Leadership

Developing Leadership Skills

The first area that we look at is that of Personal Attributes. This is a blend of knowledge, expertise, and competencies, encapsulated in the approach, the behaviour, of the leader. In organisations of all sizes and in all sectors, public and private, these characteristics are key to effective leadership. The essential personal attributes are as follows. Behaving Ethically, by: learning…

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Health Fitness

Three Simple Tips To Shed Fat

Today it seems people are willing to go through almost anything to lose body fat. Fad diets, pills and magical exercise equipment are costly and most often simply ineffective. In order to lose those pounds you have to have a basic understanding of the food you are eating, and how to utilize various forms of exercise. There are three things…

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Pets

Training Around Distractions

Dear Adam: I have eventually received your book and cassettes. The post office apologized for the delay caused by a petrol shortage over here. Your book was worth waiting for and I hope to action some of your advice. [Editor’s note: Those British sure do talk funny, eh?] [To read about the book and tapes he’s talking about, take a…

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Reference Education

The Penetration Of Statistics In Society

Statistics are such an integral part of modern lives that sometimes it isn’t realized. The prediction of the winner of a presidential race or the local mayoral contest depends upon inferential statistics, one of the two main branches of statistics. The other branch of statistics is that of descriptive statistics. This is how to determine which baseball player in the…

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Pets

Do You Know Your Pet

Dogs thrive on positive direction and are extremely social animals. Over the years, the breeds have been protected and perfected. The outcome is a breed who have a deep foundation within the respectful human dog relationship. This is why the respected relationship is the most significant factor between pet and pet owner. As such, a good relationship between dog and…

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Language

Learning Spanish The Benefits Of Multilingualism

So you’ve decided to learn a language – good for you! This is a great hobby that gives real results that you can use in your everyday life, whether you are planning a vacation, or want to add diversity to your resume. And with over three hundred and fifty million people in the world speaking Spanish, what better language could…

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