http://www.successisahabit.com Success Is a Habit Tue, 10 Aug 2010 21:24:02 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en   The highly successful companies we have studied all have the same common denominators.  They are guided by a compelling vision, driven by core values, and believe and develop the potential of their most important resource, their people.  Basically there are five prerequisites for business success.  1) You must have a quality product ... http://www.successisahabit.com/2010/08/10/creating-a-high-performance-culture/   Thoughts about Leadership An employer recently asked me, “If people have not learned how to be responsible employees, before I hire them, is it really my responsibility to provide them with life skills training?”  He then answered his own question.  He said, “If I want to have a successful company, not only ... http://www.successisahabit.com/2010/08/10/thoughts-about-leadership/ It's not about you A common mistake made in sales prospecting letters is the overuse of the "I" word. Recently I received a letter from a company introducing their offerings and was struck by how many times the word "I" was used. In three paragraphs the author used the word 19 times. The ... http://www.successisahabit.com/2010/01/16/sales-prospecting-letters-a-3-part-formula/ Gift cards are not just for giving.   An article in the New York Times this week suggests that the ubiquitous cards are becoming a favorite way for dishonest employees to steal from their employers.   The story notes that the plastic wallet stuffers are especially difficult to ... http://www.successisahabit.com/2010/01/06/employee-theft-takes-on-a-new-form/ Rose Mary Hefley joins best-selling authors Stephen R. Covey, Ken Blanchard and Jack Canfield in a new book on success! SEVIERVILLE, TENNESSEE— Rose Mary Hefley, keynote speaker and author, has been selected from a nationwide search to be featured in Speaking of Success, a highly successful book series from Tennessee based ... http://www.successisahabit.com/2008/03/31/press-release-rose-mary-co-authors-with-ken-blanchard-jack-canfield-stephen-covey-speaking-of-success/ The Steven M.R. Covey book the 'Speed of Trust' is a MUST read for every manager & business owner. It is also a must read for everyone who wants to have relationships that work. The book is well written, practical and timely. I just wanted to cheer and say 'right on'. It ... http://www.successisahabit.com/2008/03/31/i-love-the-speed-of-trust-by-steven-mr-covey/ Take a look at this interview with KETV7 TV. We would love to hear your input.  http://www.ketv.com/newsarchive/15266918/detail.html http://www.successisahabit.com/2008/03/19/slackers-young-generations-work-style/