific time. This is a one hour long discussion of social media and conversational marketing.

You will learn:

* What social marketing is all about and why it’s important

* Why conversation and listening are the keys to success

* The most important social media sites to join

* How social media can boost your marketing and public relations

* How to use social media effectively

* Mistakes to avoid that can derail your social marketing efforts

To register for this teleseminar, simply go to the easy to use registration page.

I hope you can join us.

Update:

The entire social media marketing interview can be heard on the podcast recording.

Tags: teleseminars, social media, conversational marketing, interviews.