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Motivational Speaker--Ten Tips to Hire the Perfect Speaker for Your Next Event
By Barbara Bartlein · 17 years ago
You have the dates scheduled, the conference center reserved, and the agenda outlined; but now you need to book the speakers to make the event a success. Perhaps last year the speaker was hard to ...
Personality Test--Discover Your Genius
By Barbara Bartlein · 17 years ago
In these days of overused phrases like, “thinking out of the box,” “looking for synergy,” and finding one’s “passion,” what most people are really seeking is recognition and expression of their genius. I don’t mean ...
Marriage Counseling: Seven Tips For a Great Family Vacation
By Barbara Bartlein · 17 years ago
Too many family vacations end in disaster because of unrealistic expectations or poor planning according to Barbara Bartlein, author of Why Did I Marry You Anyway? 12.5 Strategies for a Successful Marriage (Cumberland House Press). ...
Marriage Counseling: Marriage is Good for Your Health, Wealth, and Happiness
By Barbara Bartlein · 17 years ago
Marriage keeps you healthy, US government researchers reported in December. According to a new study by the Center for Disease Control, married people are less likely to smoke, drink heavily or be physically inactive. They ...
Marriage Counseling Is The Health Of Your Relationship
By Barbara Bartlein · 17 years ago
The best relationships are friendships that catch fire. How well do you know your partner and their view of the world? Answer the following questions to find out. 1. I understand my partner’s philosophies about ...
Marriage Counseling--Seven Tips to Live Longer
By Barbara Bartlein · 18 years ago
We have all heard the stories; the executive retires in Spring and dies before the first Winter snowfall. While some may conclude that the former exec just couldn’t adjust to retirement, it is more likely ...
Runaway Meetings Are The Top Time Waster At Work
By Barbara Bartlein · 18 years ago
A new nationwide survey finds that “runaway” meetings are the biggest time waster in the workplace. More than 27 percent of workers polled said meetings are the largest culprit for inefficiency and lack of productivity. ...