Article by Trevor Hill

It is an astonishing fact – repeatedly shown in numerous surveys – that two-thirds of the workforce are not engaged in their work. Imagine the magnitude of lost productivity and innovation this represents! It also lies at the heart of much workplace strife and it denies workers any chance of true satisfaction from their working life. It begs the question – what causes this lack of employee motivation?

No doubt the responsibility is shared – the workers may have limited vision and aspiration. They also inherit decades of conditioning which implies that work is something that has to be endured and that effort should be limited to the minimum. It’s no accident that there are many more negative terms for work than positive ones.

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Article by Greer Deal

“Britain is not on its knees” states Digby, Lord Jones of Birmingham

This was one of the key messages which attendees took away from the seminar “Business Solutions for a Recession” held in Peterborough at the end of April 2009.  The seminar was organised by the Learning and Skills Council in partnership with the Peterborough and Cambridgeshire agencies who are supporting local businesses during this current recession.  Various local businesses attended attracted by the fact that the former Minister for Trade and Investment, Digby Jones, was to be the guest speaker along with Stewart White from the BBC who acted as host.  Many of these businesses had previously seen Lord Digby Jones at the UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) awards evening held at Bury St Edmunds in 2008 where he was both motivational and inspirational.  Again, he didn’t disappoint.  In fact many audience members wondered why there couldn’t be more people like him in Government!

The main theme of the event was training and that, even during a recession, companies must continue to invest in their staff otherwise they may be left behind when the economy picks up again.  To reinforce this, Stewart White said “your business is two and a half times more likely to survive if you have trained your staff”.

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Article by Mr.G

Hiring an efficient, reputed business speaker is a key to ensure business’ success. A good business speaker should be creative, spontaneous and must be able to effectively provide all the essential information about your project or business. A good business speaker should also be able to motivate the audience with his intriguing and spell-binding way of communicating.

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Article by Michael Browne

Gerard Houllier, OBE, was born in France in 1947 and has coached or managed some of the finest and most successful football clubs in Europe. He has an unrivalled experience of building winning teams and offers a unique insight for business managers and leaders as to what it takes to perform under the severest of pressures.

Houllier is an accomplished and confident speaker. His wealth of experience has been acquired through success in a number of domestic and national managerial roles. He is able to transcend the boundary from sport to business and pass on some of his inspirational insights into leadership for the benefit of others.

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Article by Karl Readman

Although motivational posters and speakers can be beneficial for people to view and hear, the motivational drivethat a person has ultimately has to come from within.  Different people have this motivational drive atvarious levels, with some people having little to no motivation to change their circumstances and others having ahigh motivational level to make a change in their lives.  This motivational drive can be escalated through thevarious events and people that are in a person’s life, and they can also be quashed, depending on what theinfluence is and what is being pursued.

Sports and Careers

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Question by Walid: im a native arabic speaker ,i got discharged from army basic training with re:3 and jfv code ,that was my only?
way to get out of basic ,my mos is arabic translator,i had alot of hard time from drill sargent me and another arabic translator in our platoon ,we got out of it together ?what is my chance in getting back ?,my waiting period is 6 months

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Article by Scott

Whether you have a PC or laptop computer, most do not come with an exceptional sound system. The low quality speakers are almost unbearable. Logitech Speakers are a phenomenal addition for your computer. The exceptional stereo quality speakers will allow you to enjoy your favorite music and video files once again. Logitech Speakers are top rated among consumers and are available in many designs. You will discover many affordable options to upgrade your current speaker system. You will also be delighted to find many Logitech Speakers are highly rated yet affordable. One of the most versatile Logitech Speakers is the Logitech Wireless Speaker Z515.

This speaker system operates with your PC, IPhone, IPod and even your laptop computer. You can stream your music within 50 feet of your electronic device. This allows you to use the speakers in your backyard or patio. The system is designed with a ten-hour rechargeable battery and full stereo sound. This is one of the highest rated Logitech Speakers for its quality and easy set up. The versatility and sleek design make this a bargain for under 0.

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Question by jackschlatter: I am a professional speaker who specializes in education and businesses. How do I market myself?
I have written 12 stories for Chicken Soup For The Soul..and written my own book,I Am A Teacher..My theme is on the value of Appreciation

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Question by Kerrianne M: Does anyone know of any inspirational speakers?
I am President of a small, non-profit charity group geared towards fundraising for local children in need. I am looking for guest speakers to speak at our monthly meetings. I have four slots to fill… each speaker need only speak once at one meeting…and the speakers need only speak for a half hour to an hour. I am looking for speakers involved with children, charities, or simply inspirational speakers, speakers who are disabled, etc… Does anyone know of any good speakers in the S. Shore (massachusetts) area I might be able to contact? Thank you so much for your help!

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