 | Gregory P. Smith
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We have expanded our DISC training programs to offer you more choices and flexibility.
Our assessments help you identify individual personality styles so you can hire the right people, reduce conflict, improve communication and unleash team performance. Dates: Oct. 21, 22, 28, 29 Dec 2, 4, 9, 16 Time: 3:00-4:30 E.T. Cost: $1295 per person Your registration includes over $900 in DISC training materials! Check our training schedule for a class Call or email us for more information. 800-821-2487 or 770-860-9464 |
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Supervisor's Passport to Success: A Quick and Easy Resource Guide for Managing People
The Supervisor's Passport to Success is a great guide for front-line -- busy people who need quick and practical solutions to managing people. This book contains streamlined information such as checklists, fact sheets and easy to follow outlines giving you accurate advice at your fingertips. |
Successful organizing is based on the recognition that people get organized because they, too, have a vision. Paul Wellstone Procrastination is the thief of time. Edward Young Procrastination is one of the most common and deadliest of diseases and its toll on success and happiness is heavy. Wayne Gretzky We must use time as a tool, not as a crutch. John F. Kennedy |
Gold is so rare that the world pours more steel in an hour than it has poured gold since the beginning of recorded history. Due to its high value, most gold discovered throughout history is still in circulation. However, it is thought that 80% of the world's gold is still in the ground. The last time Olympic gold medals were entirely of gold was in 1912. Currently, the gold medals must be covered in just six grams of gold. |
|  | | Letter from the Lead Navigator:
Are you stressed out? Do you ever get so busy and stressed you become grouchy and miserable to be around? I have to admit this happens to me every now and then. Maybe it is part of my "High D" behavior style. We all get wrapped up in our deadlines and "to do's" that we forget about what is REALLY important about life...other people, our family, our coworkers. Maybe even our dogs. Some of you are probably even stressed because you see a misspelled word or improper use of grammar...so what! Let it go. Life is too short to stress about the small stuff. I believe we are on Earth for a purpose. The true gift each of us has to offer is ourselves. Do we make a positive difference in the life's of others or are we too critical? Fall has arrived! It's invigorating to enjoy the cooler temperatures and changing colors on the trees. Take time to enjoy our surroundings and be thankful for our many blessings Helping you Chart Your Course! 
Gregory P. Smith President and Lead Navigator |
| The State of the U.S. Economy |
| Optimistic signs  According to the data released by the Commerce Department, consumer spending rose by 3.4% in the first quarter, making it the fastest increase in consumer activity since 2010. Consumer spending accounts for two thirds of the American GDP, so seeing it grow is a sign to rejoice. For example, the amount spent on household appliances and cars, which are classified as durable goods, rose by 8.1%. Americans are also more willing to spend more on health care, auto sales, and various financial services that promote the growth of the economy. Even though U.S. citizens seem to be spending more than ever on various services and goods, job growth continued at the same pace compared to how it was in the last quarter of 2012. Should we be optimistic about the growth of the GDP during the months to come? Since the sequester is taking effect as we speak, we may see a slower growth in the U.S. economy during the third quarter of 2013, mostly due to the fact that government spending promotes economic boost. Let's just hope that companies as well as individuals continue to have confidence in the economic growth as we saw during the first quarter of 2013. If you have any questions about this article, or about how we can help you with your current performance, leadership, strategy, and / or hiring needs, contact us today! Call or email us for more information. 800-821-2487 or 770-860-9464 |
| Is electronic shredding important? |
Identity theft continues to be the top consumer complaint reported to the FTC (Federal Trade Commission) for 13 straight years. 12.6 million Victims of identity fraud in the United States in the past year cost victims more than $21 billion. That is an increase of one million more consumers over the past year, which equates to 1 incident of identity fraud every 3 seconds. Keeping consumer's private and sensitive information safe is not only a good business practice, but also the law. These state and federal data protection laws require businesses to properly maintain and properly destroy personal information. Using electronic shredding is a good practice for battling identity theft in the workplace. Experts report that there are an increasing number of cases that can be traced back to corrupt employees who somehow obtain private information of customers & employees and offer it to identity thieves. What to shred? Credit card information Social Security numbers Online banking log in user name and password Banking statements & Receipts Credit reports Old employee files CD, DVD, thumb drives, computer hard drives, & data disks Staff badges Health insurance cards, etc... How to destroy sensitive information. If you have an incinerator on location, this is a great way to completely destroy sensitive information. If not, shredding is the way to go. Shredding options: Purchase Paper Shredders: This is convenient but not always the most secure. Utilizing a shredding service will give consumers peace of mind if they are concerned about their private information. Off-Site Professional Shredding: These companies haul your collected private information to an off-site secure facility and shred it there. In many cases, this is sufficient but not as secure as mobile shredding. Mobile Professional Shredding: This is where a mobile shredding unit is brought to your company and all documents are shredded on site. No un-destroyed information leaves your place of business. The more sensitive the information, the more important it is to have it destroyed securely. Appropriate handling of personal sensitive information is the responsibility of everyone in the company. Inform everyone in your company as to the importance of properly handling this information and the procedures your company has implemented. Do not take a chance! If you have any questions about this article, or about how we can help you with your current performance, leadership, strategy, and / or hiring needs, contact us today! Chart Your Course International ~ Greg Smith Call or email us for more information. 800-821-2487 or 770-860-9464 |
| Industry Facts and Figures on Engagement
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| | A time management skill to help you be more productive. Get in the habit of organizing and prioritizing your day. You will become more productive. This is a proven simple way to saving time, being organized, and increasing productivity. Before leaving the office for the day, or first thing the next morning, make a list of everything that needs to be done. Next, prioritize your list. Give each one an ABCD or E priority mark.  A - Must be done first - very important. Serious consequences if you do not get it done. Often this is a task you don't want to do and have procrastinated to get done. Think about the sense of accomplishment you will have once it is complete. In addition, you get to check it off your list. B - A should do task with mild consequences. (Never do a B task before the A tasks are done) C - Nice to do, but no consequences whether you do it or not. Has little or no affect in your work like. (Most people spend half of their time here) D - Something you can delegate. This frees up your time to work on the A tasks. E - Eliminate all together and it makes absolutely no difference. It may have been a higher priority task previously but is no longer important. Remember, not everything has to be done today. However, if you have several A tasks, give them a priority too. A1, A2, A3, etc... A1 being the most important and the task you should tackle first. Practice discipline and start working on your A task right away. Focus on results.... Not activity. If you have any questions about this article, or about how we can help you with your current performance, leadership, strategy, and / or hiring needs, contact us today! |
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